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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1909
Page
3
In Camden New Jersey on November 16 a twelve man jury in circuit court awarded Miss Esther McTaggart $2500 after she fell down stairs at Merrimac Manufacturing Company. The jury rejected the company's claim that French heels caused the accident and found the stairway defective.
Pierpont Morgan has become the dominant influence in the New England railroad scene. At a Boston & Maine directors meeting the railroad was placed under his guardianship and allied interests. An executive committee replaced the former finance committee, and they will wield board power when directors are not in session.
Eight-member executive committee favors Morgan interests with five members, including Mel lent Hemingway Morgan Skinner and Cochrane on New Haven and Boston & Maine boards. Tuttle remains president as the New Haven plan aims to unite Boston & Maine under one system with better docks and a Grand Union tunnel. Resignations and new appointments shift control toward New Haven, setting a path for increased cooperation and expansion across 9300 miles of track.
Providence November 16 An inquiry into the deaths of 22 babies since June is being conducted at Myrtle Baby Home 3304 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Dr Gardner T Swartz head of the State Board of Health leads the probe.
On Main Street in Harwich Nov 16 Josiah T. Eldredge and Benjamin O. Rogers of South Chatham were thrown from their carriage when a frightened horse spooked by an automobile. Rogers was only briefly shaken. Eldredge is in serious condition.
In Westfield on November 16, Mr. and Mrs. Everett S. Bennett of the Timber Swamp district observed the golden wedding anniversary marking 50 years of marriage with family and friends gathered to celebrate.
The Storrow camp weighs candidates while suppressing rival names for mayor. Mayor Hibbard remains in contention despite pressure, and figures like John R Murphy Nathaniel Taylor Fred Brand Matthew Matthews are discussed in committee talks.
Logan L Mciean resident of Ward 3 and managing editor of the Commercial Bulletin was chosen by East Boston citizens as a City Council candidate. The Meridian building hosted the meeting and organizers planned to secure signatures for Mc Lean’s papers.
Andrew A. Badaracco quit the battle as the Democratic machine choice in Wards 6 and 8. Edward G. Fowler of Beacon Chambers filed for City Council. Edward C. R. Bagley of East Boston and Joseph O Bryan of South Boston are reported to have withdrawn from the contest.
Ex mayor Fitzgerald asserted that under Plan 2 the city body lacks legal power for municipal nominations and criticized a secret committee process. He argued his candidacy would be decided by 5000 voters, not a secretly picked group, and condemned the anonymous committee for restricting press access to names.
Judge Clary in East Boston District Court fined Walter Foley of Prescott Street 5 dollars for stealing a ride on an Orient Heights street car. The court indicated readiness to cooperate with public authorities in abolishing the dangerous practice.
Sensational developments are anticipated in the estate dispute filed by Daniel Blake Russell of North Dakota who claims to be the son of the late Daniel Russell of Melrose. The case before Judge Lawton in East Cambridge Probate Court is expected to resume with Russell appearing alongside his counsel Senator Simpson of North Dakota. Simpson promised startling evidence to support their claims.
H. A. Metz, comptroller of New York City, spoke at Boston 1915 Exposition on city accounting. He warned that public finance faces handicaps not found in private business and noted reliance on honest officials amid criticism and obstacles.
Several wealthy Cambridge residents have offered to replace the old wooden bridge across the Charles River by Harvard Stadium but require additional land. The Cambridge Aldermen discussed the matter last night, appointing committees to confer with the Mayor and park commissioners.
Newton patrolman Richard A. Dalton with 11 years on the force pleaded guilty Friday to three charges of neglect of duty and was fined two weeks pay.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a quick fix for eczema and related skin conditions including hives rash scabies and scaly scalp. It promotes two dollar jars with fifty cents enough to cure, claims immediate results, and offers a free trial sample from Emergency Laboratories New York City with mail request.
Washington dispatch notes a curious record where a claim about a demon stealing a girl's teeth appears, followed by a separate report on American cottonseed oil interests worried by possible French Parliament duty increases on cottonseed oil.
Pierce Butler of St Paul accused millers of manufacturing flour knowing it would be seized and using less adulterant than usual. Judge Smith MacPherson ordered the release of 945 sacks seized last summer and kept samples for trial at Council Bluffs on January 15.
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