Coal Car Sidings Policy Scrutinized in ICC Probe
Philadelphia May 17 During ICC inquiry into coal transport discrimination Charles E Pugh second vice president of Pennsylvania Railroad outlined siding policy for six years saying new sidings have been avoided as coal output meets demand. He asserted small operators must prove ability to operate if seeking a siding and disclosed stock holdings in several coal entities.
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Philadelphia
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
Charles E. Pugh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Glasgow
Pugh
Commissioner Clements
Mr. Pugh
Brubacher Coal Company
Aroma Gas Coal Company
Pittsburg and
Chicago Gas Coal Company
Thacker Coal Company
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Thacker Fee Company
Unionism the Point at Issue in Boston Street Railway Talks
The dispute between 2300 Boston and Northern and Old Colony street railway workers centers on union recognition by President Sullivan and company executives. An opening conference saw officials from both sides present with International President W D Mahon and others. after 90 minutes, participants declined to reveal details, saying they had nothing to say.
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Boston & Northern
Old Colony
Sullivan
R. S. Goff
H. E. Reynolds
W. D. Mahon
Detroit
Dennis Fitzgerald
Troy
Freight Handlers Seek Higher Wages on Boston & Albany Rail
Vice-President Van Etten of the Boston & Albany railroad refused to talk to a committee from the Freight Handlers Assembly about demands for a $2 per day wage. The assembly notes the refusal as non negotiation and will have the committee probe alleged violations of state law in East Boston. Workers earn $1.85 to $1.90 daily and seek parity with other roads.
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van Etten
Boston & Albany Railroad
Boston & Albany R.R
Boston
Labor unrest grows as unions push eight hour day
State leaders backed Lynn machinists in their eight hour day strike effort. Boston icemen organize an Ice men's Protective Union while committees canvass workers to join. Walter Ames, Kansas City international VP, oversees organizing in the region and plans to return to lead actions.
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McLoughlin
Ee Srrene
Aarne Gomisttee
Boston Electrice] Workers’ Union
Lynn Machinists
Ton Lodge
Icemen of
Boston
Icemen’s Protective Union
Walter Ames
Kansas City
Fifth International
Machinists’ Union
New
Ruslana
Mach i
Ieee
Wddel Pauiopers’ Union
Secret Wedding Revealed of Dill and Blackstone in Melrose
Jessie A. Dill and Arthur M. Blackstone wed two years ago in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Their romance began in high school and was kept secret until revealed by the bride’s confession to her parents yesterday. The couple planned the ceremony with a local clergyman on Lake Sunapee shores during 1904.
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Melrose
Jessie A. Dill
Arthur M. Blackstone
Sharon
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Lake Sunapee
New London
Melrose Society
Senate interoceanic canal report favors sea level route
The Senate committee on interoceanic canals favors a Panama sea level canal citing earthquakes as a risk to lock and dam structures. The majority says locks could be endangered by shakings causing fractures and long repairs, potentially interrupting traffic and threatening canal use.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Panama
Gatun
Trust law upheld by Supreme Court against Massachusetts gun
The full bench of the Supreme Court upheld Abe Strauss, agent for the Continental Tobacco Company, in a case under Massachusetts anti trust law. The decision affirms the law as constitutional police power to prevent unfair competition and monopoly by trusts selling to Bridgewater and Brockton jobbers on exclusive terms.
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Supreme Court
Abe Strauss
Tobacco Trust
Massachusetts
Strauss
Don't Strike Below Best in Senate Rate Bill Fight
Senate receives Bailey plan with Chandler memoranda amid charges of bad faith. Bailey defends candor and accuses critics in sharp language while urging fairness in the railroad rate bill dispute.
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Ocratic
Chandler
Bailey
Texas
Ieee
Food Cure Nature's Way Health Reclaimed By Food
A historic note promotes the food cure advocating a morning breakfast plan for fifteen to twenty days. It recommends Grape-Nuts with cream, fruit, two slices of whole wheat bread, and a cup of coffee sipped slowly, followed by a second meal featuring meat and potatoes.
Nance O Neil Stars as Nancy Sikes in Oliver Twist
Nance O Neil debuted in Boston at Hollis Street Theatre as Nancy Sikes opposite McKee Rankin in a Dickens adaptation. The production impressed with elaborate sets and strong acting, especially O Neill in the title role and Rankin as Bill Sikes. A testimonial performance is planned for Monday with a program including Macbeth siege, the Jewess curse, and other scenes.
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Hollis Street
Nance O'Neil
Boston
Nancy Sikes
Michee Rankin
Bill Sikes
Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist
Miss O’neil
Fagin
Miss O'Neill
McKee Rankin
Sevev Ag
Pitts-Kimball Company Holds Large Ladies Night Event
The Mutual Benefit and Aid Society hosted 250 Pitts-Kimball employees for a banquet in the fourth floor dining hall. Attendees included company leaders such as R. H. Kimball and Mrs. Kimball, with a rose gift to Mr. Kimball. The program featured music, readings, and a dance session, ending with plans for a continuing social program to strengthen employee relations.
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Mutual Benefit and Aid Society
Pitts-Kimball Company
General Welfare Department
Mr. Kimball
Edward Mahoney
Margaret Gormley
H. L. Setchell
Edward Troy
Joe Montgomery
R. V. Boyle
Margaret Malloy
Joseph Brown
Sullivan
W. Boyle
Mary Mahoney
E. H. Richards
Cambridge Park Commissioner Removes Montgomery as Superintendent
James A. Montgomery was dismissed from his role as superintendent of parks by Cambridge park commissioners. The decision followed a lengthy contest and was announced at the park office near Cambridge City Hall shortly before 1 p.m.
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James A. Montgomery
Park Commissioners of
Cambridge
City Hall
Fund total in San Francisco reaches 831 921 91
Over 5000 dollars was received yesterday for the San Francisco fund, bringing the cumulative total to 831 921 91 dollars.
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San Francisco
California relief committee final meeting totals
Melrose May 17 at the final meeting of the California relief committee the total subscription was announced as 5008 dollars.
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Melrose
California Relief Committee
Senouhens
Swift's Fate in Balance as Jury Deliberates
Judge Dodge left instructions for a sealed verdict if the jury agrees in Tim othy J. Swift's trial on charges of conspiring to overcharge the government for supplies. The case, tried now for ten days after two prior disagreements, has cost the government a large sum.
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Dodge
United States Circuit Court
Timothy J. Swift
Swift
Federal
John H. Casey
French
Dr Williams Pink Pills Cited For Rheumatism Relief
Topeka printer recounts relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming long standing rheumatism pain and swollen feet vanished after a year of use. Ad cites safety no narcotics and blood strengthening claims with prices and mail order options.
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Buchanan Street
Topeka
Kans
Dr. Williams
Pink 8 Army
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Dr. Wilpuis Medicine Co
Schenectady
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