Foss's Bold Stand for Railroad Merger in Boston Area
Eugene N. Foss argues the New York New Haven Hartford and Boston and Maine merger will advance Boston New England commerce. He contends the consolidation creates unity, lowers costs, connects north and south sides, strengthens port traffic to Montreal, and builds regional influence while benefiting manufacturers and shippers.
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Eugene N. Foss
Henry M. Whitney
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New England
New Haven
Grand Trunk
Society Girl to Tour the World in Her Auto Without a Chauffeur
Miss Lilian Everett Adler sails from New York aboard the Kai serin Auguste Victoria for Europe to begin a world tour in her own 60 horsepower automobile, driving herself with sister Irene and mother Mrs. Charles B. Adler as companions. The plan aims for a Paris Swiss Italy Mediterranean coast route as the first step in a self-driven, chauffeur-free journey.
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Lilian Everett Adler
Europe
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Irene
Charles B. Adler
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Switzerland
Alps
Italy
Mediterranean Sea
The Handy Doctor in Your Vest Pocket
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a health aid compact enough for a vest pocket. It markets six pheasant flavor tablets to stimulate bowel muscles like exercise, claiming no purge or stomach upset and urging buyers to choose genuine CCC stamped tablets from Sterling Remedy Company.
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Sterling Remedy Company
CCC
Big merger debate over Boston & Maine and New Haven railroads
Legislative wrangle over absorbing Boston & Maine into New York New Haven Hartford. Attorney General Malone argues limits on merger while Speaker Cole seeks anti merger measures. Gov Guild backed framework to strengthen railroad board powers after hearings and committee meetings continue.
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Boston & Maine
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Antimerger
Supreme Court
Guild
Board of Railroad Commissioners
New Haven
State House
Governor Guild
Opposition grows in Democratic ranks to railroad merger
The Democratic State committee executive members voice opposition to the Boston and Maine New Haven merger, signaling a broader stance than last Saturday's vote. Governor hopefuls Whitney favors the deal while General Bartlett opposes, warning of harm to Massachusetts and New England interests.
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Boston & Maine
New Haven
Democratic Party
Democratic State
Henry M. Whitney
Mellen
Tuttle
New York
New England
Bartlett
Massachusetts
Holiday Newport Outing Planned for June 17 by Railroad
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad announces a Newport excursion on Monday June 17. A special train departs South station at 9 30 a m and returns from Newport at 5 50 p m, offering about six hours for sightseeing. Ticket availability is limited.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
South Station
Body of Babe Found at Roxbury Pumping Station
A watchman at Roxbury city pumping station on Ritchie Street found a badly decomposed eight month old baby wrapped in a black silk skirt with the letters F F woven inside. Lieutenant Lovell was notified and Undertaker Gilmore took charge of the remains as Medical Examiner McDonald prepared to view the body.
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Duke Abruzzi to Arrive in Charlestown for Boston Stay
The Duke of Abruzzi is due to reach Charlestown aboard the Varese this afternoon and be greeted by Italian consul Baron Tosti and attendants. His aides include Lt Marquis Cambiaro and Lt Pfister. Governor Guild will host the official State banquet at the New Algonquin Club on June 20.
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Penn athletes to compete at Olympic Games
University of Pennsylvania track coach Mike Murphy announced that the Penn red and blue athletes will travel to England to face the world's best in the upcoming Olympic Games season.
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Philadelphia
Mike Murphy
University of Pennsylvania
England
Democratic opposition to railroad merger cited by party leaders
The memo discusses opposition within the Democratic Party to merging the Boston & Maine with the New Haven and other railroads. Statements from figures like William S. McNary and Daniel H. Coakley show widespread party and committee resistance, urging leaders to oppose the merger and defend regional interests.
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New York, Newsraven & Hartford
Boston & Maine
Commonwealth
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Register of
Boston
Massachusetts
Daniel H. Coakley
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