New Haven Plan Sees Presidents For Each System
A stockholders committee report urges separate presidents for the New York New Haven Hartford system the Boston and Maine line and associated operations with a single chairman to coordinate. It calls for broader local representation on boards and unified railroad laws across New England. Mellen backs Elliott seeking loyalty and public support.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston & Maine Railroad
New Haven
New Haven Company
New England
Elliott to Take Office Reflecting Broad Rail Road Reform
President elect Howard Elliott vows to assume duties without prejudice and work with all parties to preserve New England rail service. The piece outlines his career from Cambridge to Harvard to Burlington, St Louis, and finally Northern Pacific, noting plans to base in Boston and oversee New Haven operations.
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Howard Elliott
NEW Haven Road
Pac- Broi
Elliott
Mr. Elliott
Dublin
N. H
St. Paul
The
Northern Pacific
Boston
J. N. Hannaford
George T. Clade
Northwest
St. Louis
Spokane
Starvard
St. Paul Institute of Arts and Sciences
Will Obey Laws Yet Seek Reasonable Changes
Quote from President elect Elliott stating willingness to obey laws but may request changes to avoid hampering railroad development. Affirms commitment to public interest and railroad progress with possible adjustments.
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Elliott
Belief in New England’s Future Cited by Elliott
President-elect Elliott voices strong confidence in the future and progress of New England calling it a vital factor for advancing the welfare of the entire country. He emphasizes enduring influence of the region on national development.
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New Haven Road
United States
States
New England
West
Northwest
North Atlantic
New Haven
Elliott
Fair criticism does good says Elliott
President-elect Elliott argues that railroads need prudent fair conduct by directors and executives and fair support from government, press, travelers, shippers, owners and employees. He states that fair criticism benefits leadership and the public, while unfair attacks waste energy and harm morale.
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New England
Elliott
Esprit de Corps
Hannaford Recognized for Four Decades with Northern Pacific
Hannaford is noted as popular across the northwest and has served with Northern Pacific properties for forty years.
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Hannaford
Northwest
Northern Pacific
Elliott at Close Range Remembered in Cambridge
Elliott, a Harvard Lawrence Scientific graduate of 1881, spent two thirds of over 30 years in railroad work with the Chicago Burlington Quincy. He later filled a key post succeeding Mellen at Northern Pacific and had ties to the New Haven Hartford leadership, with Cambridge roots and a mother still living there.
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Charles Wyllys Elliott
Howard
Garden Street
Cambridge
Cambridge High School
Lawrence Sciencc School
Harvard
Cambridge Institution
Harvard College
Curtis Guild
Russia
Boies Penrose
Pennsylvania
Gardiner Lane
Great Northwest
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Burlington Road
Mt. Savage Fire Brick Company
Maryland
Burlington
Iowa
Charles Elliott Perkins
Keokuk
Chicago
St. Louis
Mellen
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Minn
Howard Elliott
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Lawrence Scientific School
Harvard University
New York, New Have & Hartford
Mrs. Francis C. Dale Seeks Reno Divorce
Mrs Francis C Dale files for Reno divorce after a 1909 wedding at Hotel Astor Ball room and a year of separation. The ceremony included Mrs Russell Sage and Mrs Samuel Sloan. Reno residents watch federal marriage and divorce bill debates fearing standardization of strict state laws.
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Hotel Astor Ball Room
Russell Sage
Samuel Sloan
Reno
Boy Drowns in Everett River Mud Hole Near GE Plant
Wehner located the boy’s body after a struggle in the Malden River mud hole near Everett. Dr. C Pickering arrived but a pulmotor failed to save him. the incident follows multiple drownings in the treacherous area and spurred plans for a bath house to be completed next month. A bystander named Walter Myers nearly shared the fate while trying to help. The boy was a Grammar School pupil and popular young lad.
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General Electric Company
Everett
Walter Myers
Grammar School
Wilson criticizes tripartite mediation plan on Mexico
Ambassador Wilson disapproves American mediation and a proposed tripartite commission saying it would abandon the Monroe Doctrine. He notes he will discuss policies with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan and argues Mexico’s situation is not as bad as portrayed. He recalls con sular guidance during Huerta’s provisional presidency and stresses fundamental stability and future prosperity for Mexico.
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Tripartite Commission
Wilson
Mexico
Madero
Washington
Republic
Huerta
Mr. Taft
Wilson Defiant Stands By Huerta
Ambassador declares unwavering support for Huerta Diaz government. He says he will stand by his actions and insists he used influence to keep the regime in place. He rejects claims of undermining the government and affirms his position.
Mrs Dale Moves to Urgent Divorce Action in Reno
Mrs Dale, pursuing a divorce from Francis Colgate Dale, now resides in a fashionable Reno apartment house. She has hired New York attorneys to file suit for divorce alleging cruelty and non support.
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Lillian Patterson Dale
Reno
Francis Colgate Dale
New York
Accompanied By Mother Mrs Dale Seeks Control Of Son
The case centers on Mrs Patricia Dale and her mother in a bid to retain custody of her three year old son Frank Newhall Patterson Dale. The couple exchange dramatic accusations of extravagance and misconduct amid a high profile New York legal battle. The Supreme Court previously appointed Julius Mayer as referee, who dismissed the wife’s suit and upheld the husband’s claim of excess living costs. The mother appealed while Mrs Dale also sued for the return of jewels valued at $5,000. a jury later awarded her $300.
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Patterson
Frank Newhall Patterson Dale
New York
New York City
Seabright
N. J
Adirondack
Kidnapping Suspect Traced Across 1500 Miles
Detectives linked Mattiford and Mrs. Barwick to the Hotel Clarendon in Boston under an alias. The fugitive fled to Portland and resurfaced in Lasthursday night. Lasthursday night Mattiford contacted Boston police from a Columbus avenue phone line. He had stayed at 192 West Canton street. Chief James expected to press charges within two days.
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Columbus Avenue
West
Canton Street
James
Reformers Win at Photo Association Election
Manley W. Tyree of Raleigh, North Carolina, elected president of the Photographers Association of America. He is the first vice president and leads the faction calling for a changed organization.
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Kansas City
Manley W. Tyree
Raleigh
N. C
Photographers Association of America
Former President of Peru Arrested After Attack Incident
Lima reports former Peru president Augusto Loguia and his son were arrested at 2 am and jailed after a crowd attacked their residence last night. Six people were wounded by gunfire from windows and roof as the assailants threatened the house, sparking a moment of political turmoil.
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Lima
Peru
Augusto
Loguia
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