Stoughton Woman Marries in New York
Announcement lists Miss Louise L. King of Stoughton marrying Raymond W. Dolton of Lynn. The ceremony occurred at Trinity Church in New York. Mrs. Dolton is daughter of Herbert L. King and the couple plan future work related to banking and railroads in Boston and New York.
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Louise L. King
Stoughton
Raymond W. Dolton
Lynn
Boston
Trinity Church
New York
National City Bank of
New York City
Louise King
No Gain by Fare Increase Stirs Public Service Commission
Massachusetts fare increases have grown more in number variety and extent than any other state says Public Service Commission Chairman Frederick J. Macleod in a statement. The report details increases allowed for 11 principal street railway companies since 1914 and compares revenue results under successive fare schedules.
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Massachusetts
Frederick J. Macleod
Public Service Commission
Mass transportation fare trial shows limited relief
A discussion notes interurban Massachusetts fares around 21½ cents per mile with 10 cent, seven cent, and mixed ticket rates in 23 cities. It argues higher fares fail to raise revenue, push riders to walk or switch to jitneys, and threaten weaker systems without subsidies. Mr. Macleod cites diminishing returns and growing costs.
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Massachusetts
Macleod
Nickel fare case highlights Union Street Railway New Bedford
The Union Street Railway Co of New Bedford has not raised fares in years yet shows rising patronage and solid finances. Over five years its revenue rose 24.16 percent, surpassing Bay State, Massachusetts Northeastern, Boston & Worcester, and Middlesex & Boston fare increases, and exceeding the overall industry average excluding the Boston Elevated.
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Union Street Railway Company
New Bedford
Bay State
Massachusetts
Gloucester Day Conventioneers Return After Boston Outing
More than 4000 United Drug Company conventionists traveled by boat from Boston to Gloucester yesterday. They enjoyed sports and entertainment at Fish City then returned to Rowe's Wharf. Today features business sessions and a grand finale at Copley Plaza Hotel with music dancing refreshments and vaudeville. Fifty top actors will perform for guests. A prior women’s shopping tour guided by local residents toured Boston’s shops.
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Gloucester
United Drug Company
Boston
Fish City
Rowe's Wharf
Copley Plaza Hotel
New York
Palmer Confirmation Granted by Mistake
Washington officials say the Senate approved A Mitchell Palmer for Attorney General by mistake during a rush approval of postmaster nominations. The error, discovered today, could lead to reconsideration though Palmer faced opposition from some senators. An executive session list caused the inadvertent confirmation.
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Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
Senate
Palmer
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Palmer
New England Fashion Show to Debut in Symphony Hall
New England plans a four day fashion revival at Symphony Hall during Labor Day week September 2 3 4 and 5 featuring tailored gowns bridal costumes millinery and fur wear. Walter W Battis director manager announces a full program including The Dressing of the 1919 Fall Bride and a 100 foot runway with about twenty ensembles from regional ready to wear manufacturers.
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New England
Symphony Hall
Walter W. Battis
Protest Hearing Granted for Irish Freedom Advocates
Washington August 21 The foreign affairs committee voted to hear the Friends of Irish Freedom in protest against the League of Nations draft. Daniel T O Connell said the decision marks a victory after Ireland was denied a Paris hearing. The group will name speakers within days representing about 20 000 000 Americans of Irish blood seeking justice and tradition.
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Washington
Foreign Affairs Committee
National Council of the Friends of Irish Freedom
Daniel T. O'Connell
Irish National Bureau
Ireland
League of Nations
Paris
Friends of Irish Freedom
Senate Committee
National Council of the
Whiskey raid nets gallons seized and 2 percent charged
Police from East Cambridge station conducted two raids last night. Fifteen gallons of pre war whiskey were seized and placed under guard by Captain Keaney. Two suspects from 7 Spring street were found with gambling paraphernalia. In a second raid at 631 Cambridge street police arrested twenty five men including three charged with maintaining a gambling nuisance. Bail was granted for all and they are due in court today.
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East Cambridge
Captain Keaney
7 Spring Street
Timothy F. Hanlon
James A. Blake
Healey
Auto crash victim dies in Brockton family tragedy
Taunton August 21 Bradford Raymond of Brockton died from injuries after a Tuesday night crash on Broadway North Raynham. Albert Petersen also of Brockton was killed instantly. An inquest set for Saturday in First District Court. Knute Carlson and Allen McLoughlin of Brockton arrested for reckless driving. Carlson faces a liquor inebriation charge.
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Taunton
Bradford Raymond
Brockton
Broadway
North Raynham
Albert Petersen
First District Court
Knute Carlson
Trebou Street
Allen McLoughlin
Oak Street
Raynham
Carlson
Petersen
Raymond
Blaze damages two downtown businesses in noon and night fires
A spectacular blaze shortly after noon damaged the People's Furniture Company by about 10000 dollars. In a separate incident that night fire swept Willett's restaurant and upper offices, causing similar damage in the same section.
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Ness
People’s Furniture Company
Willett’s
Goliath Plane Missing Over Atlantic Search Abandoned
The French aircraft Goliath, last seen leaving Mogador Morocco for Dakar last Saturday morning, is now generally considered lost in aviation circles after it failed to reappear.
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Paris
Mogador
Morocco
Dakar
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United Drug
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Milady
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Public Ledger CO
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