Bay State Road to Cut Wages Amid Service Shakeup
The Bay State system plans an 18 percent wage cut effective May 2 affecting up to 4000 union workers. Trustees say cost of living has fallen sharply since May 1, 1920, justifying reductions to prewar levels and possible five cent fares. Union leaders vow to oppose the cuts and seek arbitration if needed. public trustees insist changes aim to restore efficiency and lower fares.
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Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees of America
Bay State
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Isaac Sprague
Boston
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Lynn
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Lowell
Earle P. Charlton
Fall River
Ogden Board
James H. Vahey
Florida
William D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association
United States
Canada
Detroit
John H. Reardon
Worcester
International Association
Boston Elevated
Massachusetts Eastern
Albany
Explosion of Gas Kills Man in Taunton Plant
Leon B R Lincoln aged 25 of 4 Orchard Street, assistant superintendent at Taunton Gas Company, was killed this morning when a water gas tank in the plant exploded. Lincoln, alone in the room, was found on the floor after the blast, died at Morton Hospital. He was a World War II veteran with five major operations in the 14th Engineers, married about eight months.
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Leon BR. Lincoln
Orchard Street
Taunton Gas Company
Lincoln
Morton Hospital
14Th Engineers
Refuses to Lose Faith in Husband in Ongoing Case
The mother of his child continues to believe in the husband’s innocence despite the ongoing case, maintaining faith in his character and seeking a fair outcome.
Disappearance mystery and spooks haunt Londonderry tale
A Boston Post report details Mrs. Cohen denying her husband’s Mexico trip amid thefts and missing funds, while in a separate Londonderry piece residents chase rumors of ghosts. The Lowd home becomes a focal point for alleged poltergeist activity as chairs move and a fork vanishes.
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Londonderry
Today’s Evening Events at Exeter Theatre and Local Clubs
Today features a 10 30 a m show for boys and girls at Exeter Theatre by the Massachusetts League of Girls Clubs. 6 30 p m University of Maine Boston alumnae dinner at City Club. 8 p m Dorchester Women’s Club address on The Seven Ages of Women by Professor Charles Zueblin. 8 p m Sweden and the Swedes at Jordan Hall by the Vasa Church Men’s Society. 8 p m Dixie evening at Copley Plaza by Southern Club. Moorfield Storey speaks on American ism at Masonic Club during members’ night. 6 p m Students’ reception at Twentieth Century Club.
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University of Maine Boston
City Club
Charles Zueblin
Dorechester
Sweden
Jordan Hall
Dixie
Copley Plaza
Moorfield Storey
Masonicc Club
Spooks Reign As Teapot Flops Fail To Materialize
A quirky report notes the supposed tempest of spirits prevailing while the so called tempestuous teapot’s dramatic flop failed to occur, leaving observers with a calm scene and no notable disturbances today.
Special one week Melt Extract offer from Boston firm
One week limited sale offers a guaranteed Melt Extract can with a package of top hops for $1.25. Mail orders are invited. The offer is from B. and A. Glass Company located at 108 and 230 Friend Street, Boston near North Station.
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B. & A. Glass Co
Friend St
Boston
North Station
Red Flag Raised At Gennevilliers Plant Clash
Paris Feb 25 AP The first Soviet attempt at a large French plant ended in a stalemate with police and gendarmes patrolling Gennevilliers where a red flag flies over the under construction electrical works. Workers at Argenteuil chant the Internationale and plan a morning rush, while clashes near the bridge yield no serious injuries.
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Associated Press
Gennevilliers
Department of the Seine
Seine Et Oise
Argenteuil
Seine
Harding Urges U S Solidarity In Jacksonville Speeches
President-elect Harding urged national unity in Jacksonville during three speeches urging solidarity among sections and parties. He told thousands from a hotel balcony that the coming administration would speak to all America and praised personal cooperation and fraternity at a Masonic ceremony and a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Meanwhile, a court case involving Pauline Reed Smith featured expert testimony on self harm, automatism, and insanity as final arguments loom for a Monday jury return.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Harding
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Smith Opposes Her Son’s Boston Dentist Wedding
The marriage of Dr Samuel Smith to his intended bride faced Mrs Smith’s strong opposition as she declared the match distasteful. Dr Samuel Smith, a Boston dentist, stood firm amid family tensions surrounding the wedding plans.
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Samuel Smith
Boston
Mother's testimony in Genie Smith case fuels doubt
The mother testifies she opposed the marriage and suspected Genie before the wedding citing rumors. She admits not denying them and notes the son wed Genie despite rumors. She denies accusing Genie of attempting poisoning and disputes sharp phrases at home. Alienists debate insanity versus automatism, with experts for both sides presenting conflicting views on Pauline Smith's mental state.
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Genie
Smith
Lipton Expected to Enter Ocean Race in July
Sir Thomas Lipton has not stated his plans for the Belgian king’s yacht race starting July 4 near Sandy Hook and finishing off Ostend. It is likely his entry would be the Shamrock, the 23-centre vessel once used as a trial horse for Shamrock IV in America's Cup tune-ups near New York.
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