Reason for Deficit on New Haven Railroad Highlighted
Washington December 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission heard that reduced freight revenues caused the New York New Haven and Hartford to fail to pay dividends for seven years. E J Pearson president said since 1913 the railroad spent 49000000 on improvements and noted most New England freight traffic is interstate with west of Hudson trunk lines failing to pay eastern traffic. George Eaton urged a full revision of freight rate schedules to realign interchanged freights.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Quote on affection from Her Daughter and His Son
The narrator recalls a revelation about familial and romantic affection as she rejects a return to a relationship. A remark contrasts Jim's value with Ken's, reflecting conflicting loyalties and the influence of Mamie on her choices.
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Jim
Ken
Mamie
Fler Daughter and I is Son in a City Life Tale
Ann Whitson a 28 year old woman narrates her life and relationships with Grace Cameron and Kenneth Halsey. After her mother’s death Ann leaves school to work in the city finds $1000 lost, becomes a check girl, meets Jimmy Callahan, and Mamie the fellow worker plots to join a musical comedy.
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Grace Cameron
Kenneth Halsey
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Jimmy Callahan
Mamie
Pepto Mangan ad and a domestic scene from a daily serial
An advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a blood tonic while a domestic drama follows Ann and Mamie. Jerry rekindles romance with Ann as social expectations and reputation influence plans for a luncheon and potential dates. The cliffhanger promises continuation tomorrow.
Fail to Agree on Car Lines for Boston Hyde Park
Conferences yesterday failed to reach a plan for the Boston Elevated Railway to start operating Hyde Park lines of the old Bay State. The bill before the Legislature may be delayed to 1921. Boston would pay about $30,000 for rehabilitation to the chosen contractor, per Public Utilities Commission.
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Willing Workers Hold Three Day Sale for Wounded Veterans
A Brookline three day sale of baskets woodcraft and other goods made by wounded and disabled veterans in government hospitals runs today through Tuesday at 1316 Beacon Street. Proceeds go to all wounded and disabled men in government hospitals. Organizers include Mrs William J Scott Mrs Alex Woodman Mrs Joseph Avery and several others with Miss Dorothy Lloyd and two more young workers.
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Dorothy Lloyd
Beatrice Ryan
Mary O'Brien
Rita Scott
Pastoral Noel by Conservatory Pupils in Jordan Hall
A large audience heard George W Chadwick's Christmas cantata Noel performed by the Conservatory chorus and orchestra with noted soloists F Morse Wemple Edith Woodman Hildred Polley Norma Jean Erdmann Mrs Lela Johnstone Mildred Mitton Owen Hewitt Charles Stratton Hart Oliver Alfred Hamer in Jordan Hall. Chadwick conducted and the work written in 1908 for the Litchfield County Choral Union was very well received.
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Trainman Killed in Quebec Rail Wreck Near Three Rivers
A Canadian National freight wreck near Three Rivers Quebec left six cars off the rails and into Lake La Prairie. One trainman was killed in the incident as emergency crews responded to the scene this afternoon.
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Help the Post Santa Bring Christmas Cheer to Kids
A caller asks how to aid needy children for a Merry Christmas. A responder explains contributions are needed to fund the Post Santa drive and bring festivities to many youngsters.
Inquiring Reporter Questions Beliefs About Superstition
An Inquiring Reporter piece from Mattapan, Hyde Park and Dorchester features residents like Katherine McAuley and Mary A Dwyer sharing views on superstition. Responses range from denial to partial belief, with notes on luck and cautious caution about fear and tradition.
Five Cases Not Prosessed by Watch Ward Society
Assistant District Attorney Kin ne y yesterday nol pressed five complaints based on evidence from two Watch and Ward agents. One witness was repudiated by J Frank Chase secretary of the Watch and Ward Society. another witness faces larceny and non support charges. Chase was complainant in three cases and supplied evidence in the other two.
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Defendants in Three Trials Face Prostitution and Disorder Charges
Joseph Kessler a tailor charged with soliciting for a prostitute Phena Graves charged with permitting a female to be in a place for improper purposes and Ethel Bornstein with a similar offence. Lillian Rosep charged with idleness and disorderly conduct and Bornstein again on keeping a questionable house. Chase wrote to the district attorney about two agents who testified in the lower court and were discharged for cause. The defendants were convicted in the lower court on the agents testimony and appealed to the Superior Court. A heated exchange occurred in court as one agent was seen in the courtroom while the other accused him of lying and refused to testify.
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Phena Graves
Ethel Bornstein
Lillian Rosep
Mr. Chase
Louis Nisco
Thomas F. Linehan
Kinney
Chase
Help the Post Santa Now Bring Christmas to a Needy Child
Christmas means nothing to a poor child without a gift. You can make Christmas mean something to at least one child by helping the Post Santa Now program.
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