Fitchburg and Southern Divisions Lose Several Trains
An order cuts multiple services on Fitchburg and Southern divisions affecting seventeen trains and altering schedules. Commuters face changes as steady operations shift to meet the new timetable.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
1
Train to Fitchburg Dropped From West Schedule
Final western bound service altered with the last Fitchburg train canceled. The remaining last train now departs at 6 15 p m from the west side, affecting commuters and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Duke Westminster Defies King in Divorced Suit
In London on May 9 the Duke of Westminster challenged royal orders by filing divorce proceedings against the Duchess and naming the Duke of Alba as corespondent. King George had ordered mediation, a move the duke rejected, drawing royal disapproval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Westminster
Duke of
Alba
George
Duchess to Contest
It is understood that the duchess will contest a matter of inheritance or title. Details remain unclear as the report notes ongoing discussions and potential legal steps without naming parties or dates.
Duchess in custody battle sparks royal intrigue and exile
The report recounts a highly public feud between a duchess and her husband the Duke of Alba. A bitterly contested action and an in camera proceeding are noted as the duchess, famed as Europe’s most fascinating bachelor’s adversary, seeks support. The couple’s separation deepens after the duke bars the duchess from Grosvenor Square amid scandalous sightings and a contintental trip follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Alba
Europe
George
Grosvenor Square
Grosvenor Place House
London
Death of Lt Richard Hill Found in Annapolis Room
Lt Richard Hill U S N aged 28 from Fort Dodge Iowa was found dead in a boarding house in Annapolis Maryland with a bullet wound in his heart. A coroner jury and naval inquest ruled death by his own action after a visit to his fiancée Miss Henrietta Erwin daughter of Col James B Erwin. Hill graduated from the Naval Academy in 1907 and was pursuing postgraduate studies at the Naval School of Engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Richard Hill
Fort Dodge
Naval Board of
Hill
Washington
Henrietta Erwin
James B. Erwin
Naval Academy
Naval School of Engineering
Fire Engulfs North Cambridge Storehouse After Freight Car Blaze
A fire that began in a crockery laden freight car on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad quickly spread to A. H. Hews & Co. pottery works storehouse at Raymond street and Crescent avenue. The building burned out with losses estimated at 40 000 to 50 000 dollars. The main factory buildings were saved only by a 25 foot wooden run way separating them from the storehouse. The blaze was described as spectacular and continued on page 2 6th column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine Railroad
A. H. Hews & Co
Raymond Street
Crescent Avenue
North
Cambridge
Bohemian Cafe and Ladies and Gentlemen’s Cafe Menu Highlights
The notice lists Bohemian Cafe at 10 Chandler Street and Ladies' and Gentlemen's Cafe at Chandler and Tremont Streets. Featured dishes include boiled lobster with cucumber tomato salad, roast stuffed young chicken with Giblet sauce and sides, Wiener Schnitzel with Italian spaghetti, German fried potatoes and baked stuffed tomatoes, Welsh rarebit, and Castle Square style spaghetti. Free stein of beer with orders 10 PM to 11:56 PM. Banquet hall capacity 25 to 125. menus available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemian Cafe
Chandler Street
Chandler
Tremont Streets
Castle Square
Faust
Jel Bros
Smith's
Philadelphia
Diplomatic Talks Open Over California Land Law
Washington May 9 negotiations between the United States and Japan began formally as Secretary Bryan met twice with the Japanese ambassador at the State Department. Earlier exchanges were informal, reflecting Japan’s aim to avert an open issue on California land legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Japan
California
Bryan
State Department
Rescuing Policeman Safely Lifts Boy From Charles River
Francis Whitney a 14 year old of 9 Henley street Charlestown was rescued from drowning in the Charles River late yesterday in the Boston and Maine yards. Officer Peter Thoner of Station 15 was lowered from the pier to pull the boy from the water. Patrolman Bartholomew Connolly lowered his fellow officer and helped drag both to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Whitney
Henley Street
Charlestown
Charles River
Boston & Maine
Peter Thoner
Station 15
Bartholomew Connolly
Officer
Japanese protest leads to planned talks with Bryan
The Japanese government presented a formal protest ahead of legislation, prompting a cabinet review and slated discussions with Secretary Bryan at the State Department at 9:30 tomorrow morning to obtain an answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscount Chinda
Bryan
State Department
Boy Falls From Pier Near Warren Bridge
A boy fell from the edge of the pier while playing on the docks near the Warren Bridge. Shouts from playmates brought officers to the scene as they attempted to reach him. The lad gave up hope after several climbs and the story continues on Page 4-2d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Bridge
Boston Pilot Sets Route for Atlantic Flight in 7-Hour Challenge
James V. Martin holder of a pilot and master mariner license plans a Newfoundland to Ireland crossing next August for Lord Northcliffe prize of 50000 dollars. He will fly non stop in a specially built French biplane with his wife Lillian Irvine aboard. Martin formerly taught at Harvard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James V. Martin
Hawaiian Islands
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Ireland
Lord Northcliff
Lillian Irvine
Mr. Martin
Boston
Harvard
Marlborough shuts Blenheim Palace over suffrage plot
London May 9 The Duke of Marlborough closed Blenheim Palace to the public after an anonymous letter warned of a suffragette plot to destroy the palace. The National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies plans a national pilgrimage with 17 federations leading to Hyde Park on July 2 and a service at St Paul’s Cathedral on July 3.
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London
Duke of Marlborough
Blenheim Palace
National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies
Hyde Park
St. Paul's Cathedral
Strike Ends After Shoe Cutters Walkout Heat
The general shoe cutters strike in Haverhill—launched December 28 over an alleged blacklist and involving 30 factories with more than 500 workers—was called off at a late night mass meeting of Cutters Local 68 of the United Shoe Workers of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
United Shoe Workers of America
Pastor Russell to Speak on Heaven Hell and Purgatory
Boston theatre hosts Pastor Russell on Sunday at 3 p.m. May 11 discussing Heaven Hell and Purgatory. All invited with free seats and no collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastor Russell Boston
Train Schedule Revisions for Fitchburg and Western States Service
The notice lists multiple train changes and annulments across routes from Boston to Fitchburg North Adams and beyond. It notes specific departure and arrival times for trains 37 S7 42 76 11l 20 14 3 514 1138 and trip adjustments including annulments west of South Acton and east of Fitchburg. It also mentions the first western State resident morning service into Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fitchburg
Waltham
Stony Brook
Ayer
North Adams
Rotterdam Junction
Williamstown
South Acton
South Ashburnham
Roberts
Train schedule notes curtailment on Fitchburg line
Taken off or changed on Southern Division trains. Schedule changes include multiple Boston departures and arrivals such as 6:44 a.m. to Somerville Junction and 7:28 a.m. to Winter Hill. Evening trains to Winchester Arlington Montvale also listed with rough times. Overall marked by a considerable curtailment of Fitchburg service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Somerville Junction
Winter Hill
Winchester
Arlington
Montvalé
Fitchburg
Astronomical Almanac Notes and Historic Dates
Page 2 column lists rising and setting times for Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn and the Moon along with sun position and day length. It notes Confederate Memorial Day in South Carolina, Americus Vespucius voyage, Jefferson Davis capture, and a Paris treaty anniversary with scattered garbled names and phrases.
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
South Carolina
Americus Vespucius
America
Jefferson Davis
Irwinville
France
Paris
Fossard Sper
Eheson
Death State Prison
Boston Area Weather Forecast Sees Cooler Weekend
The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions in Boston and vicinity. Saturday will be fair and cooler with moderate northwest to north winds, followed by Sunday also fair and breezy from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New England
Yesterday's Temperature Reported by Thompson's Spa
Average temperature yesterday was 56.9 degrees with readings from 49 to 68 across different times. The report notes yesterday's average near 57 and compares to last year when the average was 64.28. Saturday a year ago was clear.
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Thompson
Spa
Gil Va
Oise
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