Whipple's Suit Halts Till August In New Haven Case
Minority stockholders seek restitution of 102 to 306 million dollars in the New Haven directors case. Justice Braley delayed action to Aug 7 and will hear whether to enjoin stock transfers pending merits. Attorneys across parties attended as pleadings continue.
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Moorfield Storey
William Skinner
Amory
A. Lawrence
Samuel J. Elder
Whipple
Praley
Massachusetts
Higginson Attacks on New Haven May Press Small Investors to Sell
Major Higginson argues that attacks on the New Haven system push moderate shareholders to divest at low prices, transferring stock to wealthy buyers. He cites Massachusetts actions on Boston and Maine shares, costs rising for railroads, and regulatory blame, urging fair governance and public protection for small investors.
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Henry L. Higginson
Boston Transcript
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United States
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London Firm Sues Boston and Maine for Seventy Five Thousand
Otto Bell of London files attachment in Suffolk registry for 75000 against the Boston and Maine railroad. Beit holds overdue notes used in the suit. Counsel for Beit are Tyler Corneau and Eames of the Ames building.
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Otto Bell
London
England
Boston & Maine Railroad
Suffolk
Beit
Tyler, Corneau & Eames
Ames Building
Boston & Maine
Neuritis Cured by New Special Methods
Massachusetts Co operative Hospital advertises cure for neuritis using new methods. Contact 401 Marlboro Street Boston with office hours from 9 p m to 3 p m or write for details.
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Marlboro St
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McReynolds Defends Sound Line Separation From New Haven
Providence July 24 Attorney General McReynolds replies to the Providence chamber of commerce letter opposing the separation of the Sound lines from the New Haven system He argues the absorption is a move to monopolize transport in New England and cites the Panama Canal act requiring ICC consent for railroad steamboat operations.
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R. I
Chamber of Commerce
McReynolds
New Haven
Grand Trunk
New York
Philadelphia
Thes Sound Lines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Irish Witness Talks Only Irish in Pennsylvania Election Case
In Wilkesbarre Michael O Hara a veteran Irishman refused to speak English in the Michael Conway versus J J Caffrey election contest. He insisted on Irish or nothing and the judge examiner and lawyers admitted they could not understand Irish. A translator was arranged and the proceedings were postponed for several hours awaiting interpretation of his answers.
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Irisa
Old Dickens Relic Sold at Auction in London
A grandfather clock named Master Humphreys Clock, made by William Humphreys of Barnard Castle in 1829 with Dutch lacquer case and brass dial, was sold today to a New York dealer. Dickens studied it during six weeks at Barnard Castle while drafting Nicholas Nickleby. It once stood in Humphrey's shop opposite the King's Head Inn.
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Humphreys
Dickens
New York
William Humphreys
Barnard Castle
King’s Head Inn
Nicholas Nickelby
Humphrey
Big storms skip Boston forecast from Weather Bureau
The United States Weather Bureau notes no storm threat to Boston as New York and other areas faced thunder and wind. Forecast calls for seasonable weather with sun and clouds, light rain possible but no heavy showers or sudden temperature changes for the next 48 hours. Boston’s yesterday high reached 76 and low 66.
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Boston
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Lillian Russell Seriously Ill at Ventnor
Lillian Russell wife of Alexander P. Moore publisher of the Pittsburg Leader, is seriously ill at her Ventnor Atlantic City summer home. Dr. G N Schildecker consulted with attending physicians and returned to Pittsburgh. Mrs. Moore shows signs of improvement though the ailment remains undisclosed.
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Penn
Lillian Russell
Alexander P. Moore
The
Atlantic City
Ada Taylor Linked to Threats by Jealous Husband Tale
A Boston attorney recalls Ada Taylor and a jealous husband in a dramatic profile. The narrative links a mysterious Boston couple to a dead woman with similar birth in Tidnish Nova Scotia and a shared Myrtle Street address.
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Ada Taylor
Frederick Wilson
City Boys Said to Make Best Farmers in Massachusetts
R F Lund of the Massachusetts Agricultural College says city boys outperform country youths on farms due to better education, quicker wits, and stronger mechanical and social skills. The Boston Placement Bureau plans to place 14 to 21 year old boys and girls on farms during summer, with support from local leagues and the school committee.
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Boston
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Tound
Lund
John H. Fitzgerald
Girls’ Trade Educational League
Woman's Municipal League
Boston School Committee
Bureau
Oriental Ball and Dinner for Duchess in Chinese Pantomime
A grand Oriental ball and dinner for the Duchess featured Chinese court dress worn by Mrs Belmont and the Duchess of Marlborough. The grounds displayed garish Oriental lighting with a Chinese tea house, lanterns, and a Fort Adams band, creating an Aladdin like atmosphere.
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Mrs A Atenent
Duchess of Marlborough
Belmont
China
Chang
Aladdin
Oriental Bridge
New Zealand Plans Meat Trust Fight
Wellington July 24 The Farmers Union passes a resolution urging the government to monitor the American meat combine and prevent it gaining a foothold in New Zealand after already entering Australia.
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Wellington
N. Z
Farmers’ Union Today
American Meat Combine
New Zealand
Australia
New Asthma Cure Offered Free For Sufferers
A publisher advertises a free trial of a new asthma treatment claiming quick relief from wheezing paroxysms and difficult breathing. The offer targets those with hay fever or chronic asthma, asking readers to mail a coupon and begin immediately at no cost.
Skin Care Tips for Whitening and Wrinkle Reduction
Readers ask for remedies to keep skin white and smooth. Advice includes washes with saxolite dissolved in hazel, daily use for wrinkles and heat, and applying mercolized wax before bed to remove lifeless cuticle and reveal fresher skin. An ounce of mercolized wax is inexpensive and similar to cold cream.
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Sallyman
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