Lawmakers Push Massachusetts Purchase of Boston & Maine Stock
Representative Lomasney filed a bill for the Commonwealth to buy the Boston & Maine stock held by the New Haven Railroad. The commission-backed plan seeks safeguards, terminal development, and state representation to prevent loss of local control while preserving service and efficiency.
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Lomasney
STATE
New Haven
Governor Guild
Big Trade Commission
Commonwealth
Boston & Maine
Bryan
New York
Martin M. Lomasney
Daniel J. Kiley
Beacon Hill
New England
Council
Boston & Maine Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Hoosac
Ex Governor Douglas Opposes Boston & Maine Merger
Minority report by ex Governor William L. Douglas and James R. Crozier urges against a Boston & Maine merger with New York New Haven Hartford. They warn it would create a complete monopoly, curb competition, harm Massachusetts industries, and bind transportation to a foreign, unaligned company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Douglas
James R. Crozier
Douglas
Senate
House of Representatives
Commission On Commerce and Industry
Commonwealth
Boston & Maine
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
New England
New York
Boston
New Haven & Hartford
Masachusetts
Crozier
New York Central
Boston & Albany
Fitchburg
Commission
Marathon hopes dim as Canadian runners face A A A rift
The Boston Athletic Association faces a likely absence of Canadian entrants in its April 20 Marathon due to the dispute between the Amateur Athletic Association of America and the Canadian Amateur Athletic Union. New York school officials mandate medical certificates for athletes, and Penn’s Harry McNichol misses the first Chicago game with grip. The piece notes course comparisons for Olympic selection and mentions University of Pennsylvania, Holy Cross, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and the B A A's support for Olympic expenses.
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Amateur Athletic Association of America
Canadian Amateur Athletic Union
Boston Athletic Association
George W. Brown
W. H. Crow
Canadian Association
Federation Alliance of Canada
Boston
New York City
New York
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Penn
Harry McNichol
Penn Star
Philadelphia
McNichol
Madison Square Garden
London
St. Louis
Amateur Athletic Union
England
Fitchburg
Holy Cross
University of Pennsylvania
Arthur Irwin
Report of Majority on Rail Merger Tactics and Stock Control
The majority report backs the merger by allowing New Haven to hold Boston & Maine stock acquired without Massachusetts authority. It argues the Commonwealth should accept this arrangement if the New Haven's control is deemed appropriate and the merger pursued under proper oversight.
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New Haven
Boston & Maine
New England
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Boston & Albany
New York Central
New Haven Road
Commission
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed By User Letter
The letter from Mrs. E Hanson of Columbus Ohio praises Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life reporting reduced nervousness headaches and regained ability to work The ad asserts the remedy as a standard female health treatment for decades and invites women to write for advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts
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Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Hanson
E. Long St
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs. Pinkham
How She Got Rid of Her Fat
A prominent society lady describes a fat loss formula using Lexonica with Buckthorn Bark and Simple Syrup. She claims rapid weight loss of 60 pounds in two months, no dieting or exercise, and urges readers to mix at home from drugstore ingredients, promising safety and quick results.
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The
Post
Graves Maryland Malt Whisky Tonic Ad Promotes Health
An advertisement extols Graves Maryland Malt Whisky as a tonic stimulant aiding digestion appetite and circulation. It claims to boost heat energy and resistance to colds influenza pneumonia nervousness sleeplessness and wasting diseases. It emphasizes purity unwatered full sealed quarts and the Ches ter H Graves & Sons signature on labels. Available from druggists grocers and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graves
Maryland
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Crozier Opposes Railroad Merger in State AFL Report
James R. Crozier president of the State Branch American Federation of Labor filed a minority report opposing the merger. He notes Edward Cohen, his predecessor on the commission, held the same views. He argues consolidation of railroads in Massachusetts has already gone far beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Crozier
American Federation of Labor
Edward Cohen
New Haven Officials React to Massachusetts Commission Report
New Haven officials say they are not commenting on the Massachusetts Commission on Commerce and Industry report on the Boston and Maine merger. They praise the part stressing the NYNH&HRR financial strength and anticipate Stevens' valuation figures. They describe the company’s policy as passive and note the commission’s stance on Massachusetts trolleys controlled by the corporation.
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New Haven, Conn
New York, New Haven & Harford Railroad Company
Massachusetts Commission On Commerce and Industry
Boston & Maine
Commission
Stevens
Massachusetts
Wind-up of dual sales at Beach Company and OCallaghan Co
Saturday evening marks the end of two great sales at the R. A. Beach Co. and J. J. O'Callaghan Co. Women in New England have shown ready appreciation of the bargains. Those who have not yet benefited should hurry to the stores for clothing and furs.
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R. A. Beach Co
New England
R. A. Beach Company
J. J. O’callaghan Company
The Gentle Medicine: Cascarets Sell Pleasant Health
An old advertisement extols Cascarets as a gentle natural remedy for bowel health. It claims they prevent dullness and ill temper, improve breath and complexion, and save time, selling for 50c 25c and next to nothing in bulk while urging readers to carry a box and take one tablet as needed.
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Ceeee
Healing Power of Pine In Home Use
Advertising copy promotes Virgin Oil of Pine as a cure for lung and bronchial ailments in home use. It claims to relieve colds in 24 hours and cure curable coughs, with additional asides about rheumatism and kidney issues. The product is advertised as pure Virgin Oil of Pine from Leach Chemical Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Harvard Teams Under Cover in Snow Storm
Poor weather confined Harvard squads to short schedules across baseball soccer football track and rowing. The baseball team worked in the cage with a revised squad and hard practice including sliding and grounders. Track ran on the road in snow while soccer football stayed off field. Rowers stayed out briefly in the driving storm and maintained their previous rowing order.
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Harvard
Crimson
Pieper
Wray
B A A Sweeps Faneuil In First Blood At Chauncy Alleys
In the Chauncy alleys B A A defeated Faneuil three straight in the special rolloff between the B A A Gilt Edge league and Faneuil Commercial league. B A A total 2797 to 906 881 881 with top scores by Faulkner Fuller and Kinsman. The next match is set for next Wednesday at B A A.
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Faneuil
Fpaneuil
Hill
Hollis
Grover Aee
Lodge
Faulkner
Fuller
Cuticura Remedies Called Household Gods by Suffering User
A user from Concord New Hampshire testifies that Cuticura cleared a severe leg skin eruption in days after other remedies failed. He endured intense itching swelling and sleepless nights before applying Cuticura. He credits the product with rapid relief and vows to keep it among his household gods.
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Geor B. Farley
South State St
Concor N. H
Cuticura Promises Relief for Skin Sufferers
Advertises Cuticura products as a complete treatment for infant and child skin conditions. Claims relief from eczema, itching, rashes, and scalp issues with Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent kit and optional pills. Notes availability through Potter Drug & Chen, Boston with free Cuticura Book.
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Potter Drug & Chen, Corp
Scle
Boston
Mass
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Ward 8
Legislative Committee On Railroads
Faxon
House
Joseph Walker
Norman White
Vahey
Railroad Commission
South
Taito
New Haven Company
Way
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New Haven Railroad
Harlem
Millbrook Company
Federation of Labor
Mr. Crozier
BY J. D. Delaney
Bob Noyes
Yale
Noyes
New London
Brookline
Princeton
Stanford University
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Laundry League
Brunswick Alleys
Eastern Steam
Foster-Currier Ee
BE. & Riev
Cccc
Excelsior Etter
Knights OF Columbus League
Somerset
Maplewood
Brighton
Dorchester
Ee Ececcneceees
St. James Cccsccoess Oe
Newton League
Newton Boat Club
Newton Tee
Northgate Tee
Allston Golf Club
Hunnewell
Corewene Ee
Cuticura
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