Boston Elevated Railway reports strong growth and profits
The Boston Elevated Railway Company reports a 213,708,983 passenger total for the year, up 12,579,273 from last year, with 65,000,000 free transfers and a 9 percent subway ridership increase. Gross earnings reach 10,792,993 with 7,336,597 operating expenses and 3,456,395 net earnings. The report argues for further subway expansion and praises management and public policy.
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Alderman Tinkham pushes for a city primary reform
Alderman Tinkham orders the Mayor to petition the Legislature to enact the Democratic plank for a single city primary election open to all candidates by Australian ballot. The measure aims to simplify nominating machinery and boost public interest amid recent caucus scandals. The Mayor is expected to act if the City Council requests.
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Judicial Decision Hoped For Swift Clear Ruling
The speaker expresses that a judicial decision is still needed and hopes it will arrive quickly and decisively. The tone stresses urgency and the expectation of a strong ruling to finalize the matter.
Mayor Collins Addresses Boston City Goals
Mayor Collins delivers a concise inaugural speech urging economy in administration and debt restraint. He notes Boston's per capita debt and running expenses exceed national urban averages and calls for welfare measures to focus on permanent, high utility works. He vows civil service compliance, contract-law adherence, and aims to cut taxes despite state-levied water, parks, and sewer costs while proposing a $1.9 million schoolhouse loan and an avenue for northern traffic. The mayor seeks a better city by year end with broad community backing and independent leadership.
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Prohibition in Portland Challenged by Hidden Liquor Devices
In a Sunday sermon Sheriff Pearson argued prohibition is failing in Portland. He showcased concealment tools like a trick faucet, body cans, a hollow cane, copper wall tanks, and stuffed mattresses to hide liquor, then questioned Bishop Potter's critique of the law.
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Right to Combine in Interstate Rail Labor Case
The indictment by a United States grand jury accuses the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company of firing two Telegraphers who joined the Railway Telegraphers Union. The case tests whether employees may organize without losing jobs when the employer runs interstate operations. The decision could impact labor rights across unions in corporations engaged in interstate business.
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Observant Citizen notes on public behavior and transport
A Victorian column recounts encounters in transit and public life including two fashionably dressed young women at a transit stop, debates on gasoline and horseless carriages, a query about the world’s largest theatres, and updates on Mrs. Mackay’s pneumonia recovery and a hospital tone about Dr. Dixon. It ends with career notes on Ex Mayor Hart at Mt. Vernon Bank.
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Roslindale News Shares and Local Notes
A miscellany of items from Roslindale and Boston includes ailing references to Father Cummins surgery for appendicitis, attorney Charles H. Pattee’s recent minstrel show fame, and social events. The piece blends political hints, literary notices, and social anecdotes with remarks on public figures and local personalities.
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Turtle Cakes From The Post Illustrated Menu
The article provides a turtle cake recipe with two variations. It explains beating yolks, sugar, lemon juice and rind, folding in flour and whipped whites, and baking in patty tins. A richer cup cake uses butter, sugar, yolks, milk, and flour with baking powder, then folding in whites and layering with a white frosting and turtle decorations.
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Twins Climb Tower Recount Old Boston History
The Sunday Post story recounts twins Earl and Lyal Warren visiting a tower with their aunt Clare and Everest Dane. They discuss Paul Revere and Patrick Henry era lore, argue about whether the church had the Old South or Old North, and share memories of Phillips Brooks and the warships in Boston Harbor as the city view unfolds.
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