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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1918
Page
3
Frank Hedley of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company testified at a Public Service Commission hearing that subway operating costs have more than doubled since the war began while elevated line costs have nearly doubled. He spoke on service power and equipment in New York City.
British and Russian forces re-occupied the Russian port of Baku on the Caspian Sea's west coast after Sunday fighting. An official war office statement says the allied forces were greeted with an excellent reception.
An old home remedy touts Pinex with pine extract mixed in a pint of sugar or alternative syrup. Claims include rapid relief of dry or productive coughs within 24 hours, benefits for bronchial issues, and universal satisfaction guaranteed by Pinex Co. of Fort Wayne Indiana.
Mrs Sir Shaw of R No 1 Portsmouth Ohio states Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after irregularities backache and fatigue. The letter promotes the herb remedy for women's disorders including dislocations and nervousness and urges other women to try the product.
Testimony before the Public Service Commission urged rejection of Bay State Street Railway Company 10 cent fare plan. Protestors from northern cities urged denial to allow sale under sheriff's hammer as previously predicted by Receiver Wallace B Denham.
Beverly City Solicitor Sullivan Salem Councilman Broadhead Lynn Mayor Creamer and Ralph Bauer urge a remedy for the road's troubles. Creamer favors taxing the city budget rather than a 10 cent fare and supports a mileage system to ensure fairness and full fare collection. Bauer opposes the zone system.
Chairman Frederick J. Macleod questions the Milwaukee inspired 10 cent fare schedule as a revenue tool. He doubts increased local revenue and proposes testing the plan to show its success or failure before the commission acts.
The British steamer Cascapedia, a 1849 ton vessel sailing from New York on November 7 to Boston Halifax and St John s New Brunswick, was abandoned and set on fire off Cape Race after distress signals. The crew of 28 was rescued by the steamer Bellerophon. Captain George Williams of New York commanded Cascapedia.
Washington Nov 18 John P White resigns as joint director of the bureau of labor at the Fuel Administration effective Nov 30 Administrator Garfield announced tonight he accepted the resignation with regret noting White's services had been of inestimable value
The City Council unanimously passed an order for an exhaustive probe of the local coal situation. Councillor Frank Ford led the measure, signaling opposition to recurring coal price boosts for residents and hinting at a legislative inquiry if needed.
Councillor Ford leads a city council committee demand for exact profit data from Boston coal dealers. He cites an unanswered letter to James J. Storrow, fuel administrator, claiming overcharges of 40 cents per ton before a recent $1 rise. The council orders Storrow to provide totals of anthracite coal received by dealers.
Letter to the editor from John F. Fitzgerald arguing for a 300th anniversary celebration of the Pilgrims landing in 1620. He suggests holding the event in December 1920, during a era of anti tyranny and sea power, to honor the Pilgrims and promote Massachusetts as a seafaring state and symbol of human rights.
Brookline selectmen organize a committee of 25 to plan a large reception for returning soldiers and sailors. A special town meeting is set for Tuesday, Dec. 17 to act on town business and appropriations. Stephen Burke named second assistant superintendent of streets after the death of Thomas F. Cook.
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