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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
6
Washington report says Walker L D Hines director general of railroads announces no fare increase on suburban lines from Boston. He notes 10-cent Boston Elevated fares cause congestion and would justify a raise in 12 trip tickets to protect public safety and comfort.
The director-general announced after review by the Massachusetts Public Service Commission that effective Nov 18 the 2-trip Boston Elevated and 5-trip New Haven tickets are eliminated within the 15 mile zone. Only 12-trip tickets will be sold at new rates, with outstanding 25 and five-trip tickets accepted for passage until Dec 1.
Discussion focuses on steam railroad passenger charges and 12 trip tickets. Officials consider delaying fare increases to align with Massachusetts levels on the Boston Elevated until federal rail control ends December 31 191. The commission favors avoiding immediate changes via existing machinery.
Washington November 11. After a four hour conference the railroad administration and four brotherhood leaders remained far apart on overtime time and a half and working conditions. Directors General Hines and presidents Shea Shepherd Lee Corrigan led discussions with the four groups. Talks adjourned with plans to resume tomorrow and little progress reported.
Charlies Chester Lane, class of 1904, resigns as director of Harvard University Press. Harold Murdoch, vice-president of the National Shawmut Bank of Boston, elected successor by the Harvard corporation.
Fishermen in power dories towed the wall of a three masted schooner to Biddeford Pool. The derelict was found yesterday and an effort will be made at low tide tomorrow to beach it. The schooner appears to be of recent construction and its identity hopes to be learned.
Bishop Lawrence delivered the first Armistice Day anniversary sermon at Cathedral Church of St. Paul. He praised service members while urging self sacrifice and obedience to law, warning against materialism and asserting liberty through discipline and constitutional law. He called for devotion to God, nation, and church.
Major General Clarence Edwards who commanded the Yankee Division led Portland Maine Armistice Day parade with about seven thousand participants. Memorial services honored World War dead as Governor Milliken and President Kenneth C M Sills spoke. Harold T Andrews Public Square dedicated for Portland's first WWI casualty.
Dr. Frank B. Gallivan of South Boston, a renowned chemical analyst and brother of Congressman James A. Gallivan, died at his home. He studied at Boston Latin Harvard and Washington University, taught at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, led chemistry at United Drug Company, and authored a chemistry textbook. Funeral services are Thursday at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church with a High Mass of Requiem. Burial follows at Old Calvary.
Members of the B. Y. M. C. A. Union observed Armistice Day by keeping open house all day and evening. Manty games and amusements were provided in the departments. After noon tea was served to the young men and their friends in the hostess room and there was dancing in the evening.
Slogan promises new life for hair using Noonan's Hair Petrole with petroleum and antiseptic ingredients to restore gloss and relieve thin dry hair. Barbers offer the product for fifteen cents, or $1 a bottle from druggists, department stores, or directly from manufacturers T Noonaz & Sons Co. of 38 Portland St. Boston.
Waltham Watch Company of Waltham Massachusetts says their Nobby Cords have delivered 19 500 miles of service. The tires show good condition and are expected to safely cover the upcoming season.
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