New Haven Till 191 For Sale Stock Deal With Government
President Hustis of the New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad explains the dissolution plan and sale timetable for Boston and Maine stock. The agreement allows until January 1 1917 to dispose of the stock unless extended by court, with July 1 1915 as a potential pivot if Massachusetts agrees on terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hustis
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Boston
Elliott
Boston & Maine
New Haven
Maine
United States District Court
New Haven Company
Massachusetts
United States
Russian noblewomen allegedly mistreated by German officials
Government sources in St. Peters burg report 36 prominent Russians including the Countess Vorontzow Dachkow and her daughters endured great hardship in Germany. Some were temporarily imprisoned during their journey to the frontier while police and military members allegedly handled the aristocrats roughly.
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ST. Petersburg
Aus
London
Germany
Vorontzow Dachkow
Caucasus
M. Schebek
Council of the Empire
Amendment to Shipping Bill Urged in Congress
Washington August 12 The conference committee backing a revised shipping bill plans to amend it to allow foreign ships admitted to American registry to ply the coastwise trade for two years. The move would open coastwise lanes to foreign registrants and pit them against American-built ships, provoking sharp debate in both chambers when the report is issued tomorrow. Opponents say the amendment harms U S shipbuilding and fails to aid American shippers amid European war pressures.
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Washington
Conference
Senate
House
Mayor Curley Warns Against Merchant Marine Amendment
Mayor Curley arrived in Boston after meetings with the Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange committee in Washington. He warned that Congress passing the amendment would strike a blow to American shipbuilding, making it uncompetitive with foreign firms and harming a fast growing industry. He urged public opposition and voiced hope the people speak out.
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Curley
Boston
Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange Committee
Washington
Conference Committee
Congress
Italian Boats to Bring 3000 Home
The Italian Steamers San Giovanni San Giorgio and San Gueglielmas will sail from Naples on Aug 15 11 and 19 respectively carrying 100 Americans each to return marooned tourists. The Sicilia American Steamship Company announced the transfer to retrieve about 3000 travelers with all accommodations set in first class, reducing ship capacity.
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New York
San Giovanni
San Giorgio
Italy
Naples
Sicilia-American Steamship Company
Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna Ill in Berne
The Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia arrived in Berne Switzerland via Paris seriously ill and expected to undergo surgery. She is Queen Mother Alexandra’s sister and was en route from Berlin to St Petersburg after a stopover. She plans to stay in Switzerland during the war. Attorney General McReynolds becomes Wilson's cabinet member to write for Sunday Post Magazine with a feature called The Justice of Mercy next Sunday.
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Berne
Switzerland
Paris
Maria Feodorovna
Russia
Alexandra
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Stockholm
McReynolds
President Wilson
Sunday Post
Justice of Mercy
How to Stop Stomach Torment With Bisulated Magnesia
Advertisement explains that dyspepsia comes from stomach acidity and proposes Bisulated Magnesia as a dissolving remedy. A teaspoon after meals supposedly neutralizes acids, stops distress in five minutes, and is presented as inexpensive and harmless.
New England List Grows with London Citizens Committee Names
A continued publication in The Post lists New Englanders registered with the London citizens' committee. It names dozens of residents from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, and Vermont, including Allison, Ayingg, Aaron, Arnold, Atkins, and many others with towns such as Northampton, Boston, Stamford, Bridgeport, and Providence. The roster covers a wide geographic spread and includes individuals, couples, and families, reflecting a broad regional registration.
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the Post
Citizens’ Committee
London
Allison
C. D
E. L. Waltham
Bailey
Lee D
Boston
Barney
Aaron
Bartlett
C. David
Beach
F. E
Forestville
Conn
Beaumont
Thomas W
Cromwell
Beattie
David Rose
Berman
Myer
Birdseye
Bessie R
Derby
Blaine
M. S
Taunton
G. B
Blake
Edward, Jr
Providence
R. I. Blessing
Mary A
Blumberg
Anna
Bolles
H. Eugene
Bowden
Henry M
Springfield
Bradford
Harold
Bradley
J. M
Boson
Brennan
Peacedale
Jessie E
Waltham
Burt
Beatrice
New Bedford
Butterworth
M. L
Canfield
A. L
Woodstock
Capaldo
Harriette
North Stratford
Crafts
Miss
Carley
John
Clark
Emily L
Crane
Mary
Cole
Alice E
Collins
Margaret
Connell
Katharine
Coolidge
Craig
Child
Margaret C
Emma F
Coming
Lynn
Crosby
John F
Cambridge
Custeau
Biddeford
Cutler
Brookline
Cott
Samuel P
Cooper
Ruth W
Northampton
Mass
Priscilla
Westwood
Darker
Miss Frances
Portland
Dean
Harold M
Dexter
Mark
Hroston
Dunne
Helen
Sabine
A. W
Charlotte A
Spratt
Frank A
Spring
Chester C
Wellesley
Sprowles
Edith
Staples
Eliot
Burlington VI
St. Marie
Louie
Steadman
Donald M
Warren
Stedman
Mabel Anne
Creighton
Miss E
Stokes
Edward
Bangor
Stephens
Fred N
Somerville
Stickney
Eliza
Stillman
Mags
Stock
John G
Stallworthy
James
Stamford
Mildred
Connecticut
Strang
Raymond
Sullivan
Lowell
Tierney
Margaret E
Lawrence
Tinkton
Flora
Tisdale
Martha
Wareham
Whitmarsh
Preston B
Whiting
May B
Franklin
Greenshield
Whitmore
Albert A
Whitney
Dorothy
L. N
Whittler
Ruth
Milton
Whittemore
Harry C
Manchester
N. H
Whittlesey
P. W
Middletown
Wight
F. C
Willis G. S
Shelton
Wilkinson
Andover
Willcutt
Muriel
Massachusetts
Wiliams
Misses
Hanford
Williams
Norwich
Annie
Williamson
C. R
R. W
Wilson
FE. LI
Frances B
Isabel H
W. H
Kate
Jamaica Plain
Frances
Bankers urge suspension of reserve requirements plan
New York bankers urged radical action to settle international obligations. They asked the federal reserve board to suspend reserve requirements for national banks or to allow counting national bank notes toward reserves. Either measure would reduce gold the banks must hold and facilitate gold exports.
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New York
Federal Reserve Board
Servian and Montenegrin Forces Unite on Balkan Front
Allied operations unfold along the Herze govina border with Servian artillery bombarding Gorash da on the Drina river southeast of Sarajevo. The Servians have captured Vardishta at the Drina Lim junction as border clashes extend along the Save and Danube. Belgrade endures Austrian bombardment with city damage reported. Bulgarian government plans remain unclear.
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NSH
Servia
Herzegovina
Gorashda
Drina
Sarajevo
Vardishta
Lim
Save
Danube
Belgrade
Sofia
Cavalry Brigade Exterminated on Austro Russian Frontier
From Rome the Corriere D Italia reports a telegram stating an Austrian cavalry brigade was wiped out on the Austro Russian frontier. The unit attacked the Cos sacks with artillery but could not retreat as rain flooded the marshy ground and most men and horses were killed.
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London
Rome
Central
Corriere D’italia
Restraining German War Script Sparks Debate
Harvard professor Hugo Munsterberg argues that the German war is a defensive struggle led by Emperor Wilhelm II, opposing the view of a crusade against the German people. He asserts unity between people and state, the need for swift war to counter Slavic threats, and the role of culture and professors in sustaining militarism.
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Hugo Munsterberg
Harvard
New York Evening Post
Europe
Germany
Russia
France
Fichte
Kant
Morwenna Attacked on St Lawrence While Sailing to Newfoundland
The Morwenna steamship from Montreal to Sydney and Newfoundland was fired upon twice near Quebec and twice near Orleans Island. The vessel kept speed as shots landed beyond. the Belle Chasse ordered a Quebec stop for clearance papers under a new war rule. Captain Helmes had not known of the change before clearing at Montreal.
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Charlottetown
Quebec
Helmes
Montreal
Arcadian to Sail Week Aug 17 If Passengers Justify
The Royal Mail Steamship Co will send the Arcadian to New York on August 17 if sufficient passengers sign up. Only saloon passengers will be accommodated. Fare set at $500, with tickets available to select travelers.
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England
London
Royal Mail Steamship Company
New York
War spirit and republican hope in a world at war
Hugo Munsterberg argues that war sentiment crosses classes and nations, driven by governments and peoples alike. He notes Europe’s cool governments compared with popular war fever, cites Vera Cruz and Tampico as examples, and predicts monarchy may outlast republicanism, urging prudence for America and Europe. Clifton, Mass. August 11.
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Republic
Europe
America
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Tampico
Sarajevo
United States of Europe
United States
Asia
Americas
Paris
Boulanger
How I Made My Hair Grow
A narrator details failed hair treatments and warns against wood alcohol products. They report a simple Bay Rum based prescription with menthol crystals Lavanda de Composee and optional perfume that stimulates growth, stops fall, restores color, and improves scalp condition when applied nightly and morning.
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DeMiracle
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129Th Gt
Wilson Bros., Scollay Sq
Etail Blyte
ITU Diet
Winter Street
Mayor Against Change
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London Committee
Reserve Board
New York Bankers
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Kaiser
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Hegel
Munsterberg
Backbone
Army
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Bromfield Street
Mentor
Mt. Vernon
Wm.Jameson
Duffy’s
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Gordon Dry Gin
IND
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GinterCo
Union St
Cor. Elmwees
Canal St. Haymarket Square
Bromfield St
Tremont
Pet
Washington St
Clifton, Mass
Selma
Far East
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Lig
Gett
Avon Street
Labela
Tealene
West 34Th St
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Marlborough-Blenheim
Lawrence’s
Hotel Brighton
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Snow
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