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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1910
Page
3
New Haven railroad concedes to arbitration for trolley men wage demands in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Arbitrators in Massachusetts ruled for a substantial raise last month, ending the railroad's bid to block higher pay.
Connecticut arbitrators grant a rise of per cent retroactive to June 1 costing about 300000 yearly with 29000 in back pay. The railroad issues a statement accepting the award and outlining future pay policy. The decision supports a sliding scale and division-based differentials plus overtime pay, to be applied as soon as clerical work allows.
The Finance Commission opened a review of all contracts awarded since the Fitzgerald administration began. Representatives spent the day at City Hall examining agreements amid criticisms that several awards did not go to the lowest bidders.
Edward F. Brown a prominent colored lawyer and politician is slated for a deputyship in the city collector office. Cornelius F. Crowley who has held the deputy collector role since 1891 resigned at 82 East Cottage and Brown will be offered the vacancy at once.
Over 250 officers representatives and guests from New England attended the annual session of the grand lodge of Massachusetts Odd Fellows at Tremont street Odd Fellows Hall. Unofficial reports show gains across departments with 60 216 members by Dec 31 1909 including 608 Rebekah members and several new grand officers elected Horace M Sargent to grand master and George H Fuller to grand secretary among others.
Frightened by her husband's hunt for a man believed to be Restelli the Quincy woman EF M Richardson urged the fire department to search. Firemen found Richardson and another man talking with the fugitive but the man escaped during the night.
Commissioner-General of Immigration Keefe urges rapid construction of a Boston station but notes progress hinges on decisions by War Secretary Dickinson and Commerce and Labor Nagel. He validates Jeffries Point as solid ground but warns harbor line changes could move the site inland and affect dock construction.
An express wagon owned by Jenkins Mattapan Express Company broke down twice on Dudley street and Sue Hill avenue last night. The rear axle failure caused a pause from 9:50 to 9:55 and a second halt from 10:10 to 10:28 as it remained on the outbound rail.
Residents believe Resteli is at large in the area after a man captured last night could not explain his identity. Witnesses say the captive resembles Resteli, and excitement runs high.
Flora Stewart of 19 Clinton street Cambridge was attacked while returning from work when a young man 19 years old in a cap and dark suit attempted to grab her pocketbook. She screamed, drawing attention from bystanders and the thief fled. The incident occurred near Massachusetts avenue just before 6 o'clock with many people present.
Stephen O'Meara replies to the 11th district Republican committee that he cannot run while police commissioner and would resign if nominated. Ex-Alderman W Dudley Cotton will not withdraw, while Senator Tinkham supports a fight. Ex-Senator Dan Lane may withdraw to aid O'Meara.
Public Service Commission advertised bids for 41 miles of new subway trackage to ease congestion in Greater New York. Projected cost about 125 million dollars includes underground links in Manhattan Brooklyn and the Bronx. Bids due by October 28.
The record notes Roger Wolcott served as acting governor after Frederick Greenhalge's death on March 6, 1896, then was governor from 1897 to 1900. Born July 13, 1847 in Boston, he graduated Harvard College 1870 and Harvard Law School. he held multiple public roles and led a reform movement in Massachusetts politics.
Bilbao is under a state of siege as Madrid enacts martial law after rioting tied to the strike. Businesses are largely suspended and clashes between strikers and authorities are common.
In New York on September 1 Mrs Sarah BE Pearsall who died July 24 leaves all her horses carriages and equipment to her coachman Cornelius Lennahan with a provision that if he refuses the horses shall be killed by chloroform. She also bequeaths Lennahan six thousand dollars outright.
Emperor Nicholas I visited the spa town of Neuheim from Friedberg, walking with two adjutants and greeting large crowds. He toured sites and shared coffee at a public cafe before returning to his car and continuing to Friedberg, displaying calm amid the public encounter.
Mayor Fitzgerald approved a $25,000 contract for paving Hancock Street from Columbia Road to beyond Winter Street with brick blocks. The Central Construction Company, tied to Alderman James P. Timilty, received the award without public advertisement.
Edward Loubier twenty four, single, was killed at the Maine Central passenger station when he slipped under a moving engine while attempting to board a train. Authorities reported the fatal accident occurred in Waterville on September 1.
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