Boston Gas Sliding Scale Mocked as Huge Joke
The sliding scale used by Boston Consolidated Gas to set gas prices was called a huge joke at a hearing before the public lighting committee. Lawmakers debated a bill by Councilor Lewis R Sullivan to repeal the scale as Representative Martin Hayes urged that utilities honor contracts until changes hurt them. He charged public service firms run a great money game, noting higher prices yet poorer gas quality while dividends stay the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
Committee On Public Lighting
Lewis R. Sullivan
Martin Hays
Boston
Boston Consolidated Company
Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Consolidated
Quincy
Superior Court
Consolidated Company
Gas and Electric Lighting Commission
Mays
Public Service Corporation
Aspirin Trademark Fact Highlighted in 20-Cent Package
The item notes aspirin as a Bayer trademark and references the production of monoacetyl salicylic acid. It mentions a 20-cent package and points to larger sizes in the context of aspirin branding and manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer Fenufacture
Debate Over Sliding Scale Gas Rates in Boston
Boston officials and company executives clashed over the sliding scale for gas prices. Sullivan criticized unequal charges and potential unconstitutionality while Wrightington defended the scheme as beneficial to consumers and the utility. Legislators questioned public damage from contracts, noting 7 percent dividends despite rising gas prices and falling quality.
England Presenting Warships to Dominions
In the House of Commons Walter Long announced the empire had presented two submarines to Canada and offered Australia six destroyers and six submarines. He said other dominions’ requests would receive sympathetic consideration. A question arose about whether the Canadian submarines were new or seized. The reply was not certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Walter Hume Long
The
Admiralty
House of Commons
Canada
Dominions
Alan Burgoyne
North Kensington
Long
British Government Moves to Create Ministry of Ways
In the House of Commons Secretary Edward Shortt outlines a bill to form a ministry of ways and communications. It would control railways tramways canals waterways roads and power, with wartime railway control retained and changes needing House approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Ministry of Ways and Communications
Edward Shortt
Home Affairs
Services Held for Rebecca S Beaman Widow of Admiral Beaman
Funeral services for Mrs Rebecca S Beaman widow of Admiral George W Beaman were held at her daughter’s home in Cambridge officiated by Rev Samuel M Crothers of First Parish Unitarian Church Cambridge. Burial followed at Mt AUBurn Cemetery. She was a New York native daughter of Dr Middleton Beaman Civil War medical officer. She leaves two sons Major William M M Beaman and Middleton Beaman of Washington and a daughter Mrs Walter S Burke of Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca S. Beaman
George W. Beaman
Walter S. Burke
Lake View Avenue
Cambridge
Samuel M. Crothers
First Parish Unitarian Church
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Beaman
New York
Middleton Beaman
William MM. Beaman
Washington
France and Spain to settle Morocco dispute
Paris Feb 26 The council of great powers via Havas reports will have France and Spain settle the Moroccan question. The plan abolishes international status in favor of a special regime with protection of French interests. Britain has given assent and the council’s stance favors France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Council of the Great Powers
Havas
France
Spain
Great Britain
Fourteen Poisoned by Punch at Charlestown Christening
Nineteen year old guest poisoned wine at a Charlestown christening party Sunday night and died at City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
City Hospital
Alcohol poisoning analysis to identify wood alcohol in deaths
Officials expect today’s analysis to reveal wood alcohol as the poison in the home brewed punch that caused two deaths and left 12 others seriously ill. If results are inconclusive, stomach analyses of the victims will be performed to seek a definitive cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine
iIt
Poison punch at Charlestown christening party causes multiple deaths
At a Charlestown home on Medford Street a punch event during a christening party led to six deaths and several critical injuries. Police allege wood alcohol contamination in a home made brew prepared by Henry Dallie and attended by neighbors. Medical examiners link poison to the punch with authorities preparing further tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dallie
Medford Street
Charlestown
City Hospital
Dallie
Leary
Dallio
J. J. Mullen
Pallio
Stowaway Wins Board Vote on Entry
Valentine Gordon a 21 year old Mexican employed at Tampico oil works stowed away on the C A Canfield and was hidden during the voyage to Boston. He appeared before a special inquiry board and sought admission as an alien stowaway but the board voted three to one against his entry. The case goes to Washington for decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Gordon
Tampico
C.A. Canflela
Boston
Longwharf
Gordon
Canfield
Washington
Clemenceau Returns Home After Shooting in Paris
Premier Clemenceau left his residence at 1:55 PM for the first time since last Wednesday’s shooting. A large crowd gathered as he rode away with Dr. Laubry, smiling despite injuries, and discussed general affairs with colleagues with medical approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Clemenceau
Laubry
M. Clemenceau
Hayes Healing Honey Cures Coughs At 35e
A printed advertisement claims Hayes Healing Honey ends tickles and soothes throats with a cough cure. Each bottle includes a free O Pen rate Salve for chest and head colds and croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Advt
Tan shades set to lead spring fashion trend
Fashion notes predict tan tones to dominate spring runways with versatile outfits. Designers highlight earth hues for both casual and formal wear as shoppers seek neutral wardrobe anchors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
I. N. Wrightington
Public Franchise League
Brandeis
Anderson
Wells
England
Farley
Patrick J. Hayes
John M. Farley
Dunn
Archbishop Hayes
Manhattan College
New York City
St. Joseph's Seminary
Troy
N. Y
Catholic University
North American College
Rome
Cardinal Farley
St. Gabriel's Church
Father Hayes
Cardinal
Falher Hayes
Monsignor Hayes
Corrigan
Patrick Jr. Hayes
Benedict XV
E Cardinal Fairey
Lai Ai Id
Oraine
Him
John
Orrine Co., Inc
15Th St
N. W
Washington, D. C
the Orrine Co., Inc
15Th Street
Morocco
Wildrogt
Wildroot Co., Inc
Buffalo
John F. Dacey
Gaetano Juliano
Kingston Street
Andrew Murray
Brighton Street
William Donovan
Allston Street
William Dewey Hickey
William Smicer
Relief Hospital
E. W. Grove
Wm. Elliott
O. P
Ceylon
Oolong
Eng
Campbell’s
Baker's
Ginter
U.S. Food Adm
Tremont St
Summer St
Canal St
Union St
Cor. Elm
Repea
Ouree J.21
Distinctive, Sas
Winter Street
Salt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!