Milk Hearing Features Whittaker Witness in Equity Court
John M. Whittaker chief of the milk division at Washington testified yesterday before Commissioner Prouty of the Interstate Commerce Commission in the United States Equity Court room. Secretary Hunter of the Boston Co operative Milk Producers Company sparked amusement when he teased attorney William H. Coolidge of the Boston Maine railroad about always getting his share of the watermelon.
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John M. Whittaker
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Commissioner Prouty
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States Equity Court
Post Office
Whittaker
Hunter
Boston Co-operative Milk Producers’ Company
William H. Coolidge
Boston & Maine Railroad
Coolidge
Stanly H. Abbot
Producers’ Company
New England Dairies
Massachusettts
Milk hearing reveals Farmers unions and railroads clash
Witnesses including Stanly H. Abbot and Secretary Hunter testify on New England dairies production and pricing. They discuss railroad costs under the Saunders act, inspector-led milk standards, and the shift of farmers toward western markets and poultry as Boston emphasizes farm sanitary conditions.
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Hunter
Commissioner Prouty
William Sears
H. P. Hood & Sons
Hood
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Whittaker
New England
West
Boston
Relentless pursuit nets two in detention
Mrs. Sarah Allinson and John Bradford Wood, alias John B Allinson, are held in Boston after immigration and criminal charges. Wood allegedly imported Allinson for immoral purposes. both may be deported to England after a pending hearing. They previously fled England with Wood’s young child and lived in New Bedford before arrest.
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United States Immigration Bureau
Long Wharf
Sarah Allinson
John Bradford Wood
Charles Street
England
America
Canada
United States
New Bedford
Wood
John B. Allinson
John
Bradford
Allinsons
Boston
Hayes
Mrs. Allinson
Billings
Allinson
Cable
Washington
New Hampshire Farmers Oppose Saunders Bill at Hearing
Alvin Davis of Canaan and Harry G. Dean of Grafton testified about cattle ownership and denounced the Saunders bill during a city hearing. The session adjourned to resume at 10 o clock the next morning as the city dairy crisis drew attention.
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Chicago
New Hampshire
Saunders Bill
Alvin Davis
Canaan
Harry G. Dean
Grafton
Funeral for Rufus F. Draper in Wakefield
Rufus F. Draper longtime Town Hall custodian died prompting a 2:30 funeral from 208 Salem Street. Rev. Austin Rice led services at the Congregational Church with H. M. Warren Post 12, G. A. R. in attendance. Burial followed at Lakeside.
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Wakefield
Rufus F. Draper
Salem Street
Austin Rice
Congregational Church
H. M. Warren
Lakeside
Metcalf's Comet Observed At Lick Observatory
A telegram from Harvard College Observatory cites a Lick Observatory report that Metcalf's comet was seen by Mr. Young on August 14 7881. Greenwich time 5 a m on August 15 places the object at right ascension 16h 2m 1s and declination plus 25m 46s using a small telescope.
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Harvard College Observatory
W. W. Campbell
Lick Observatory
Metcalf
Young
Greenwich
Sma
Remington Pleads Guilty To Murder Charge In City Case
William R. Remington, self confessed to killing Max Sorokien, maintains he is the slayer of the Harrison avenue man. He is held without bail for the grand jury next month on the murder charge in Municipal Criminal Court.
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William R. Remington
Max Sorokien
Harrison Avenue
Municipal Criminal Court
Remington Held on Notorious Murder Charge
The case centers on Remington the most mysterious prisoner on the criminal calendar. Authorities question whether his confession is truth or drug induced delusion. He allegedly confessed at Tewksbury State Institution and has since claimed the murder. He previously testified against a druggist denying cocaine use, while physical marks indicate syringe use.
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Remington
Tewksbury
Sorokien
Fire premiums total 2 351 302 in six months
Boston protective department reports semi annual fire premium totals from 176 underwriting companies across 22 states and DC. Premiums total 2 351 372 with 904 910 on buildings and 1 446 462 on other property. Massachusetts firms include Boston Mercantile F and M Old Colony and Springfield with varying premiums. Largest mutuals in state show India Holyoke and Boston Manufacturers.
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Boston
Boston Protective Department
Protective Department
States
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Mercantile F. & M
Old Colony
Springfield
Massachusetts Mutuals
India
Holyoke
Boston Manufacturers
Halley's Comet Front-and-Center at Harvard Meeting
Professor Edward C. Pickering hosts about 60 astronomers at Harvard for the 11th annual Astronomical and Astrophysical Society gathering. European and American delegates compare Halley’s Comet notes ahead of the International Solar Society meeting in Pasadena.
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Edward C. Pickering
Harvard
Astronomical and Astrophysical Society of America
Europe
Pasadena
Cal
International Solar Society
Halley
America
David Todd
Charles J. Glidden
Todd
Lick Observatory
H. JD. Curtis
Society
Hawaii
Ferdinand Ellerringan
E. E. Barnard
Pickering
Blue Hill
Whiting Observatory
Wellesley College
Students’ Astronomical Laboratory
U Harvard
R. W. Wilson
Harvard Observatory
Pickering, Bailey and
Campbell
The Playwright Novitiate in Post Magazine
David Belasco crafts a witty stage article showcasing stage craft mastery. The piece, titled The Play wright Novitiate, appears in next Sunday Post Magazine and promises lively insights into theater.
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David Belasco
Next Sunday
Post
Gardner Governor of Massachusetts 1854 Know Nothings
Henry J. Gardner born in Dorchester on June 14 1819 was a Bowdoin graduate of 1838. He led the Know Nothing ticket to win the Massachusetts governorship in 1854 and served in the late 1850s. He later ran dry goods and insurance firms before and after his time in office.
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Henry J. Gardner
Emory Washburn
Mr. Gardner
Dorchester
Bowdoin College
Denny, Rice & Gardner
Read, Gardner & Co
Gardner, Dexter & Co
Gardner
Gardner Career Highlights and Governorship Milestones
The passage traces the career of Mr. Gardner from Boston Common Council member in 1850 to governor. It notes his 1852 1853 presidency of the council, service in the State House and 1853 constitutional convention, and his administration measures such as debt imprisonment abolition and naturalization reforms. It records his 1855 reelection, 1856 coalition victory, 1857 defeat, degrees from Bowdoin College and Harvard, and his death at Milton on July 21 1892.
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Gardner
Boston Common Council
State House of Representatives
Insurance Commission
Republicans
Know Nothing
Bowdoin College
Harvard
Milton
Maiden man carries bird shot in heel for year
Arthur Farley of 169 Washington street and former local high school baseball player underwent heel surgery by Dr C D McCarthy to remove several particles of shot. He had carried the shot after an accident while gunning in the Medford woods when a premature shotgun blast entered his heel. Amputation was once feared.
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Maiden
Arthur Farley
Washington Street
C. D. McCarthy
Farley
Medford Woods
Woman Killed by Freight Train In Massachusetts
Mrs. Mary Forest of Millbury died after being struck by a freight train on the Boston and Albany railroad between Millbury and Wilkinsonville. She was 65 years old.
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Saundersville
Mary Forest
Millbury
Boston & Albany
Milbury
Wilkinsonville
Forrest
Chamber Discussion on Fire Protection Suggested
Mayor Fitzgerald writes to Chamber of Commerce president Bernard J. Rothwell urging the chamber to form a committee to study lumber yard fire lessons and pursue legislation by the General Court or City Council on added fire protection.
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Fitzgerald
Bernard J. Rothwell
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
General Court
Mayor's five suggestions for city safety and growth
The Mayor proposes five ideas for consideration. Extend high pressure water service to the South End and pursue legislation to limit large lumber piles. Explore creating a duplicate fire signal system for disaster backup. Review building laws for adequacy and consider hiring 100 more firemen during vacation periods.
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South End
Central Station
Record-Holding Swimmer Annie Morecroft Joins Wonderland Divers
The 15-year-old English swimmer Annie Morecroft, who broke the Revere Beach to Nahant and back record, appears with the diving girls at Wonderland. Her feat made headlines and now she competes in new aquatic exhibition.
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Annie Morecroft
Revere Beach
Nahant
Return
Wonderland
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