Bay State fare rise delayed to January 8
Receiver Wallace B. Denham of the Bay State Railway Company announced that the Public Service Commission approved fare increases will not take effect until Wednesday January 8 after a proposal for a 10 cent uniform fare was rejected. The new schedule had been expected to start January 1 but more time was needed to arrange tickets and fare collection details.
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Bay State Railway Company
Public Service Commission
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Boston to reopen schools Thursday after health conference
Boston officials announced that schools will open on schedule Thursday after a conference with the health department. The Health Department reported 26 influenza deaths between yesterday morning and night, with nine pneumonia fatalities.
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Boston Health Department
One man cars urged on Bay State lines amid clash
Public Service Commission criticizes Bay State Railway for not adopting one man car operation. Receiver Denham cites lack of funds and staffing. company tests a modified, cheaper design while awaiting approval. Health stats show influenza surge with 1927 new cases and multiple city deaths. Dedham physicians face charges for late reporting. Beverly schools reopen amid ongoing public health monitoring.
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Bay State Railway
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Tague Will Reopen Fight Over Congressional Contest
Congressman Peter T F Tague serves notice on John K Fitzgerald of the 16th district that he will contest the State election. Fitzgerald won by 238 votes. A hearing before a local judge or two is planned, with witnesses and a House committee to review the evidence.
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Kelther
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House of Representatives
Senator Barton to serve two days as acting New Hampshire governor
Judge Jesse M. Barton of Newport, president of the State Senate, will be sworn in as acting governor for two days before the new Senate session. He will officiate at the inauguration ceremonies on January 1 due to ongoing illness of Governor Keyes.
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Jesse M. Barton
Newport
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Death attempt fails as woman seeks to end life by gas
A lodging-house incident led to a police investigation after a woman believed she was deceived attempted to kill Miss Catherine Crowley, a four year old, by inhaling illuminating gas in her room at 22 Worcester Square. The woman is hospitalized at City Hospital with a chance of recovery. A note to police requested the bag be moved to the station and to inform her sister Mrs Annie McMillin of North Sydney Cape Breton. The note claimed she had been burned out of her home by a South End broker. Cash over 610 dollars, three bankbooks and three diamond rings were found in her handbag and later taken to the station for counting.
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The Marrying Time by Hearty Karl Brown to be featured
The Boston Post Sunday Magazine will publish the first of its famed best stories selected by E. J. O'Brien. The tale The Marrying Time by Hearty Karl Brown will appear next, with additional entries planned weekly.
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Boston Post
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Cables seizure debate erupts in Senate over armistice action
In Washington on December 30, Senate critics accused Postmaster General Burleson of overstepping authority by taking over marine cables after the armistice. Senator Hitchcock charged him with breaking faith with Congress, while Burleson defended the action and disputed charges of delaying or misdirecting mail to soldiers overseas.
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Victory Concert by Symphony in Close of Year
The ninth symphony concert, postponed due to influenza, featured M Rabaud conducting with mixed chorus under Stephen Townsend. The cosmopolitan program celebrated the year of victory and included The Star Spangled Banner, La Brabanconne, God Save the King, Ta Marseillaise, Land of Our Hearts, Patrie, Bizet overture, Verdi Te Deum, Farnaby Suite, Psalm 119, and America. The performance received praise for Te Deum and Franck Psalm. Next program lists Rimsky Korsakov Antar Symphony, Beethoven violin concerto, and Ravel Spanish Rhapsody with Jascha Heifetz.
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Disabled Steamer Stirling Towed Into Portland
The small steamer Stirling of Lockport New York was towed into Portland harbor after a boiler explosion left it drifting off Wood Island and Cape Porpoise. The coal laden vessel carried no reported injuries to the crew. Captain Fred Bickford and the fishing schooner Sadie Noonan assisted in the rescue.
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Review of Patriotic Works and Choral Pieces at Litchfield Meeting
A Philadelphia composer John Hall Ingham’s Land of fur Hearts received its first performance at the Litchfield County Association meeting on June 6, 1918, with praise marred by religious overtones and weak cohesion. Bizet’s Patrie and Verdi’s Te Deum are critiqued for bombast, forced modulations, and perfunctory orchestration, though Townsend’s chorus work earns credit for its handling during challenging times.
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Derelict With All Sails Set Menaces Shipping Off Coast
A derelict schooner named Scotia Queen was spotted by United Fruit line officers aboard the Honduras far off the coast. The ship was waterlogged and crewless, drifting hijacked by fate, and rescued after clinging to lumber for 18 hours off Cape Hatteras before being brought to Beverly. Otisfield Hall Roxbury hosts New Year entertainment tonight.
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Parker Club of Dorchester Dance and Cabaret Planned
The Parker Club of Dorchester will hold its annual dance and cabaret at a local venue, featuring guests and entertainment to raise funds for club activities.
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Milliken Recovers From Cold Ready for Legislature Opening
Governor Carl Milliken of Augusta Maine has recovered from a severe cold enough to chair the executive council at his residence. He plans to attend the opening of the Legislature Wednesday and deliver his inaugural Thursday.
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Carl
Milliken
Executive Council
War Risk Bureau stops new insurance after January 4
Washington December announces no new policies will be issued after January 4 for cargo, vessels, or seamen's insurance by the War Risk Bureau. Secretary Glass says the halt follows the disappearance of war hazards to shipping since the armistice signings.
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War Risk Bureau
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