9 Year Old Traveler Makes Solo Cross Country Trip
Millard M Frohock aged 9 arrives in Boston after a 26 hour journey from St Louis to Boston. He narrates the trip to Lieutenant Frohocks home at 106 Saratoga Street and reveals plans to become an electrician. He travels alone and enjoys Boston and Hawk's Nest Maine, while attending grammar school in Chicago previously.
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Chicago
Gaynor snubs grand jury in curt Queens reply
Mayor Gaynor refuses to provide details of subway plans to the Queens district attorney and grand jury. He states grand juries exceed their authority and should focus on crime, criticizing their demand for information on city projects and costs.
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Urges Christian Aid for Politicians in Sermon
Bishop Lawrence urged sustained Christian support for elected officials during a St. Paul’s sermon. He warned critics who oppose those chosen by the people, arguing public office derives from divine authority and the voice of the people is the voice of God. He prayed for Boston’s mayor, the state governor, and the U.S. president.
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Switchmen Win Chicago Wage Increase and Protections
The Illinois State Board of Arbitration granted Chicago railroad yard switchmen a wage rise of 2 cents an hour, time and half for overtime, and a hearing within three days if facing dismissal. About 4000 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen members are affected.
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Brown warns of food crisis and calls for immediate farming reform
Rochester speech by President W C Brown of the New York Central urges urgent national action to boost per acre yields and production. He proposes experimental farms in every county and criticizes distribution costs while warning of looming food shortages and mass unemployment without change.
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Condemn Signs on the Common Protest Subway Advertisements
The Boston Common Society, led by James A. Lowell, asks Mayor Fitzgerald to remove unsightly posters at subway stations on the Boston Common. The group denounces the Elevated railroad’s advertising as a trespass on the Common’s dignity and beauty. The railroad replies it has a right to attach structures and ads necessary for operation.
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Stratford Avenue Baptist Church dedication for youth
The final service at Stratford Avenue Baptist Church will dedicate the building to the church youths and include an entertainment directed by F. O. Harrell. The Theodore Parker Club of First Parish West Roxbury marked its sixth anniversary with a dancing party. Reverend Paul Revere Frothingham of Arlington Street Church will speak in Manchester New Hampshire on April 26 about settlement aims.
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Whose Child Is This Photo Contest in The Post
A noon photo from Jamaica Plain shows Elizabeth Towle, 12, of South Boston, in The Post contest with a $5 Gold Piece prize for any child whose image appears this week. Readers are urged to visit the City Editor at 275 Washington Street for claim with a guardian.
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Mediation Session Proceeds Between Firemen and Railroads
After two days of argument, mediators for 7,000 firemen and 47 railroads still could not conclude the hearing in Chicago. The session likely continues tomorrow with no clear timetable for completion.
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Western Railroads
Funeral Services for Prof Morgan
The funeral of Morris Hickey Morgan professor of Greek and Latin at Harvard was held in Appleton Chapel yesterday afternoon. Bishop Lawrence conducted the services assisted by the Rev Prescott Evarts rector of Christ Church Cambridge. Pallbearers included President Lowell and Professors A A Howard G L Kittredge W D Swan and E Reynolds. Ushers were faculty members from the classical philology department.
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