Deep Sea Trips By Trolley Reported To Arbitration Board
Motor man Morris Power of Woburn testified before the Bay State railway arbitration board about daily trolley trips on the Billerica line describing deep sea going cars that rock and pitch like a storm vessel. He claimed seasick none, despite being shaken, and said his sea legs help operate a single truck deep sea going car from Woburn to Billerica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State Railway Arbitration Board
Morris Power
Woburn
Billerica
James M. Swift
Bay State Road
Old Billerica line woes, riders, and wage talk
Witnesses recall harsh winter duties on the Bay State road with plows, wreckers, and water cars to rescue disabled equipment. Conductors and motormen cite rising rents and living costs, long duties, and cautious movements amid passenger jibes and near accidents.
Reopen Gary Rail Mill With 1000 Workers Expected
Gary oil mill of the Minors Steel Company resumed rolling today and provided work for 100 men out of idleness. Four more open hearth furnaces are to be opened this week, officials say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gary
the Minors Steel Company
Boston City Faces Deficit Leads to $9 Million Tax Anticipation Borrowing
Boston confronts a $60,000 deficit prompting a special City Council session to authorize a first reading of a $9,000,000 tax anticipation loan. This marks the city’s first deficit since 1907 and the move accompanies the annual budget order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
City faces tax shortfall and looming budget reforms
Citizens’ tax delays produced a 40000 deficit this year after a long history of surpluses. Officials cite an incomplete budget, pending council action, and calls for a modern budgeting method while the mayor is away and a 15 minute council session ended early.
Complains of Red Tape in Revenue Stamps
A reader echoes frustration with the U S revenue stamp process tracing a cigar shipment from Mexico. He urges simplification noting Mexico’s stamp system and arguing stamps are a fairer tax method than arbitrary import duties. He praises accessible stamping and clear laws as better for business and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Internal Revenue Office
G. A. Hutchinson
Wales Street
Dorchester Centre
Smoking in public faces broadside at legislative hearing
The legislative committee on legal affairs heard broad opposition to a bill to ban smoking in streets and public places. William Shaw, publisher of the Christian Endeavor Herald, called smoking a nuisance on par with spitting and offered a personal remedy if faced with smoke. Fremont L. Pugsley endorsed Shaw’s remarks. No witnesses wished to speak when asked for remonstrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee On Legal Affairs
William Shaw
The
Christian Endeavor Herald
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Fremont L. Pugsley
Short ballot bill draws support from prominent figures
Prominent figures including Former Lieutenant-Governor Robert Luce State Treasurer Charles L Burrill and Corporation Counsel John A Sullivan spoke in favor of appointing rather than electing the Secretary of State State Auditor State Treasurer and Attorney General The debate also touched on the Federal Control Plan and labor law changes while Joseph A Parks of the Industrial Accident Board outlined positions on Workmen's Compensation and waivers of rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Robert Luce
Charles L. Burrill
John A. Sullivan
Joseph Walker
J. A. Hallowell
Newton
Frederick T. Fuller
Hallowell
Messrs. Luce, Sullivan
Walker
Russell A. Wood
Legislative Committee On Labor
Massachusetts Civic Alliance
Joseph A. Parks
Industrial Accident Board
Committee On Judiciary
Parks
Accident Board
Gate of Heaven Parish Reunion in South Boston Tonight
Gate of Heaven Church parishioners in South Boston stage their annual reunion at the Municipal building on East Broadway. Notables invited include former Lieutenant Governor Barry Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley. The arrangement committee is led by J Frank O Hara with Oscar Kent as secretary and Rev John Burns as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate of Heaven Church
South Boston
East Broadway
Barry
Walsh
Curley
Robert J. Johnson
J. Frank O'Hare
Oscar Kent
John F. Burns
John Hogan
Edward Logan
James A. Costello
John J. Murphy
Aids
Ship Bill Filibuster On Again
Administration forces in the Senate pushed Republicans and insurgent Democrats back to defense in the government ship purchase bill fight. Opposition leaders renewed vows of unrelenting war, pledging to continue until adjournment on March 4 as general debate resumed in a lengthy session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senate Deadlock Over Ship Bill Prompts Night of Talking
Democratic leaders vow to keep the ship bill alive as opposition pushes to stall. The failure to recess extends the session with Senator Jones declaring he will talk through March 4 if needed to defeat the measure. Guards and aides prepare for a prolonged night as both sides stay in or near the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Norris
LaFollette
Clarke
Camden
Bankhead
Hardwick
Hitchcock
O' German
Vardaman
Lodge
Fletcher
Senator Jones
Washington
Jones
Senate Chamber
Well Known Singer J L Howell Dead at 299
J L Howell a noted light opera singer died at his mother Catharine Howell’s home 327 Columbia road Sunday. He was prominent on the stage with roles in Burgomaster Girl from Kay s Wild Rose Topsy Turvy Ballet Girl Annie Laurie and Show Girl. He will be buried from St Peter s Church tomorrow morning. His parents were born in the North End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John JL. Howell
Catharine Howell
Columbia Road
Mr. Howell
Kays
Wild Rose
Topsy Turvy
Annie Laurie
St. Peter’s Church
North End
Howell
Lythgoe
Boston
Leopold Morse Co to Make Carriers Uniforms
Letter carriers in the Boston postal district voted to have all their uniforms made by Leopold Morse Company. The contract, awarded on the lowest bid in open competition with Boston firms, is worth about 1000 dollars annually for 56 to 9 new uniforms or parts each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Leopold Morse Company
Clothiers
Dr Bernbaum to Speak to Antis at Public Interest League
Dr Ernest Bernbaum will deliver the final lecture at the Public Interest League rooms 685 Boylston Street this afternoon at 4 oclock. His topic is the Home vs the Institution. Mrs A J George field secretary will speak before the Fruit and Produce Exchange this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bernbaum
Public Interest League Rooms
Boylston Street
A. J. George
Charges Against Fire Head Grady Face Fraud Allegations
Boston finance official William E. Eldridge accuses Fire Commissioner John Grady of awarding contracts through secret arrangement and stifling competition in a statement to the Boston Finance Commission. Eldridge, agent of the Couple Gear Freight Wheel Company and treasurer of Eldridge Manufacturing, identifies himself as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grady
Boston Finance Commission
William E. Eldridge
Tremont Street
Couple Gear Freight Wheel Company
Grand Rapids, Mich
Eldridge Manufacturing Company
Eldridge
Grady
Boston
Mr. Eldridge
Eldredge
Springfield
Fire Hazard Commission
John F F. Fitzgerald
Boston Fire Debacle And City Procurement Claims
In Boston, Eldridge accuses Commissioner Grady of ending competitive bidding for motor fire apparatus and favoring insider deals. The piece also recounts a Medford fire at 364 Main Street where a 99 year old woman Doris Booth and others were rescued amid smoke, with a bag of $500 found intact and Lieutenant Harvey overcome by smoke.
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Boston Woman
Mrs. Stephen Clark of 52 Hull St Boston says Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache and helped keep kidney trouble away after one box. The ad promotes uric acid as a cause of old-age weakness and urges kidney support through the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Stephen Clark
Hull St
Boston
Rescue Two From Fire In Medford
A little girl and her 78-year-old grandmother were rescued from an $11,000 blaze that destroyed a two family house at Wright avenue and Main street Medford state last night. A fireman was overcome requiring a pulmotor and volunteers moved the fire apparatus a quarter mile because the engine failed cutting off access to the scene.
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Main Street
Wright Avenue
Medford
Doris Booth
Mark G
Doris
Nancy Dodge
Allen W. Austin
F. W. Dodge
Charlotte Booth
Donis Booth
A. F. Crowley
Burton Harvey
Combination B
Hancock Street
Main
Retired Boston Police Chief Pierce Receives Pension
William H. Pierce, longtime Boston police superintendent for 14 years and 38 years on the force, was officially retired in a general order by Police Commissioner O Meara. He will receive a yearly pension of 2512.50 during his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Pierce
Boston Police Department
O'Meara
Long-serving Superintendent Pierce retires from force
Superintendent Pierce retires after delivering a general order at 4 50 and leaving with Police Commissioner O Meara. Deputy Lawrence Cain becomes acting superintendent after 5 00 as a successor is chosen. Commissioner O Meara honors Pierce for a career starting as a patrolman in 1876 and rising through ranks to superintendent in 1901.
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Pierce
Thomas Ryan
O'Meara
Lawrence Cain
Hep Sing Tongs Fail To Appear In Boston Threat
Chinatown fears engulf the community as reports say a dozen Hep Sing Tong members left New York for Boston to attack On Leong Tong members. Trains were watched but no Hep Sing Tong members showed up.
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Hep Sing Tongs
Chinatown
New York
Hep Sing Tong
Boston
On Leong Tong
Hep Sing
River search for missing five year old Ellen Edwards
Volunteers led by John Ewart hunted the Charles River at Newton Highlands to recover the body of 5 year old Ellen Edwards. They used a powerful light to search the river bottom after ice breakup following last week’s drowning.
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Ellen Edwards
Charles River
Newton Highlands
John Ewart
Wharf Reopened Under New Management After Fish War
The long running fish war between the old Atlantic avenue stand and the new South Boston fish pier nears a resolution as the old wharf on Atlantic avenue reopens with new management after nearly a year of dispute.
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Boston
Atlantic Avenue
Rival Fish Piers Clash as New Pier Opens in South Boston
Sail and market reports show the first day favoring the new pier with a tally of seven to four in vessel arrivals for South Boston against T wharf. Prices remained similar at both markets despite 20 cent wharfage per hundred pounds. Vessels docking at T wharf included Elizabeth W. Nunan 18000 pounds Angeline Nunan 19000 pounds Mathew S. Greer 18500 pounds and Elva Ll Spurling 4300 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
T Wharf
Producers Fish Company
T Wharf Fish Company
Eastern Fish Company
Elizabeth W. Nunan
Angeline Nunan
Mathew S. Greer
Elva Ll. Spurling
Fair lawyer wins her case in police court
Miss Mabel Sonnerbend, Hubberman’s counsel, secured a win against Max Karps in Brackett’s court. Karps received six months probation and was ordered to pay Hubberman’s medical bills after striking Hubberman’s arm with a door, injuring him on January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Sonnerbend
Max Karps
South End
Judge Brackett
Benjamin Hubberman
Karps
Hlubberman
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Genies
Thrilling Rescue Story
Leonard J. Bliss
Wilmington
William H. Gould
Quincy
Bay State Company
Robert J. Morrow
Reading
Swift
James H. Vahey
Alexander Smythe
Lynn
United States
Smythe
Joseph F. McFadden
Union Organization
Public Service Commission
Union St
Elm St
Washington St
van Camps
Dor
Finance Commission
Ballantyne
Attridge
McDonald
Civil Service Commission
Coleman
Mitchell
Bill Filibuster
Wilson
White House
Congress
J. L. Howell
DR. Bernbaum
ANTIS
Child
IDOAN
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Cain
Cupid
Penn
Will
Valentine of All Valentines
Mit
Bromfield Street
Fort Hill
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