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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1907
Page
14
Lawrence Nov 7 Mrs Mary Walles and her daughter Sadie with husband Joseph sue the Boston and Maine for 17000 for injuries from the Canaan wreck.
Peter Wilson a lamp trimmer for the Fall River Electric Light Company was electrocuted in front of his home at noon today after contacting a live wire. He died at the scene with authorities investigating the accident and confirming the cause of death.
The railroad commissioners held a final hearing on proposed elevated Forest Hills square station with a 360 foot way station linked to New York New Haven Hartford lines. Rep Conway opposed due to crowding risk and land return concerns. Jean Nickerson and ex-Senator Seiberlich testified. Chairman Jackson said plans were best and warned if square land is restricted, a land return would be required. The Commission also reviewed East Cambridge extension and Dam Commission support. Coolidge & Might's P K E Coyle noted no objection despite Boston & Maine impact. Hearing closed.
Brattleboro Vermont reports Elmore's Island between Hinsdale and Vernon obliterated by freshet after heavy rain. The wooded island, owned by Elijah Stockwell, vanished as floodwaters swept trees away. a flock of sheep were lost. Rail line debris also washed out three sections blocking Central Vermont trains.
The plan proposes using private land for surface approaches to an elevated Lechmere Square route in Cambridge. The flatiron lot bounded by Cambridge and Bridge streets would be acquired, with tracks crossing the river and connecting to existing surface lines while keeping current surface routes through the square. The new dam crossing would direct some lines over the elevated structure while others serve central areas.
Negotiations are under way for a meeting in Washington between President Roosevelt and a small group of railroad presidents. Chicago figures, including Hughitt of the Chicago & Northwestern, are noted as possible Western representatives, with secrecy kept on the conference date.
Cambridge sees four candidates for mayor with Democrats Independents and Non Partisans in a three party clash. Chelsea features a Republican contest with Thomas F Driscoll against Beck Young McDevitt and Osgood. Haverhill shows a five way mayoral race led by Alderman Goodwin unopposed in the Republican slate. Worcester nominates Mayor Roswell J Wood for a third term facing James Logan in a bid from the opposition.
Members of the Common Council for 1878 will dine at Young's Hotel on Saturday November 9 at 2 p m. Former City Messenger Peters leads the event and the last veterans will discuss old days when councilmen were held in esteem and before a Finance Commission scrutinized contingent funds. A unique programme is planned.
The first appearance of the new $10 gold coin omits the motto In God We Trust. Opinions vary from indifference to seeing a deeper shift away from religion, with clergy and officials weighing potential meaning against the public mood. The coin depicts an Indian head and an eagle with 46 stars.
Edith A. Courtis 19 daughter of James Courtis a Marblehead farmer eloped with Irving P. Johnson of Rowley on October 15. The elopement occurred amid her father’s objection to the marriage due to her youth. They went to a small New Hampshire town. she had said she was bound for the Boston Food Fair. The father remains unreconciled.
An old timey ad touts Morse’s as economy for mothers with many children. It claims Morse-made clothes last longer and save money on both first cost and service. It markets boys 5 to 16 years suits including Russian Sailor Reeferettes and Adams Square models with prices from 3 to 10 dollars.
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