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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
2
A large audience welcomed conductor Maquarre at Symphony Hall. The performance and program drew praise for his enthusiasm and musicianship. Encores followed the listed selections including Mars Torrtane Sigiga Tunisiad and others, with soloist Keller performing a featured piece.
William E. Eastman 75 inventor of the Eastman car heater died of heart disease at his home 21 Ridgefield road Winchester He was stricken preparing to go to his office The funeral set for tomorrow at 2 30 pm from his home Eastman was born Derby Line Vermont and lived in Boston before conducting business in Charlestown
Professor Charles M. Spofford of the Institute of Technology and Assistant Corporation Counsel James H. Devlin Jr. of Boston testified before the legislative committee on metropolitan affairs in support of the Terminal Commission's proposal.
A proposal outlines a belt rail line publicly owned and controlled by the metro district. The plan envisions a transportation corridor circling the metropolis to improve transit access and regional connectivity.
Representatives from Boston and Maine and Boston Albany railroads opposed a metropolitan belt line and new freight rate investigations. Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange criticized terminal facilities while local leaders urged facility improvements first. Professors and officials argued belt line benefits but railroads warned of costs and questioned demand.
Abraham Trauehnich a West End pawnbroker at 44 Green Street was arrested late last night by Joy Street station officers on a warrant for larceny of 350 dollars. Watch and Ward Society agents say the case is part of a campaign to expose grafters among West End lodging house operators tied to a supposed drag with police.
In Saratoga Springs New York the Methodist Episcopal general conference splits over increasing bishops and relaxing discipline on theatres cards and dancing. The episcopacy committee backs seven bishops plus missionary posts and new areas. the state of the church committee favors keeping rules against amusements. The conference votes 173 to 37 to push for seven bishops and a missionary for Singapore while the discipline vote passes 118 to 43 to retain current rules.
A public hearing before the School Board gathered 100 residents to protest salary cuts for Eva White and eight centre managers at seven city branches in North End West End South Boston East Boston Roxbury Dorchester and Charlestown. The board postponed action and noted cadets may opt into the May 27 preparedness parade.
More than $1000 in bills and bank books showing deposits totaling about $2009 were found on James Malone aged 55 of 2 Hanson Street South End last evening when booked at East Dedham Street station on a charge of drunkenness.
At a Public Service Commission hearing in Lynn a remonstrants’ bid for a full tabulation of 1914 Bay State Street Railway fares by zone and day faced opposition from the road. Executives argued the task is impractical and costly, with estimates of six months and 650000 conductors’ day cards to review.
The witness argues permanent flagmen at crossings are less reliable than conductors running the crossings. He notes average road speeds under eight mph, with some districts under five mph, and mentions the road uses cars up to 34 years old. Feuster begins his cross examination. hearing to resume this forenoon.
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