Railroad Heads Are Called by President
President Wilson invites 19 railroad chiefs to discuss an eight hour day plan as a nation faces a potential strike. A 640 member employees committee met with the President in the East Room to review a plan that would base wages on an eight hour day with overtime paid at that rate and a new small congressional commission to settle collateral issues.
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House
Wilson
White House
Congress
United States
A. B. Garretson
Boston to Cut City Tax Rate by Twenty Cents
The mayor announces a 20 cent reduction in Boston's city tax rate to $17.80, citing overlay funds and higher valuations. He notes school and street-improvement costs shifted the rate, with planned further savings offset by 30 cent tax additions for schools. He insists the cut benefits residents and businesses amid higher prices and halted borrowing for schools.
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East
Boston Tunnel
Boston
Bryan’s Attempted Yearlong Truce in Labor Standoff
Washington announced that William Jennings Bryan failed to win support for a temporary one year truce plan in the long strike. He sent telegrams to union leaders and the President appealing for a commission led settlement process.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
What Every Mother Wants to Know Suits for Small Boys
The next Sunday Post showcases a collection of boys' suits in varied styles. Each item is described and pictured, highlighting sizes for young children and styling details suitable for family wardrobes. The feature emphasizes practical fashion choices for boys.
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Next Sunday Post
Northeastern College Law School Evening Sessions
The Northeastern College School of Law offers a four year program preparing students for the Bar and granting the Bachelor of Laws. Nearly 90 percent are admitted to the Bar and graduates practice nationwide or hold high level positions. The nineteenth year begins September 18. Contact 316 Huntington Ave Boston for catalogue.
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Northeastern College School of Law
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Northeastern College
Huntington Ave
Boston
Back Bay
Tremont Building
Haymarket
Hughes Loses Meeting With Governor En Route to San Francisco
Charles E. Hughes spoke at four Oregon towns during a 35 hour southbound ride from Portland to San Francisco addressing tariff national honor preparedness and industrial cooperation. He noted Governor Johnson was not invited to the San Francisco gathering and that his presence would be undesirable.
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Ore
Charles E. Hughes
Portland
San Francisco
Riddle
Roseburg
Grant’s Pass
Johnson
Hughes
Meeting notes hint at exclusion of Governor Johnson
The speaker said he felt better and addressed the nominee amid claims Governor Hiram Johnson of California would be undesired at Hughes event. Ohio- and California-based figures were cited as arranging the schedule to avoid Johnson's presence in San Francisco.
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Rowell
California
San Francisco
Hughes
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Gas Explodes In Amesbury House Hurts Man
An explosion after lighting a match in a gas-filled house at 7 Cleveland street injures William Hendros 45 as the structure is wrecked. He is taken to hospital with severe injuries. the blast hurled him 30 feet and shattered the building, drawing a large crowd as flames are put out by firefighters.
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Cleveland Street
William Hendros
Hondros
Main Street
Watertown Board Sees State Quarantine Move Clash
Dispute over diphtheria quarantine between Watertown Health Board and State Board of Health leaders did not derail local handling. Dr. J. A. Boucher and Dr. Ezra Hartford said Watertown would control the effort, while Dr. C. E. Simpson of Lowell hinted at state takeover for culture work. As of now four clinical cases and 26 to 30 total diphtheria cases exist in the district with provisions and wages for quarantined residents.
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State Boards of Health
East Watertown
J. A. Boucher
Simpson
Hartford
Post
Watertown Board
Dr. Simpson
Hast Watertown
Boucher
Dr. Boucher
E. P. Johnson
State Department
Held as bad check man Charles Bailey arrested
Charles W. Bailey 31 of Herkimer New York was arrested after Pinkerton detectives trailed him to the city. He is wanted for larceny of 110 dollars by using worthless checks. Two checks cashed at the National Shawmut Bank were drawn on a Herkimer bank.
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Charles W. Bailey
Herkimer
N. Y
Pinkerton
Harry Murray
Towle, Haggerty and Dorsey
National Shawmut Bank
Personally Conducted Tours of the Great West by Burlington R R
A Burlington Railroad agent promotes personally conducted tours of the West Northwest highlighting the Rockies Royal Gorge Sierras and stops through Denver Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. The Boston office offers reading material and trip planning by mail or visit.
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Burlington Railroad System
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The
Burlington
Rockies
Royal Gorge
Sierras
Great West
Northwest
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Alex Stocks
New Eng. Pass. Agt
Washington
Boston
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