Curtis Seeks Co operation for Boston Area Rail Service
Vice-President Fayette S. Curtis of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad said the company wants to do all it can for Boston and its suburbs and believes in cooperation. He spoke to the West Roxbury Citizens' Association denying Charles Steadman Hanks' terminal systems allegations.
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Charles Steadman Hanks
Terminal Systems
Fayette S. Curtis
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
West Roxbury Citizens’ Association
Boston
Fayette
Curtis
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Curtis Defends Public Service Corporations Against Critics
Mr Curtis argues public service companies serve the country and deny claims of corruption. He counters recent remarks by Mr Hanks accusing the South terminal of inflated valuation and excessive dividends, asserting the terminal’s true cost and value.
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Curtis
Hanks
Free Eye and Ear Books Offer Cure for Deaf or Blind
Advertises free Eye and Ear Books by Dr. Oren Oneal claiming to cure eye and ear ailments at home without doctors. Cites past patients, invites readers to mail name and address with a coupon to receive mail-order volumes valued at $1.00. Includes address in Chicago and promise of return mail delivery.
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W. W. Rhinehart
Jamestown
N. Y
Rockwell
Texas
Oren Oneal
Suite
North American Building
Chicago
How a Commission Might Rule Boston
A Boston City Club gathering heard George Kibbie Turner discuss Galveston style commissions and the need to bring government back to the people. Admiral Chadwick urged a return to popular will while cautioning against subverting representative government.
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Boston
Boston City Club
George Kibbie Turner
MacClure’s Magazine
Chadwick
Galveston
Turner
United States
New Haven Railroad Presses For Passenger Growth and Upgrades
The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad urges fair treatment and investment in expanding suburban service reaching over 15.5 million riders last year, representing 70 percent of Boston area travel and 22 percent systemwide. Speaker lineup included State Senator Bromberg Congressmen Peters and Weeks along with local officials.
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Hanks
Terminal
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston
New Haven
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Beckford
Bromberg
Peters
Weeks
Conway
Comeee Mullen
Charles
Residents push for new Dudley street station
At a Dorchester meeting residents business owners and clergy urged the New York New Haven Hartford railroad to replace the Dudley street crossing station with a larger more modern facility. A 30 member committee led by William Filene and local ministers will draft plans and present them to railroad officials. A North Dorchester Roxbury improvement association was proposed and another meeting will be scheduled.
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Upham’s Corner
Dudley Street
Ward 16
Columbia Road
Dorchester
Shippen
Allbright
Bird Street
Cusick
Hennessy
W. H. Sayward
William Filene
Peter Rowan
New York, New Haven & Hartford
North Dorchester
Roxbury
St Patrick Celebrations Across Greater Boston
Observances of St Patrick s Day planned by the Ancient Order of Hibernians across Greater Boston with church services, lectures, and vespers. Events include lectures by Mgr Denis O Callaghan and George H Sheehan, and a vespers service at St Gregory s Dorchester Lower Mills.
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Greater
Boston
Order of Hibernians
County Limerick Association
Phenix Hall
Washington Street
Wells Memorial Building
Roscommon Club
Mgr
Denis O'Callaghan
D. D
P. R
St. Augustine's Church
South Boston
Holy Land
St. John’s Church
Newton Lower Falls
P. H. Callanan
St. Gregory’s Church
Dorchester Lower Mills
Hibernian
Wingham
George H. Sheehan
St. Patrick
Miss Bulfinch Loses Drawing Teacher Trial in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT March 14 At a special School Board meeting Miss Mabel E Lowry was elected teacher of drawing and Florence Bulfinch 19 daughter of a prominent citizen was defeated after five months of efforts for the position.
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Swampscott
Mabel E. Lowry
Florence Bulfinch
Slades Spices Pure and Trusted by Grocers
A short note proclaims Slade's Spices are pure in every aspect and widely sold by grocers, highlighting consistent quality across products and retailers.
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Slade
Escaping Crooks Ends With Man Struck By Car
James Patterson of Newport attempted to flee three footpads who surrounded him at Pleas ant and Washington. He jumped in front of a moving car and was seriously injured. dragged several blocks before being taken to Relief Hospital with bruises. The assailants escaped.
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James Patterson
Newport
Pleasant
Washington Streets
Patterson
Crooks
Boston glue firm member John Knox Marshall dies in Chicago
John Knox Marshall of Raeder Adamson and Co died in Chicago today of apoplexy. The Boston New York Philadelphia and Chicago based glue business firm was prominent in the trade. He lived with his wife at 69 Summit Avenue.
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Chicago
John Knox Marshall
Boston
Mr. Marshall
New York
Philadelphia
Summit Avenue
Coins From Late David S. Wilson Realize Over 13000
Philadelphia auction today sold United States coins from the estate of the late David S. Wilson of Pittsburg. The total face value was under $1000 but realized more than $13,000. Highlights include a Dahlonega $1 gold piece at $280 and 46 mint strike sets totaling over $8500. A Pittsburg collector bought over $2000. Eighteen early fives brought $3013, with one at $650.
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Philadelphia
United States
David S. Wilson
Pittsburg
Dahlonega
Ross Says Race Death by Own Action, Not Reasons Cited
Professor Edward A. Ross of Wisconsin argues in Chicago that democracy emancipation of women and declining religious belief cause race death by own action rather than Roosevelt's cited factors. He says population shrinkage stems from human will and society, and advocates a family of four to six children.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Edward A. Ross
University of Wisconsin
Akron Church Rejects Barber Gift for $500000 Edifice
The Society of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Akron Ohio refused a $500000 church gift from O C Barber after a year of talks. They will instead build a $60000 structure themselves due to concerns over ongoing maintenance and keep the church open at all times as proposed by Barber.
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Akron
Society of St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Paris
O. C. Barber
Suydam Sues for Divorce Over Forced Marriage Claim
Warren R. Suydam of Long Island wealth sues for absolute divorce alleging he was forced into a Broadway carriage ride to Baron Whitcomb's home in Flatlands Brooklyn two months ago and coerced into marrying Miss Phebe Lott a wealthy young woman He escaped after half an hour and has had no contact with her since
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New York
Broadway
Baron Whitcomb
Kimball Road
Flatlands
Brooklyn
Phebe Lott
Warren R. Suydam
Long Island
Suydam
Court frees young Northup in marriage license case
Dorchester man James H. Northup was freed in court after a night in jail for allegedly misstating his wife's age in the marriage license application. As the couple left the courthouse, Mrs Northup's mother charged toward them, causing screams before officers protected the pair.
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James H. Northup
Dorchester
Wise old elephant saves money at New York Zoo
Gunda the Indian elephant at the Zoo in New York has learned to save. A bank was set up for him with a bell, and every coin tossed to him is picked up and deposited. When a copper round was offered by a boy, the elephant picked it up and threw it at the boy.
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New York
Gunda
Zoo
Boy complains love unwanted in Ithaca tale
In Ithaca New York on March 14 Charles Barnes a high school student complained to police that a popular local girl persisted in pursuing him with affections. The chief gave the girl a talking to and she stated she would never speak to Barnes again while continuing to love him.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Charles Barnes
Barnes
Surgeons Mend Broken Back in Historic Operation
New York physicians last night mended the broken back of Aloys J. Hartman a letter carrier who had lain in a dying condition since February 21 Today Hartman was on the road to recovery He survived the injury thanks to an unprecedented procedure that suspended him by the chin and armpits while plaster encased his body and allowed surgical access to the vertebral fracture
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New York
Aloys J. Hartman
Hartman
Madden Seeks Has-Been Pension Bill For Seniors
Billy Madden a Brooklyn Independence League leader and boxing coach to John L. Sullivan has urged Assemblyman George A. Voss to introduce a bill granting a $12 monthly pension to every resident over 60 who has lived in New York for at least 25 years. The measure would cancel the pension if the recipient is ever convicted of drunkenness.
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New York
Billy Madden
John YT. Sullivan
Independence League
Ninth Assembly
Brooklyn
George A. Voss
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J. H. Marshall
Welltille
UNM
Washington, Hanover and
Elm Streets
America
Poole
Guyot, Crown and Chester Braces
Jersey
Vorenberg
Ted
London Club
Bostonia
U.S
COURT
Young Northup
Boy
Amolek
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Troy
Boston Tailoring Co. Jewelers
Washington and Bromfield Streets
Brangh
Washington ST
Annex
Manever St
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