State Inquiry into Train Service Cut
A legislative investigation headed by Rep Tufts of Waltham probes a sweeping cut of 17 Boston and Maine trains on the Fitchburg and southern divisions. The Owl Train Boston to North Adams and Train 20 from North Adams to Boston are among key eliminations affecting thousands of western state commuters. The Board of Railroad Commissioners is asked to report within two weeks on the change’s necessity and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Boston & Maine Railroad
Representative Tufts of
Boston
North Adams
Fitchburg
Board of Railroad Commissioners
General Court
Railroad changes threaten layoffs on Fitchburg division
Road workers warned that upcoming train annulments would cut positions with some conductors reduced to brakemen. About 18 to 20 men across six crews could be affected on the Fitchburg division. Late theatre trains on the New Haven and Albany lines may be dropped for lack of riders, though no decision has been made. The Railroad Commission is reviewing the issue.
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Boston
Greenfield
Somerville
Winter Hill
Winchester
Arlington
Boston & Maine
North Station
Portland
Fitchburg
New Haven
Albany
Railroad Commission
Chicago
Rochester
Shakeups in New Haven Road Officials and Duties Revealed
New Haven announces preliminary shakeups in leadership across engineering, transportation, and electrical divisions as part of service improvement and economy efforts. Key changes place Edward Gagel in charge of engineering, C L Bardo over transportation, and W J Backes extended to Central New England duties, with multiple construction and office appointments detailed.
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New Haven Road
New Haven
Boston & Maine Railroad
New England
A. R. Whaley
Co. K. Bardo
E. H. McHenry
Whaley
Mellen
Edward Gagel
C. L. Bardo
Cross Arms
G. W. Wildin
Central New England Railway Company
W. J. Backes
Central New England Railway
I. D. Waterman
A. S. Tuttle
Massachusetts
C. W. Lord
W. H. Moore
Lawrence J. Carmall
Central New England
Western State Train Schedule Cuts Spark Worker Backlash
The coming axe trims trains in the western state affecting Nos. 11 and 20 on the main line and two express trains. Train 11, known as the Owl train, runs Boston to North Adams overnight from 11:29 p m to 5:03 a m. Western residents will face delays reaching Boston before 10 15 a m due to the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
North Adams
Portland
Receivers Under Fire in Gilchrist Company Bankruptcy Trial
The Gilchrist Company bankruptcy case opened before Judge Morton without a jury. Creditors allege violation of the bankruptcy act when the firm was placed in receivership at its own request. Receivers contend insolvency prompted protection, while bondholders seek swift composition. Receivers Weed and Wilson testified. a postponement was sought but denied.
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Gilchrist Company
Morton
United States District Court
Lee M. Friedman
Harvey H. Pratt
Charles F. Choate
Boyd B. Jones
Boston Credit Men’s Association
William S. Butler & Co
Michael J. Dwyer
Weed and Wilson
Silk mill owners decline wage raise in Hudson County
In New York on May 9, silk manufacturers in Hudson county New Jersey met and unanimously refused to grant the 25 percent wage increase and eight hour work day demanded by striking operatives. The workers sought higher pay and shorter hours from ten to eight.
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New York
Hudson County
New Jersey
Woman Seeks Divorce for Non Support and Cruelty
Mrs. Maude J. Rolfe of this city files libel for divorce from Norman D. Rolfe at the Suffolk Superior Court alleging cruel and abusive treatment and failure to provide. Married here August 4, 1909 she seeks to resume her maiden name Maude J. Orcutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude J. Rolfe
Norman D. Rolfe
Suffolk Superior Court
Maude J. Orcutt
Letter Carriers Select Delegates for State Convention
At a Branch 34 NAACP? National Association of Letter Carriers meeting last night 10 delegates were chosen to represent the branch at the State convention to be held Sunday May 11 in Worcester.
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National Association of Letter Carriers
Worcester
Dentists Discuss Preventive Work At Massachusetts Meeting
The 49th annual Massachusetts Dental Society session covered preventive dentistry and hygiene for schoolchildren. Speakers urged proper brushing all tooth surfaces, flossing after meals, lime water rinses, and avoiding harmful pastes while promoting patient education and public formula disclosure.
Dentists urged for child dental health in Boston
Dr Rauh and Superintendent Dyer advocate expanding dental hygiene in Massachusetts schools. Circulars to 48 000 parents yielded 15 000 children treated by family dentists and 8 000 in dispensaries. Hospitals will treat 450 children weekly at low or no cost with toothbrushes sold at cost and careful tooth care guidance.
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Massachusetts Dental Society
Hotel
Somerset
Sidney J. Rauh
Cincinnati
Franklin D. Dyer
Boston
City
William P. Cooke
Harvard
Rauh
Massachusetts
Dyer
Forsyth
Carl R. Lindstrom
Howard C. Kelly
Springfield
Firefighters Battle Blazing Red Hot Building
Firemen fought a fierce blaze in a red hot structure with no wind aiding or hindering efforts. The text notes the strenuous efforts of the fire crew and the seriousness of the fire.
Conductor Fatally or Seriously Injured in Terminal Accident
Patrick J. Sullivan a 27 year old conductor for the Boston Elevated was caught between two cars at Sullivan square terminal lower level while changing the trolley. He was taken to Relief Hospital Haymarket square with injuries to his arms hip and back.
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Patrick J. Sullivan
Boston Elevated
Sullivan Square
Sullivan
Relief Hospital
Haymarket Square
Coleman in Cambridge Jail Amid Court Hearings Adjournment
Hearings on a suit against National City Bank of Cambridge directors for Coleman theft losses were adjourned to next Thursday with a single day session planned and a June return. Coleman spent last night in Cambridge jail after being brought from Greenfield, with federal authorities enforcing custody and Bates noting Coleman’s claims of staying with Deputy Tighe when not confined.
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John L. Bates
National City Bank of
Cambridge
George W. Coleman
Coleman
Post
Greenfield
Court House
Frank Nay
J. A. Tighe
Bates
Boston
Parker House
United States
Marshall’s
Tighe
Lost Boy Found Sleeping on Chelsea Bridge
Charles Ellis aged 13 from East Walpole was found asleep on Chelsea bridge late last night. Two boys woke him and escorted him to the Chelsea police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ellis
East Walpole
Chelsea Bridge
Chelsea
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Pemberton
Backes the Engineer
Schloss Bros. & Co
Letter Carriers
Springfield High School
Seeeeeers
Gale & Rent
Custom Tailors
Court St
Washington
Hanover
Tomaga
John T. Connor CO
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Washington St
Jefferson Bidg
Brookside
Richi BI
Mars
Staimps
John T. CO
T. Connor CO
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