Post Canvass Favors Merger With Elevated Railroad
Up to 6 p m yesterday the Post canvass shows 17 574 shares in favor of the merger with the Elevated railroad and 9 552 shares against it.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1911
Page
1
Merger Likely As Stockholders Back Plan by Wide Margin
Returns favor the merger with small stockholders overwhelmingly approving. Large stockholders oppose. If today’s vote mirrors the canvass, about two to one will support the merger, with total West End stock at 78,208 shares. Decision rests on majority by shares represented or via proxy.
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Post
West End
Vote Today on West End Merger with Boston Elevated
At 10 o clock this morning the West End stockholders meet in Wesleyan Hall to vote whether to accept Chapter 740 of the Acts of 1911 enabling the West End to merge with the Boston Elevated. Governor Foss expressed confidence that the West End would approve the act amid a heated financial controversy affecting Boston transit.
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Aest End
Wesleyan Hall
West End
Boston Elevated
Boston Transit
Foss
Atlantic & Pacific Transport forms with $15 million capital
The Atlantic & Pacific Transport Company of New Jersey announced its incorporation in Trenton with authorized capital of 15 million dollars. Based in Baltimore, it plans branch offices in key Atlantic seaboard cities and aims to bid on ocean mail routes from New York to Colon and other U S to Panama services. The firm intends to run 15 modern steamers and extend operations through the Panama Canal Coast to Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Atlantic & Pacific Transport Company
New Jersey
Baltimore
Seaboard
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
B. N. Baker
James I. Whiteley
C. G. Heim
T. B. Harrison
Panama Canal
Portland
Boston
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Jacksonville
Key West
Mobile
Galveston
Pacific Coast
Record Cotton Crop Tops Billion-Dollar Market
New Orleans report by Colonel Henry G Hester shows the just marketed cotton crop valued at 1 030 000 000 dollars including seed marking a record. The season with 1 700 000 bales fewer than 1908 09 yielded 254 000 000 more for the South. The 18 611 000 bale 1906 07 crop brought 222 000 000 less than the 1911 season ending Sept 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Henry G. Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Castle Square Hotel Offers Private Baths in Every Room
The European Plan hotel boasts over one mile frontage outside, rooms with private baths, long distance telephone in each room, and first class cuisine. It advertises 60 single suites at $1,560 per day per person, 190 double suites, and 60 pear 850 day suites with private rooms.
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United States
Beattie Murder Trial Close For Beattie Case
At Chesterfield Courthouse Virginia on September 5 the Commonwealth and the defense wrapped up testimony early in the Henry Clay Beattie Jr murder trial. Judge Watson announced adjournment until Thursday with arguments over jury instructions to follow.
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Chesterfield
Commonwealth
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Watson
Beulah Binford Remains Silent as Court Breaks
After 11 days of testimony Beulah Binford the alleged motive in Beattie’s murder case sits in jail without testifying. Witnesses and counsel repeatedly mention her, but the Commonwealth refrains from calling her to the stand fearing she would not aid its case.
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Beulah Binford
Beattie
Commonwealth
Doughnuts Set Woman Afire in Milford Kitchen Tragedy
Mrs. Joseph E. Chatelain age 61 died after a doughnut kettle upset and fat flames in their South Milford home. Her husband a 64 year old crippled by shock suffered severe burns. both were rushed to Milford hospital where she died and he remained in critical condition as the house burned for about $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Joseph E. Chatelain
South
Chatelain
Bartlett Asks For The Names In Vaughn Estate Fight
Ralph S. Bartlett attorney for Olea Bull Vaughn seeks York County Court orders demanding Thomas L. Talbot provide in writing the names of all clients his firm Anthoine and Talbot represents in the Bull estate matter and any objections to Bartlett’s administrator petition. The filing requests a seven day deadline and a copy of the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred, Me
Ralph S. Bartlett
Olea Bull Vaughn
Ole Bull
York County
Thomas L. Talbot
Portland
Bartlett
Bull
Anthoine & Talbot
Maine Special Election Faces Bitter Liquor Referendum
Maine moves to a special election next Monday as voters decide whether to return liquor licensing after 50 years of prohibition. The statewide vote draws national attention amid a bitter campaign over the liquor sale issue.
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Maine
Grahame-White Captures Flight to Light and Back
Aviation note reports Grahame-White achieving a successful flight to light and return. The event highlights the pilot's skill and endurance during a challenging crossing.
Boston Light Race Headlines Wind Hinders Aerial Sprint
The Harvard-Boston aero meet faced gusty winds as Earle L. Ovington led in the interstate race with Claude Grahame White entering the Boston light event in a Nieuport. The planned mass start and 12 lap $500 race were thwarted by erratic winds over Quincy Bay and Squantum Head.
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Boston
America
Claude Grahame- White
Earle L. Ovington
Claude Grahame-White
Reginald Carr
Quincy Bay
Squantum Head
Prohibitionists in Augusta Make Last Push to Retain Prohibition
Night and day activity by women and children and men, aggressive Dry speeches from autos, posters and anti liquor literature mark Augusta’s final week in the statewide drive to keep the liquor ban. Opponents in the nonpartisan league urge repeal and vote next Monday, stirring bitter feeling.
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Augusta
Nonpartisan League
Maine Prohibition Fight Spurs Bitter Anger Across Communities
In Maine the long running clash between prohibition supporters and repeal advocates has fractured friendships and even split families. A prominent lawyer calls protestors apocrites while opposing workers are dubbed rummies. A Post reporter notes intensified hostility during a city visit as coverage continues on page five.
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Maine
Post
Ex-Secretary Newbury's Auto Kills Child at Narragansett Pier
Truman H. Newberry of Detroit former Secretary of the Navy struck eight year old Helen Ellis of Milton Massachusetts as she crossed toward the ocean front. The child died instantly and Newberry surrendered to police remaining free on five thousand dollar bond as witnesses blamed no one but the moment. He will face district court in Wakefield Monday to answer manslaughter charges amid a grieving family.
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Narragansett Pier
Truman H. Newberry
Detroit
Helen Ellis
Milton
Mass
George W. Ellis
John C. Joyce
Narragansett
Newberry
Watch Hill
Mr. Newberry
Freight Wreck Delays Boston Rail Traffic For Hours
A coal car brake jammed at Wellington Junction toppled onto the main track, disabling signals and tying up 24 outbound and 17 inbound trains for hours. Thousands of commuters faced long waits as the wreck was cleared by 9 pm, with traffic on the Medford branch canceled and eastern Saugus traffic handled by crews.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Wellington Junction
Medford Junction
Junction
Charles E. Hamilton
Arthur T. Milligan
East Somerville
Boston
North
Medford
Saugus
Dover Division
Portland
Ashman Returns Bag of Cash for 75 Cent Reward
Michael Scudno, a Bayonne New Jersey ash cart driver, found a bag with 2000 dollars in cash in a barrel and returned it to the rightful owner. He received a 75 cent reward for his honesty.
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Ashman
New York
Michael Scudno
Bayonne
N. J
Burdett College Guarantees Jobs for Graduates
Burdett College offers guaranteed positions for all graduates and provides a free catalog. Visit the Boston campus at 18 Boylston Street for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdett College
Boylston St
Boston
Grahame White Wins Boston Light Race at Yesterday's Aviation Meet
Claude Grahame White won the Boston Light race carrying a passenger. Strong winds halted the monoplane speed race on the course. President Taft's son Charlie Taft watched flights as Earle L. Ovington organized the start. Lieutenant Milling defeated Sopwith in the figure eight speed contest and beat Atwood in bomb throwing events. Milling carried Miss Mignon Ryder of Boston as his passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Grahame-White
Boston
Charlie Taft
Earle L. Ovington
Thomas D. Milling
Sopwith
Harry N. Atwood
Milling
Ex Gov Draper Buys Beacon Street Estate
Deeds passed transferring the 180 Beacon Street water side property at the corner of Clarendon Street to ex Governor Eben Draper. The brick front dwelling sits on 4519 square feet with a land value of 61 000 and total tax valuation of 79 000. Sale brokered by T Dennie Boardman and Reginald Boardman with William Endicott Jr. handling the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
Water Side
Clarendon Street
Eben §&. Draper
William Endicott, Jr
T. Dennie Boardman
Reginald and
R. de B. Boardman
Boston Area Weather Forecast: Cloudy With Showers Then Cooler
Forecast for Boston and vicinity: Wednesday mainly cloudy with occasional showers and light to moderate southwest winds. Thursday expected to be fair and cooler. Washington report notes New England showers Wednesday and Thursday, cooler air moving in with brisk south to southwest winds shifting to northwest Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New England
Baseball Results and Sports Notes From Yesterday
New York and Boston posted wins in American League action with Philadelphia and Washington also winning. In the National League Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn while Chicago beat St Louis. Other items include golf championship at Manchester, picks for the All Star game, a resignation from the New York athletic commission, and various boxing and racing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Mene
Charterak
Manchester
Gotch-Hack
McAleer
J. E. Sullivan
N. Y. Athletic Commission
Dixie IV
Bob Moha
Billy Berger
Armory A. A
Sam Langford
Joe Jeanette
Temperature Records From Thompson's Spa Report
Yesterday readings show evening temperatures around 68 to 70 degrees with several times noted. Averages for the day and comparison to last year are given, indicating a mild profile and similar conditions to the prior year’s midweek date.
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Chandler
Charles EK
Sleeper
R. B. Glenn
North Carolina
Marceau
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Boston Light
Grahame- White
Ovington IS
Senger
Fred H. Thompson
Edward. J. Maguire
Newbury
Ocean Front
Victory
Draper
England
Moses Brown
Brown University
William S. Rosecrans
Jane Addams
President McKinney
Brooklin
Chicago
St. Louis
Thompson's Spa
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