Bill plans 50 million railroad merger in Boston
A $50,000,000 corporation to be known as the Boston Railroad Terminal Company would consolidate and operate all Boston terminals and steam railroads in the Greater Boston district. Governor Walsh presented the bill at Mayor Curley's request, calling it the most sweeping railroad measure yet and proposing eventual electrification of steam lines in the metropolitan area.
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Boston Rail Terminal Plan Aims $50 Million Central Station
Governor does not endorse the measure but forwards it for General Court consideration. The proposal creates a terminal company with $250000 capital to acquire and lease rail properties, issue bonds up to 50000000, and build lines, belts, and tunnels in Greater Boston with ex officio governors and Mayors as directors.
Largest maker of affordable shoes with price stamps
An advertisement proclaims the firm as the largest producer of three to four dollar shoes with price stamps on the bottom and a guaranteed value.
In Memory of Captain Dolan Honored by Second Regiment
D Company of the Second Regiment Boston Latin School held its annual prize drill in Mechanics Hall as the colors lowered and taps sounded for Captain Walter H Dolan who died after an operation. First Lieutenant Saul Vessner was advanced to acting captain of D Company.
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Walter H. Dolan
D Company
Boston Latin School
Mechanics’ Hall
Saul Vessner
Promotions After Drill Award in Company Competition
Promoted to colonel is Captain John J. O Leary of C company after leading with the highest drill points. B company led by Captain Emerson W Woodward won first battalion, advancing to lieutenant colonel. Captain James I Dwyer of F company became major. Cutler P Davis of L company also promoted to major. Ten medalists were named from the 38 men in two rounds of individual drill.
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Bostonatin School
Cutler P. Davis
C Company
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O’leary
B Company
Emerson W. Woodward
James I. Dwyer
F Company
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