Interstate Commerce Commission orders mileage rule probe
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an investigation into mileage book regulations used by most railroads east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers. The move follows a complaint by the South Carolina Railroad Commission alleging discriminatory practices.
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Washington
Mississippi
Ohio and Potomac Rivers
Interstate Commerce Commission
South Carolina Railroad Commission
Best made shoe for men at any price in United States
Advertisement claims best made shoe in the United States with easy walking comfort and superior fit. States it is better than $10 custom and bench made shoes, offered at $3.50, $1.00 and $5.00. Promotes S. H. Harrison Co. at 662 672 Washington Street corner Beach.
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United States
S. H. Harrison Co
Washington Street
Corner Beach
Rail mileage books to be interchangeable from two systems
The Interstate Commerce Commission will decide if New Haven mileage books can be used on the Boston & Maine system and vice versa. petitions by New York New Haven Hartford and Boston & Maine seek permission for reciprocal validity of 1000 mile books, including subsidiary lines.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Boston & Maine
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Washington
Commission
Boston & Albany
St. Johns & Lake Champlain
Montpelier
White River
Free Prisoner Joseph McLaughlin Pardoned for Saving Instructor
Joseph McLaughlin, imprisoned for a seven year term, has been pardoned after saving Instructor Leftovitch from an assault by a fellow prisoner last March. Leftovitch sustained injuries severe enough to qualify him for a pension after being struck with an ironing board McLaughlin intervened by snatching the weapon. The attacker faced a further seven year sentence upon trial and was set to be released the next day.
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Joseph McLaughlin
Leftovitch
McLaughlin
Buffalo first arrives at Franklin Park Zoo in temporary quarters
The first buffalo for Franklin Park's municipal zoo is placed in temporary quarters at the round house near the refectory. The 6 year old 2100 pound male, purchased by Zoo Director John T. Benson, will move to a buffalo range in spring. The animal came from Norumbega Park and was transported by park department workers in a special cage.
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Franklin Park
John T. Benson
Shaggy
Norumbega Park
Park Department
Corbin Game Preserve
Croydon Flats
Newport
N. H
Morgan Confined by Severe Cold in Madison Avenue
J P Morgan has been kept at home on Madison avenue since early last week with a persistent cold. At the Morgan banking house officials say the financier's illness is slight and he is expected to return to Wall Street next week.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Madison Avenue
Morgan Banking House
Wall Street
Delayed Cunard Saxonia Faces Rough Atlantic Crossing
The Cunarder Saxonia with about 600 passengers from Liverpool and Queenstown will not reach Boston until Sunday afternoon after a voyage hampered by gales and hurricanes since leaving Ireland. A wireless message said she was 660 miles east of Boston light at 1 p m, battling head winds and heavy seas.
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Liverpool
Queenstown
Ireland
Boston Light
Cunard
Customs and Immigration
Boston
New York
Atlantic
Francisco
Hull
Packard Shoe Promises Comfort and Style Above All
The Packard Shoe is advertised as the most comfortable and stylish option, superior to any ten dollar shoe. The claim targets value seekers seeking footwear with quality and appearance.
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Georges
Georges, Sr
Georges, Jr
Washington St
Franklin
West 34Th St
Philadelphia
Ss AT
Providence
Westminster
Buffalo
Main St
Boyle Bros
Boyle’s
Neal Institute
Newbury ST
Back Bay
Worthington
Springfield
Pleasant Ave
Portland
Holland Wine Company
Adams Square
Boylston Street
Summer St
Friend & Haymarket
John YT. Benson
Morgan
Tudor Tea
Advt
Taylor
Zyldyk
Rotterdam
Winifredian
Taitonee Aoe
Talbot
Morse's
Goodyear
Kennedy’s
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