Suburban Telephone Reform Association Formed
At an adjourned meeting in Room 320 Tremont Building the Co operative Telephone Reform Association renamed itself the Suburban Telephone Reform Association. Joseph J. Leonard presided as officers were elected with W. S. Pinkham as president and Charles M. Vinson as second vice president. Twenty two organizations within forty two exchanges outside of Boston were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Telephone Reform Association
Tremont Building
Suburban Telephone Reform Association
Joseph J. Leonard
Messrs
Joseph N. Soliday
E. T. Paul
Dedham
B. D. Peabody
EF. R. Houghton
Stoneham
P. R. Blackmar
W. S&s
Cambridge
Herbert J. Perry
Melrose
Boston Delegates Represented in the Association
Boston was represented in the association with delegates from towns and trade bodies. Each group provided from one to three delegates to the meeting.
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Boston
Bankhead for Morgan's Seat
Montgomery Ala June 12 The State mourns Senator Morgan as the Capitol flag lowers to half mast and a gubernatorial proclamation extols his long service. Ex Congress man J H Bankhead was nominated for a vacancy and endorsement covers an unexpired term with legislature elections to follow in July.
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Montgomery
Ala
Morgan
Pettus
J. H. Bankhead
Merchants Debate Freight Rates and Rail Merger Plans
Boston Merchants' Association held a June meeting to discuss rising water freight rates to New York and the New Haven Boston & Maine merger proposal. Secretary Walcott reported substantial rate increases on Metropolitan lines, with rises from 25 to 60 percent, amid claims expenses now exceed prior charges. The merchants argued the hikes are excessive. The board reaffirmed support for restrictive legislation if the merger proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Haven
Boston
Morse
Filipino Bride Angers at Oriental Monotony Returns Home
Mrs Antonio C Torres the first American wife of a Filipino prepares to return to Washington with her husband son of a Philippine Supreme Court associate justice. She cites monotonous climate and lack of amusement as reasons to leave Manila after honeymooning with the Taft party in 1905.
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Washington
Philippines
Antonio C. Torres
Supreme Court
Islands
Telephone Girl Weds Catherine V Smith in South Boston
Catherine V Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Smith of Dorchester Street South Boston married William J Leonard yesterday morning at St Augustine's Church The Rev John J Harkins presided Miss Smith a telephone operator was attended by her sister Patrick J Drnslane was best man A reception followed at the brides home and the couple left for Meredith New Hampshire honeymoon They will reside at 746 East Fourth Street South Boston on their return
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine V. Smith
John J. Smith
Dorchester Street
Boston
William J. Leonard
St. Augustine’s Church
John J. Harkins
Miss Smith
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Margaret F. Smith
Patrick J. Drnslane
Meredith, N. H
East Fourth Street
South
Northampton Pastor Marries School Teacher
The Rev. John C. Breaker, pastor of the First Baptist Church, wed Miss Mary Woodruff, a local public school teacher, in a ceremony at the church. The Rev. Asa R. Dilts officiated. no best man or bridesmaid attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
John C. Breaker
First Baptist Church
Mary Woodruff
Asa R. Dilts
Baptist Church
Lowell
Marriage at St. Thomas Church Jamaica Plain
Miss Katherine McManus daughter of Mrs Ellen McManus Jamaica Plain married James McLeod of Regent Street Roxbury in a ceremony at St Thomas Church Jamaica Plain conducted by Rev John A Sheridan assistant pastor Miss Katherine Carty served as maid of honor and Patrick C H Thornton was best man The couple departed for New York after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas’ Church
Jamaica Plain
Katherine McManus
Ellen McManus
James McLeod
Regent Street
Roxbury
John A. Sheridan
Katherine Carty
Patrick C. H. Thornton
New York
New Haven Merger Watch Draws Massachusetts Scrutiny
Testimony reveals pressure from lawmakers as Edward B Mellen and Charles Choate face questions over New Haven rail merger plans and trolley acquisitions in Massachusetts. Senator Feiker and others press for full disclosure while critics accuse the company of defying state laws and delaying reforms.
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Mellen
Mr. Mellen
New Haven
Massachusetts
State House
Feiker
Brandeis
Joseph Walker
Boston
Charles F. Choate, JR
New Haven Road
New Haven Railroad
Rhode Island
Woonsocket Street Railway System
Blackstone
Ellis Grammar School Graduating Exercises Held in Cambridge
The Ellis Grammar School Cambridge held its graduating exercises in the school hall. Diplomas were awarded by Dr. John Somers of the school committee. The program included piano selections by Anne E. O'Neil, an address by Rev. Charles H. Beals, a Longfellow life sketch by Howard Plummer read by Herbert N. Eaton, the musical piece Sandalphon, and remarks by Superintendent William C. Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Grammar School
Cambridge
John Somers
Anne E. O'Neil
Charles H. Beals
Longfellow
Howard Plummer
Herbert N. Eaton
Mabel M. Ferguson
William C. Bates
Warner's Safe Cure Promises Free Trial in Boston Post
The Boston Post advertises Warner's Safe Cure as the sole positive remedy for kidney, liver, bladder, and blood diseases. It claims relief from backache and related symptoms and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Warner's Safe Cure Co in Rochester, with two bottle sizes and prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Warner
Weston
Sioux City
Iowa
Warner’s
Safe Cure CO
Rochester
N. Y
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Merchants’ Ass’n Directors
Ship
J. M’leod
M’manus
aTra
ASB
ASK Guild 10
Edward B. Mellen
Brockton
William B. Lawrence
Lawrence
Boston & Maine
Dean of
Wakefield
Commonwealth
Crane
Boston & Albany
New York Central
Standard Oil
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Freeland
Penn
Jeddo
Kellogg
K. J. Kellogg
Kellogg Ridge
Battle Creek
Mich
Baltimore Medical College
New England
American House
Baltimore
W. E. Moseley
C. Novak
Vorenberg's
Temple Pl
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Jaynes & GO
Lor
S.S. Pierce Co
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