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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
7
A merger bill named New England Lines would unite the New Haven and Boston and Maine railways in a $100,000,000 plan. Governor Foss and port directors back the trunk proposition to electrify roads, signaling major regional rail modernization.
Governor Foss proposes a 25 year lease between the New York New Haven Hartford and the Boston and Maine railroads. The plan calls for constructing tunnels under Boston and electrifying the merged rail system. A powerful public service commission would regulate fares routes and construction with the city of Boston potentially building the tunnel.
Governor Foss pushes a 100 million plan for tunnels and electrification of the Metropolitan district. The measure places railroads under the Public Service Commission. Boston & Maine to be leased to New Haven for 25 years, leading to consolidation and abolition of the Railroad Holding Company. Merger named New England Lines with uniform freight and passenger charges in the region. Work to be completed in five years.
A city ordinance outlines sections on land takings by eminent domain, filing with the Public Service Commission, and electrification of railroads within a metropolitan district. It sets timelines for tunnel construction, car electrification, and rate uniformity, with city council decisions and railroad director approvals governing the act's effect.
A dermatologist endorses mercorized wax applied before sleeping and washed off in the morning to peel discolored or freckled skin. An ounce of wax is sold by druggists and promises a spotless complexion. Wrinkles are said to improve with a faxolite solution for facial baths.
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