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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1907
Page
9
Massachusetts railroad commissioners report shows Boston men opposing a large railway merger. The 1906 data reflect public commentary and regulatory scrutiny surrounding consolidation plans affecting rail operations and regional transportation policy.
In a volatile clash of Boston and Maine rail factions, executives led by Morse and Mellen maneuver for control. A Boston official opposes any New Haven Boston & Maine merger, warning consolidation won’t benefit Boston or rates and could threaten dock and regional interests.
A prominent official tied to the New York New Haven Hartford line stated President Mellen will not issue further statements now. He denied recent rumors and said no new developments exist today. The official indicated Mellen will visit Boston again Wednesday or Thursday to oversee local interests, though not due to any specific business.
Massachusetts railroad commissioner James S. Jackson told the Post that any actual consolidation of the two roads requires action by the Legislature. He noted no Massachusetts law blocks individuals from owning stock in competing lines, as long as the dealings are personal investments.
R T King of 10 Nassau Street rushed into the Relief Station shortly after midnight claiming he had swallowed his false teeth while chewing a chewy molasses candy. Doctors removed the teeth from below his epiglottis and he was taken to City Hospital for an operation today.
Representatives from 71 Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters branches met in Worcester street to finalize sub committee reports for a grand reception and ball for 500 delegates during the annual high court convention at Faneuil Hall. James J. Conway presided as plans include guides at rail stations, hotel accommodations, and a grand ball led by Mayor Fitzgerald.
Berkeley Temple filled yesterday for a memorial service honoring Rev Charles Albert Dickinson D D former pastor emeritus who died in Corona California on January 9 1907. The eloquent eulogy was delivered by Rev Charles F Thwing D D of Cleveland Ohio a college chum of the deceased. Other speakers included the Rev Edward
The report tracks batting averages as rain reshapes stats. Parent still tops the Americans at .317, Cy Young at .316, Unglaub breaks into .301, and Collins climbs toward .300. Beaumont leads the Tenneyites at the bat with .?, while Bates and Burke rise, and base stealing shows Beaumont with eight, Parent four.
Miss Lawrence asks Boston friends to mail picks for her summer stock third week at Park Theatre. She will decide from audience suggestions, aiming for a production that pleases the most. Rights to popular works from Castle Square Theatre and Pacific coast runs are included.
Mrs Bessie Hawley 34 colored died after a fatal shooting during a struggle with lodger James Bascom at 36 Bradford Street. Police cite a dispute over a match and say Bascom was wounded by a single shot while Hawley was killed by the same incident.
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