Massachusetts approves 7 million bond issue for railroad improvements
The Massachusetts railroad commissioners issued an order approving a 7,000,000 bond sale by the Boston and Albany Railroad. The 25 year bonds bear 4 percent interest and fund permanent additions and improvements under the New York Central lease. Proceeds and premiums may be used for further permanent additions on the Boston and Albany as authorized by the board.
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Massachusetts Railroad
Boston & Albany Railroad
New York Central
Boston & Albany
Foul Tip Kills Boy in Wickford Baseball Game
Robert W. Pierce aged 15, catcher for North Kingston High School, died after being struck in the heart by a foul tip during a game against Wickford Grammar School in Wickford Rhode Island. His father is Thomas W. Pierce of North Kingston. Medical aid arrived too late.
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Wickford, R. I
Robert W. Pierce
Thomas W. Pierce
North Kingston
Wickford Grammar School
Pierce
Cornell Crew Heads to Boston for Harvard Race
Cornell varsity crew with Coach Courtney Manager Vanderveer and Boat Builder John Hoyle left Ithaca for Boston to race Harvard on the Charles River Saturday. The boat lineup includes Williams Bayer Clark Dods Brinton Backus Stevens and Coxswain Clark with stroke Stevens.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Courtney
Vanderveer
John Hoyle
Boston
Harvard
Charles River
Williams
Bayer
Clark
Dods
Brinton
Backus
Stevens
Cox
Sprint setbacks shake Yale Penn hopes at Franklin Field
Out N. J Cartmell of Pennsylvania and L B Stevens of Yale miss upcoming track trials with illness and injury. Captain Whitham and N A Sherman gain spotlight as Dartmouth strengthens its bid for second place while Penn and Yale face a weakened chance at the championship. Meanwhile Congress advances a currency bill after a tense House session led by John W Weeks.
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N. J. Cartmell
University of Pennsylvania
Yale Field
L. B
Yale
Penn
Cornell
John Moakley
Stevens
Captain Whitham
Cartmell
Mike Murphy
Johnnie Mack
Whitham
N. A. Sherman
Dartmouth
Sherman
Strength Test Challenge Between Smith and Loch At Keith's Theatre
John Y. Smith of Massachusetts challenges Ferdinand Loch of the Meek International Trio to a strength contest at Keith's Theatre on Friday evening. The rules pit Smith in three events using kegs and a long barbell against Loch's three European style lifts with feet together and weights pressed over the head.
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John Y. Smith
Massachusetts
Ferdinand Loch
Meek International
Loch
Europe
Keith’s
Smith
Young Men’s
Christian Union
Jewish Charities Plan Federated Society With 100000 Goal
A meeting at Temple Israel announced the consolidation of Boston’s 11 Jewish charities into the Society of Federated Jewish Charities and a campaign to raise 100000 to start the new group. Dr Henry Ehrlich disclosed Mrs Hecht’s gift of a 20000 land plot on Stamford Street for society use. Chelsea relief work impressed in three weeks versus five for Christian relief.
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Jewish Charities
Boston
Society of Federated Jewish Charities
Temple Israel
Max Mitchell
Chelsea
Mitchell
Death of Massachusetts ornithologist Edward Augustus Samuels
Fitchburg May 27 Edward Augustus Samuels an esteemed ornithologist died at his daughter's home Mrs John A Barton in this city He served 21 years as assistant State ornithologist of Massachusetts and was widely known for his work in birds and natural history.
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Fitchburg
Edward Augustus Samuels
John A. Barton
Samuels
Massachusetts
Plan Monument to Hub Firemen
A Boston committee designing the firemen's monument held a forenoon meeting led by Captain Walter Mc Lean. The price cap was set at about 7500 dollars. Designs may be sent to George P. Field at 35 Waterstreet Boston, a prominent committee member. A follow up meeting is scheduled for Friday June 26 at 11 am.
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Boston
Walter McLean
George P. Field
Waterstreet
Field
Emergency currency law assured by congressional con ferees
An emergency currency measure appears assured as the compromise bill drafted by Republican conferees has passed the House and goes to the Senate. It is expected to be taken up tomorrow and pass, securing swift action before adjournment.
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House
Senate
House of Representatives
Aldrich
Washington, D. C
Moran Hopes 10 Return July 1
District Attorney Moran expects to return to duties at the courthouse by July first. A letter from Moran, now in Waynesville North Carolina, says he is gradually improving and will move to a quieter mountain location to aid recovery and voice improvement.
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Moran
Waynesville
N. C
North Carolina
Allen
Open Friday Until 10 P M Closed Saturday Memorial Day
A local business announces special Memorial Day weekend hours with Friday closing at 10 PM and Saturday closed. The notice indicates observance of Memorial Day and adjusted service times for customers.
Spencer Shoe Plant Shuts After Tie Up by Edge-Trimmers
The Isaac Prouty & Co factory in Spencer shut the fine shoe department after nine edge-trimmers walked out Monday for a two cent a dozen raise. Union organizer T. J. Clark says workers are locked out and all union men may join the strike if positions are filled. The plant, one of the world’s largest, employs about 1200. the shutdown affects 500 workers.
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Spencer
Isaac Prouty & Co
T. J. Clark
Boot & Shoe Workers’ Union
Private McClintock Kills Self in Cavalry Guard Duty
Burlington dispatch reports Richard McClintock 22 year old private in Troop F Fifteenth United States Cavalry stationed at Fort Ethan Allen died after a self inflected gunshot wound. He was en route to guard duty when the pistol discharged entering under the chin and exiting above the collar. He died at the hospital leaving a widow. He enlisted from Baltimore eighteen months ago.
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Burlington
Richard McClintock
Fifteenth United States Cavalry
Fort Ethan Allen
McClintock
Baltimore
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the Tailor
Washington St
Defeacion
Manhattan
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Charles B. Hubbell
Hub
Lynn
UNION
Milliinery
John W. Weeks
Hornblower & Weeks of
Weeks
Consolidated Charities
Edward A. Samuels
Carolina Mountains
Adams Square
FR Wem
Panama
Copenhagen
Willinery
Credit Men
Createst Credit Clo
Green South End Clothing House
Washington Street
Boston Cut Flower CO
Bromfield St
Ethan Allen
Mass
Raffaele di Sess
Salem Street
Mrs. Allinson
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