Milk men indicted in trust war in Boston
Four indictments returned by a federal grand jury charging six major milk contractors with conspiracy to fix prices in Boston. Separate indictments accuse New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad and Elm Farm Milk Co for unlawful freight rate concessions under the Elkins act. Defendants include P. Hood & Sons Milk Co and Graustein firms. Grand jury worked since March 12 under Attorney General Wickersham’s directive with special agent Charles Connor.
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Judge Dodge
United States District Court
Federal Grand Jury
William S. Gregg
United States Attorney General
Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Elm Farm Milk Company
P. Hood & Sons Milk Company
W. A. Graustein
Boston Dairy Company
Graustein & Co
William A. Huriter
Worcester
Boston Co-operative Milk Producers’ Association
Hunter
American House
Nerscublc
New England
New Haven Road
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles Connor
Department of Justice
Standard Oil
Chicago
Wickersham
C. H. Hood
Whipple
Sears & Ogden
Hoods
Michael J. Sughrue
William A. Graustein
John H. Cusick
the Whitings
Whiting Brothers and Hood Firms Named in Milk Case
The defendants Isaac, George and John K. Whiting operate D. Whiting & Sons, C. Brigham & Co, and Elm Farm Milk Co, with Charles H. and Edward J. Hood managing H. in the same dairy sector. The document lists their roles in the milk industry.
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Isaac, George and
John K. Whiting
D. Whiting & Sons
C. Brigham & Co
Elm Farm Milk Company
Charles H. and
Edward J. Hood
Rich Bequest to Harvard in Cincinnati Widow's Will
In Cincinnati on May 26 the will of Mary Dexter, who died May 18, directs more than half of her $140,000 estate to charities and public institutions including Harvard College. The remaining share will go to the Cincinnati Museum Association with $10,000 for American art purchases. If sister Walker dies childless, the half may revert with proceeds split between Cincinnati University endowment and Harvard endowment.
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Cincinnati
Mary Dexter
Harvard College
Cincinnati Museum Association
Mr. Walker
Cincinnati University Endowment Fund
Harvard College Endowment Fund
Stop Order on Sunday Baseball at Fort Banks
Colonel R. H. Patterson of Fort Banks, Winthrop, was notified by telegram that Sunday baseball must be discontinued until further notice. The order came from Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War, after Senator Crane reported that Winthrop selectmen opposed Sunday baseball.
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R. H. Patterson
Fort Banks
Winthrop
East
Fort
Henry L. Stimson
Winthrop Murray Crane
Winthrop Soldiers Back Sunday Baseball Petition
Secretary Stimson may investigate real conditions as soldiers at the fort push a petition among Winthrop townspeople to permit Sunday games. Colonel Patterson, who supported the move, expressed keen disappointment after efforts to gain citizen approval, hoping soldiers could play on the Sabbath.
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Stimson
Patterson
Winthrop
Cadets Parade Through Boston in 44th Annual Review
More than 3000 high school cadets marched with 3000 girls waving flags and cheering in downtown Boston during the 44th annual parade. Governor Foss reviewed the cadets as they passed in formation and salutes echoed along the street.
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Boston
Chest Crushed by Freight Elevator at City Store
At noon yesterday, Earl Gott, 16, of Somerville and employee at Boston Leather Goods, was caught in a freight elevator at the Gilchrist Company store on Washington Street. He was taken by ambulance to the Relief Station and found to have a crushed chest.
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Earl
Gott
Highland Avenue
Somerville
Boston Leather Goods Company
Bedford Street
Gilchrist Company
Washington Street
Governor Praises High School Cadets Review on Columbus Avenue
The parade halted along Columbus Avenue from Park Square to Berkeley Street as boys in white trousers and blue caps with brass and silver instruments drew admiration. Governor Foss, his staff, and state officials reviewed the cadets at the State House. Colonel George H. Benyon spoke with the Governor on the reviewing stand and received high praise for his program and the students. School Committeemen Ellis and Brock escorted the reviewing party.
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Columbus Avenue
Park Square
Berkeley Street
State House
Foss
George H. Benyon
Ellis, Brock
Obituaries log has multiple deaths and funeral notices
A stream of death notices from May 25 to May 28 lists Amos K Austine Clark Barnard Arsene Annie Bond Susie Chamberlin C Franklin Dillaway Ella Howell John T Igo Alicia J Johnson Mary Kates James A and Ellen Peat ril aged 4 years 6 months and other relatives invited to attend funeral services. Details include residence addresses dates and times and interment or cremation plans across Chelsea Somerville Everett Dorchester Roxbury and East Boston.
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North Woburn
Annie C
Lewis PF. Bond
Travers Street
Howell
Ella V. Howell
Dorchester
John T
Rose
Ellen
Thomas Igo
Spring Garden Street
St. Margaret's Church
Calvary Cemetery
JHHU
Somerville
David Jehu
Henry N. Johnson
Raymond Street
Fiverett
Kates
Roxbury
Mary
Richard Kates
Norfolk Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
Dudley Street
Parade line leaders named in school drill ceremony
Cochran and Lee with Secretary Appolonio and Acting Superintendent Parker led the line of boys through the Common. Dr Thomas F. Harrington directed parade details while line commanders included Colonels J. Ready, W. H. Murray, William G. Brooks, William G. Cummins and L. H. Zepfler.
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Charles A. Ranlett
Thomas F. Harrington
J. Ready
W. H. Murray
William G. Brooks
William G. Cummins
L. H. Zepfler
May Day Parade Draws Cambridge Youth Chorus Review
A thousand children from 36 Cambridge Sunday schools will parade this afternoon. Mayor Barry and city officials will review the marchers at Cambridge Common. The Rev. Samuel M. Crothers will address the children.
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Cambridge
Barry
Cambridge Common
Samuel M. Crothers
Obituaries From Boston Area May Funerals Explored
A round of May funeral notices from Dorchester Brighton Jamaica Plain Somerville Revere and nearby areas lists several services. Charles E Murch John P Nelson John Quirk Margaret Smith infant Joseph N Spadaro Giovanni Spinnellis Annie Marguerite Vose and relatives invited. funeral times and church services noted with addresses and days.
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Adrian Street
Spinnellis
Revere
Giovanni
Pasquale
Maria
Spinnelli
Giliberti
Tuttle Street
Sunda
St. Anthony’s Church
Revere Street
Vose
Annie Marguerite
Frank T
Dora EK
Bay State Road
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Secretary of War
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Brighton
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Catherine Nelson
Maple Avenue
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