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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1909

Page

16

Local addresses listed for figures on Tremont Street

A series of street listings includes H E O Neil at 967 Tremont Street John Meehan & Co at 1593 Tremont Street M McGillicuddy at 149 Charles Street Chas J McCarty at 161 Tremont Street Gilboy Bros at 35 Park Square Geo H Wilfert at 69 Blackstone Street J J Murphy at 73 Causeway Street Crowley & McCarthy at 111 Blackstone Street John D Diggin at 5 Harrison Avenue John J Hall at 88 Market Street Brighton

H. E. O’neil Tremont St John Meehan & CO M. McGillicuddy Charles St CHAS J. McCarty Gilboy Bros

Seventeen Firms Alleged in Boston Steel Case Involvement

During a Superior Court trial, prosecutors revealed that 18 additional firms not named in the indictment bid on bridge contracts during the alleged Boston agreement period. These firms totalled 656,388 dollars in contracts, versus 158,637 dollars for indicted firms. Investigators noted that only two or three of the 18 had Boston offices or resident agents in 1902 to 1906.

Superior Court Boston Hill

Testimony rises in bridge bid trial as Fay remains on stand

Yesterdays sessions produced more testimony than any prior day with Engineer Fay enduring the entire day of cross and direct examination by District Attorney Hill and Attorney Hurlburt. Court postpones due to juror’s daughter's death. juror Edward J. Cantwell receives condolences. Nineteen firms bidding on Boston Agreement projects are listed, including Phoenix Bridge Company and Pennsylvania Bridge Company with multiple bids. many bidders were not defendants.

Engineer Fay Hill Hurlburt Edward J. Cantwell Heathstret Roxbury Boston New Jersey Bridge Compay Buffalo Structural Steel Company Pennsylvania Bridge Company King Bridge Company Phoenix Bridge Company Springfield Construction Company Baltimore Bridge Company Cooper, Wigard, Cook Harrington Robinson Company L. F. Shoemaker & Co W. H. Weepers & Sons Owego Bridge Company Riverside Bridge Company Frederick W. Sage Pennsylvania Steel Company McClintock Marshall Construction Company Aiter, Connelly Company Boston Steel & Iron Company Fay New Jersey Bridge Company Broadway Bridge Gainsborough Bridge Harvard Street Bridge Norfolk Street Brookline Street Shawmut Avenue Cambridge Philadelphia

Libels Filed Against Cape Cod Canal Stone Vessels

Two libels filed in U S District Court claim 527.31 by sailmaker Louis Martin of New York for sails on schooners Woodward Abrahams and Elizabeth Gilbert. Woodward Abrahams owned by Gilbert Transportation Co of New London. Elizabeth Gilbert owned by M L Gilbert of New London. Vessels seized at Plymouth while loading stone. libels returnable in Boston on Oct. 15.

Woodward Abrahams Elizabeth Gilbert New Cape Cod Canal United States District Court Louis Martin New York Gilbert Transportation Company New London M. L. Gilbert United States James Ruhl Plymouth Boston

Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary Celebration in Dorchester

A large gathering gathered at Mr and Mrs Herbert I Price 56 Dix Street Dorchester last night to toast their fifteenth wedding anniversary. Price is private secretary to John Shepard of the Shepard Norwell Company and trustee and secretary of the Boston Consumptives Hospital. The Kehoe stable next door was lit with Japanese lanterns and hosted dancing whist and other amusements.

Herbert IF. Price Dix Street Dorchester Mr. Price John Shepard The Shepard Norwell Company Boston Consumptives’ Hospital P. Kehoe

Togo Plans Interview With John D Rockefeller

The Post announces an upcoming Sunday feature featuring Togo interviewing John D Rockefeller. The milestone interview aims to reveal business and philanthropic insights from the renowned industrialist.

Togo John D. Rockefeller

Mrs. Corey Draws Attention at George Washington Arrival

Mrs William E Corey arrives on the German Lloyd steamship George Washington in New York, stylish in a navy silk beaver hat and tailored dress. She declines a return to the stage but states plans for an opera house for American girls, to enable merit based operatic opportunities.

New York William E. Corey George Washington Corey Mrs. Corey

Harvard Fellows Resent Chapman's Harva rd Criticism

Harvard scholars push back against John Jay Chapman's critique in Science on Harvard classics lending prestige, joan of arc pageant tactics, and governing board scholar shortages. Fellows dispute the idea that only Lowell qualifies as a scholar, noting varied careers of Walcott Higginson Perkins Adams among Harvard’s distinguished trustees.

Harvard John Jay Chapman New York Science Chapman University Mr. Chapman Lowell Harvard College Post Charles William Eliot A. M A. Lawrence Lowell Henry Pickering Walcott A. B Henry Lee Higginson Francis Cabot Lowell Arthur Tracy Cabot Thomas Nelson Perkins Charles Francis Adams Walcott Bowdoin Yale Judge Lowell United States Circuit Court

New Firemen Appointed and 18 Transfers Ordered

Fire Commissioner Parker named seven new firemen and ordered transfers for 18 others following resignations and discharge of six regular members. Appointees include James McHugh Ladder 24 and John L. Geary Engine 1, with numerous transfers among ladders and engines, affecting personnel across multiple units.

Parker James McHugh John L. Geary W. I. McDermott J. J. Walsh Chemical L. J. Quinn Tt. F. Murray S. A. Dwight J. J. McNamara F. L. Carroll W. J. Nolan EK. J. Hurley J. T. Lucas J. J. Crowley S. L

States share of census agents outlined

Washington reports New York leads states in chief and assistant special agents to gather census data on manufactures mines and quarries for the next census. Total agents exceed 1600 with New York assigned 25, Pennsylvania 220, Massachusetts 70, Connecticut 20, Maine 20, New Hampshire 10, Rhode Island 12, and Vermont 10.

Washington New York Pennsylvania Census Bureau Pennsyyvania Massachusetts Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont

Brain Fag Relief Promoted By Horsford Product

A Brain Fag advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as relief for tired nerves brain fag and headache after mental strain urging readers to try the remedy.

Horsford

New Tonnage Tax Cuts Revenue for Boston Ports

Beginning today the new tonnage tax reduces to two cents per ton for vessels entering Boston from foreign ports in North America and nearby regions. The aggregate duty drops from 15 cents to not more than 10 cents per year, while other foreign port rates stay at six cents per ton and not to exceed 30 cents annually. The shift is expected to cut annual income by about $500,000 from over $1,500,000.

Boston North America Newfoundland Central America Bermuda West Indies Bahama Islands South America Caribbean Sea

Forged Order Allows Man to Steal Parchment Paper

A man presented a forged order to the Thomas Groom Company at 105 State Street yesterday and obtained 150 sheets of parchment paper valued at 75 dollars.

Thomas Groom Company State Street

World Famous Paintings Reproductions Feature

Full page of electrotype reproductions showcased in Next Sunday's Post highlighting renowned artworks for collectors and readers.

Electrotype

George's Model Garments At George's Tailor Parlor

Ready made men’s wear advertised as distinctive from sweat shop clothing. George’s Tailor Parlors at 14 Summer Street offer models priced at 10, 12, 15 and 20 dollars, constructed by leading New York journeymen during idle months. Large assortment, no two alike, and a claim of merchant tailors’ quality.

George’s New York George's Tailor Summer St Baltimore Kennedy & Watts George’s Tailor West 34Th St Philadelphia Ghostnut Sts

Prairie fire claims two in Alberta district blaze

Prairie fire in Hutton Alberta last week destroys up to 2,000,000 in property. Hans Yagerson is burned to death, his niece Mary Segelstad dies in Calgary hospital. Fire still menaces the area as settlers, many from the United States, lose homes and belongings.

Winnipeg Man Hans Yagerson Mary Segelstad Calgary Hutton Alberta United States

Tony Pastors Will Reveals 68,599 Estate Value

The will of Antonio known as Tony Pastor, the theatrical manager, filed with the surrogate, shows a total estate value of 68,599 dollars in real and personal property.

New York Antonio Tony” Pastor

Parents Eager For Child Test At Clark University

Worcester report shows Secretary Henry S Curtis at Clark University launching the Child Conference for Research and Welfare as the nation’s first department of its kind. The unit opened Friday and seeks to gather data on child health happiness and welfare while forming child welfare organizations. Already 900 parents have requested measurements to identify moral and physical defects in their children.

Worcester Henry S. Curtis Clark University

Death by Self at Connecticut Capitol

John C. G. Taylor, secretary of the Connecticut Prison Association, shot himself in his State Capitol office this afternoon. He was about 70, survived by a widow and a daughter, and a Civil War veteran. Authorities believe he acted while temporarily deranged.

Hartford Conn John CG. Taylor Connecticut Prison Association State Capitol Taylor

Baby dies from lamp accident in Dexter home

In Dexter Maine on October 4 a four year old girl, daughter of Joseph Pomeroy, pulled a lit lamp into her bed while in the crib and died that night from burns suffered in the incident.

Dexter Joseph Pomeroy

George's Tailors Offer Broad Garment Selection

George's advertises suits in single and double breast sacks, walking and Prince Albert styles, tuxedos and full dress, overcoats, and custom made garments from leading U S tailors. Prices range from 30 to 75 dollars with 4000 garments in stock and free alterations if needed. Open evenings at 6 30 and Saturdays 10 30.

Boston Philadelphia Hirsh Chicago George’s Summer St United States George's Tailor

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