Lucky Boys to Make Trip With Chamber of Commerce
Two High School of Commerce students win city funded trip to South America. William A. Boltz of Jamaica Plain and Edward Freedman of Roxbury will travel with the Chamber of Commerce party for about three months, with $2400 in city support. Honorable mentions go to Raymond W. Moore of Mattapan and Clarence E. Rosen of Jamaica Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School of Commerce
William A. Boltz
Lamartine Street
Jamaica Plain
Edward Freedman
Balfour Street
Roxbury
Chamber of Commerce Party
South America
Boston
Dver
Chamber of Commerce
Raymond W. Moore
River Street
Mattapan
Clarence E. Rosen
Carolina Avenue
Excess baggage rates face ICC hearing
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard a national baggage committee challenge excess baggage charges by rail lines. The case cites a 1910s shift from 12 1/2 to 16 1/2 percent of first class fare for weights over 160 pounds, urging a return to 12 1/2 percent with a 26 cent minimum, citing England and Canada as benchmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ehivery
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Baggage Committee
England
Canada
Cottagers in Quandary Over Beach Land Revenue
In Salisbury Beach Newburyport Massachusetts hundreds of summer residents face a dispute over who collects cottage land rent. The Salisbury Beach Reservation Commission and Salisbury Beach Associates both claim the right to revenue. The latter contends it holds clear title to the entire beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Salisbury Beach
Salisbury Beach Reservation
State of
Massachusetts
Beach Reservation Seizures Drive Property Rights Dispute
The reservation committee sets a Wednesday date to take active possession of beach property while another group warns cottage owners to pay rent due in May. Courts weigh who holds title as the state seizes a seven mile by half mile coastal strip from the Merrimac River to the New Hampshire line, challenging the act creating the state reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Coulson
Salisbury Beach
Merrimac River
Atlantic
New Hampshire
Padronage case lands foreman and crew in court
Timothy J. Fitzpatrick foreman at American Tube Works Somerville and six coworkers were found guilty of operating a padrone system that charged new workers for jobs. John Carroll gatekeeper allegedly profited by supplying clothing and goods at the gates. Sentences ranged from one to two months with fines from 50 to 300 dollars. all appealed and posted $300 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy J. Fitzpatrick
American Tube Works
Somerville
Fitzpatrick
John Carroll
Carroll
Farrell
Celestino
Salvatore Bianchino
House of Correction
Andrea Costa
Angelo Capone
Giuseppi Colletti
Learns First Husband Alive
Mrs. Ethel Varney Owen files a libel for the annulment of her marriage to Elmer G. Owen of Worcester after discovering her first husband Frank G. Varney, whom she wed in Effingham New Hampshire on July 23 1900, was alive and working in New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Varney Owen
Elmer G. Owen
Boston
Worcester
New Hampshire
Owen
Moody confirmed by Bishop Lawrence at Moody home
In Haverhill on April 20 former Supreme Court Justice William H. Moody received the rite of confirmation from Bishop William Lawrence of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts at Moody’s residence.
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Haverhill
William Lawrence
Episcopal Diocese of
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
William H. Moody
Police Lieutenant Denton retires after 30 years service
Lieut Charles H. Denton, assigned as executive clerk at the city prison, resigns after 30 years and four months in the police department per a general order issued last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Denton
Remedy claim for cold cure with laxative bromide tablets
An old advert promises a quick cold cure using laxative bromide quinine tablets. It notes a refund if ineffective and includes B. W. Grove's signature on each box. The price or exact terms are not clearly stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Grove
House Republicans back aggressive tariff drive in open caucus
In Washington on April 21 the House Republicans voted 62 to 27 to pursue a proactive tariff strategy during the debate on the Democratic tariff bill. The caucus rejected Representative Moore of Pennsylvania's bid to block party measures as amendments to the Underwood bill. Senate Democrats meanwhile agreed to hearings on tariff schedules, permitting further statements and granting Western Senators the chance to argue against free wool and free sugar provisions already agreed by House Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Washington
Moore
Pennsylvania
Senate
Finance Committee
Simmons
Senate finance committee to hold full meeting tomorrow
Republican senators press for general open hearings while Democrats on the committee resist saying the move would delay tariff revision. The Underwood bill was re introduced in the House and referred to Ways and Means, with a favorable Democratic report and a Republican dissent upcoming.
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Senate Finance Committee
House Committee
Senate Committee
House Democrats
House
Representative Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Republican Committee
White Slave Bill Signed To Fight Traffic In Massachusetts
Governor Foss signed the Giblin white slave bill introduced by Representative Thomas J. Giblin of East Boston. The act creates a five member commission to investigate conditions in Massachusetts regarding the white slave traffic and report to the General Court of 1914 with recommended remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foss
Giblin
Thomas J. Giblin
Boston
Massachusetts
General Court
Wire Thief Caught After Marsh Chase
After a sensational chase through Revere marshes and Bell Isle Creek, James Lyden was captured by police on a copper wire theft charge. A second man escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere
Bell Isle Creek
James Lyden
Muddy arrest ends creek chase of Lyden at Orient Heights
Police officers Shanahan Blackmar and Pearson captured 19 year old Lyden after a pursuit through marshes near Suburban Gas works and Belle Isle Creek. Ahern forced the suspect back with a revolver as two men fled with copper wire and fled into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanahan
Blackmar
Pearson
Lyden
Ahern
Orient Heights
Revere
Boston
Belle Isle Creek
Ex-Senator Aaron Bunting Collapses at Swampscott Meeting
Former state senator and former Swampscott Sewer Commission chairman Aaron R. Bunting, 78, collapsed unconscious during a town meeting in Swampscott. He was carried home after the incident as doctors diagnosed a paralytic stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swampscot
Aaron R. Bunting
Swampscott
Newton aldermen deny sixth class liquor licenses to 22 druggists
The Newton aldermen refused to grant sixth class liquor licenses to 22 druggists last night and immediately afterward awarded 20 pony express licenses.
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Newton
Phone Girls Vote Today for Board of Adjustment
Only members of the Telephone Operators' Union may vote today at union headquarters 7 Warrenton Street for the operators' representatives on the board of adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Operators’ Union
Warrenton Street
Board of Adjustment
Pope Pius Shows Improvement As Bronchial Ailment Eases
Rome April 21 Every night the Pope’s cough and expectoration trouble him and cause chest and back pains. He gains relief from hot drinks and chest poultices. Some improvement is observable each night and the acute phase shortens. He sleeps earlier and enjoys longer, stronger rest.
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Rome
Pope limits audience as illness bounds planned American visit
Doctors conceal Pope Pius XI health news while planning a limited reception for American pilgrims. Cardinal Merry del Val will receive them, with the presentation by Mr. Thomas F. Kennedy of the American College at Rome, as the pontiff longs to greet the distant travelers yet concedes to medical counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Marchiafava
Amici
Joseph Schrembs
Toledo
Rome
Vatican
Cardinal Merry del Val
American College At
Man from the North End on trial for murder
Michael Lembo was placed on trial before Judge Stevens in Suffolk Superior Criminal Court for murder in the second degree in the death of Salvatore Bonasero near St Stephen's Church North End on January 19 after a quarrel over money. The State alleges blows were struck and the death followed from revolver shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lembo
North End
Stevens
Suffolk
Mayor Barry appoints Cambridge charter commission
Mayor J Edward Barry of Cambridge follows through on inaugural plan by naming a charter commission. The group will hold a public hearing at Cambridge City Hall on May 2 to consider suggestions for revising the city charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Barry
Cambridge
Cambridge City Hall
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Commerce Party
Elm Park
Staten Island, N. Y
Western Union
Telesgram
Theo. N. Vail
THE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Moody
Rete Stores
Ree
Tee
Estab
Euuw
Ingraham
Ingrahess
Misa
Ae Ee
Swim Creek
A. R. Bunting
Pope Pius
Barry
New England
Tan Russia
Women’s Shoes
Jordan Marsh Company
Brockton
Beverly
Hyde Park Lynn
the House of Kuppenheimer
Kuppenheimer
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