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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
4
Governor Prouty dispatched nearly fifty deputies to Island Pond to guard railroad property as strike actions spread in Vermont and New England. He indicated militia would be used only if necessary, while strike breakers arrive from across the country to fill vacancies.
Boston roads remain unscathed by the Grand Trunk strike up to last night with limited impact expected. The Boston and Maine connects with Grand Trunk only at White River Junction, where it links to Central Vermont, owned by Grand Trunk. Canadian Pacific will take most Canada business, aided by connections at Newport Vermont. Two Montreal-bound trains depart Worth Street at 11 30 a m and 7 30 p m daily, with two Montreal arrivals at 8 35 a m and 7 05 p m at North Station.
Portland voices fear a meat shortage for a few days as Grand Trunk strike disrupts wholesale deliveries across western Maine. Montreal train delays and a plan to seek protective aid from Governor and President Taft accompany reports of vandalism, curfews for minors, and deputy protection as trains resume limited service.
Governor Prouty says he is ready to call out militia to quell disturbances but expects no troops needed in Vermont. He leaves 42 armed deputies for Island Pond. MacKenzie King plans arbitration to bridge Grand Trunk vs strikers, while leaders refuse. Meat shortages feared in Western Maine as Portland wholesalers run dry. Monson mill closes as supplies delayed. Twenty five strike-breakers quit at White River Junction as passenger service returns on Grand Trunk and Central Vermont routes.
The second day of the Grand Trunk strike in Ontario passes with little passenger disruption while freight and yard congestion worsen conditions in Toronto. Locals halted, ice companies suffer, much freight spoiled and milk deliveries delayed. cattle deliveries affected as perishable goods degrade in the halted network.
Campbellton burns with urgency as laborers patch shelters and establish tents while the town plans to house and employ displaced residents through winter. Funeral of Charles W Anslow underscores the crisis as finance leaders seek 100000 in outside aid, appoint committees, and pledge aid in food clothing and eventual money. The town recalls Anslow’s Boer War heroism and notes a quiet wedding of Maud Nickerson and John McCarthy on Patterson Hill. The effort to rebuild centers on housing, sanitation, and keeping workers from leaving.
The article warns against restrictive fashion trends and drastic diets. It promotes a health focused weight loss method using Marmola Cascara Aromatics and peppermint water, with a dose after meals and at night. It claims improved digestion and overall beauty without sacrificing health.
Chairman Hatfield urged ward leaders to mobilize early for the state campaign and to prevent a Democratic governor, stressing strong legislation to secure Senator Lodge’s re election. Attendees included Edward Graves and other city and state officers. The meeting at the Point of Pines Hotel wrapped after a detailed ward by ward briefing.
After a short honeymoon the couple will move to Winnipeg. Train service on the Intercolonial railway is restored to its old schedule with dispatchers Bray and Wilson coordinating relays. Telegraph wires improve as the town reopens, with 20 instruments in use. Telephonic links reestablished with Dalhousie and Matapedia. The Hotel Dieu ruins reveal a fallen convent hospital’s remaining utensils unearthed by a Sister, evoking both relief and sorrow.
In San Francisco during the annual army officers exam at the Presidio, Lt Robert R Fletcher of the Ninth Infantry reportedly set a new record by gaining four inches in height and 45 pounds in one year. A year ago he was 5 feet 11 inches, waist 42 inches, and weighed 165 pounds. now he stands 6 feet 4 inches, waist 42 inches, and weighs 210 pounds.
At 2:40 a.m. a still alarm hit 82 Broad Way South Boston for Mary Cook with $10 loss. 4:30 a.m. still alarm at 7 Green Street for Israel Perkin with $10 loss. 5:15 a.m. Box 9-440 Commercial Street for Tony Schaffer with $10 damage. 12:20 p.m. Ortin Bros. on Medford Street with $500 damage. 4:30 p.m. still alarm at 671 East Fifth Street South Boston for Bonino Carello with slight damage. 7:50 p.m. fires at Dorchester Ave buildings for H. Goreners $350 and John Smith $150 damage. 24:00 p.m. Box 216 Rear 99 Ward Street no damage. 32 p.m. Box 702-41 Lancaster Street Joseph Cadeen no damage. 9:19 p.m. Box 154 East Second Street South Boston John McLean $10 damage. 9:27 p.m. Box 619 Needless alarm and Box 453-427 Marin Street Clough Lumber Company $2008 damage. 7
Alexander Hollander, alias James Bonhome, arrested in Naples by an American detective on federal charges tied to a $250,000 customs loss. Hollander led Alexander Hollander & Co of 82 Wall Street New York with two pending indictments for conspiracy to defraud and forged invoices. Extradition to the United States is anticipated under the Italy treaty despite diplomatic tensions.
Newton, July 20. Annie Lawn, 12, daughter of William Lawn of 79 Pearl street, was struck at the junction of Jefferson and Centre streets while crossing to catch a car. She was knocked down by a rear wheel as the automobile passed. The driver was Frank Durbin, an employee of Stanley Automobile Company.
Lord Northcliffe writes from Sutton Place praising Mothersill's Seasick Remedy as an effective cure for mal de mer and car sickness after a Newfoundland voyage. He confirms personal successful use and offers permission to publish the letter. Ad copy promotes 50¢ to $1.00 boxes and availability through druggists nationwide.
Trains run with special crews on the Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk lines while some branches see mail delays. Stratford fears coal shortages as factories close for lack of supplies. The Cobalt Special was the only notable train abandoned today, with the terminal superintendent overseeing train make-ups.
Twenty five of the thousand strike breakers imported this morning died together in the depot waiting for the morning train to New York. Other members scattered along the line and most worked on trains. Passenger service mostly on schedule except the 6 10 a m local to Windsor canceled. Central Vermont to resume morning train tomorrow. Eighteen officers on duty all day.
On July 20 the Somerset Woolen Company mill at Monson shuts down due to scarce supplies and freight delays on the Central Vermont system. About 200 workers are affected, with potential further closures if freight service does not resume. Temporary passenger service on the New London Northern line between New London and Brattleboro is back to schedule, trains run with mostly new crews and one veteran per train.
Ottawa reports push for arbitration by Commerce and Labor ministers met sharp rejection from vice president Murdock who said talks are off. Grand Trunk slowly regains ground with more passenger trains and suburban service restoration. Delaware & Hudson warned over use of its men on GT tracks. engineers urged neutrality and to avoid guiding green conductors.
Charles Pratt, the oldest conductor on the division, tendered his resignation to Grand Trunk officials in Portland Missouri. He had just brought a train from Island Pond and walked into the office to resign during the strike paralytic afternoon.
Cleaveland July 20 President Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will take no active part in the Grand Trunk strike. He announced he delegated authority to Canadian union officials and will act only in an advisory capacity due to Canadian law restricting U.S. union participation.
George Edgarton, 40, a painter from Oak Street, was struck and killed by a narrow gauge train near Winthrop Highlands station while crossing from the westbound track. He had been out of work for months and was en route to a new job in Winthrop when the fatal accident occurred.
Modern hair styling causes heating of the scalp leading to dandruff itching and hair loss. Regular washing with Birt's Head Wash is recommended, with the formula printed on each package. The listed ingredients include refined soap egg yolk cocoanut oil and glycerin, sold in tubes 25 cents or jars 50 cents.
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