Passenger fares to rise nationwide with rail increases
Washington reports railroads will raise passenger fares across most regions, excluding the southeast. The changes, mostly 21.2 cents per mile from Dec 1 or Dec 15, affect routes from New York to Pittsburgh Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis Chicago St Louis and more, with Chicago to Boston and New York to several cities also rising. The Interstate Commerce Commission analyzed the tariffs, noting standard routes remain slightly higher than differentials, and protests are mounting though suspensions are not expected.
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New Wards for Boston Ordered by Mayor Curley
Boston faces redistricting to 24 to 26 wards with a target of equal voter distribution. The plan, approved by Mayor Curley, must be in place before January 1 but takes effect after the 1916 state primary. A map by street commissioners will show blocks and voter counts for ward boundaries.
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Pro Cathedral News Highlights Protestant Services
The 20th anniversary service of the Church Rescue Mission in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul featured Rev. Jay S. Budlong of Minneapolis. Bishop Lawrence to speak at the Junior Department annual service. Noonday address by Rev. D. H. Ferrell at King's Chapel. Associate Professor W. N. Donovan promoted to full professor at Newton Theological Institution. Boston Baptist ministers plan a council at Warren Avenue Baptist Church to discuss the local scene. Dr George Edwin Harr to speak on ministry careers at Greenwood Memorial Church. Central Congregational Church vesper will feature organ and choir under Raymond C. Robinson.
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Greenwood Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Dorchester
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Glasgow to Dry Dock for Urgent Repairs in Brazil
The British cruiser Glasgow, damaged in the Chilean coast battle that sunk Good Hope and Monmouth, has permission to enter Rio de Janeiro drydock. Repairs must finish in seven days before it sails for the high seas, with five hull holes and four wounded crew.
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High treason charge in aiding Austrians
Robert Sayer of Sault Ste. Marie is held on a high treason charge for aiding six Austrians to cross the St Marys River from Canada into the United States to join their compatriots. The admission was reported in court today.
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Robert Sayer
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Canada
United States
Taft Praises College Men During Chicago Visit
Professor William H. Taft at a Psi Upsilon luncheon in Chicago praised university men as the bonds linking England and the United States. He defended fraternity roles against caste criticism and urged inequality as a spur to progress while outlining lectures at the University of Chicago and a speech to the Chicago Commercial Club.
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William H. Taft
Psi Upsilon
England
United States
Taft
University of Chicago
Chicago Commercial Club
Leadville Boom Days Buildings Destroyed
Fire swept a Leadville district famed for saloons and dance halls during the silver boom. Early today flames destroyed flimsy wooden shacks, most withstood since boom days after the silver discovery. The blaze started in a rooming house above a saloon and dance hall.
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Four Die When Pennsylvania Flyer Hits Auto Near Convoy
Four people were killed instantly when a Pennsylvania Flyer train struck a car near Convoy Ohio, about 30 miles east of Fort Wayne. Victims include Durbin Leslie, Convoy mayor, his wife, and Dr and Mrs DeHayes, parents of Mrs Lealle.
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Convoy
Pennsylvania Flyer
Durbin Leslie
Pink oysters new delicacy from Long Island Sound
Washington reports pink oysters from beds in Long Island Sound are the latest novelty under Agriculture Department study. The rosy bivalves reach pink after harvest, but are harmless and considered delicious by a volunteer poison squad. Scientists hypothesize a wild yeast bacillus or other micro-organism causes the color change.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Long Island Sound
Corps of Scientists
Woman beaten and robbed in church yard in Aurora
Miss Jennie Miller aged 68, daughter of a former Aurora mayor, was found unconscious in a church yard with a crushed skull from a heavy pipe wrench blow. Doctors say she cannot live. Her handbag with money and jewelry was missing. investigators suspect robbery.
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Aurora
Jennie Miller
Steamer Mildred Sunk After Collision Near Egmont Key
The steamer Mildred, operating between Tampa and Fort Myers, sank after a collision with the schooner Brazos off Egmont Key. All 15 aboard were rescued, while the Brazos incurred heavy damage.
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Fort Myers
Egmont Key
Tampa Harbor
Brazos
Volcanic Ash Reported In Leon City Nicaragua Fallout
Volcanic ash from Cerro Negro is said to have fallen an inch deep in Leon City Nicaragua and blown miles to Corinto Harbor. Commander Ziegemeier of the cruiser Denver reported the finding to the Navy Department.
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Cerro Negro
Nicaragua
Leon
Corinto Harbor
Ziegemeier
Denver
Navy Department
Aldon L. Chase Dies in Bangor Local Officials Leader
Aldon L. Chase of Bangor Maine longtime public official and former alderman dies at his home. He had served as secretary of the Bangor Overseers of the Poor and chaired the Republican city committee two years ago.
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Alden L.chase
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