Railroad impasse halts Palmer to Blackstone line work
The Southern New England railroad orders John Marsch of Chicago to resume construction between Palmer and Blackstone, but Marsch declines until he is paid sums claimed due. Sherman L. Whipple told Judge Hammond of Marsch’s condition and delay.
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Southern New England Railroad
John Marsch
Chicago
Palmer
Blackstone
Marsch
Sherman L. Whipple
Hammond
Indictments Shape Road Contract Dispute
Mr Whipple says contractor directions for a road section were issued after a New York grand jury indicted President Mellen of the New York New Haven Hartford and President Chamberlain of the Grand Trunk for an unlawful traffic agreement. The case was heard yesterday as Marsh sues to hold Grand Trunk or Central Vermont liable for damages under his contract.
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Whipple
New Road
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Chamberlain
Grand Trunk
Marsh
Central Vermont
Marsh v Grand Trunk over Southern New England bill
In a case before Judge Hammond the claim by Marsh for about 1.5 million dollars seeks to join the Grand Trunk and Southern New England in a bill alleging financing and breach of contract. Marsh argues a receiver should be appointed to enforce an agreement by Grand Trunk to aid Southern New England. The judge reserved his decision and warned amendments may be required if rulings go against Marsh.
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New England
Grand Trunk
Whipple
Marsh
Vermont
Hammond
Isaacs Held Without Bail for Canada Extradition
Richard D. Isaacs of St John New Brunswick waived examination when arraigned as a fugitive from Canada. He was remanded to East Cambridge jail without bail pending State Department action on extradition. Isaacs is charged with forging certificates to land in Edson Alberta. Fenwick Alberta Solicitor-General and the British consul in Boston seek extradition.
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Richard D. Isaacs
St. John
N. B
United States
Hayes
Canada
State Department
Washington
Isaacs
East Cambridge
Edson
Alberta
Fenwick
Boston
New Parcel Post Rates In Effect In Washington
Postmaster General Burleson announced new parcel post regulations and weight limits in Washington. He sent a 17 pound box of Georgia peaches to President Wilson at the White House with a 13 cent postage charge and a note on the occasion.
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Washington
Burleson
Wilson
White House
Expanded parcel post rules boost weights and cut local rates
A new postal regulation, effective today, raises parcel post weight to 20 pounds and revises rates. Local delivery drops to 5 cents for the first pound with 1 cent for each additional two pounds or fraction. Zone rates from 150 miles are consolidated to 6 cents for the first pound and 1 cent for each extra pound.
Vandal Destroys Civil War Memorial in Riverside Cemetery
New Bedford Mass August 15 A vandal poured black oil over a granite monument in Riverside Cemetery Fair Haven built by County Commissioner John J Bryant and his family to honor their Civil War veteran father. Experts say the oil permanently stains the stone.
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New Bedford
Mass
Riverside Cemetery
Fair Haven
John J. Bryant
Bristol County
South Boston Babe Dominates Heavyweight Class
South Boston boasts a champion heavyweight in Mosher Harry Bartlett Cox, aged 23 months, weighing 37 pounds. Born by Caesarean at City Hospital St. Albansburg New Jersey, he stands 2 feet 10 inches tall with a 23 inch waist and other precise measurements noted as nearly model.
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South Boston
Mosher
Harry Bartlett Cox
City Hospital
St. Aldensburg
N. J
Harry B. Cox
Five Die as Train Strikes Auto Near Carrolton
At Carrolton Missouri a passenger train struck an automobile at a crossing one mile east of town, killing five occupants and injuring the driver who is said to be in critical condition. The crash occurred August 15 as the car was attempting to cross the tracks.
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Carrolton, Mo
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Boys' teacher Galvin Summer drowns at Thousand Island Park
Galvin Summer aged 26 of Utica who directed boys work at the Pittsfield Massachusetts YMCA was drowned while swimming in the St. Lawrence River at Thousand Island Park. His body was recovered.
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Watertown
N. Y
Galvin
Utica
Pittsfield
Mass
St. Lawrence
Thousand Island Park
Free Talks On Baby Care Urges Loose Clothes And Fresh Air
Dr. S. Josephine Baker of the New York Health Department promotes fewer clothes for babies and more outdoor air. He warns crying signals natural exercise, warns against comforters, emphasizes cleanliness to prevent disease, and urges landlords and factories to keep areas clean to stop germ spread.
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S. Josephine Baker
New York Health Department
Boston
Mothers' education urged to save babies and keep them rested
A speaker argues that educating mothers and strict cleanliness protect infant health. She recommends constant bathing and hot tubs for newborns, limited water intake, and avoiding early movement or rocking. Rest and a calm environment are emphasized to prevent distress and developmental issues.
Weather Bureau Man Restored to Service
Major H. B. Hersey inspector of the Weather Bureau in the Western district is restored to office after a suspension deemed an error. He returned from Washington where he had been under investigation and was notified of the reversal by official advices from Washington.
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Milwaukee
H. B. Hersey
United States Weather Bureau
Western District
Washington
Hersey
Mob lynches colored prisoner in Morgan jail
In Morgan Georgia a mob overpowered 15 deputies and stormed the county jail, fatally shooting Robert Lovett, a colored prisoner accused of killing two white men.
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Morgan, Ga
Robert Lovett
Evasion of Marriage Topic Highlighted by Bar Association
A summary of committee reports to be presented at the American Bar Association annual meeting in Montreal next month was released in St. Louis by members of the Missouri council. The topics include marriage evasion and related legal concerns.
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ST. Louis
American Bar Association
Montreal
Missouri Council
Marriage Evasion Act Proposed by Uniform State Laws Committee
A state law committee reports on a proposed measure to ban marriages in other states for residents eligible to marry where they live. Jurisprudence group contests the third degree in police work, noting it does not exist though a minority report可能 arise. Judicial committee advocates extending indictment witness privileges to all accused, opposing an aristocracy of crime and drafting a bill.
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Committee On
Tax rate for Fall River rises to 20.36 per thousand
Fall River assessors announce the fiscal year tax rate at 20.36 per thousand, up 0.90 from last year, signaling higher levies for property owners in the city.
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Fall River
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