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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1908

Page

5

Tunnel Opens as Tremont Subway Returns to Surface Cars

The Tremont subway reopens for surface cars after extensive work by the Boston Transit Commission. Surface service resumes from Boylston to North station with shifts at Pleasant street and updates for transfers at Public Garden, Park street, and North station. Color schemes at Washington street tunnel stations distinguish Union-Friend blue and State Milk green sections.

Pleasant Street Tremont Street Shawmut Avenue Boston Transit Commission Boylston Street North Station Public Garden Park Street Scollay Square Loop Charlestown Atlantic Avenue Washington Street Tunnel Union-Friend State and Milk Boylston Essex Bolyston Street Cambridge Newton Brookline Brighton Allston

Man Fires On Policeman Sparks Heavy Firefight

A Baku telegram reports a man fired from a window at a passing policeman. A detachment of infantry was summoned and 2000 cartridges were fired to force surrender. The attacker was found dead with a body riddled by bullets.

ST. Petersburg Baku

Attorney General sued over Baltimore lighting bill

The Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power Company sues Attorney General Bonaparte in the Court of Common Pleas for 747.88 dollars owed for four months of electric lighting at the Walbert apartment house in Baltimore.

Baltimore Bonaparte Court of Common Pleas Consolidated Gas, Electric Light and Power Company Walbert

Patrons Stranded by Boston Shuttle Maze in Washington Street Tunnel

Confusion and long waits marked opening day as Boston Elevated Railway deploys shuttle trains between North and South stations. Passengers faced tangled directions, crowded platforms, and uncertain routes to Charlestown and East Cambridge, with officials scrambling to restore order amid 1000 workers upgrading the system.

Boston Elevated Railway Company Washington Street North Station Charlestown Battery Street Sullivan Square Park Street Boston Boylston Street Dover N. H North Beach Street Essex Street Hayward Place Siegel’s

Woodruff Withdraws From New York Senate Race in Favor of Root

Timothy L. Woodruff chairman of the New York State Republican committee withdraws from the U S Senate contest in New York after talks with President elect Taft. Taft and Woodruff announce Elihu Root to succeed Senator Platt on January 19.

Hot Springs Timothy L. Woodruff New York State Republican Committee United States New York Elihu Root Taft Messrs. Taft Woodruff Mr. Root Platt

Taft Praises Woodruff and Root for New York Senate Choice

Mr Taft highlights Woodruff's role in promoting party harmony and backing Root for New York's Senate, while Woodruff notes the President elect's desire to retain Root's cabinet-informed influence. He urges Taft supporters to prioritize administration success and Republican unity to defeat Tammany Hall.

Mr. Taft Woodruff New York Root Senate Mr. Root Mr. Woodruff Hot Springs Secretary Root McKinley Roosevelt Taft Tammany Hall

Master Stroke of Diplomacy

Paris reports the American Japanese agreement praised as a master stroke of diplomacy. The French press lauds Washington and Tokio for uniting in the Pacific, noting Roosevelt's presidency ends brilliantly and the deal honors political wisdom.

Paris Pacific Washington Tokio Roosevelt

Oxford Woman Smokes At 107 in North Oxford Home

Mrs Catherine Snay marked her 107th birthday at her North Oxford home today propped in bed after four years of paralysis. She received many visitors including old acquaintances who knew her as Granny Sway. Beside her was her pipe and tobacco which have been her chief solace for 96 years.

Oxford Catherine Snay

Hunters Die in Nitro Explosion Near Steubenville

Steubenville O Nov 2 Joe Berenski and John Bardole were killed instantly when hunting A bullet into a can holding nitro glycerine caused a powerful blast.

Steubenville, O Joe Berenski John Bardole

Pastor Henson bids farewell at temple sermon on Christian life

Dr Henson reflects on what it means to be a Christian during a farewell at the temple. He warns against easy conversion and stresses faith as following Christ, not creeds or emotions, as he marks his 77th birthday and more than six decades of ministry.

Pastor Henson Kaiser William Edward Roosevelt Jesus Christ Arctic Ces Mt. Blanc Boston Christ Martin Tutner John Wesley Henson

Somerville Mayoral Campaign Opens With Rally

A rally supporting Joseph Cummings, Democratic and Citizens candidate for Somerville mayor, is held this evening in the ward room at Knapp School Concord Square.

Joseph Cummings Democratic and Citizens Somerville Knapp School Concord Square

Notable speakers listed for city hearing and presiding official named

The lineup includes Mr. Cummings and Aldermen Haley Keen John F Elkins Henry C Rowland Dr Charles EK Mongan and James W Kenney with Charles I Buffum set to preside over the session.

Mr. Cummings Haley, Keen John F. Elkins Henry C. Rowland Charles EK. Mongan James W. Kenney Charles I*. Buffum

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