Railway fare dispute before Massachusetts New Hampshire commissions
Officials of the Massachusetts North eastern Street Railway Company and residents along the line clashed over a proposed fare increase to six cents. The hearings were held yesterday in the offices of the Public Service Commissions of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
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Massachusetts Northeastern Street Railway Company
Public Service Commissions
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Railway fare dispute across two states contested by commissions
The joint Massachusetts and New Hampshire hearing heard that the road crosses state lines nine times and argued by officials that fares should rise to reflect a fair return on invested capital. David A. Belden and John E. Benton represented the railway, while Macleod chaired the session.
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Macleod
Massachusetts Commission
Railway
David A. Belden
Haverhill
John E. Benton
New Hampshire State Commission
Massachusetts
Road officials report revenue decline for 1914 15 year
In fiscal 1914 15 operating revenue fell by 4000 from 1913 14 and projections indicate this year’s income will drop 25000 below the year ending June 30 1915. Appearances filed for several cities and towns include Casey Hen nessy Murphy Rix Lyons Wadley La Grande Atkinson Armitage and others. Opponents urge delaying action until Bay State Company increase is decided, while others argue local residents cannot afford higher fares or should not subsidize other sections.
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Daniel M. Casey
Haverhill Board of Trade
J. Joseph Hennessey
Lowell
Daniel J. Murphy
Lawrence
George E. Rix
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Lyons
Methuen Board of Selectmen
Albert P. Wadley
Merrimac
J. la Grande
Harry Atkinson
Thomas Armitage
Henry Dean
Oscar F. Hichler
A. W. Sawyer
W. H. Tyrie
C. T. Congden
Samuel Rushton
Samuel Joy
Bay State Company
Man Chases In Back Bay Fens Arrest
Warren J. Wilson an 18 year old Cambridge resident was captured after a quarter mile pursuit along Hemenway street. He allegedly led a Back Bay coin box theft gang and confessed to stealing about $2000 from telephone cash boxes. He faces larceny charges for a cash box from 165 Hemenway street and about 20 more cases are expected to be lodged.
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Warren J. Wilson
Ellery Street
Cambridge
Back Bay
Edward J. Kelly
Hemenway Street
Wilson
Coast defences cost may exceed 23 million dollars
Washington dispatch notes the defense estimates for the coming year total 23,305,123 dollars for coast defences and permanent works in Hawaii, the Philippines, and U S cities. The article also covers the Republican convention preparations, a new arrangements committee, and debates on woman suffrage with advocates and opponents speaking before Congress.
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Washington
Department
Congress
Hawaiian
Philippine Islands
Government Estimates Detail Panama Canal Costs and Fortification Plans
The Panama Canal would cost an extra 600000 under canal governance. The War Department seeks authority for contracts exceeding 10000000 next year for mobile and coast artillery and ammunition. Engineering funds total 5367000 for fortifications including Cape Henry 18 gun emplacements and 16 inch wires. A 15000 gun wire budget funds first 16 inch battery manufacture. Planned 16 inch batteries target New York and other ports. Modernizing 12 inch batteries costs 618000. New guns and ammo total 9961000 with experiments on mobile car and rail guns. Sub calibre guns and training budget 1352000. Submarine mines torpedo stations and Hammond radio torpedo funding totalling 947000.
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Panama Canal
Canal
War Department
Cape Henry
New York
Chicago Chosen for Republican Convention
Chicago is selected as the site for the Republican National Convention as party leaders weigh strategy and public messaging ahead of the upcoming campaign cycle. Organizers anticipate a high-profile event with broad media coverage and significant political activity.
Real Santa Found Image Reproduced in Sunday Post
The Sunday Post features a real life Santa Claus portrait wearing no disguise. The image shows his natural hair and beard, with no facial makeup.
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Santa Claus
Next Sunday Post
No City Tree Observance Marking Christmas in Boston
Boston will not hold its usual Christmas observances this year. The only near celebration is a grand ball at Symphony Hall on Monday December 20 hosted by Ward 17 Tammany Club to support the Christmas basket fund of the Boston American. A separate incident in Chelsea ended with a man arrested after a chase and two shots fired as he fled authorities.
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Boston
Boston Common
Fitzgerald
Symphony Hall
Ward 17 Tammany Club
Boston American
Chelsea
Philip Coyle
Webster Avenue
John E. Parsons
Voted in Dead Man's Name Charged in Cronin Case
A man identified as James D. Cronin of 951 Broadway faces charges for voting under another person’s name. Investigators say the evidence links Cronin to the voting incident. Authorities pursue further action and potential penalties.
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Dead Man
James D. Cronin
Broadway
Fine Ship for Naval Militia Ad Appears in 25 Cent Ad
An advertisement for LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE touts its tonic and laxative effects, claiming it is superior to ordinary Quinine. It asserts no nervousness or head ringing and features the signature BY W. GROVE. The copy emphasizes its use when quinine is needed and lists a 25 cent price.
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W. Grove
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Oregon
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