Elliott resigns as president of New Haven Railroad
Howard Elliott announces his resignation after nearly four years as president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. He cites chief tasks to secure new capital, handle floating debt, and secure improvements while praising reorganizations and staff strengthening. He notes extraordinary obstacles including federal action, Massachusetts court rulings, investigations, and wartime conditions.
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New York
Howard Elliott
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
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New Haven
Mr. Elliott
Massachusetts
Plan for handling floating debt and new capital for improvements
Stockholders are urged to rescue the company by supplying new capital instead of relying on banks. Proposals include disposing of outside properties at minimal loss to fund improvements or debt payments, securing better rates, perfecting management, and investing earnings or capital to modernize the plant for New England needs and potential shareholder returns.
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New England
Elliott Resigns as New Haven President in May
Howard Elliott resigns as president of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad with May 1 as his retirement date. E J Pearson is named successor and will join a new intercorporate relations committee. Elliott will advise and coordinate with the system’s presidents and VPs while remaining on the committee network. Benjamin Campbell becomes senior vice president and president of several affiliated lines and steamboat companies.
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New York
Howard Elliott
New York, New Haven &Hartford Railroad
New Haven
Mr. Elliott
E. J. Pearson
Elliott
Council of National Defence
The
Benjamin Campbell
New England Steamship Company
Hartford and New York Transportation Company
New Bedford
Martha's Vineyard
Nantucket
People's Orchestra Delivers Second Jordan Hall Concert
The People's Orchestra under Jacques Hoffmann presented a program in Jordan Hall with soprano Marion Veryl and pianist Harrison Potter. Selections included Handel Largo Beethoven and Puccini works with Halvorsen, Jarnefeld, Gounod and Strauss. Veryl sang well despite a cold. Potter showed technical skill and refined touch.
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People’s Orchestra
Jacques Hoffman
Jordan Hall
Marion Veryl
Harrison Potter
Halvorsen
Jarnefeld
Gounod
Strauss
Miss Veryl
Mr. Potter
Chopin
Eschitizky
Taussig
People
Veryl
Woman Freezes Out Suit Over Property Loss
In Municipal Civil Court Judge Bennett ruled for Miss Margaret E. Johnson in a $1500 damage suit by Mrs. Anna M. Johnson over property moves and mortgages. The jury heard that Anna Johnson claimed chests and contents totaling 1000. Miss Johnson admitted ownership and presented she held the title to the property and had power of attorney.
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Johnson
William Gillette
Anna M. Johnson
Margaret E. Johnson
Frank M. Johnson
Tremont Street
Bennett
Miss Johnson
Jr. Johnson
Andrews
Property and divorce claims noted in Probate Court
Mrs. Johnson and her husband separated recently with the court ordering weekly support of 12 to 14 dollars. Testimony described Mrs. Johnson as middle aged and spoke of a chest of silver and books along with a music chest, a rifle, parasols, a silver mounted travelling bag, and a bundle of other items.
Eastern department tops in recruiting with 2425 enlistments
The weekly recruiting report for the week ending April 19 shows the Eastern department including Boston supplied 2425 new enlistees. National total reached 7602, up from 6183 the previous week, despite claims the West was winning recruits.
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Eastern Department
Boston
Boston Recruiting Day Shows Strong Navy and Army Interest
Yesterday in Boston crowds filled recruiting offices at 42 Water Street and 5 Tremont Row. The Army station reported 33 enlistments from Boston and Lawrence, while the Navy at 146 Tremont Street saw nine accepted from 86 applicants. The Marine Corps at 22 Tremont Row enlisted 10 of 12 examined, and Naval Reserves at Old South Meeting House processed 89 of 50 applicants enrolled for orders. The Navy plans a broad New England campaign to encourage regular enlistments. A State House Public Safety Committee meeting at 9:30 this morning will outline a school gardening and agriculture program.
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Army Station
Tremont Row
Boston
Lawrence
Walters
Navy
Tremont Street
Marine Corps
Old South Meeting House
New England
Naval Reserve
Naval
Navy Yard
Public Safety Committee
State House
Greece May Enter War With Entente
A Athens newspaper quotes Greece near joining the entente in the war as an ally. The Athlantis Greek daily in New York reports Greece is on the point of entering the conflict.
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New York
Athens
Greece
Athlantis
Bahai Convention to Bring 300 Delegates to Boston
About 300 Bahais are set to meet at the Hotel Brunswick for the ninth annual Bahai convention with public sessions Sunday and through Wednesday. Alfred E. Lurk heads the Boston committee guiding talks on The Bahai Movement Mashrak El Azhar and Universal Peace. An estimated 3000 attendees may arrive.
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Brunswick
Boston
Alfred E. Lurk
Bahai Temple Unity
Harlan F. Ober
Cambridge
William H. Randall
Edward B. Kinney
Mashrak-El-Azhar
Europe
Congress
Women 10 Help Blinded in War Training Classes Formed
The Special Aid Society for American Preparedness started training for women to assist blinded soldiers. The first class met yesterday for a lecture by Miss Trainor of the Perkins Institute. A second class will meet Tuesdays and Fridays at 2 pm at 409 Marlboro Street, with enrollment open before the May 15 start date.
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Special Aid Society For American Preparedness
Miss Trainor
Massachusetts State Normal School
Perkins Institute For the Blind
Special Aid
Marlboro Street
Father John’s Medicine Spring Tonic advertised
An advertisement promotes Father John’s Medicine as a wholesome spring tonic and body builder claiming it increases flesh and strength and contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs.
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Father John
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