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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
4
The Public Service and Boston Transit Commissions continue a joint hearing on trolley service in Greater Boston. A petition for a five cent fare to Revere Beach, filed by William F. Doyle of East Boston, is under review after a day of testimony.
Representatives from Boston East Boston Revere Chelsea Hyde Park Dedham Malden Medford Lynn Everett Roxbury and Dorchester attended a meeting. The petition for a five cent fare to Revere Beach was signed by the mayors of Boston Somerville Cambridge Chelsea and about 15 000 others in the Metropolitan district. Ballantine of the Boston Elevated argued the investigation should cover both Bay State and Elevated railways together. Doyle noted the Boston Elevated already runs cars on its own system and briefly over the Boston and Revere Beach Railway to Orient Heights.This is the end of the excerpt.
The Boston Elevated seeks to extend service from Scollay Square to Revere Beach over the 1 4/5 miles, arguing for higher revenue while opponents cite five mile distance and cheaper existing fare. Speakers include Representatives Giblin Sullivan Cassasa Caro Beck Robinson Bagley and Judge Cutler with support from Murray and Clemens.
In Dedham court filings, George W. Mathews of Canton seeks damages over alleged scarlet fever and tonsillitis germs in milk sold by Canton dealer Charles H. French. Five Mathews children were affected by the Spring epidemic, with Mary M. Mathews seeking 10000 dollars and the father 5000 dollars.
William E. Danforth of 6 Auckland Street Dorchester was arrested on a warrant by City Hall station officers for allegedly attacking Helen Villard a seven year old girl whose parents live at 16 Joy Street The alleged incident is said to have occurred at Dansorths carpentry shop 18S Harvard Place off Washington Street Danforth aged 58 is married and the child was not injured according to the arresting officers
In a Suffolk Superior Court equity session Judge Jenney heard Mrs Susie M Wakefield seek alimony pending divorce from Cyrus Wakefield son of the Wakefield rattan magnate. He testified to modest income and financial strain while she described limited husband support and living expenses.
Mrs. Wakefield, citing intoxication and marital strife, left her husband Cyrus Wakefield on August 1 and lives with her parents in Melrose. He reportedly lost over $50,000 through Tower and Underwood brokerages, sold about $50,000 in deposited securities to cover losses, owes $8,400 with $7,500 collateral, and a libel case awaits at East Cambridge courthouse with a $50,000 real estate attachment.
The auxiliary fishing steamer Thelma arrived at Gloucester with its stern rail shorn and flag at half mast after a five mast coasting schooner rammed it in dense fog. Captain Elroy Prior and 11 crew members blame the schooner for failure to stop or assist Cassy Melonson who jumped overboard as the Thelma was forced ahead. The Thelma’s boats were smashed. no rescue boat was sent from the pursuing vessel.
Heavy gun practice will take place tonight at Fort Andrew with twelve inch guns. Shipping interests are notified and precautions will safeguard vessels in the harbor. The firing course runs from Narrows Light to Allerton Beacon with searchlights over the water from Allerton Beacon to Boston Light and along Narrows Channel. Firing will pause for passing steamers.
Mrs Florence Seidell of Santa Anna narrowly escaped death when her aircraft dropped into Newport Bay California. Caught in wires she was thrust under the water and rescued after three minutes submerged. She was taken ashore and resuscitated. She could not explain the accident.
Charles G. Wood and Frank M. Bump of Boston arrived in Ottawa to assess the working of the industrial disputes act. They will meet with Deputy Minister of Labor P F Acland and Dominion Trades and Labor Congress president J Watters, then tour Canada to study disputes under the law.
Superior Judge Graham, former Pacific Coast Baseball league president, ordered $150 from an inheritance fund to cover a doctor bill for Lawrence Yoell who broke his arm thrice playing ball. He told the boy to slide feet first rather than hands first to avoid injuries.
Three breach of promise to marry suits filed in Suffolk Superior Court. Lena Hoffman seeks 5000 from William Bornstein for allegedly breaking a Dec 8, last promise. Jennie Palato seeks 16000 from Attilio Romanelli after a March 9 mutual agreement to marry fell through. Rosie Wowerute seeks 10000 from Gabrijellus Auksztikalnis over an April 16 agreement that was not kept.
Friedrichshafen reports the Zepp pelin 12, the largest marine dirigible yet built, filled today for its first flight on Sept 8. Length nearly 525 feet, diameter 54 feet, motors total 820 horsepower. Engineers say it could cross the Atlantic with moderate risk. The ship fills the companys largest hull and plans contemplate a larger revolving balloon shed.
A rear third floor blaze at 121 Haverhill Street caused panic among about 30 diners in the Boston & Maine restaurant on the first floor. Firemen battled flames for nearly 40 minutes. flames reached the upper floors, damaging Imperial Upholstering Company goods and other basement Bay State Moulding damage. Estimated loss about 5000 dollars.
Triplet boys were born to Mr and Mrs George Ferdany of 46 Chestnut street in Nashua New Hampshire. The Ferdanys are Greek residents of the city and welcomed their three sons on September 4.
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