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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
2
Norwegian writer Bjornstjerne Bjornsen lies gravely ill in Paris after arteriosclerosis treatment. His son was summoned to his bedside today as the condition worsened.
Three of seven Bath trustees plan a minority report to keep the current system while Boston officials announced a unanimous recommendation to abolish the board and replace it with a paid commissioner, signaling internal rifts over governance.
The government rested its case and Attorney Hill asked for not guilty verdicts for J. H. Tower Fred N. Rock United Construction Company Brown Ketcham Iron Works Berlin Construction Company H P Converse and Edward P Bliss. Twenty five defendants remain. The jury was dismissed and lawyers spent time on legal points. Adjournment may shift to Wednesday then Monday. A full week is expected for the defense to present.
The Massachusetts naval training ship Ranger remains berthed at the North End Park for the winter term. A house will be built over the spar deck for study and recitation, with lockers and a heating plant installed. Autumn admission exams for the Ranger will be held on Saturday November 27 at 10 am aboard the Ranger.
Advertisement notes a laxative product BromO Quinine to cure a cold in one day. Claims global use and features a 25 cent price. Mentions signature of E. W. Grove.
The Mother Goose Market opened during the 260th anniversary events at the Second Church in Boston. Booths feature rhymes and costumes with Misses Sponelli Hever Wright Conover Rice Hillard Harrington Sturgis and others in charge of candy toys baby wear housewares art goods and more. A live goose amid the center displays adds a playful note as proceeds go to the Sunday school endowment fund run by Mrs Fannie Wilder Brown.
Clarence H. Mackay the Mackay companies president says they had no involvement with the proposed union of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and Western Union Telegraph Company. He states they spoke with no one about joining and learned of the deal only when publicly announced. He notes his stock in AT&T is a minor investment and that William H. Baker does not represent them. He emphasizes cautious investing and strong finances while predicting ongoing genuine competition.
New York Nov 19 Supreme Court Justice David J Brewer foresees eventual woman suffrage. He says education and public life will broaden her role without compromising the home, arguing suffrage will refine politics and not undermine marriage or education.
Residents of Forest Hills celebrate the opening of the elevated extension with the first train from Dudley street to Forest Hills at 4 30 pm. Guests include leaders from local citizens associations and city and state officials. A banquet follows at the Arborway court in Forest Hills.
Henry J. Wade and John J. Haley public weighers and Albert A. White a Boston coal dealer were held in 1000 bonds in Charlestown court for a Wednesday hearing. Six charges allege conspiracy to defraud the Boston and Maine railroad the American Glue Company and the United Coal Company. Each pleaded not guilty. Charles H. Walker a Stoneham coal dealer also pleaded not guilty and was held on a similar bond until Wednesday.
Worcester reports a historic ballot as Mrs Rose M Fenner of 554 Main street is nominated by the Socialists for Alderman in Ward 9 to challenge incumbent Alderman George H Coates of Ward 9 on the Republican ticket.
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