Boston Protest Persists as Phone Rates Face Year Trial
Suburban subscribers from Boston area press the Massachusetts Highway Commission demanding rate relief. Chairman Harold Parker promises a one-year trial to judge fairness and hints at possible future reductions. Protesters warn of mass phone elimination or legislative action if relief is not provided. Local officials cite higher costs in Somerville and Winthrop and warn of broad discontent. Mayor Edward A. Walker likens the decision to a doctor declaring success after a fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Parker
Commission
Charles A. Dean
Wakefield
Byron B. Johnson
Waltham
William W. Kennard
Somerville
Benjamin C. Lane
West Roxbury
Henry Carstensen
Winthrop
Edward A. Walker
Highway Commission
Daughter Testifies for Mother in Divorce Suit
In a divorce case heard yesterday Judge Pierce heard the daughter recount a story alleging her father beat her mother and describe home scenes before the separation nearly five years ago. Mrs. Cuneo testified she sought to leave the house, while her husband declined to move, citing another woman in the same dwelling. The judge reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa
Cuneo
Pierce
Kidney trouble prompts weight gain confession
William H. Partch appeared before Justice D. A. Roseau on September 4, 1909, swearing that the statement is true in substance and fact. The notice records a sworn oath to the accuracy of the statement concerning health and weight gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Partch
D. A. Roseau
Justice of the Peace
Johnstone Breaks Altitude Record In Grand Flight
Johnstone set a world altitude record during a day of aerial events, winning the grand altitude prize as J A D McCurdy of the Curtiss team crashed his monoplane yet uninjured. Moisant won the $2000 distance prize after flying about 8712 miles in two hours amid a dramatic sky racing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. D. McCurdy
Curtiss
Moisant
Aero Club of America
Johnstone
Nasl
Wright Brothers
J. Armstrong Drexel
Wright
Bud” Mars
Simon and
Latham
Mars
Morsant
Simon
Joln Stone
Drexel
Grahame-White
Allan Pinkerton
Count de Lesseps
McCurdy
Wellesley Girls Race in Barrels and Costumed Parade
At Wellesley College Halloween events featured a grand parade of seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen. A man in dresses sat at the head of a table while Grahame-White’s monoplane shadow flashed across curtains. A chariot race with barrel-led “horses” and a 16-legged serpent drew wild applause as Dorothy Applegate and Constance Eustis guided mischief and spectacle culminating in a museum skeleton handshake with Harriet’s statue protecting freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Eustis
Grahame-White
Bleriot
Alice Paine
Newton
Africa
Margarite Lorraine
Kentucky
Dorothy Applegate
Harriet
Hallowe'en
Hallowe'en Fatality in Worcester Fire Injury
Worcester on Halloween records its first deadly accident as 26 year old Bery Palmer suffered neck and shoulder burns when a jack o lantern caught fire from a swinging flame. Her mother Mrs. Charles Palmer tried to smother the blaze and was burned on the hands. Bery Palmer died at Worcester Hospital.
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Hallowe'en
Bery Palmer
Worcester Hospital
Walcott Street
Charles Palmer
New Record in Customs Duties on Voyage
New York October 31 a new high duty record for a single voyage was set by the steamship Kaiserin Augusta Victoria on her last westward trip. The total collected on dutiable articles from passengers reached 59794, well above the Oceanic’s 1902 record of 30000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria
Oceanic
Police hunt man who attacks women in Aberdeen district
Brighton area reports a series of holdups by a young, well dressed thief, about 20, who targets women on Chestnut Englewood Summit Commonwealth and Franklin areas. Police, including four bicycle officers and inspectors, increased patrols after a spike in crime. Captain Sullivan requests nine more men to expand routes as fear grows among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Aberdeen
Fitzgerald
O'Meara
Sullivan
Mary McDougal
Chestnut Tl
Englewood
Mary Murphy
Summit and
Commonwealth Avenues
Charles Atwood
Mwastern Avenue
Franklin Street
Corey Road
Catherine E. Coakley
Ghostly Witches Rule Boston Hallowe'en Celebrations
The Hallowe'en celebration in Boston last night eclipsed all New Year observances of the past decade. Downtown hotels featured barn interiors with pumpkins, wheat sheaves, giant skeletons, and ghostly staff. cafes displayed similar decor while black cats and illuminated moons added to the eerie atmosphere. Crowds were jubilant as windows spilled rice and confetti on revelers. parties across Boston and suburbs were innumerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hallowe'en dances feature Julius Caesar operetta at Shafer Hall
Harvest Hallowe'en celebrations filled college halls with dancing and rites. In Shafer Hall the operetta Julius Caesar drew crowds with Helen Wilson playing Caesar, Mayse Martin as Calpurnia, Ruth Evans as Brutus, and Euphemia Cowan as Antony, highlighting college talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer Hall
Julius Caesar
Helen Wilson
Caesar
Mayse Martin
Calpurnia
Ruth Evans
Dorchester
Brutus
Euphemia Cowan
New York
Antony
Oil fraud claim over water sold as lamp oil
Patrick Gethins of 78 Montgomery street reported to Division 5 police that a man posing as a Standard Oil agent sold him a gallon of water as oil for eight cents. The liquid would not burn in lamps, revealing the deceit yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OIL Trust
Patrick Gethins
Montgomery Street
Division 5
Standard Oil Company
Gethins
Free month of Osmo-Chemic treatment offer ends soon
Osmo-Chemic Physicians advertise a limited time deal for catarrh and deafness treatment. Anyone starting or renewing by November 12 receives one month of care with medicines free, plus consultation and X ray, at Room 10 18 Boylston St. Boston. Endorsed patient Mrs. Barker declares full hearing restored after six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston At
Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Offices in Boston
Permanent offices at Suite A10 entrance 18 Boylston St Boston Mass. Office hours daily 10 am to 12 m, 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. Closed Sundays.
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James M. Solomon
Huntington Ave
Boston
Mass
Cian
Boylston St
Outton
Express Strike Spreads Across New York City
In New York on October 31 a strike expansion drew 1500 to 1800 workers from Monahan's Express Boston Despatch and Manhattan Delivery Company. American Express platform men and waybill clerks joined in, swelling strikers to over 10,000 demanding higher pay and shorter hours. Violent clashes with strikebreakers injured several. police arrested many and imposed fines. A plan for a mayoral conference and a potential citywide strike of wheeled transport was announced, with unions weighing further action.
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New York
Monahan’s Express
Boston Despatch
Manhattan Delivery Company
American Express Company
Grand Central Station
Boston
New York City
William Hoyt
American Express
Gaynor
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
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Highway Board
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Benedetto Cuneo
Evelyn Cuneo
Benedetto
Uneo
RH White
Gundeys
R. Joseph Grady
Tremont St. Hte
Law
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Blader
Boston Daily Port
Wrights
Earth
Molsant
Victor
Farman
Grahame- White
Statue of Liberty
White
Wellesley
Serpent
Pananan
Simian
Darkest
Hallowe
Hallowe’en
College Hall
Nell Viet
Ballet
Student Government Association
Wellesley College
Gale & Kent
Court Street
Worcester
C. S. Barker
236
Spring Street
Medford
Henry R
Tremont St
Majestic Theatre
Iundays
C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Deates Black
Reachmont
J. Gertrude Black
Dorches
Crest Avenue
Mt. Hope
Casey
T. Frank
Peter Casey
Auburn Street
M. F. ManrAhan
J. E. F. Downes
Sycamore Street
Navy
Werren Street
Keenan
South Boston
Helen Madeline
Louis F
Ellen M. Keenan
Moriarty
Broadway
Bennington Street
Sacred Heart Church
Leo Court
Carpenters’ Union
Local No. 35
Holy Name Society
Morine
Melrose
Martha Ellen Morine
Yate
S47
Main Street
Lynn
Opy- Reaves
Roslindale
Margaretha
William Reaves
Harrison Street
Riley
Catherine
John Riley
Magnolia Street
St. Paul's Church
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Woburn
Weld
Roxbury
Emma E
Albert B. Weld
Frank H. Cowln
Kensington Street
Wiess
Greenock Street
D. Wiess
Milton
Alexander A. Will
Bine Hill Avenue
Wilson
Isaac Wilson
Everett Street
Everett
Portsmouth N. H
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