New Haven to Revise Wages of All Its Men
The New York New Haven and Dartford railroad plans wage changes for its 1000 plus conductors trainmen and yardmen across its Boston centered divisions Providence Plymouth Midland and Taunton. An estimated 4000 on the entire line from New York through Western Massachusetts may participate in the threatened strike.
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New York, New Haven & Dartford Railroad
Boston
Providence
Plymouth
Midland
Taunton
New York
Massachusetts
New Haven Railroad Delays Action on Wage Proposals
The New Haven road asks the joint committee to delay decisions on wage schedules until March 25 to review revised figures affecting employees beyond those represented by the conductors and trainmen. Board President John M. Hall states the delay aims to fairly and thoroughly set compensation across all employee classes.
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New Haven, Conn
New Haven Road
Messrs. Fitzpatrick and Wilkins
Hall
Messrs. C
Brigham
Frank E. Keenan
New Haven
Conn
John M. Hall
J. M. Hall
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Board of Directors
Frank EE
Keenan
W. D. Marshall
Hairbreadth Escape During Sound Collision Aboard Plymouth
Survivor recounts a night of terror when the Plymouth collided with the Taunton disabling both vessels. A voice from the mist said help could not be rendered as the Taunton drifted away. Rev. Charles C. Earle describes securing passengers in night clothes and the officers and marines keeping calm and organized for landing. A watertight compartment kept the Plymouth from sinking, and the incident included a roll call of passengers with fear and relief mingled.
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Taunton
Plymouth
Charles C. Earle
Second Baptist Church
Lawrence
Mr. Earle
Harvard Senior Clyde Nichols aboard Plymouth
Clyde Nichols of Olathe Kansas, a Harvard senior, occupied a stateroom on the Plymouth. The detail highlights his shipboard assignment while the vessel navigated its duties.
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Clyde Nichols
Olathe
Kan
Harvard
Plymouth
Collision on the Sound Traps Standard Construction Chief
F Converse Chase president of Standard Construction Co. recounts a near fatal berth collapse after last night’s steamer City of Taunton collision on the Sound. He credits fog horn signals for his survival as walls fell and his door jammed, with rescuers freeing him within minutes.
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F. Converse Chase
Standard Construction Company
Madison Avenue
New York
Taunton
Mr. Chase
Reverend James Todd Praises Steamer Crew After Wreck
The Rev. James Todd of Quincy commends the steamer officers and crew for their efficiency and bravery after a toy line steam ship wreck last fall. He says they acted nobly, aided passengers promptly, life preservers were provided, there was ample warning, and no panic occurred.
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James Todd
Quincy
Toy Line
Mr. Todd
Night Train Passengers Sail From Newport aboard Priscilla
Steamer Priscilla of the Fall River line, standing in for the disabled Plymouth, sailed from Newport tonight. The vessel had been at the repair shop in Newport and carried night train passengers on the return trip to Fall River.
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Newport, R. I
Priscilla
Fall River Line
Plymouth
Newport
Fall River
Priscilla Passengers Redirected to Newport Amid Urgent Plans
News from Fall River reports an accident prompted swift action to move the Priscilla by boat train to Newport. Officials learned late the ship could not be ready, so passengers were rerouted to Newport while the City of Brockton sailed its usual Fall River freight route tonight after passing the City of Taunton this morning.
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Fall River
Priscilla
Newport
Boas
City of
Brockton
Taunton
Ahlins Narrow Escape in Plymouth Collision
Irad Allin narrowly escaped death when a Plymouth collision occurred on the way to his sister’s home at 14 Line Street Somerville. He slept through the crash while three fellow passengers were badly injured and crew helped him awaken. Allin, a Swedish native, sought work aboard coastal steamers in the United States.
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Irad Allin
Irad
Line Street
Somerville
Plymouth
Sweden
Germany
United States
Ship disaster details reveal bridal suite wreckage and panic
Eyewitness accounts describe a collision tearing through a ship room housing a bride and groom. Passengers in night attire fled as life preservers appeared, with a second steward rescuing a distressed woman as the roll call in New London later showed five dead and ten missing.
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New London
Collision Picture Told By Two Women Observers
Mrs Maud Fay of Baltimore and Mrs Ida Abbott of Nashua N H described a collision from a female perspective. They traveled to New York for shopping before Europe and formed a late night chat in Abbotts stateroom that proved pivotal to the scene.
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Maud Fay
Baltimore
Ida Abbott
Nashua
N. H
New York
Plymouth Survives Terrific Blow to Its Side
Salem passenger H. P. Edgecomb described a stateroom disruption when a hole was cut in the steamer Plymouth. He was thrown from his berth but unharmed, marveling at the damage and the vessel’s escape. Joseph Burton of the Bijou Vaudeville circus, also aboard, was uninjured and praised the crew for calming efforts.
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H. P. Edgecomb
Salem
Plymouth
Joseph Burton
Bijou Vaudeville Circus
Burton
Yonson's Account of New London Disaster at Dockside
A survivor identified as Yon M. Yonson describes escaping a ship collision after moving his bunk, noting the Plymouth struck and injured several sleeping passengers. He reports his home on South Main Street Brockton and his bareheaded, underdressed condition during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Yonson
New London Special
South Main Street
Brockton
Plymouth
Marines Earn Applause for Gallant Rescue Efforts
The 75 Marines of Company B, Second Regiment, led by Captain George Low and Lieutenant J. Hardlee, aided passengers after a ship collision. They directed lifeboats, evacuated women, and ensured order, with several men injured but saved from drowning.
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Navy Yard
Woods
Private Powers
George Low
J. ©. Hardlee
Captain Low
Lieutenant Hardlee
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