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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1914
Page
9
Amidst humiliating revelations signed with the seal of the government of the United States the Post notes the New Haven railroad situation and references Curtis Guild's critique of Mr. Mellen eight years and one month ago.
Up to closing time last evening United States District Attorney Asa P. French had not received official notification from the Department of Justice about the Interstate Commerce Commission report on the New Haven road. He declined to discuss the situation, noting possible later official action.
In Boston on July 14 Curtis Guild defends The Post stance against Massachusetts leaders. The paper says it stood for New England railroads as for investors and notes the forces of evil prevailed, while asserting its mission remains unchanged.
Federal authorities recalled the United States grand jury to meet July 21 in Providence to consider New York New Haven Hartford railroad affairs. Federal District Attorney Walter R. Sinnes on vacation is expected to return before jury reconvenes.
Washington July 14 The final decision on whether indictments will be pursued against New Haven railroad directors rests with the Department of Justice and likely awaits the outcome of negotiations for a peaceful dissolution of the system. The negotiations hinge largely on the New Haven board's action at a Thursday New York meeting.
The department cannot target New Haven directors directly and may rely on the anti trust act to pursue indictments for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Publicity around the case and ICC conclusions could influence grand jury consideration despite past juries and judges’ reluctance to convict. The Justice Department holds substantial corroborating and contradicting information about the New Haven affair for possible use before a grand jury.
Digestive weakness and weak nerves can cause stomach gas pressing on the heart and chest pains. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to tonify digestion, build blood, and improve appetite and vigor. Two free books offered. pills sold in drug stores.
Head noises discharging ears and catarrh cured with free consultation and examination if treatment begins by July 18. Doctors claim summer speeds recovery and offer no charge for initial exam or trial treatment for those suffering deafness head noises or catarrhal diseases of the nose throat or chest at the Osmo Chemic Physic office.
A circular lists names and addresses of individuals cured of deafness, maces, and other illnesses. It presents residents from Massachusetts and nearby areas including Cambridge, Everett, Lynn, Boston, Somerville, Waltham, and nearby towns who claim cures and invite visits or inquiries. The document names dozens of people with street addresses spanning multiple cities.
Office hours listed as 9 am to 12 pm, 2 to 4 pm, and 6 to 8 pm. Closed Sundays. Location given as 18 Boylston Street, ton. Indicates specialties in eye nose chest chronic conditions.
The article recalls threats of criminal prosecutions against New Haven directors including Charles S. Mellen and William Rockefeller. Attorney General McReynolds refused to confirm plans, noting concerns about public disclosure. Officials suggest civil dissolution may proceed without indictments, while recognizing potential criminal cases if evidence supports convictions.
A list of directors and changes on the New Haven board from 1903 to 1913, detailing who was dropped or added at year ends, with names including J. Pierpont Morgan, Chauncey M. Depew, Gordon Milligan, and Thomas De Witt Cuyler among others.
John L Billard and William Rockefeller face pressure amid Interstate Commerce Commission denouncement. Directors may resign to ease board burden as civil suits possible. Billard silent at Meriden home. District Attorney Whitman invites concrete evidence for any prosecution of railroad directors.
Governor Walsh indicated no comment on the railroad dispute but hints of assurances the Fisher-Ellis act will be accepted. Public Service Commission Chairman Macleod urged New Haven directors to approve, while noting no specifics. Justice Department deadlines loom as talks continue.
Former U S Senator Nelson W Aldrich declined to discuss the Interstate Commerce Commission board report cited in New Haven inquiry testimony. He offered no remarks when questioned in Warwick Rhode Island on July 14.
A healthful complexion requires skin to breathe. Cosmetics clog pores and hinder sweating, so use mercorized wax instead. Apply nightly as a cream for about two weeks, then wash in the morning to reveal a natural glow.
John De Servis aged 26 of 76 Brain Tree Street West Roxbury was seriously injured when a derrick drill dropped while he operated it at Pride of Jacob Cemetery West Roxbury for Barker Artesian Well Company of Providence.
W B Potter a prominent mining engineer and metallurgist and son of the late Bishop Potter of New York died at his St Louis home after four weeks illness. He was widely known in his field in the United States.
An advertisement touts Sargol a weight gain treatment that supposedly adds 10 to 30 pounds by helping food nourish the body. It claims nerve and debility relief, urges readers to send a free coupon with 10 cents to receive a free 50 cent kit.
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