Boston & Maine Hikes Commuter Fares Across Metropolitan Line
Commuters in the metropolitan district face raised fares as Boston & Maine files new schedules. Most suburban single tickets will be rounded to the nearest five cents on a two cents per mile basis, with no downward revisions. Public hearing will be held. rate changes accompany broader requests for rail law reforms.
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Washburn
Rates Sought by Boston Maine for January Fare Hikes
The Boston and Maine requests fare increases for January 1 affecting metropolitan district single passenger trips. The proposal, pending Public Service Commission review, would raise commuter costs and alter existing rate structures.
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Changes in L schedules resume service to Dorchester and South Boston
Service on the two Charlestown lines will resume tomorrow with cars running from Sullivan Square via Main street the subway Dover street and Broadway to Dorchester street South Boston and from Sullivan square via Bunker Hill street the subway to Pleasant street A belt line on Main and Bunker Hill streets will run every 20 minutes for a trial A Winter Hill to Franklin and Washington streets line will extend via Summer street and Summer street extension to D street South Boston on weekdays during a limited trial.
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Washington Streets
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Boston
Mayor Seeks War Dept OK for Fort Point High Pressure Site
Mayor Curley anticipates approval from the War Department for a high pressure pumping station site in the Fort Point channel. Secretary of War Garrison promises a satisfactory adjustment of the matter.
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State by State push for women’s suffrage urged by Wilson
The letter from Alice Stone Blackwell in Dorchester urges the suffrage movement to tackle the issue state by state. She notes eight states and one territory have granted votes in five years, including Washington California Kansas Oregon Arizona Illinois Nevada Montana and Alaska, calling it “going some.”
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Montana
Alaska
Alice Stone Blackwell
Dorchester
Russell to Head Handel and Haydn
Controversy raged over leadership as Russell was proclaimed president of the Handel and Haydn Society amid a push by Risdon to block the election. Letters to members criticized the move and warned of division at a special meeting held at Jacob Sleeper Hall in Boston.
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Handel and Haydn Society
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Boston University
Boylston and
Exeter Streets
Boston
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Prac
William Frothingham Bradbury
Frederick FE
Mr. Bradbury
Grand Old Society
Greater
Russell
Murphy
Harmony Restored as Society Board Makes Key Appointments
The opposition offered congratulations and support ending a near crisis for the historic society. Courtenay Guild was elected vice-president in absentia to replace Mr. Russell, and Henry Kuhns filled the board vacancy created by Guild’s election.
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Courtenay Guild
Mr. Russell
Henry Kuhns
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Waltham Hearing Opposes State Lunacy Plan for Asylum
Vigorous protests erupted at a City Council hearing on the State Board of Lunacy proposal to build an asylum on the Phineas Lawrence and Patrick S Broderick estates on Vrapelo road. Opponents argued Waltham should not host another state institution given the existing State Home for the Feeble Minded and concerns over escaped inmates and staff. Colonel George W H Doty, former Republican chair, warned he would relocate if the state moved forward.
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Phineas Lawrence
Patrick S. Broderick
Vrapelo Road
Waltham
Walthama
George W H. Doty
Republican State Committee
Misses Footwear Sale Highlights Bronze Pumps and Heels
The listing features Misses Chateau Bronze Pumps at 4 dollars and Buckled La Valliere patent leather or bronze pumps with brocaded quarters. Spring heels for girls priced at 2.75 and 3 dollars. Colonial pumps with modified French heels at 4 dollars. Misses brown skating boots at 4 dollars. Fourth Floor Vilene's Mailorders.
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