Boston and Maine to cut 64 trains in service reduction
Officials announce a sweeping reduction of passenger trains, with every division affected as the Boston and Maine seeks to cut costs amid dropping receipts. The move may shift personnel roles and delay service, while freight operations remain unchanged and appeals to the Public Service Commission are possible.
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North Station
J. D. Tyter
Boston & Maine
Public Service Commission
Tango Barred at First Assembly
Only waltzes were played and no one tried to fit the tango to the solemn accompaniment at the first assembly session.
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Tango
Socialites Banned Modern Dances At Assemblies
Hooper led the cotillion with Mrs Brandegee as the committee outlawed the tango one steps and two steps for the two upcoming assemblies to curb temptations. About 200 names were dropped from last year’s invitations amid fears younger attendees would flout rules.
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S. Hooper Hooper
Cotillon
Edward D. Brandegee
Boston
Hooper
Assembly
Missing Boston Girl Found After Mysterious Abduction
The Fal len girl Rose 14, found near Dover and Washington streets by two patrolmen after being missing since Tuesday night. Police and family note conflicting accounts, she recalls being put in a car by three men and later waking in a South End cellar. She wrote a note home explaining her absence and sent a postcard to a Roxbury friend, with doctors treating her for drug effects as she recovers.
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Margaret
South End
Dover Street
Washington
Division 5
East Dedham Street
J. J. Fallon
Jamaica Plain
Tremont Street
West Newton
Cain
Forest Hills
Dover
Washington Streets
McCloskey
Dailey
Dalley
John J. Fallon
Centre Veet
Dedham Street
Polic
Florence
Washington Fleet
Forest Hills Square
Yesterda
Self
Washington and
Dover Streets
Essex Street
Rose
Boston
Mass
Susie Stern
Lawrence Avenue
Roxbury
Roslindale
Tuth End
Sen
Wilson and Lind Meet at Sea for Hidden Conference
President Wilson slips away in a 20 foot launch to meet John Lind at sea aboard the revenue cutter Winona and later the cruiser Chester off Gulfport and Ship Island for a confidential conference. The ensuing report critiques Wilsons Mexico policy while warning the Monroe Doctrine may be tested as US actions unfold.
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Wilson
Winona
John Lind
Chester
Mr. Lind
White House
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Christian
Ship Island
Lind
Mid-Gulf
Gulfport
Oyster Dock
Cary T. Grayson
Secret Service
Spectator Sees U S Pressure to Intervene in Mexico
London dispatch reports The Spectator says global public opinion will soon compel United States action over the Mexican situation. The article notes mounting international pressure and hints at possible U S intervention influenced by world sentiment.
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London Spectator
Rest of World
Mexico
London
the Spectator
United States
Public sentiment backs U S role in Mexico restoration
The article notes broad support for American efforts to restore order in Mexico. It praises Major General Leonard Wood to lead the mission, predicting capable, liberal, and prudent action. It says English opinion would grow sincerely sympathetic and proud of the U S bearing the burden.
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United States
Mexico
Leonard Wood
America
President Wilson Meets Lind in Mexico Report Consultative
Officials in Washington say the Lind talk with President Wilson was for consultation and Lind to report views. They expect Lind’s six months in Mexico to shape policy on Huerta’s regime and its fall. General Bliss reports on disarmed refugees not facing death or asylum risk. Mrs McLaughlin notes deteriorating conditions in Guerrero with few remaining Americans.
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Washington
State Department
Wilson
Mexico
John Lind
Lind
Huerta
Bliss
Garrison
United States
Reilly
Connecticut
Guerrero
Chihuahua
Mary McLaughlin
Meriden
Conn
Siege of Nuevo Laredo Ends Day Two With Federal Advantage
From Laredo Texas report on January 2 details a fierce siege of Nuevo Laredo Mexico. Federal defenders held positions after repelling a 100 man constitutionalist machine gun detachment, 35 rebels killed and five federals dead. Reports describe harsh punishments and barbaric acts witnessed near the border.
Bromo Quinine Laxative Ad Promotes Cure in One Day
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a laxative and cure, claiming Gold in One Day and Grip in Two Days. The copy urges readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove and lists a price of 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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