Bay State Street Railway bill moves to Senate
The House passed engrossment of the public control bill for the Bay State Street Railway Company to the Senate. Amendments created five trustees appointed by the Governor with district fares and hearings, plus limits on securities and two year postwar control. Various cities opposed the measure but lawmakers moved toward finalizing the bill.
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Bay State Street Railway Company
Senate
Bay State
Lynn
Salem
Stoneham
Wakefield
Worrall
House
Street Railway Committee
Boston
Massachusetts Electric Companies
Bay State Company
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Summerfield's the Problem Solved for Honeymoon Plans
A girl tells her father that her fiancé George, though not yet rich, earns enough to support a wife and has arranged a four room outfit from Summerfield's. They will have interior decorators install the complete home when they return from their honeymoon next week. It’s Easy to Pay the Summerfield Way.
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George
Summerfield’s
Summerfield
New Rail Fares Increase Costs Under New Order
The article explains the new railroad fare changes adding surcharges for Pullman chairs and limited service. It details 8 percent government taxes, occupancy charges for parlor cars, and higher rates per mile, with examples for Boston area commutes and suburban 12 ride tickets becoming costlier after June 10.
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Boston
Newton
German Plane Forced Down Near Toul Front
Lieutenant Edward Ric kenbacher of Columbus Ohio and Lieutenant Douglas Campbell of California forced a German biplane down northeast of Xivray in the Toul sector during a fight with six enemy planes. Campbell earlier destroyed an enemy plane near Essey inside German lines.
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France
Associated Press
Edward V. Rickenbacher
Columbus
Douglas Campbell
California
Bois de Rate
Xivray
Toul
Rickenbacher
Campbell
Essey
Grace Lusk Insanity Defense in Roberts Slaying Trial
Henry Lockney opened the defense arguing Grace Lusk was insane at the time of the slaying of Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts in Waukesha Wisconsin. He cited Dr David R Roberts testimony alleging Lusk pursued him slapped him and threatened harm to justify lack of malice and premeditation.
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Wis
David R. Roberts
Henry Lockney
Dffence
Grace Lusk
Mary Newman Roberts
Miss Lusk
Dr. Roberts
Lockney
Childs Announces Run for Congress in 18th District
Edwin O. Childs former Newton mayor announces his candidacy for Congress in the 18th district to succeed incumbent William H. Carter who has signaled retirement after his current term.
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Edwin O. Childs
Newton
William H. Carter
Removal of Patrolman Dowd Faces Chelsea Court Review
Patrolman Thomas W. Dowd of the Revere police department says he will appeal Mayor Alfred E. Hall's removal action and seek a review of the evidence in Chelsea Police Court. Dowd was suspended April 23 for conduct unbecoming an officer and detrimental to department discipline after a hearing at Revere City Hall. He is represented by Judge Samuel J. Cutler.
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Thomas W. Dowd
Revere
Mayor Hall
Dowd
John J.dyer
Samuel J. Cutler
NEWS PRINT MAKERS TO HAVE COAL
Washington May 28 Under a policy agreed upon today by the priorities board of the War Industries Board fuel priority will be granted manufacturers of news print paper upon application accompanied by proof that the plant applying is entitled to priority.
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Washington
Priorities Board
The
War Industries Board
Paper mills seek preference in news print supply
Representatives warn hundreds of newspapers could shut down due to fuel shortages and limited paper. The priorities board will treat each plant case by case for potential varying preferences while Edwin B. Parker notes not all mills are entitled. FTC testimony concluded on news print costs as hearings proceed with a fair price plan after three days of arguments.
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Priorities Board
Edwin B. Parker
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Captain Martin Loses License After Florizel Disaster
A marine court of inquiry assigns blame to Captain William J. Martin for the February wreck of the Red Cross steamer Florizel off Cape Race. Ninety two lives were lost. His master's certificate is suspended 21 months, with a chief mate's interim certificate issued for the period due to his prior record.
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ST. John's
N. F
William J. Martin
Red Cross Line
Florizel
Cape Race
Marine Court of Inquiry
Martin
Trials For School Crews In Boston Regatta Today
The Boston interscholastic rowing regatta holds trials this afternoon with finals Friday. Eight schools compete with a first and second four each. Boston Latin Boston College High Huntington School and Brookline High expected to qualify their first boats today.
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Boston Latin
Boston College High
Huntington School
Brookline High
Nation’s express firms merge to form united carrier
Four large express companies join to become a single private but railroad‑contracted agency. They will give 501 4 percent of gross revenues, over 200 million dollars last year, to railroads for transport rights. Over 100000 employees planned to stay with wage rises after wage scales are reviewed.
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Western
Great Northern
Taylor
Dentist Acquitted in Bride Poisoning Case at Hastings Court
Dr. Lemuel Johnson of Middlesex was found not guilty of poisoning his bride of three months in Richmond. The jury deliberated ten minutes after a day-long session of argument and instructions. the trial began ten days ago in Hastings Court.
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Richmond
Lemuel Johnson
Middlesex
Hastings Court
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promoted For Growing Girls
A Worcester Mass testimonial touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as best tonic for teens. Mrs Otis K Wilde describes recovery from anemia and weakness after using six boxes, urging mothers to consider the medicine. Price 50 cents a box, six for $2 50, available from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY with a free booklet on building up the blood.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
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