Mellen Describes Grand Trunk Deals and Board Influence
The statement discusses Grand Trunk line influence on the New Haven and board representation by directors and major stock holdings. It notes a potential traffic interchange based on a differential rate, stalled by Providence concerns and interrupted by a Justice Department indictment of Chamberlin Smithers and Mellen for alleged conspiracy to halt actions.
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Nen
New Haven
New Haven Road
Grand Trunk
Providence
Chamberlin
Hays
Department of Justice
Smithers
Grand Trunk Providence Extension Ambiguities and Motives
The discussion questions the Grand Trunk line extension from Palmer to Providence, asserting no faith in its construction aims. It cites aims to boost interchange revenue with New Haven, while stressing protective limits to the New Haven's property and alignment with electrification, cost concerns, and doubts about profitability beyond operating expenses.
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Grand Trunk
Palmer
Providence
New Haven
Pfeee
Europe
Boston & Maine
Rhode Island
New Haven Railroad
Hays
New England
Pacific Coast
Mellen Recalls Grand Trunk New England Rail Talks
President Mellen outlines negotiations between the New Haven and Grand Trunk over a traffic interchange in New England. He notes prior accords with Hays and Chamberlin, opposition by Pennsylvania and New York Central, and later US Justice indictments ending talks.
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Chamberlin
Grand Trunk
Hays
New Haven
New Haven Railroad
Grand Jury
New York
Boston &Maine
White River Junction
Springfield
Mass
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dominion of Canada
New England
Dr Williams Pink Pills Claim Health Boost for Nervous System
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for body poisons that irritate joints and nerves. It claims the pills build up blood, strengthen nerves, and improve appetite while preventing rheumatism and neuralgia, urging readers to send for a free book from Schenectady, New York.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Reinstatement Bid for West Point Cadets Fails in Senate
Washington May 14 The effort to reinstate eight West Point cadets dismissed for hazing years ago failed in the Senate. Chairman Chamberlain of the military affairs committee reported adversely a resolution to restore the cadets.
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Washington
West Point
Senate
Chamberlain
Military Affairs Committee
Banquet Honors Inspector Morris Wolf in Boston
Representative Jews from Greater Boston hosted a banquet at the Quincy House to honor Inspector Morris Wolf on his appointment. Nearly all leading Jewish organizations attended and presented gifts including a diamond ring valued at 600 dollars from the community.
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Morris Wolf
Boston Police Department
Greater
Boston
Quincy
Boyle Bros
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Mr. Mellen
Grand Trunk Railway
Canadian Pacific
Central Vermont
New London
Palmer-Providence
Mr. Hays
Montreal
London
J. Z
Horlick’s
THE
C. E. Osgood CO
Boylston and
Essex Tunnel
Double Face
Hong Kong
Columbia Machines
C. E
America
MEN
United States
Stomer the
Boyle
Pleasant Street
Broadway
Washington Street
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