Mellen to Lay Bare New Haven Secrets
Charles S. Mellen former New Haven president testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission detailing the financial methods used to acquire New Haven subsidiaries including the New York Westchester Boston and trolley holdings involving executives like Inspector Byrnes and figures such as Morgan Bishop and Crim. He described stock exchanges due bills and franchise maneuvers tied to New York City approvals and Grand Trunk talks.
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Washington
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York, Westchester & Boston
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven
Mellen
McChord
Folk
Mr. Mellen
Conn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Crim
Stockbridge
Massachusetts
Concord
N. H
Northern Railroad of
New Hampshire
Boston & Maine
Central Vermont Railroad
Northern
The
Mr. Folk
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Mr. Morgan
William D. Bishop
Grand Trunk
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New York, Westchester & Boston Railroad
Westchester
Westchester Road
Thomas F. Byrnes
Board of Estimate
New York City
Care-Free California Tours by Burlington Route
Advertises low cost Personally Conducted parties to California with a dedicated conductor guiding comfort and points of interest. Highlights congenial company, no baggage worries, and easy travel arrangements through Alex Stocks at the New England Passenger Agent, Boston office.
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California
Burlington
Alex Stocks
New England
B.& QR
Washington St
Boston
Main
Grand Trunk Deal Review of Canadian Invasion Threat Claim
President Mellen’s formal statement to the Interstate Commerce Commission discusses Grand Trunk’s historic deal and rebutts claims of a planned invasion of New England. He argues the Providence extension was not seriously intended and defends the firm’s route strategy.
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Mellen
Canadian Railway
New England
Palmer-Providence
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commis
Negotiations Highlight New Haven Grand Trunk Rates Battle
The New Haven pressurized for a Grand Trunk distribution arrangement to access differential rates for its manufacturies and industries. Efforts to extend these favorable rates into the New Haven territory were repeatedly opposed by the trunk lines and allied with Pennsylvania and New York Central opposition.
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Boston
Canadian Pacific Railway
Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific
New Haven
Trunk Line Association
New York City
Pennsylvania
New York Central
New York
Vermont
Boston & Maine
Palmer
Mass
New London Northern
Providence
R. I
Hays
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Mahogany Call
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Shore
Nature
Crex Carpetco
Fifth Avenue
Northern Pacific
Central New England Railroad
Worcester & Connecticut Eastern Trolley Company
Inspector Byrnes
Byrnes
Mr. Hays
New London Northern Railroad
New London
New Rk
Central Vermont
Boston & Maine Railroad
Windsor
Brattleboro
South Vernon
White River Junction
B. & M. Arrangement
Pierce Bicycles
Kramer An * Pierce
Wilson Brothers
Pierce Scollay
Selma
C. F. Hovey & CO
Liggett
Avon
Washington Streets
Laban
Mac
West 34Th St
Victor
Castle House
Mr. Castle
Arthur Green
Castle House Orchestra
Castles
Mr. Green
Krakauer
Emerson, Estey
R. S. Howard
George Lincoln Parker
Boylston Street
Gilchrist
ORNI
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Rocky Mountain Limited
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Rock Island Lines
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Wildon Bros
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