Montana ranchman wed in Boston after 6000 mile voyage
Hans Sederkunst a Montana cattle grower and Miss Emelie Petersson of Nebro Sweden married aboard the Laconia in Boston after a long courtship. The Rev B J Jorgenson performed the ceremony at the Scandinavian Sailors Home East Boston. The couple plan to return to Billings Montana soon. He sold his ranch last summer and traveled to Sweden before returning to marry.
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Hay's Hair Health Promises Quick Gray Hair Reversal
Advertises Hay's Hair Health as a non dye cure for gray or fading hair. Claims one to two applications restore life, darkness, gloss, and natural color with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Encourages purchase at all druggists.
Cobb for Speaker trade talks shake baseball rosters
The report suggests trading Ty Cobb to Boston for Tris Speaker. Cobb, valued above $3,000 over pay to a Texan, would boost gate receipts and fit with Boston figures like Carrigan Wagner Gardner. Speaker’s stance with Carrigan and Wagner remains cool, impacting Red Sox harmony.
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Mellen Resigns as New Haven President Amid Board Meeting
At a New Haven board session George F. Baker and William Rockefeller offered little comment as Edward G. Riggs read Mr. Mellen’s resignation effective by October 1, 1913. Mellen cited personal responsibility for acts of employees and sought to sever ties with the railroad and its subsidiaries. The stake swelled by Morgan era ties and investigations into mismanagement, wrecks, and antitrust concerns, with Elliott named as a possible successor.
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William Rockefeller
Edward G. Riggs
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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New Haven Road
Stockbridge
Resinol Cures Ringworm Case Reported from Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh resident describes a ringworm on the face that grew from a small blister to a quarter sized ring causing intense itching and sleepless nights. After trying powders with no relief she used Resinol Soap and Ointment for one week and was cured. The notice promotes Resinol products and offers free samples from Baltimore.
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Eleanore D. Shekels
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Sheridan Ave
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Resinol
Baltimore
Mellen Under Heavy Load at New Haven System
The speaker credits Mr. Mellen as a capable president but says the New Haven administration placed too heavy a burden on him. The policy forced excessive work that could not be completed as it ought to be.
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Bird
Charles S. Bird
Only One Step Toward New Board Reforms
The text argues Mellen’s resignation should lead to resignations or declines of reelection for all current directors. It calls for a new board to reverse policies harming stockholders and the public, urging New England railroad reform including separating trolleys and steamships from steam railroads and divorcing Boston & Maine from the New Haven. It also advocates canceling the New York Central agreement regarding Boston Albany.
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New York Central
Boston
Albany
Post Foretold Mellen Retirement on June 25
On Wednesday June 25 the Post published exclusively that the stockholders committee led by George von L Meyer would push for the retirement of Charles S Mellen from the presidency of the New Haven system.
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Mayor Fitzgerald Calls for New Blood in Banking Leaders
Mayor Fitzgerald argues New Haven bankers who profited from local enterprises should step aside for fresh leadership. He defends Mellen’s resignation as justified and says Boston needs banking leadership to invest in local opportunities, noting that redirected funds could boost the city. The piece ends with a provocation about civic reform from financiers.
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Boston Banking Houses
Boston
Ex-Governor Mellen Resigns Prompt Comment Released
The ex governor Charles S. Mellen resigns and his sole statement condemns any attack on a man amid the resignation. The remark, quoted as never kick a man when he is down, outlines his stance on the matter.
Mellen under pressure as directors control Boston and Maine fate
Lawrence contends Mr. Mellen is a mere figurehead, acting to orders from four or five directors who hold real power in the Boston and Maine and the New Haven. He questions whether a resignation would change management or only shift roles, noting a prior claimed resignation that was never pressed.
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Mellen
Rothwell Announces Retirement Step in New England Transport Reform
Rothwell declares retirement as a second essential step in untangling the region s transportation system. The article outlines progress in reorganizing directorates and identifies the next necessary move for reform.
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New England
Retirement of Mr Mellen at New Haven Hartford signals reorganization
The article argues Mr Mellen's resignation as president of the New York New Haven Hartford rail system marks a key step in unwinding years of costly and possibly unlawful actions. It urges a complete overhaul of the boards of directors for the New Haven Hartford and Boston and Maine railroads to restore public trust and proper governance.
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Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New England
Elliot Denies Rumor of New Haven Railroad Presidency
Howard Elliott president of the Northern Pacific Railroad states he has no knowledge of Charles Mellen leaving the New Haven Railroad or of being asked to succeed him. He reiterates he has written and spoken to friends that no such rumor has basis.
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Howard Elliot
Northern Pacific Railroad
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Mellen's Rise from Office Boy to Northeast Rail Chief
Rose from Lowell office boy to president of the New York New Haven and Hartford system and ally of J Pierpont Morgan. He led Northern Pacific then returned to New Haven in 1908 to push bridges engines cars and stations. His reforms included faster New York Boston service and expansion of freight terminals and trackage.
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Charlie Mellen’s Rise From Clerk to Railroad Executive
A portrait of Charlie Mellen, starting as an office boy with the Northern New Hampshire railroad in Concord at age 18. He climbs through roles at multiple lines, becoming assistant general manager of the Boston and Lowell at 29, driven by practical railroading, energy, and steadfast duty.
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Dartmouth
Old Northern New Hampshire Railroad
Charles Mellen
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Boston & Lowell Railroad
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Morey
C. E. Bartlett
Mr. Methen
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Gould
Sargel Promises Weight Gain for Thin Men and Women
The material advises thin people to gain 5 to 8 pounds in 14 days by taking one Sargel tablet with each meal for two weeks. It claims the product converts fats and starches into nourishing tissue, while preventing waste, and promises safe, pleasant results with measurable changes.
Charles Mellen rising star in late 19th century railroading
The profile outlines Charles Mellen’s rapid ascent in the railroad industry, from auditor roles at the Boston & Lowell and Concord roads to superintendent and general superintendent under Morey. It details his influence in consolidations, stock gains, and his move to Union Pacific during turbulent leadership transitions.
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Morey
Governor Foss declines comment on Melien resignation
Asked about the New Haven railroad president Melien's resignation, Governor Foss said he would not comment at this time. He said he would not discuss the railroad situation or any phase of it until later when he may have something interesting to say.
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Freckles vanish with ethine double strength treatment
A drug store advertises ethine double strength to remove freckles. Apply nightly and morning with a guarantee of money back if it fails. Most users see complete or substantial clearance from Riker Jaynes Drug Stores and Houghton Dut ton Drug Dept.
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