Giblin Files East Boston Tunnel Legislation
A state house resolve filed by Rep. Thomas J. Giblin requires the Public Service Commission to study the need and cost of expanded tunnel facilities to East Boston. The commission must report to the 1917 Legislature on a new vehicle pedestrian tunnel, a new trolley tunnel or enlargement of the existing one, and toilet facilities in current and proposed tunnels.
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State House
Public Service Commission
Boston
Thomas J. Giblin
Belgians to Seek Loan in America
The Belgische Dags blad reports that Belgium’s finance and justice ministers will sail to the United States to arrange a loan, seeking support for national financial needs.
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America
Hague
London
Belgische Dagsblad
Justice
United States
Roosevelt Advised Mellen On Boston and Maine Deal
Theodore Roosevelt acted as adviser to Charles S. Mellen in the New Haven affairs the Boston and Maine railroad purchase, testified at the trial of 11 former New Haven directors under the Sherman act. Mellen said Roosevelt advised the 1907 purchase with a caveat that if wrong, he need not return for guidance.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven
Boston& Maine Railroad
Mellen
Boston & Maine
Mellen Testimony Links New Haven to Boston & Maine Control
Testimony details Mellen’s interview with Franklin K Lane at Roosevelt’s suggestion regarding Boston & Maine being “alien” owned by Canadian Pacific or Grand Trunk railways. Government traces New Haven’s 1908–1909 moves, Billard deals, and the Cole act’s restraint as it seeks to prove ownership concealment and interstate commerce implications.
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Mellen
Roosevelt
Franklin K. Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston & Maine
New Haven
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk Railroad of Canada
Lane
R. L. Batts
H. M. Whitney
Boston
Washington
Whitney
Maine
Massachusetts
Hunt
New England
Byrnes
Cornerstone laid for Second Unitarian Church at Coolidge Corner
The cornerstone ceremony for the Second Unitarian Society meeting house at Coolidge Corner occurs on Thanksgiving Day at noon. J Randolph Coolidge delivers the main address and Rev Dr Samuel R Maxwell speaks on fellowship among Unitarian groups. The colonial design features red brick, copper clad tower, octagonal belfry, white interior woodwork, mahogany railing, and damask curtains. A subway links the parish house to a social room beneath the auditorium, with completion expected by October 1.
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Second Unitarian Society
Coolidge Corner
Unitarian
J. Randolph Coolidge
Samuel R. Maxwell
Audubon Circle
Sewell Avenue
Thomas van Ness
Boston
Copley Square
Brookline
Sears’ Chapel
Fenway
Second Unitarian Church
Mellen Testimony Details Stock Moves Between New Haven Firms
The witness described a 4 percent device to restructure stock holdings, the New England Investment Company severing ties with New Haven, and Mellen personally guaranteeing three dividends totaling 15000 dollars. He bought stock at 150 dollars a share, sold at 200, and said he acted to aid the trustees who promised to sell the stock to him. He also admitted serving as president of the New Haven and taking occasional stock fl iers for profit.
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Batts
New Haven
Massachusetts
Mellen
Billard Company
Billard
New England Investment and Security Company
Mr. Mellen
New England Investment Company
Mr. Batts
United States
FE. D. Robbins
Fight trainer wins his suit against Boston Elevated
George M. Bush, once linked to John L. Sullivan, won $845.93 from the Boston Elevated Railway Company after a jury found he was injured when assaulted by a motorman and conductor on a car. The case, sought to recover $15,000, hinged on a July 11 1914 incident on Washington Street in the South End. John L. Sullivan testified, drawing crowds to the fourth floor court room.
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John L. Sullivan
George M. Bush
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Bush
Washington Street
South End
Abington
Herbert A. Kenny
John Jr
Homemade Pinex cough syrup saves money and relieves coughs fast
Make a pint of cough syrup at home with 2½ ounces of Pinex and plain sugar syrup. The ad promises rapid relief from coughs colds and bronchial complaints within 24 hours and guarantees satisfaction or money back. It warns of imitators and directs readers to ask pharmacists for 2½ ounces of Pinex from The Pinex Co Wayne Indiana.
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Pinex Co
Wayne, Ind
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Giblin
E. B. Tunnel
Herg Scheffer
B. & M. Deal
Hart Schefft
Marx
Varsity
Hart Schaffner
Continental Clothing House
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Washington St
Col. Boylston St
C. P
Grand Trunk
Balls
Massachusetts Wegislature
Boston Railroad Holding Company
The
Mellon
George Close
Broadway
Cambridge
Masa
New England Navigation Company
Stein-Bloch
Filene
John L
Elevated
PINE
Anita
California
Grand Canyon of
Arizona
California Limited
Fred Harvey
Adak
W. Manning
Mass
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