Trained Men for Truks A. H. Harrington Introduces Commer Service
A. H. Harrington of the Dodge Motor Vehicle Company promotes trained drivers and weekly truck inspections for Commer heavy trucks. He notes a paid driver skilled in road repairs, loading and unloading, earning 18 to 20 dollars weekly, reducing maintenance costs and delays. Coal dealers in Pittsburgh report substantial savings versus horse transport, with trucks delivering hundreds of tons daily under a 37 degree tipping body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.H. Harrington
Dodge Motor Vehicle Company
Harrington
Mr. Harrington
Pittsburg
Lefty George Vows Hard Work in Cleveland
Pitcher Lefty George declares he will work his head off in Cleveland. He says there was no incentive to effort in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lefty George
Cleveland
St. Louis
Vessels Bring Fish Iron and Wrecks to Boston Wharf
Twenty one vessels delivered a large fish supply and over a ton of iron to the wharf. Anchors and chain found by water front junk collectors hint at long submerged gear. The Swell reported 65 000 pounds of catch and 2400 pounds of bad iron, with four anchors piled on deck.
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T Wharf
Haddock
Long terms for thieves in East Cambridge court
Judge McLaughlin imposed multi year sentences on four petty criminals including Brewer Swanson, alias Carl Jensen Foster, who received seven to ten years for breaking and entering. William J. Oliver and James J. Collins got two and a half and one year respectively in the House of Correction. Foster also faced harsher terms as an habitual criminal. Others, Joseph Ferguson and William Phillips, were sent to Charles Town State Prison and Concord Reformatory for three to four years and imprisonment pending. James Lilly was released with case placed on file after turning state's evidence. The youths from Dorchester involved in Shawmut branch break-ins faced criminal records and confinement potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaughlin
East Cambridge
Brewer Swanson
Carl Jensen Foster
Joseph McCarthy
Joseph Leech
Foster
Joseph Ferguson
William Phillips
Shawmut
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Brown
Ferguson
Charlestown
Phillips
Concord Reformatory
James Lilly
Dorchester
Field
Ashmont
Divorced Couple Marry Again in Providence
Charles Burrill Lewis of East Providence and his former wife Clara Marion Lewis of Providence obtained a marriage license in City Hall and were wed again revealing they sought renewed happiness after divorcing last July.
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Providence
Charles Burrill Lewis
East Providence
Clara Marion Lewis
Shipping News March 14 Miniature Almanac
Shipping notices list arrivals and departures from several ports. Steamers including Gloria de Larrinaga Nagle and City of Gloucester along with schooners T W Allen Morrissey and others arrived or towed barges in harbor. Several steamers sailed to Philadelphia Newport News and Rotterdam with barges and tugs noted.
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Gloria de
Ervin J. Luce
Paschal
Rockport
C. W. Dexter
Fearby
Calais
Wellfleet
Castle Island
Albert Baldwin
Poland
Admiral Schley
Port Antonio
Sloterdyk
Rotterdam
Philadelphia
J. H. Devereaux
Newport News
Gloucester
Baltimore
Catawissa
Barry
Plymouth
Burnside
Paxinos
Swatara
Brookside
Buck Ride
Richardson
Nantasket Roads
Pila_ F. Crowell
Belfast
Catawamteak
Portland
Measure of Man by Hatband Pastor’s Point
The Rev. Q. P. Gifford of First Baptist Brookline weighs a man by culture and conviction rather than waistline or attire. He argues most lack true convictions and urges self discipline and care for the body in a reflecting sermon.
Man's Measure Featured in The Watchman This Week
The article notes that mathematicians solving his problem will be plainly recognized by readers and that "Man's Measure" appeared in this week's Watchman, inviting examination of the work.
Conviction and Moderation in the Modern Self
A speaker mocks self serving conviction and overcivilization. He contrasts old fashioned work ethic with the idle club culture and warns against pretense, urging personal discipline and bodily care while criticizing reliance on others for moral answers. He muses on wealth, heritage, and the burden of modern life.
Man of 72 Sought for Stabbing Lodger
Police on Joy Street are seeking James Devine a 72 year old potato peeler at a lodging house 2 Somerset Street after he stabbed lodger Henry Allen 31 in the groin during an argument in the kitchen. Devine fled fearing serious injury and authorities have not located him.
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Joy Street
Evenr
James Devine
Somerset ‘Street
Henry Allen
Devine
Allen
Detective Burns Worcester Guest Speaker at Merchants Banquet
William J. Burns the famed detective spoke at the Worcester Merchants Association annual banquet in the Bay State House on March 13. He was introduced by Mayor David F. O’Connell and Harvard professor O M F Sprague. Burns shared experiences from cases across the United States including the Los Angeles Times affair.
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Worcester
William J. Burns
Los Angeles Times
Worcester Merchants’ Association
Bay State House
David F. O'Connell
O. M. F. Sprague
Harvard University
United States
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Commer
R. H. White Company
Autocar
America
Aea
The
Autocar Company
Ardmore, Pa
Boston
Beacon St
New York
W. 19Th Street
Franklin Motor Car CO
Irvington Street
New England
Otto A. Lawton
Pol- Haddock
Lock
Gatare Cate
Frances Grueby
Washakie
Eveee
Olive F. Hutchins
Elizabeth V. Nunan
Cai Mary Fidith
Clara. Silva
Edith Silveira
Rose Standish
Valentinna
ROCA
Rood Heekos OO
Sears
Eleanor DeCosta
Natalie Nelson
John J. Fallon
Clara Silva
Liverpool
Queenstown
Boston Light
Mediterranean
Matanzas
Cuba
American
South Boston
Lorenzen
United Fruit Company
Jamaica
Jansen
Margaret Griffin
W. G. Proctor
Stanley Joseph
Alfred Oliver
H. L. Wood
T. M. Gardiner
G. B. Gardner
G. B. Gardiner
Lynn
John G. Hall & Co
South Amboy
Rockland
Maxwell
Gloria de Larrinaga
Buenos Ayres
Highland Light
Hull
Chamber of Commerce Marine
Juniata
Norfolk
Persian
Vineyard Sound
Mohawk
Machiasport
Petro Gasheroutz
Gwalia
Cook
Shipping News
Sias
Principe
Byiamond
Diamond Store
Boylston Street
BR. I
Springfield
Mase
Amond Rubber
Christ
Detective Burns Worcester
Sormt Ave
J. L. Kesner Co
Jeromnieaie
Grabowsky
Avro Show
Grabowsky Power Wagon Co
Pleasant St. L. S
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