South Boston Favors Three-Cent Car Fare Plan
A South Boston Citizens Association committee urges Boston Elevated Railway trustees to adopt a three cent fare within the district and proposes a two-tier zone to Park Street and beyond. They argue lower fares would boost patronage, fill cars, and offset revenue loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Boston Elevated Railway Company
South Boston Municipal
South
Park Street
Cambridge
Elevated
Roxbury
Timothy Smith
Eliot Bank
Dudley Street
Church Centre
Boston
City Point
Dorchester Street
Broadway
Repairman Said to Have Three Wives
Frederick W. Maynard an auto repairman faced continued arraignment in Waterbury City Court on a charge of living with three wives. Police said he married a West Main Street woman last night and that another wife with two children resides in New York while a wife and child live in Oakville near Waterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Frederick W. Maynard
Maynard
West Main Street
New York
Oakville
Senate
Charles Kwiatkowski
New Bedford
Jamaica Plain
Library Hall
Sedgwick Street
Cheshire Man Seeks Wife in Boston
Gordon Bliss of Cheshire reported to police that his wife Minne and their 3 year old daughter Gertrude disappeared January 21. He fears a mental breakdown or loss and went to Boston seeking any trace, noting they formerly lived there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Gordon Bliss
Cheshire
Minne
Gertrude
Boston
Gambling Triggers Major Boston Police Shakeup
A police commission order shifts 16 officers from City Hall Avenue station amid a gambling probe. Officers face transfers, resignations, and one dismissal as a watch on Hawley Place led to suspicions of complicity and neglect. Lieutenant Devitt promoted to captain. many patrolmen reassigned to new districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
City Hall Avenue
Hawley Place
William L. Devitt
William J. Hyland
City Hall Station
East Huston
William H. Allen
Charles A. Gilman
Jamaica Plain
Hyde Park
John C. E. Clark
City Hall
Michael Sullivan
John T. Clifford
Dudley Street
William J. Flynn
Jeremiah F. Buckley
Hanover Street
Emmons F
No Decrease in War Bills as Months Pass
Washington Jan 30 Officials report that U S war expenses show little reduction since the armistice despite three months since signing. January outlays for ordinary war expenses reached about 1.66 billion dollars, only 70 million less than December and 95 million less than November. Authorities say production is not the cause. rather manufacturers bill for long delivered materials, keeping expenses high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Change in Income Tax Law Urged in Legislation Report
The legislative recess committee on taxation submits a report proposing to revolutionize how state income tax funds are distributed among Commonwealth cities and towns. It also calls for changes to the tax assessment method for domestic and foreign corporations. The proposed distribution shift would redirect hundreds of thousands of dollars from Newton, Brookline, Milton and Dedham to Fall River, Lawrence and other industrial centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Legislative Recess Committee
Newton
Brookline
Milton
Dedham
Fall River
Lawrence
Tax Distribution Reform Drafted by Committee Faces Dissent
Representative Elmer L Briggs of Plymouth filed a dissenting report opposing the income tax distribution change. The plan would phase in 10 percent per year to ease adjustments and aims to equalize distribution and curb colonization. The committee favors constitutional amendment for property classification and several corporate tax revisions with a 10 year graduated distribution of revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmerl. Briggs
Plymouth
Briggs
Brookline
Boston Man Heads South Atlantic Line
Boston business leader Matthew Hale presides over the South Atlantic Maritime Corporation formed by Charleston Savannah Wilmington Jacksonville and Brunswick chambers of commerce. The group plans regular steamship sailings to Central and South American ports with the first voyage slated from Savannah in March followed by Jacksonville and other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Savannah
Wilmington
Charleston
Brunswick
South Atlantic Maritime Corporation
Chambers of Commerce of
Dr Franz Mehring Dies at Age in Prussian Diet Member
Amsterdam reports the death of Dr Franz Mehring independent Socialist member of the Prussian Diet. Advices state pneumonia caused the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehring
Amsterdam
Franz Mehring
Musterole Mustard Plaster Substitute Ad Promotes Fast Relief
An advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white ointment offering relief similar to mustard plasters without blistering. It claims quick pain relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago back and joint pains sprains bruises chilblains frosted feet chest cords and pneumonia prevention. Jars priced 30c 60c hospital size 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Musterole
State Education Reform Proposals By Legislature Panel
The legislative recess commission on education filed its report recommending a four million dollar state school fund a $650 minimum salary for teachers nationwide the discontinuance of the ninth grade the creation of junior high schools and a reorganization of the state department of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
Legislative Recess Commission On Education
Public Education Commission Urges Systemwide Study and Reforms
The commission submits a voluminous report urging a scientific study of the entire public education system. It calls for higher teacher pay, mandates for diploma-holding teachers to teach in Massachusetts public schools for two years, and the creation of a normal college with degree powers. It also recommends distributing the school fund to cities and towns and providing supplemental reimbursements to equalize funding per pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Massachusetts
Italian Army General Welcomed at Charlestown Navy Yard
Captain William R Rush hosted Major General Emilio Gugleilmotti of the Italian army at Charlestown navy yard with a 15 gun salute. Flags decorated the commandant’s office as officers and men received the distinguished visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Rush
Charlestown Navy Yard
Emilio Gugleilmotti
Marine Guard
Navy expansion urged by Admiral Mayo in Washington
Admiral Mayo, commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet, urged immediate naval expansion before the House naval committee. He argued the league of nations lacks enforcement power and an international police force, and said now is the time to go the limit in building up the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Fireman
Queen Street
Dorchester
Malden
Suffolk County G. A. R. Association
Methodist
Parkman Street
Charles Yeaton
Perrin
Legislative Committee On
Senate
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Committee On Rules
Washington
House Naval Committee
Admiral Mayo
Atlantic Fleet
League of Nations
Navy prefers Congress authorize capital ships now
Admiral Mayo and Representative Kelley discuss naval expansion urging immediate action. Mayo endorses 8000 officers by 1920 and war-strength complement, noting officer shortages and that England would likely stay ahead in a possible arms race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Mayo
England
Mr. Kelley
Bureau of Navigation
Blasting Cap Explosion Hurts Girl Near Notre Dame School
An eight year old girl, Margaret Irene Alderman, suffered severe injuries when a blasting cap exploded from a box of 100 found by a group of Notre Dame parish school girls on their way home. The blast nearly severed her left hand and caused injuries to her eye and face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Notre Dame Parochial School
Margaret Irene Alderman
Francis Alderman
West Road
Harvard President Lowell Warns on War Losses and Training
In a yesterday annual report President Lowell of Harvard argues casualties would be lower with properly trained officers. He cautions about materialistic reactions after wars and urges public vigilance. A portion of his remarks is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Harvard
Broader military prep urged to avoid costly losses
The author argues that wars show the need for wider officer training to handle modern combat conditions, or losses could exceed necessity and defeat. It traces postwar shifts to material progress and moral decline, noting Civil War era corruption and 1870 German materialism, with colleges as bulwark against materialism per President Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweed Ring
New York
Germany
Lowell
Despondent man commits suicide at Centre Street home
Everett B. Hollis 36 employed at the United States Proving Grounds hanged himself in the cellar of his Centre street home this evening due to ill health. He left a note expressing his distress. The tragedy occurred in North Scituate and is being investigated by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Scituate
Everett B. Hollis
United States Proving Grounds
Centre Street
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Brom Quinine
Advertisement notes a remedy labeled LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE to stop cough headache and cold in one day. Boxes bear E W Grove signature and price 30 cents. Local ad copy emphasizes rapid relief and product branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cheshire Man
James P. Sullivan
Devitt
Timothy J. McCarthy
Morton Street
Arthur P. Marston
Joy Street
Thormas J. Carthy
LaGrange Street
Denis J. Hurley
East Dedham Street
Patrick J. Trimlet
Athens Street
Edward F. Murphy
East Boe
James C. Driscoll
John J. Sullivan
Roxbury Crossing
John R. Griffin
Field's Corner
Stephen K. Higgins
Thomas I. Thompson
Jamaica Pain
John F. Sullivan
Brighton
John Horgan
Charlestown
Edward L. Foley
Back Bay
West Roxbury
James M. Carroll
Delbert R. Augusta
Commissioner's Office
Harry
Haymarket Square
Col
Cross Street
E. F. Groves & CO
Cleveland
SALE
Washington Street
E F. Groves & Co
Boston Man
South Atlantic Line
North End
Coolidge
Peters
Mary J. Sheppard
Salvation Army
France
First Methodist Church
Temple Street
Mayo
Padgett
Congress
Kelley
Michigan
P. M. Phelan
Steptoe
Reis & Co
Manhattan
Manhattan Union
P. & S. Madras
Fownes
Dent’s
Adler's
Hayes
Phelan
Boylston Street
Ouestas
Boston, Mass
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!