Boston Chamber Adopts Railroad Report By Directors
The Boston Chamber of Commerce adopted unanimously and without amendment the directors report on the railroad situation in New England. It opposes separating the Boston and Maine from the New Haven, rejects further New Haven street railway acquisitions, and resists immediate electrification, while supporting cooperation with the New Haven management.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
New England
Chamber
Boston & Maine
New Haven
Debate Over Report On New Haven Management
After a hard fought chamber vote, amendments to condemn or endorse the New Haven management were rejected or withdrawn. Bernard J. Rothwell attacked President Mellen and Vice President Byrnes, calling Mellen tasteless and indecent for his remarks about New England attackers as yellow dogs, and lampooning Byrnes as a man of infinite promise and odd fancy.
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New Haven
Mellen
Byrnes
Bernard J. Rothell
Rothwell
New England
Flood closes big bridge at White River Junction
The undermining of a railroad bridge pier across the Connecticut River at White River Junction Vermont halted traffic today and may delay service for months. Trains to Concord New Hampshire were diverted via the Claremont division.
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White River Junction
Connecticut River
Concord
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Claremont
Carpenters Strike for Higher Wages in Newport
Newport Rhode Island April 1 carpenters and cabinetmakers struck for higher wages. About 235 workers currently earning 3.76 per day refused a compromise offer of 4 and demanded 4.40 per day.
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Newport
RB. I
Progressive candidate Sumner Bird opens Massachusetts campaign
The campaign of Charles Sumner Bird as the Progressive candidate for Governor of Massachusetts was formally launched at a Ford Hall meeting last night. The event, unusual for a third party, signaled a statewide push this fall, matching the vigor seen in major parties.
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FORD
Charles Sumner Bird
Ford Hall
Massachusetts
Pledge Drive for Governor Election Fund Reports 600 Attendees
Leon Martin of Sharon announced a plan to raise 100000 for a Governor and Progressive Legislature this fall. In under 10 minutes 42 people pledged 631 dollars with gifts from 50 cents to 10 dollars. James Magenis and Editor Matthew Hale added pledges of 250 and 25 dollars as pledge cards were processed.
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Leonard Martin
Sharon
Matthew Hale
Progressive State Committee
Boston
Strike at Draper Works Sparks Hopedale Tension
A major strike began at the Draper Company in Hopedale with more than 1000 workers leaving posts. I W W allies lead demands for a flat day rate, nine hour days, and a five hour Saturday, plus specific pay rates for foundry workers sweepers truckmen machinists and riggers. Police from Boston Lowell Lawrence and Worcester will staff demonstrations amid widespread unrest.
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Big Draper Machine Works
Hopedale
Boston
Lowell
Lawrence
Worcester
Draper Company
Milford
Harro Suits Offer Clean American Woolen Suits
Hand tailored Harro suits priced at 12.50 using pure wool fabrics from American Woolen Company. H. Harrison Co. advertises location at 662 to 672 Washington Street near Beach.
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H. Harrison Co
Washington Street
Cor, Beach
Benedicts Saner Than Bachelors Says Doctor at Conference
Dr George T Tuttle of McLean Hospital told a Tremont Temple audience that bachelors tend toward insanity more than married men. He cited social degeneration from living alone and praised the presence of women in homes and the use of women nurses for improved care of mentally ill patients.
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George T. Tuttle
Mclean Hospital of Waverley
Tremont Temple
Tuttle
Voluntary Admissions and Baths Highlight Mental Health Talk
Dr. Tuttle noted nearly half of wa verley State Hospital commitments were voluntary. He praised hospital baths as a near perfect treatment, replacing restraints with daylong or multiweek baths. Dr. Richardson discussed mental illness trends, calling nervous disorders often induced by competition and stress, with many causes avoidable.
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Waverley
Frank C. Richardson
Boston University School of Medicine
More Arrests Coming In Smuggling Frauds
Government officials say the swindle is extensive and many Boston people are involved. Frauds were made possible by an elaborate system with many confederates. The article notes ongoing investigations and anticipated further arrests in connection with smuggling and fraud schemes.
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Boston
Woman hit by bicycle rider injures 74 year old in Everett
Mrs Maria Jones aged 74 from 49 Paris Street Everett was knocked down and seriously hurt yesterday after a bicycle rider named Joseph Wehner aged 17 of 22 Lynn Street struck her. The incident occurred in Everett and authorities are investigating the collision.
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Everett
Joseph Wehner
Lynn Street
District Attorney Examines Witnesses in Diamond Smuggling Case
Federal district attorney's office hears four witnesses on a vast smuggling ring involving diamonds, jewelry, gowns, and bric-a-brac. The probe targets customs officials, merchants, and Back Bay society figures. An arrest was expected, with several more likely. Witnesses from the Cunard docks and relatives of Shevin’s noted.
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Federal District Attorney
Federal
Federal Building
Relativevorther Sheviin
Boston
Smuggling Inquiry Expands As Officials Predict Growth
District Attorney French says the investigation will grow in magnitude while Assistant Garland calls it in its infancy. An arrest was hoped for last night but did not occur. The inquiry will continue through today with more witnesses likely as the federal grand jury meets next Tuesday. Authorities expect the federal effort to expose a widespread smugglers system, with a Boylston Street importer noting possible multi million dollar strings and higher up figures to be brought to account.
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Tide and sky notes with historic anniversaries
Tide rise details for Portland Gloucester and Newport with sunrise sunset times and planetary positions. Includes celestial events Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn timings, light auto lamps at 6 41 pm. Today’s anniversaries list events from 1781 to 1888 and Massachusetts suffrage loss a year ago.
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Richmond
Whitechapel
Mandalay
Burmah
Massachusetts
Boston Area Forecast Fair and Warmer Midweek
Forecast for Boston and vicinity asks for Wednesday fair and warmer with moderate southerly winds. Thursday brings increasing cloudiness with little temperature change. In New England and east New York the outlook is fair Wednesday with rising cloudiness and warm rain, light westerly winds.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New York
Temperature report for Sparen ST with daily highs and lows
The daily temperature readings show a morning low around 37 to 40 degrees and afternoon highs near 40 to 41 degrees. Averages indicate yesterday at 42 degrees, with the previous year and four years ago noted for comparison and historical weather context.
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Salem fire roars through Essex street businesses
A massive blaze in Salem destroyed two buildings on Essex street starting at the Witch Theatre and spreading to Lougee Furniture, with damage estimated around $100,000. Firefighters from Beverly and neighboring towns fought amid high winds, narrowly saving the Salem Theatre and Merchants National Bank as residents and patrons evacuated.
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Essex Street
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Peabody
Marblehead
Salem Theatre
Merchants’ National Bank
Empire Theatre
Gem Witch Theatre
Lougee Furniture Company
Crombe Street
Pearson
Two Hundred More Strikers to Leave for New York
Union officers say two hundred more striking men from Boston will travel to New York this after noon. New York Garment Workers' unions will place them in jobs. Over one thousand strikers have already gone to New York in the past two weeks.
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Boston
New York
Uinions
FOR SPRING BODY BUILDING Use Father John's Medicine
A brief health note advises using Father John's Medicine to support spring bodybuilding routines. It highlights trusted remedy use, dosage basics, and cautions readers to follow label guidance and consult a clinician for underlying conditions.
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