Boston trolley tie-up halts five lines in subway
Five subway linked trolley lines in Boston were halted for 40 minutes by a brake beam failure on an outward Chestnut Hill car near Boylston Street. The incident at 6 PM disrupted Park Street and surface routes, with about 45 cars waiting at Boylston Tremont Pleasant.
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Boylston
Pleasant
Officials In Boston & Maine Wreck Near Princeton
A special observation train carrying Boston & Maine railroad officials collided with a passenger train at Brooks station Princeton at 9 am. The Worcester bound passenger train, three cars plus baggage coach, was backing off the track to meet the inspecting train when the curves were taken at about 20 miles per hour.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Brooks Station
Worcester
Train Collision Damages Cars. No Injuries Reported
No one on either train was injured though all were shaken and frightened. The passenger train engine was wrecked and the baggage coach smashed while the inspection train suffered only minor damage to its engine observation dining car and baggage coach. A special train carried eight men including Cheever Smith Crocker Byrnes Turner none hurt as diners were startled by flying crockery and food. Turner represents Fitchburg stockholders testing the road for clients.
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Mr. Turner
Fitchburg Corporation
Clichts
Lively Battle on the Curb at Boston Gas Stock Fight
Scenes of chaos marked the curb market in Boston as Bay State Gas faced a persistent raid led by Thomas W. Lawson's stock. Brokers wait for today’s opening, expecting further clashes and heightened rivalry from the first hour.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Bay State Gas
Turbulent trading erupts over Bay State Gas at exchange
Over 300 000 shares traded as price volatility surged on Bay State Gas amid a chaotic session. Emissaries sought Lawson, who arrived by red auto and entered the exchange committee room. The last minutes saw frantic bidding, with bids of 1 and 1 1 8 for the stock, closing at 1 1 8.
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Bay State Gas
Exchange Place
Lawson
Exchange
Bay State
Albanian independence talk may crown Duke of the Abruzzi
A Rome report cites an Albanian leader attending a Monastir conference who says if Albanian independence is raised a proposal will be made to offer the Albanian crown to the Duke of the Abruzzi.
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The
Globe
Rome
Monastir
Albania
Abruzzi
Marmola Tablets Promise Easy Weight Loss For All
A window into early dieting lore claims Marmola Prescription Tablets can reduce flesh for women seeking new gowns. The ad touts loss of about one pound daily after meals and at night without disturbing meals or causing stomach distress, selling a 75 cent case through druggists or mail order from the Marmola Company in Detroit.
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Directoire
Marmola Company
Detroit
Mich
Open Amateur Golf Qualifying At Brookline Country Club
Nearly 100 top amateurs compete in the qualifying rounds for the open amateur event at Brookline. P W Whittemore set a course record with 72 in a member event, while 16 players will advance to match play awaiting Thursday results. Leading contenders listed include Crocker Claflin Thorpe Hylam Small Selfridge Bigelow and Morgan Jr.
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P. W. Whittemore
G. H. Crocker
T. M. Claflin
J. G. Thorpe
J. B. Hylam
I. W. Small
H. Selfridge
L. S. Bigelow
EF. Morgan, Jr
Saxonia Due Tomorrow
Welcome news to friends awaiting Cunard steamship passengers. Heavy seas and contrary winds delay arrival until tomorrow. Post enterprise saves a day for those desiring to greet the incoming vessel. Dock expected before noon tomorrow.
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