Hampden Railroad Lease Costs Rise in Hearings
Testimony before the commission shows the Hampden line from Bondsville to near Springfield cost about 4 million dollars with Boston & Maine to pay rentals near 12 thousand dollars per mile. Questions arise over whether the project, built partly via the Woronoco Construction Company, justified its price and the lack of terminals or equipment in Springfield.
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New Hampshire
Prouty
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Woronoco Construction Company
Ralph D. Gilette
Hampden County Railroad Company
Hampden Company
Woronoco Company
Mr. Brandeis
Massachusetts
Hampden rail cost figures arouse questions at New Haven hearing
At the New Haven hearing the Hampden railroad cost the Boston and Maine six times the average per mile for leases. Ralph D. Gillette, president of Hampden and its builder, faces scrutiny as officials discuss who profits from rising costs.
Excellent Summer Hotels in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado
Colorado becomes a summer playground with good hotels and boarding houses for visitors from home and abroad. The article promotes Colorado travel aids, maps, and listings and offers personalized planning help at no charge through Alex Stocks, New England Pass Agent for the Burlington Route in Boston.
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Burlington
Alex Stocks
New England Pass
Washington St
Boston
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Boston and Maine finances scrutinized in earnings and hotel ventures
Testimony shows 1911 net income of 8.5 million with fixed charges and dividends. 1912 earnings to common at 2.8 percent while 4 percent was paid. Maine Central hotel purchases noted to spur tourist travel. Brandeis questions ownership and Push for stock value amid legal scrutiny of Pullman contract and alleged misleading testimony.
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Pullman Car Contract Boosts Public Gain Says President Mellen
President Mellen released figures on the New Haven Pullman deal. The railroad sold its old parlor and sleeping cars for 3.3 million dollars, receiving 4.5 million dollars in steel cars in return. He argues the plan saves about 406 thousand dollars in interest and avoids Massachusetts borrowing limits on floating debt.
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Skin Disease Book Free From National Skin Hospital
The National Skin Hospital at 114 Main Street St Joseph Mo offers a free book on skin diseases. It features over sixty pages with colored plates and home treatment tips. Write to the hospital to receive a copy.
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