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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1915
Page
2
Henry K. McHarg and Frederick F. Brewster, directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, resign from the New Haven board while nine former directors face trial under the Sherman antitrust law in New York.
The resignations became known after today's trial session, now in its second week, and will be formally presented to New Haven stockholders at tomorrow's annual meeting in New Haven. No formal reason was provided, but the action is said to aim to avoid embarrassing current management amid ongoing government actions. Former directors McHarg and Brewster joined the board May 31, 1907, and did not participate in alleged illegal acts prior to that date. Mr. Brewster resides in New Haven.
Mr McHarg in New York figures in the case as New Haven expands control of steamship lines and trolley properties, a period when the railroad and ferry interests are shifting.
Beginning tonight and for several weeks the East Boston tunnel will close from 1 to 5 a.m. for necessary work by the Boston Transit Commission. Night car service runs on a temporary schedule with Orient Heights departures at 1 20, 2 20, 2 40, and 4 20 for the Fast Boston ferry, linking to Boston side cars to Adams Square Roxbury Jamaica Plain. Adams Square departures at 1 40, 2 40, 3 40, and 4 40 run to the East Boston ferry, with a boat connection 10 minutes after to Orient Heights or East Boston ferries.
Dr Archibald T Davison Harvard university chorister opened his series of organ recitals in Appleton chapel Cambridge assisted by W C Rowland bass The programme featured Bach Schumann Handel Chadwick Wolf Bonnet and Ropartz Recitals will continue through fall and winter at Appleton Harvard and Andover chapels and are open to the public.
The program for Creatore and his 60 member band for this afternoon includes Overture Zampa Love's Dream After the Ball Second Hungarian Rhapsody and other selections at the Boston Hippodrome.
Friends of Sheriff John R Fairbairn of Middlesex county learned of his marriage yesterday to Mrs Minnie E Browne of Lynn. The ceremony took place at the Church of the Ascension Cambridge at high noon conducted by Rev F L Beal. The wedding was private with no attendees for either the bride or groom. The couple will reside in Cambridge after a short honeymoon.
Warren M. Hill 52 longtime Boston financier and director of National Tack Company died after a brief illness at his home 40 Fenway He was son of late William H Hill linked to city banking He directed Foster's Wharf Company and Yellow Jacket Mining and belonged to the Boston Athletic Association Survived by wife two children and several brothers and a sister
The board of directors of Wentworth Institute hosted a reception for the faculty with their wives and friends last evening. In the receiving line stood Paul Barron Watson Judge Robert Grant George Wigglesworth O M Wentworth and Principal Arthur L Williston. Afterward an entertainment in the reception hall was followed by a luncheon.
John M Dorato was granted a divorce from Virginia J Dorato after she deserted him within a year of their marriage. Dorato who works as a butler for Quincy A Shaw, president of Calumet and Hecla Mining Company, testified before Judge Morton in Superior Court yesterday.
Dorato and his wife, married in Florence in 196, lived in Boston where he worked as a butler for seven years. Quackenbush obtained a divorce on desertion, with custody granted to Beatrice A. Quackenbush. Wilhelmine C. Nolke won a divorce from William F. Nolke after detailing abuse. Mary D. Early separated from Robert after a pattern of choking, kicking, threats, and property damage.
Christopher McCurdy, dubbed a chief phony expressman, pleaded guilty to four larcenies in Central Court and admitted 26 more. He was held for sentencing on November 3 after being followed and arrested by Express Protective Association officers. He posed as an express man and stole call slips to uncover addresses, then took parcels from homes, stores, and offices.
In Washington on October 26 the directors treasurer and clerk of the Peterborough railroad appeared in the Supreme Court arguing they are entitled to annual free passes over the Boston and Maine line The Peterborough road is leased to the Boston and Maine and the case tests an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that a non operating railroad’s officials may not receive passes.
A Copenhagen despatch says Premier Zanle announced the government will enforce the new constitution granting women suffrage on June 5 1916 waiving prolongation of the old law due to war A general election is expected in July when Danish women will vote for the first time The June 5 1849 constitution anniversary saw Parliament pass the suffrage law and the King sign it A deputation thanked the King and government for granting political emancipation to women
The annual antiques display under the Women's Educational and Industrial Union opens this morning at 194 Boylston Street. The collection is larger than usual with items of strong interest to collectors, including a pewter communion set once used by the First Church of Wyndham and Gorham, Mo. believed to have English origins. Also featured is a 16th century double-embroidered bed quilt with a central double-headed eagle, tied to the reign of Charles II.
The Massachusetts Baptist anniversary opened at First Baptist Church Boston with welcoming address by Rev. Austin K. DeBlois. Rev. Woodman Bradbury spoke on Evangelical Creed. Rev. J. E. Perry on minister salaries. Upcoming conventions expect 3000 delegates. evangelist Lewis E. Smith to begin two weeks of meetings in Dorchester with Rev. John R. Chaffee as pastor and a 50 voice choir. Middlesex Union Association meeting set for Nov 3 at Ashby with talks by Rev. A. L. Struthers Clinton Alvord Dr. James Ross and Rev. Brewer Eddy.
Parish groups attend missions and novenas across Our Lady of Lourdes Jamaica Plain St. Augustine Dorchester South Boston and Beachmont Immaculate Conception. Fathers Coyle Goe ting Lyons Coppinger Hickey Wood Sullivan lead prayers sermons and two week programs for men and women with retreats for men at Blessed Gabriel Monastery. Holy Name Society hosts a dancing party in St. Marys Hall Fast Boston.
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