Two In Auto Struck By Train In Rochester Crossing
N H August 29 Fred Foster and Ansel Farnham Champlin Box Company employees narrowly escaped death when their car was struck by a south bound express train at Orchard street crossing of the Boston and Maine railroad from Intervale to Boston. Farnham jumped from the running board and escaped injury while Foster was buried in the wreckage but avoided serious injury.
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Rochester
N. H
Fred Foster
Ansel Farnham
Champlin Box Company
Intervale
Boston
Orchard Street
Boston & Maine
Farnham
Foster
Child Drowns After Wharf Fall in Newburyport
Four year old Christopher Lucas, son of Mrs Edna Lucas of 43 Market Square, slipped from the wharf near Brooks Construction Company into the Merrimac River and drowned. Local authorities investigated as a tragic accident.
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Newburyport
Brooks Construction Company
Christopher Lucas
Edna Lucas
Market Square
Merrimac
Fitzgerald Says Ely Refused Joint Debate With Sullivan and Foss
Former Mayor John F Fitzgerald claims Joseph B Ely declined a joint debate including Worcester Mayor Sullivan and ex Governor Foss. He says Ely refused the common platform and asserts his own schedule prevents additional meetings for the Democratic gubernatorial race.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Joseph B. Ely
Sullivan
Worcester
Foss
Mr. Ely
Young's Hotel
Ely
Fossa
Christian Endeavor Society Sues Tenant in Suffolk Court
The United Society of Christian Endeavor sues Harry L. Torge of 35 Mt. Vernon Street in Suffolk Superior Court to recover 916.68 in rent for May and June. Alleged due include 416.68 for No. 31 and 500 for No. 35 Mt. Vernon Street.
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United Society of Christian Endeavor
Harry L. Torge
Mt. Veernon Street
Suffolk Superior Court
Mt. Vernon Street
President Seizure Power Looms as Last Resort
The President signals government control of mines and railroads only as a final measure. He stresses it is not desired and hopes it will be unnecessary. The remarks were presented as an exact White House briefing of his views today.
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White House
Washington gridlock over presidential power to seize mines and rails
The piece reports a split in Congress over granting the president blanket authority to take over mines and railroads. Leading Republicans demand a full explanation and congressional approval, while the White House leans toward a legally explicit but limited grant in case of emergency. It notes current policy to enforce existing laws and hints at possible seizure if fuel transport stalls.
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Harding
Congress
White House
Winslow
Massachusetts
Interstate Commerce Commission
President favors limited government rail control
The President opposes government seizure of railroads and would use executive authority only for coal and food transport lines still idle due to strikes. He notes unions would not favor government intervention where strikes are most effective. Senator Lodge to hold a conference on the industrial situation tomorrow.
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Senator Lodge
Daugherty Creates Special Probe Unit for Rail Interference
Attorney General announces a new federal investigative body to probe alleged illegal rail stoppages in the West. A separate DOJ unit will be organized in Los Angeles led by Hiram Todd, U S attorney for northern New York, to oversee the inquiry.
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Daugherty
New York
Washington
Associated Press
Department of Justice
West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Los Angeles
Hiram ©. Todd
United States
Duty to probe train stoppages in the West appointed
Mr. Todd is named to conduct inquiries into potential criminality connected with a series of train stoppages and interruptions to interstate commerce in the West. The appointment is described as a special duty to investigate the matter.
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Todd
Mill Men Deny Field Use For Labor Day Activities
The Amoskeag Textile Club refused the textile strikers use of field or grounds for a Labor Day field day citing the current industrial situation. A program is set at Manchester Driving Park in South Manchester with an afternoon schedule. Union leaders note a 600-voice chorus of strikers to sing national anthems and other songs.
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Manchester
N. H
Amoskeag Textile Club
Michael Fladden
Max Morganston
Lawrence J. Harrington
Boston Firm Sues New York Leather Supplier for Damages
Corona Kid Manufacturing Co. of Boston sues Schmoll Fils & Co. of New York City in Suffolk Superior Court for 190000 alleging breach of contract for leather goods. suit claims inferior quality compared to samples caused significant damage.
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Corona Kid Manufacturing Co
Boston
Schmoll Fils & Co., Inc
New York City
Suffolk Superior Court
New York
Corona Company
McCallum Challenges Opponents Over County Ring Claim
Norfolk and Plymouth district attorney candidate William Shaw McCallum challenged his rivals to deny a county ring exists in both counties and that they solicit its members. He cited a Plymouth commissioner’s admission of membership and raised concerns about the Plymouth County Tuberculosis Hospital at South Hanson amid reports at the Marshfield Fair. He alleged lack of fresh vegetables and minimal meals for inmates and criticized hospital staffing.
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Norfolk
Plymouth
Frederick T. Bailey
Brockton City
Plymouth County
South Hanson
Marshfield
Marmon Phaeton Draws Keen Interest In Boston
Marmon enthusiasts await details on the new seven passenger Marmon phaeton announced by the Marmon Boston company. Colonel E S Garrett president and treasurer has received many inquiries as the vehicle is to be publicly exhibited early next week.
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E. S. Garrett
Marmon Boston Company
Springfield to Get Coal From England Amid Shortage
Springfield and local public service firms arrange imports from England to cover a coal shortage. The city will receive coal for schools as 14 ships are loaded and more coke ships head toward Springfield with prices from 9 to 12 dollars per ton.
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Springfield
England
Springfield Gaslight Company
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