How Mellen Used Weeps in Business in New Haven Mine
Letters by Charles S. Mellen introduced in the New Haven directors trial show steps to crush the New York and New England Railroad. The 1893 1894 documents discuss prepayment of freight, steering traffic away from New England, and pressuring other lines to route via the New Haven. Mellen and Clark exchange satirical notes and warnings about losses, with admissions of coordinating with rival lines to weaken the New England.
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New York
Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New England
New Haven
New York & New England Railroad Company
Poughkeepsie
Hudson River
Mr. Melien
C. Peter Clark
Old Colony
Charles P. Clark
Walpole
Mass
Mellen
Clark
Palmer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lehigh Valley
Jersey Central
Reading
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Haven Board Indemnifies Directors in 1892 Action
Haven board adopted a resolution December 10 1892 to indemnify and save harmless any director executing a guarantee in case of judicial proceedings brought by an attorney of the company. The government charges William Rockefeller was among the directors who procured the suit.
Swacker Defends McQuaid Witness Calling
Mr. Frank M. Swacker special assistant to the U S attorney general of New York explains that summoning Elias A. McQuaid of Boston as a witness in the New Haven directors case reflects no knowledge of his involvement in the road’s other expenses or benefits. He says the action is to McQuaid’s credit and does not reflect on him.
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Frank M. Swacker
United States Atorney General
New York
New Haven Road
Elias A. Mee- Quaid
Boston
New Haven
Swacker
McQuaid
Automobile Crash Injures Arlington Man
A Lexington man Manuel E. Rogers escaped with only a shake up when his car rear ended a Boston Elevated electric on Massachusetts avenue Arlington yesterday. His companion Ernest Riley suffered deep cuts to face and neck and was rushed to Symmes Arlington Hospital for treatment.
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Lexington
Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington
Manuel E. Rogers
Bedford Street
Ernest Riley
Symmes Arlington Hospital
Rogers
Riley
Avenue
Boston
Grove Street
Young Riley
Cutting Will Go On Ballot In Massachusetts
The State Ballot Law Commission ruled that Alfred N. Cutting Republican will appear on the ballot. Frank J. McAvoy of Cambridge challenged Cutting’s nomination over recording issues with convention delegates. The panel also ordered Edward D. Stickney John F Ollis and Albin Johnson Cambridge Progressive independents for the 2nd Middlesex district to remain on the ballot as forged signatures charges were not sustained.
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State
Alfred N. Cutting
Frank J. McAvoy
Cambridge
Cutting
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Edward D. Stickney
John F. Ollis
Albin Johnson
Progressive Party
Second Middlesex
Crown Prince George Leaves for Saloniki
Paris reports Crown Prince George of Greece leaves for Saloniki with a large staff to inspect the garrison there. The Havas correspondent at Athens notes the departure last night.
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Paris
George
Greece
Saloniki
Havas
Athens
Big South Boston Dry Dock Under Construction
A large stone and concrete dry dock in South Boston, likely the nation’s biggest and among the world’s largest, is nearing completion as bulkhead filling finishes and the governor and council approve the contract.
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South
Boston
Mayor Curley Forms Credit Union Against Loan Sharks
The mayor unveiled a municipal credit union to combat loan sharks targeting city workers. Officers were ejected and initial working capital started at 750 dollars as aid would first reach low paid laborers and scrub women in financial distress.
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Curley
City Employees Form Credit Union To Aid Personal Loans
Boston leaders launch the City of Boston Employees Credit Union offering $5 shares with no more than 20 per person. Members may obtain relief from high loan rates through monthly payments and a 5 percent net return, with a cooperative bank style structure and a supervisory committee led by J Alfred Mitchell Edward Murphy.
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City of Boston Employees’ Credit Union
Crowded Conditions Prompt Rainsford Island Cottage Reopen
City Council heard from Councillors Ballantyne and Watson about overcrowded dormitories at the boys industrial school on Rainsford Island and ordered the Mayor to urge trustees to reopen a previously closed cottage. Ballantyne noted older boys with truants and said funds were available to maintain the cottage for the year.
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Ballantyne
Watson
Boys’ Industrial
Rainsford Island
Boston Dry Dock Project Aims to Lead Atlantic Ports
A proposed 1200 by 120 foot dry dock with 35 feet of water at low tide would cost 3.75 million dollars and reclaim 35 acres for port use. It promises capacity for the largest ships, chambering a quarter mile in length and linking to Northern avenue near Commonwealth piers. The project includes a guaranteed 50 000 dollar annual revenue for 40 years to the Commonwealth through Cunard Hamburg-American and IMMC contracts.
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Boston
Atlantic
City Hall
School Street
Consolidat
West Street
Washington
Tremont Street
Commonwealth
Cunard Line
Hamburg-American
International Mercantile Marine
Northern Avenue
New Commonwealth
Witt C. Webb
Ben
Publicity men hear Dr Wirt at Pilgrim Club luncheon
Dr Lincoln Wirt urged an international government as world salvation at a Pilgrim Publicity Association luncheon in the American House. He described war zone experiences and called for a great international congress to draft binding laws for nations.
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United States
Lincoln Wirt
Pilgrim Publicity Association
Wirt
Fire Tragedy at James Brown & Co Feed Store
A blaze swept through the rear straw pile of James Brown & Co feeding store trapping workers on the second and third floors. Rescue crews and brave helpers aided many to safety as several girls jumped to the street and were caught by rescuers while others escaped via rope and windows despite heavy smoke and collapses.
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James Brown & Co
William C. Kimbel
Joseph L. Bush
A. J. Seagle
Bash
Seagle
Co. R. Carlisle
Fire Kills 13 at Pittsburg Union Paper Box Plant
Thirteen people died and eight were injured in a blaze at a four story building on the North Side. The two upper floors housed the Union Paper Box Company. Most victims were young women employees. Identification was hindered by severe burns. Mayor Armstrong ordered a full police council and coroner inquiry.
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Pittsburg
Union Paper Box Company
Joseph G. Armstrong
Famous French Playwright Paul Hervieu Dies at 68
Paul Hervieu drama author and French Academy member died today after several days illness. Born in 1857, he was honored as a Legion of Honor officer and gained wide fame for plays produced in France and some shown in this country.
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Paul Hervieu
French Academy
M. Hervieu
Legion of Honor
France
Parents Favor School Militia at Malden High
A canvass by Superintendent Marshall shows 9 percent of Malden High parents endorse military training for boys. School Board previously favored forming a high school battalion and will review parent replies from over 75 percent of 650 students at tonight's meeting.
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Malden High School
Marshall
British Submarines Boost Swedish War Insurance Rates
A Copenhagen dispatch reports that British submarine activity in the Baltic has caused Swedish war insurance on ships bound for German ports to double. The change reflects heightened risk as tensions rise in the Baltic region.
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London
Baltic
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Eckman’s Alterative Promoted For Disease Recovery
The article notes the need for medicines to supplement measures and build patient strength. Eckman’s Alterative is claimed to yield marked success in this disease, with numerous apparent recoveries. It is non narcotic and habit forming and available from Steckman Laboratory Philadelphia or local druggists.
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Eckman
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