New Haven Situation W Reviewed by Storrow
Storrow, president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, outlined the chamber’s view of New England transportation, focusing on the New Haven railroad as a major monopoly. He urged fair treatment of both railroads and the public, citing past chamber actions to address discriminatory rates and to advocate for reasonable compensation and public service.
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New Haven
Storrow
Ys Chamber of Commerce
És Tt. Storrow
Chamber of Commerce
Yesteray
New England
Chamber
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hever
Chamave
New York
Chicago
Newport
Vermont
Canadian Pacific
Boston
Middle West
Transportation Department
The
Washington
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston & Maine Railroad
Fitchburg
Boston & Albany
Baltimore
Hamburg
London
Hamburg-American Steamship Company
New Haven Railroad
Hamburg- American Line
Hub Girl Becomes Bride of New Yorker
Miss Helen Cole Whitney daughter of Boston residents Charles E. and Mrs Whitney wed George Galt Bourne son of ex Commodore and Mrs Frederick G Bourne of New York and Oakdale L I on New Year’s Day at St Bartholomew’s Church The Rev Leighton Parks officiated Her sister Mrs Allan L Briggs served as matron of honor and How ard Bourne acted as best man Bridesmaids included Miss Sta ley Keith Miss Elizabeth Kendall Miss May Bovee Miss Marie Cozzens Inez Tiedman Harriet Douglas and Jee Hayesei Huston
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Boston
Helen Cole Whitney
Charles E. Whitney
George Galt Bourne
Frederick G. Bourne
New York
Oakdale
L. I
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Leighton Parks
Emmanuel Church
Allan L. Briggs
Allan Briggs
Fort Wayne
Howard Bourne
Staley Keith
Chicago
Elizabeth Kendall
May
Bovee
Marie Cozzens
Inez Tiedman
Savannah
Harriet Douglas
Kansas City
Jee Hayesei Huston
Seawickley, Enn
Clerk in City Hall Files Bankruptcy Petition
George W. Currier of the city auditor’s office, earning 2400 annually, filed for bankruptcy in U S district court. His assets are listed at 121 and liabilities at 7068, with $60 owed to wife Annie A F Currier of 147 Belgrade Avenue Roslindale for alimony. Mrs Currier had a divorce granted for cruel treatment by Judge Hardy on Nov 13, with alimony set at 15 weekly, 10 to her and 5 to their daughter. three weeks’ payments have been received since.
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George W. Currier
United States District Court
Annie A. F. Currier
Belgrade Avenue
Roslindale
Currier
Hardy
Aviators Accident Drowns Mechanic in Sea Flight
In Fecamp France on January 3 a hydro aeroplane failed during an oversea flight. Jacques LeVasseur and his mechanic Mallot fell into the sea. Mallot drowned. LeVasseur was rescued. The cause of the collapse is as yet unknown.
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Fecamp
France
Jacques LeVasseur
Mallot
LeVasseur
Parcel Post Swamps New York Office
The parcel post service has swamped the New York post office. Postmaster Morgan today assigned 75 extra clerks to aid in handling packages. On the first day 30,614 parcels were mailed in New York City, with the second day expected to surpass this record.
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New York
Morgan
Miss Helen Whitney Weds George Bourne in New York
Miss Helen Cole Whitney daughter of Charles E Whitney of Boston married George Galt Bourne on New Year’s Day in New York. Photo by Aime Dupont. Governor Foss plans a conference leading to legislation. A bill to repeal the charter of the Southern New England came yesterday by anticipation of the governor’s actions.
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Helen Cole Whitney
Charles E. Whitney
Boston
George Galt Bourne
New York
Aime Dupont
Foss
General Court
New England
Bromine Quinine Cold Cure Ad Claim from 19th Century Ad
A faded advertisement touts a medicine branded Bromo Quinine as a laxative and Cold cure. It promises one day relief for colds and two days for grip, with a 25 cent price and an implied signature by E. W. Grove.
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E. W. Grove
Foss Calls Governors to Council over Railroad Fight
Governor Foss seeks a conference of New England governors at the State House to address the rail road question. A repeal bill targets Southern New England, a Grand Trunk subsidiary, amid a backdrop of New Haven and Grand Trunk clashes. Williamson Sullivan of 27 State Street noted as petitioner in the measure.
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New Haven
Foss
New England
Grand Trunk Corporation
Providence
James J. Storrow
Chamber of Commerce
State House
Baldwin
Connecticut
Pothier
Rhode Island
William J. Sullivan
State Street
Granda Trunk
Massachusetts
Sullivan
Grand Trunk
Standard Oil letters read by Clapp committee
Washington January 3. The Clapp committee investigating campaign funds heard more Standard Oil letters addressed to Congress members. All had appeared previously in a magazine or been published. Hearst, who testified earlier, supplied the letters for the record, and after their reading the committee met in executive session. Chairman Clapp said no further hearings could be announced at present, but would reconvene at his call.
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Washington
Standard Oil
Congress
Clapp
William R. Hearst
Hearst
Johnston for Bailey's Seat
Senator Joseph W Bailey resigns his Texas Senate seat effective immediately. R M Johnston of Houston arrives in Washington and Bailey expects the Governor to appoint him to fill the term, with the Legislature likely to elect Johnston when it convenes.
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Washington
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Gallinger
R. M. Johnston
Houston
Bailey
Mayor takes aim at Standard Oil over oil price rise
Mayor Fitzgerald criticized Standard Oil and John D Rockefeller and his son for oil and gas price increases. He noted city officials are weighing plans to build a large oil tank in the city to access wholesale purchase discounts.
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Fitzgerald
Standard O.1 Company
John D. Rockefeller
Mayor seeks federal action against Standard Oil rise in oil costs
The Mayor wrote to every member of Congress urging action during the current session against Standard Oil business practices. He claimed car owners in the state support drastic measures to curb oil prices as city costs rose last year with 70 operating automobiles. He proposed oil tanks could save thousands annually. He criticized John D Rockefeller Jr for a 20000 gift to fight vice and noted Boston paid more for oil last year due to price increases.
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Congress
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
New York
Boston
Bankers Subpoenaed by Pujo Committee
Three Chicago bank presidents have been subpoenaed to appear before the Pujo committee next Wednesday. George M. Reynolds of Continental and Commercial National, John J. Mitchell of Illinois Trust and Savings, and J. B. Forgan of First National are named and asked to be ready for testimony.
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Chicago
Pujo Committee
George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial National
John J. Mitchell
Ilinois Trust and Savings
J. B. Forgan
First National
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Eastern Steamship Corporation
Maine
St. John
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Hayes
Grand Trunk Railway
Hamburg-American Line
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Commodore Bourne
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John D
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