Grand Trunk aims to push Southern New England line to Providence
President E. J. Chamberlin said six million dollars could complete the extension of the Southern New England railroad into Providence. He noted financial reasons hinder progress, not abandonment, as Grand Trunk officials met with directors from New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut concerns at the Hotel Touraine.
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E. J. Chamberlin
Grand Trunk Railroad
Southern New
Touraine
Grand Trunk
Keliher Confesses to Cambridge Bank Looting Allegations
Prominent men tied to a major fake fare scheme are named as victims in the Cambridge bank looting case. Keliher provides a full confession detailing the swindle and its impact. Receiver Bates signals readiness to pursue civil suits against implicated individuals. Keliher claims a portion of his loot could have been surrendered before arrest.
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Bates
Keliher
Big Bill
John L. Bates
National City Bank of
Cambridge
William J. Kelcher
George Coleman
Coleman
Kelcher
Martin Walsh
New York
Walsh
Boston
Revelations From Kelcher Confession Link Bank Heist to Boston Figures
ExGovernor Bates plans civil suits after Kelcher and Walsh claim large sums stolen from the National City Bank of Cambridge via fake fare games in New York. The confession names Boston and New York figures who allegedly profited, with juries and prosecutors viewed as bought. Continued on Page 4-first Colum.
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John L. Bates
National City Bank OF
Cambridge
Chickering
Kelcher
Walsh
New York
Coleman
Keliher
Massachusetts
Boston
Project funding lapses in Southern New England extension
President Chamberlin states the Rhode Island extension has not been abandoned but halted for financial reasons. He cites a need for $6,000,000 and asks for suggestions on where to raise the funds, indicating the project hinges on securing the money.
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Chamberlin
New England
Rhode Island
Marshall Makes Debut In Golf At Ingleside Links
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall played his first 18 holes at Ingleside links in Phoenix Arizona on January 30 and posted the best score by a beginner on the course. The Marshalls are guests at the Scottsvale home of Mrs. Marshall's parents nearby.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Thomas R. Marshall
Ingleside Links
Mrs. Marshall
Scottsvale
Here
Ring Stolen at Touraine hotel worth $1800
Police at headquarters investigate a diamond theft at the Hotel Touraine. Edwin B. Rice reported his fifth floor suite missing a highly prized solitaire ring valued at $1800 after Monday evening.
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Touraine
Edwin B. Rice
Ring Lost by Hotel Resident After Careless Moment
Mr Rice and his mother occupy a large hotel suite from Boylston to Tremont Street. He says he left a six carat Tiffany ring on the wash stand and later found it missing. The ring was worth about 1600 dollars and could be recovered if found. He laments carelessness and hopes for news of the valuable gem.
Ancient Almanac Style Orbital Times Of Planets And Stars
The record notes daily celestial events with Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn rise and set times and a reference to daylight length. It lists anniversaries for James G Blaine born 1830 and Nathan Strauss born 1848 and recalls a 1 year ago Massachusetts House vote on the Lawrence strike.
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
James G. Blaine
Nathan Strauss
Massachusetts House
Lawrence
Boston Area Weather Forecast Outlook
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Friday fair then rain at night. Saturday brings rain or snow and a drop in temperature with winds turning southerly to westerly. In Washington New England forecast: increasing clouds and warmer Friday, rain or snow at night or Saturday, colder Saturday with moderate to brisk south and southwest winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Foley Admits Fund Records Gone In Theft Case
William J. Foley, treasurer of the Children's Health Fund, said records of the society were stolen from its headquarters at 31 Exchange Street. The court case looms with a $25,000 bequest at stake as authorities probe the missing documents.
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Foley
William J. Foley
Children’s Health Fund
Attorney-General
Chien's Health Fund
Walter A. Powers
Exchange Street
Garment Workers Vote For Citywide Strike
More than 5000 members of the United Garment Workers unions will strike Monday morning after last night mass meetings in seven locals. The vote ended 2000 in favor and 200 in opposition.
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United Garment Workers’ Unions
Foley Testimony in Court Over Thefts Yet No Averell Sighted
Foley told the court that society books were stolen and denied seeing George W. Averell since Averell’s federal troubles in the South. Powers advised him to testify and noted prior office discussions.
Workers Strike Demands Echo New York Protests
The workers press for an 8 hour day improved sanitary conditions and general betterment of shop conditions. Union leaders say work is being sent from New York to this city to be finished. No notice will be given to employers until Monday when union committees will order operators to return to work as firms sign them.
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New York
Standard or tourist car schedule notice
Latter personal ly conducted without change daily, ex cept Sunday. Bertha% Washington- Sunset Route, 12 Milk & 332 Wash. at advt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Unionists defeated in Ulster
London reports the House of Lords rejection of the Home Rule bill 326 to 69. In Londonderry Ireland a by election contested amid near 100 percent turnout with nationalist David Hoggs claimed winner over Col H A Pakenham by about 34. Voters were transported from abroad and ill and disabled citizens were carried to polls in a feverish atmosphere of electioneering and impersonation attempts.
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London
House of Lords
Londonderry
Ireland
Ulster
House of Commons
Marquis of Hamilton
Duke of Abercorn
David ©. Hoggs
H. A. Pakenham
Pakenham
Governor Council Backed Absolute Pardon for Car denio King
State House crowds reported the Governor's Council favored an absolute pardon for Car denio F. King. It was broadly expected Governor Foss would accept the council's finding, though inclined toward a conditional pardon. The general assumption circulated among officials yesterday.
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Cardenio F. King
Foss
State House
Council backs unconditional pardon for King
Councillor Alexander McGregor and Lieutenant Governor David I Walsh, returning from New York and authorized to relay the council's stance to Governor Foss, are expected to urge an unconditional pardon. Foss favors King's return to serve his sentence after health restoration, but the council's finding complicates a full pardon. King was informed of the plea by his wife and James King, who traveled from Danville Illinois to be present, and his brother reported back from Bridgewater State Hospital.
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Alexander McGregor
David I. Walsh
New York
Foss
King
James King
Bridgewater State Hospital
Danville
Ila
Winthrop
Death of 115 year old Sarah Ann Lyles reported
Frederic Missouri January 30 1924 Sarah Ann Lyles colored aged 115 years dies at a hospital near Frederic after long illness. The record notes her age as established by official records and lists her as a centenarian resident of the area.
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Frederic
Sarah Ann Lyles
Here
Boston hotel and golf resort described with chic bracing climate
A concise note highlights a famous Boston area hotel and golf resort known for its dry bracing climate and superb location. It mentions access via Southern Railway and provides a contact path at the Boston office, 33 Washington Street, for full information.
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Southern Railway
Boston
Washington St
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Dreyfus
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Boylston Street
P. M
Portland
Gloucester
Newport
Rise of
SUN
Moon Pier
Thompson’s Spa
Father John
Teds
Neen Ba Ge
Adams Su
Haymarket
Boutelle
Corenhill
S&a
Comte
Ingoes
Coffes
Retary
Averell
Revere House
Bowdoin Square
California
Pfefl
Unionists
Lon
Donderry
Lords
Think Council
Aiken, S. C., and
Augusta, Ga
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