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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1915
Page
3
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders suspension of proposed milk transport rate increases by the Boston and Maine and other railroads until after a thorough review. A hearing is scheduled for February 29, 1916, with Mayor Curley receiving notice in Washington.
The Boston commission backed a hearing date set for February 29 to hear from railroads producers and consumers about proposed milk rate increases. Pending the hearing, there will be no boost in milk freight rates. Railroads affected include Boston & Maine Central Vermont, Maine Central, Montpelier & White River, Rutland, and St. Johns.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Sigons said Mayor Curley fears higher transportation charges on the bury Lake Champlain and York Harbor railroads could raise milk prices for consumers. He urged a suspension and a full hearing where railroads producers and consumers are represented to determine reasonableness.
Wild strawberries, nearing full maturity in spring and early summer, were picked recently at Nelson farm in Mallett’s Bay Vermont by Mrs. M L C Bavier. She sent them to the Post to share the find with readers nationwide.
A bill seeks an injunction to stop Mutual Co from investing $10,000,000 in a war loan aiding Britain and France. It accuses officers of violating duties to protect assets, warns of national hatreds, and notes policyholders including Mrs. Walsh protest. It questions Peabody Baker and Anglo-French commission actions and seeks service on Illinois agent D A Day.
Charles A Peabody of Mutual Life says no penny has been invested in the Anglo French bonds and none may be until a decision is made. He notes law allows investment to any reasonable amount as Mutual operates in France and England. J P Morgan & Co. declines comment as a Wall Street banker says suit won't halt the loan. A syndicate of 69 banks and trusts plans to underwrite and take the bonds despite opposition.
Governor Walsh will at 11 o clock tender a luncheon at the Hotel Lenox to Lord and Lady Aberdeen. This afternoon he reviews the Columbus Day parade in Lawrence. This evening he delivers several speeches at dinners and Democratic meetings. Tomorrow he begins day rallies.
News from Budapest reports a two day siege as Austro German forces battled Serbian defenders in Belgrade. British officers fought within Serbian ranks aided by British artillery as the river crossing was completed and the city was captured after fierce street fighting and bayonet clashes.
The State Bureau of Animal Industry announced another outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The infection is found in John P. Stevens his Leicester herd, leading to a quarantine of Worcester county and closure of stock yards in Brighton and Watertown until further notice.
An aeroplane from the Paris squadron guarding the city fell in Trocadero Park today. The craft struck a tree and the aviator and observer were thrown to the ground. Both men were injured and the aircraft was wrecked.
Advertisement claims backache signals weak kidneys and low energy. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the reliable remedy to restore strength, tone the kidneys, and build up the whole system, urging readers to buy today.
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