Boston to Chicago in 2012 hours service to run
Boston business leaders cheer the New York Central plan to duplicate the Twentieth Century Limited between Boston and Chicago. The fast service will depart Boston at 1 pm and reach Chicago by 8 30 am next day, with return from Chicago at 2 30 pm and arrival in Boston at 11 50 am. The schedule saves a full business day and will aid trade with Chicago and western cities. The train includes baggage dining observation and sleepers. J H Hustis of the Boston & Albany has supported the plan.
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Boston
New York
Chicago
D. O. Ives
Transportation Department
Chamber of Commerce
New York Central
Windy City
Springfield
Pittsfield
Albany
Railroad
J. H. Hustis
Boston & Albany
Dr Francis F Whittier Declares Bankruptcy in Brookline
Dr Francis F Whittier of Brookline filed a bankruptcy petition in the U S District Court yesterday. Liabilities total 209239 80 with assets 82895, most in encumbered real estate. About 193795 of liabilities are secured by mortgage. around 75 unsecured claims. He told a Post representative the failure stemmed from a slump in real estate.
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Francis F. Whittier
Brookline
United States District Court
Girl Canoeist Is Drowned In River At Banfor
Miss Francina McCosker, 25, drowned when a canoe upset in the river at Banfor Maine at 12 45 this morning. Her body had not been recovered. The item also includes an unrelated medical ad for Hersford's Acid Phosphate.
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Banfor
Francina McCosker
Toque Russee Rumor Rises In Women Headwear Styles
Dame Fashion proclaims a new fall winter millinery line the Toque Russee. Imported from Russia the hat resembles a Cossack style with a tall upright crown and reduced brim. Fur bands silk faced brims and beaded or metallic front clasps feature in designs. Aigrettes gou gia tips rise above the crown giving a four to six inch plume. French authorities note its prominence and it has found favor abroad.
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Atlantic
Lamp Explodes Injuring Mrs Shapiro and Family
At 12 45 this morning a lamp exploded as Mrs Shapiro tried to move it. Flames caught her clothing and spread to her sister as her husband and bystanders worked to extinguish the blaze. Dr Ordway was summoned for aid and treated the injured family.
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Shapiro
Dr. Ordway
Italian square-rigged ships prepare for 7000 mile race to Argentina
Italy shows three square-riggers in East Boston harbor with the Vallario discharging 2100 tons of salt at the National dock. The Teresa G. and Sophocles, lumber-laden, plan a 7000 mile race to Rosario and Buenos Ayres with 802010 and 837065 feet of white pine lumber respectively. Captains met at Charles Hunt & Co to swap good natured jibes as they awaited crews.
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Italy
South America
Vallario
Trapani
National Dock
Boston
Teresa G
Sophocles
Argentine Republic
Charles Hunt & Co
Raazeto
Rosario
Buenos Ayres
Alfonso's throne totters amid revolt and war news
King Alfonso arrived from San Sebastian as news spread of a bloody Melilla battle in which Spaniards suffered heavy losses. In Catalonia a Moroccan war protest escalates into street fighting in Barcelona with martial law declared and guarantees suspended nationwide.
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Madrid
Juy
Spain
Alfonso
San Sebastian
Melilla
Catalonia
Barcelona
Rioting and military clashes hit several Spanish towns
At Alcoy riots raged as gendarmes fired on demonstrators wounding and killing many. In Calahorra 10 000 inhabitants attacked a railway station, destroyed switches, halted troop trains, and soldiers fired killing rioters. Similar disturbances followed in other localities amid protests against the Moroccan campaign and mounting burden on the poor. The unrest centers on exemptions for wealthier men and conscription of poorer classes.
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Reus
Tarragona
Alcoy
Calahorra
Africa
Donovan Presses Probe in Curley Feud
The Hon. James Donovan and counsel Malachi Jennings sought investigations at the district attorney and Finance Commission offices into Alderman James M. Curley’s charges. Officials said actions would be considered at upcoming meetings, with decisions likely then. Donovan urged Curley to help push the charges to a conclusion.
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James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
James M. Curley
Malachi Jennings
Donovan
District Attorney
Finance Commission
Curley
District Attorney's Office
Commission
Alderman Curley
Fire on Lewis Wharf North Pier Damages Savannah Firm
A late night blaze on the north pier of Lewis wharf caused about 400 dollars in damage. Police report a group of young firebugs has infested the Savannah Steamship Company pier area, sparking considerable excitement on Atlantic avenue.
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Atlantic Avenue
Lewis Wharf
Savannah Steamship Company
Station 1
Rumors S:* Mellen Headed to Succeed Tuttle at Boston & Maine
Rumors that Boston & Maine president Lucius Tuttle may retire after Oct 1 and would be succeeded by Charles Mellen of the New York New Haven & Hartford could not be confirmed. Officials denied knowledge of any contemplated change, but financial leaders give weight to the possibility amid talks of the Boston Holding Company gaining Billard stock control before any presidency shift. Deference to Massachusetts sentiment favors Mellen as a New England native.
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Lucius Tuttle
Boston & Maine Railroad
Charles §. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Tuttle
Mr.Mellen
Boston & Maine
Massachusetts
Mellen
New England
Zeppelin Airship Fallout After Thunder Storm Tests
The German war office takes over a second Zeppelin airship after severe tests. The airship ascended during a thunder storm at Friedrichshafen reaching 3000 feet.
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Zeppelin
Friedrichshafen
War Office
Lotta Crabtree Awarded $96,695 After Long Legal Battle
San Francisco reporter notes Lotta Crabtree, famed for gifting Lotta Fountain, finally secures $96,695 from a protracted court case. The dispute involved Edwin Fretwell's 125000 stock reception and misappropriated dividends, with administrator F. E. Pawyer managing and later disbursing funds.
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San Francisco
Lotta Crabtree
Edwin Fretwell
American Bank and Trust Company
Western Pacific Land Company
F. E. Pawyer
Pawyer
Costa Breaks Fish Record on Mary de Costa
The fishing schooner Mary de Costa returned to port with a record haul of 65 000 pounds haddock 50 000 cod 800 halibut and 200 swordfish. An injured fisherman Tony Silver was treated at Relief Hospital after a topmast split and struck him while the vessel was at Cashells Bank. Captain Silveira narrowly escaped injury as the falling block grazed his head.
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Mary de Costa
Cashell’s Bank
Tony Silver
Silveira
Wrights Cross Country Flight Delayed by Fuel Obstruction
Orville Wright failed to complete a two man cross country test at Fort Myer due to a wind lull and a discovered stoppage in the gasoline feed pipe. Army officials grant three extra days as a dusk finish is postponed. the large crowd and President taft witnessed the setback.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Army
Aft
Waltham Lowers City Tax Rate for 1910
The Board of Assessors in Waltham announced a 1910 tax rate of $17.80, down 20 cents from this year, due to increases in city real and personal property. They also disclosed a $60,000 estate that had been previously assessed at $5006.
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Waltham
Board of Assessors
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Lady Betty
Snow
Oxfords
OLD South Clo. Co
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Wright
Taft
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