Opposition to Southern New England extension to Boston
The New Haven railroad officials and labor figures voiced opposition before the legislative committee on railroads. Attorney William H. Coolidge argued that public welfare must guide any duplication of lines and that the Grand Trunk's Boston extension could hurt New England if it drains business. Railroad union reps Alfred Lindsey and Joseph McArdle joined in opposing the plan, citing labor commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern New England Railroad
Boston
Massachusetts
Grand Trunk Railroad
Legislative Committee On Railroads
William H. Coolidge
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston & Maine
New England
Coolidge
Hays
Grand Trunk
Alfred W. Lindsey
Joseph P. McArdle
Worcester
Woodward Hudson
Albany
Deafness Healed by Osmo-Chemic Physicians Across Boston Area
A group of local residents including W C Wright of Dorchester and Miss Gertrude Le Baron of Hingham report recovery from long standing hearing loss after Osmo-Chemic treatment. Testimonials note noises, discharge, and improved speech understanding. Several Boston area addresses are listed with favorable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Atkinson
Morris St
Evertt
John Blackman
Market At
Lynn
East Burne
England
Tarrh
Hhem
Mra. M. Coates
Chandler St
Boston
W. C. Wright
Gethsemane Commandery
Knights of
Gertrude le Baron
Hersey St
Hinghame
Frances Bernard
St. Cecilia St
Flee. Bacon
Rock St
Roxbury
Eye Ear Nose Chest Specialist Offers Free Book
J L Plunkett M D chief consulting physician lists specialties in eye ear nose throat chest and chronic diseases. He invites readers to send for a free book. Permanent offices at Suite S and S 0 10 entrance No 18 Boyleston Street Boston with office hours 10 am to 2 pm and 4 to 8 pm closed Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tl. Plunkett
S&s
Boylaton St
Boston
Bundage
New Form in Lombard Case Probe Opens
Developments yesterday before the special board of military examiners inquiring into charges against Colonel Walter E. Lombard of the Coast Artillery Corps affirmed that specifications in the original charges are being considered as embodied in a new form. Boston opens Collis P Huntington Memorial Hospital for cancer study on Huntington avenue at Van Dyke street with reception attended by Dr. J Collins Warren and Harvard officials. The hospital will focus on cancer treatment and research with admissions expected by mid April and outpatient care by May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Board of Military Examiners
Walter E. Lombard
Coast Artillery Corps
Boston
New Hospital
Collis P. Huntington Memorial Hospital
Huntington Avenue
van Dyke Street
Harvard University
Hospital Colony
J. Collins Warren
Beacon Street
Cancer Commission
Warren
Henry K. Oliver
Caroline Brewer Croft Fund
Commission
Henry P. Wolcott
Arthur T. Cabot
Harvard Corporation
William T. Councilman
Theobald Smith
Harvard Medical School
Arthur Adams
F. K E. Tuzzer
Robert B
Minimum wage bill passes in Britain amid trade struggle
In London on March 27 a labor milestone emerged as Parliament approved a minimum wage framework for a key industry. The bill cleared its third reading in the Commons by 213 to 48, with a dramatic atmosphere. The Lords opened its session at 2:50 pm to take the bill on first reading. Prime Minister Asquith left the Commons to cheers from MPs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Lord Herschell
Asquith
Miners Win Wage Principle as Strike Drags On
After a month long strike across coal regions the miners win recognition of a minimum wage principle but reject terms without a fixed amount. They demand five shillings for men or await district board terms. Government talks collapsed after a brief meeting called by Premier Asquith with Grey and Lloyd George watching. Royal assent to the bill is expected by Thursday as unions plan further meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asqquith
Sir Edward Grey
Asquith
Grey
Lloyd- George
House of Commons
Miners’ Federation and
Labor Party
Melrose Hospital Drive Reaches $73005.53 in Nine Day Campaign
The Melrose fundraiser to raise 100000 for a new hospital reports 73005.53 on day five. Donations include 5000 from Heywood Bros. & Wakefield, 250 from Frank T. Brown, and 300 from the Band of Mercy seniors fund. A 10 team house to house canvass of Melrose Wakefield and Stoneham is under way with women in cars assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heywood Bros. & Wakefield
Wakefield
Frank T. Brown
New York
Band of Mercy
Melrose
Stoneham
City Auditorium
Inquiry into Colonel Lombard conduct during July duty tour
Testimony centered on alleged false muster of enlisted specialists including kitchen staff and a bartender. Witnesses Captain Til den Captain Gerlach Captain Woods and Gabriel Coakley described payrolls and enrolment issues while noting pay ranges from thirty to seventy dollars monthly. Authorities anticipate a lengthy inquiry likely to extend through the week or longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lombard
Conrad M. Gerlach
Frederick Ls. Woods
Gabriel B. Coakley
Gerlach
Captain Woods
Woods
Supreme Court
Cooklay
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Faneuil Hall
Coakley
Tilden
FE. LeRoy Sweetser
Colony Lombard
Rexall Orderlies Offered With Trial Risk Free
You may try Rexall Orderlies at our risk with no obligation. The remedy promises relief from constipation without diarrhea or nausea and suits children and delicate persons. Available in three sizes 10c 25c and 50c at Liggett's Drug Stores in Temple Place Washington Avon and Summer South streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Liggett's Drug Stores
Corner
Washington and
Avon Streets
Opp
Temple Place
Corner Summer and
South Streets
Parsons Says Loan Not Trick
John E. Parsons former counsel for the American Sugar Refining Company testifies in his own defense as prosecutors and company officials face a conspiracy case under the Sherman act. Judge Wand denies motions to dismiss indictments as court opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John E. Parsons
American Sugar Refining Company
Sugar Trust
Wand
Arrest Driver for Collision on Beacon Street Bridge
A touring car driven by Mark A. Cortell of 1079 Beacon Street Brighton crashed into a taxi near the Hotel Buckminster on Beacon Street Bridge shortly before midnight. The taxi cab driver Richard Crogan and a man and a woman passenger escaped with minor injuries, Cortell was arrested for operating under the influence and jailed at Back Bay station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark A. Cortell
Beacon Street
Brighton
Beacon Street Bridge
Buckminster
Ri¢chard Crogan
Cortell
Back Bay
Trial hears defendant accused as pirate of commerce and refiner fights back
Attorney Nicoll defends defendants and the American Sugar Refining Co as the jury hears witnesses about Segal who allegedly built the refinery to sell to the trust. Parsons testifies to his age and vigor while denying involvement in choking Segal and debt schemes. President Rowley warns of calves shipped ill and dead, urging cattle law compliance and humane handling at yards and rail hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicoll
American Sugar Refining Company
Adolph Segal
Trust
Pirate of Commerce
Segal
Parsons
Gustave F. Sissell
Mr. Parsons
Thomas B. Harned
Rowley
New York State
New York Central
Boston & Maine
Watertown
Rotterdam Junction
Percy the Mechanical Man in Sunday Post Comic
The Sunday Post feature "Percy the Mechanical Man" delights readers with his antics. Next Sunday he plays golf and once again proves that brains he has nix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
The
Sunday Post
Stammerers’ Classes Open in Roxbury School
Special classes for stammering pupils in Boston Public Schools begin at Julia Ward Howe School in Roxbury at 10 o clock Monday April 8. Sessions run 9:30 to 12 and 2 to 4 for two weeks. Boston copies New York success as first local experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Julia Ward Howe
Dale and
Sherman Streets
Roxbury
New York
Society Folk At Brookline Auction
The auction sale for the benefit of the social service department at Massachusetts General Hospital drew a large crowd yesterday at the home of Dr and Mrs Fritz Talbot on Cottage Farm Road Brookline Longwood. Dr and Mrs Talbot were assisted by many of the younger set with bidding duties led by Miss Elizabeth Gray Miss Helen Homans and Miss Ella Lyman. Patronesses included Mrs Charles Francis Adams 2d Mrs Robert Amory and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Service Department
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fritz Talbot
Cottage Farm Road
Longwood
Brookline
Talbot
Elizabeth Gray
Helen Homans
Ella Lyman
Charles Francis Adams
Robert Amory
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New Haven
Gil
al Streets
Hamburg
Gibson
Copenhagen
Our Nation Department
Hamilton Place Annex
Hope For the Deaf
M. Coates
Halda Johnson
Pine
Cambridge
Everett
Presque Isle
Huntington Cancer Hospital
Commons
Melrose Fund
Kk. T. Slattery CO
Tremont St
Brown
Commerce
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Segals
Harned
Francis H. Rowley
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Brookline Auction
Paine
Paine Furniture Company
Canal Street
North Station
Haymarket Square
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