Boston and Maine Needs 50 Million to Improve Service
Vice President Edward G. Buckland testified before Interstate Commerce Commission chair Charlies A. Prouty detailing the Boston and Maine road's financial strain and need for about 50 million dollars to restore proper freight handling. Shippers' counsel Brandeis cited widespread delays at transfer points, with 68 to 75 percent of fast freight slower than usual, questioning why Maine Central performed better.
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Boston & Maine
Edward G. Buckland
Buckland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charlies A. Prouty
New England
Federal Building
Louis D. Brandeis
Robert Homans
Boston Chamber of Commerce
W. C. Kendall
Boston
New York
Mr. Brandeis
Maine Central
New Haven
Prouty
Shirley
North Adams
Fitchburg
Mr. Prouty
Florist Penn Showcases October Bride Display
Henry Penn presents a Bromfield street window exhibition featuring a gowned lay figure in white satin under an oak leaf trellis. The veil and bouquet use lilies of the valley, a shower bouquet, with European Copenhagen designs for floral decorative effects.
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Penn
Bromfield Street
Henry Penn
Europe
Copenhagen
Five to six years for killing wife
John W. Wallace pleaded guilty to manslaughter for killing his wife Margaret with a carving knife at their home 10 Mansfield Place Charlestown while under the influence. He received a State prison term of five to six years.
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John W. Wallace
Margaret
Nquor
Mansfield Place
Charlestown
Brown
Wilson Opposes Free Trade in North Jersey Speeches
Governor Woodrow Wilson, in three North Jersey speeches, rejects free trade and defends Democratic tariff policy while critics demand a tariff position. Suffragists in Newark denounce Roger Wolcott and Walter Meins for opposing woman suffrage and deny ties to any party, asserting they seek equal suffrage only.
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Newark
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
North Jersey
Democratic Party
Senate
Roger Wolcott
Walter R. Meins
Margaret L. Foley
Massachusetts Woman’s Suffrage Association
Boylston Street
Bull Moose Party
Taft tax panic debate sparks New Jersey clashes
Governor Wilson in Montclair and Newark rebuts Taft on the 1893 panic. He traces the crisis to currency legislation rather than tariff laws and accuses Republicans of misstatements. He says he earlier taught history and urges reading the period correctly.
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Taft
Wilson
Montclair
Newark
United States
Cleveland
Mr. Taft
Court hears contested marriage and shooting claims
Libellant Hadlock testifies that in March 1908 he was shot by Carolyne Atwood who later married him in New York. Witnesses recount prior fines for carrying a loaded revolver and questions on the marriage certificate. The court weighs if a valid marriage exists as briefs are submitted.
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Hadlock
Boston
Henry 8. Dewey
Bolster
Brookline
Winchester Street
Winthrop Street
Roxbury
Miss Atwood
New York
Washington Street
City Hospital
Brockton
Parker
Kenney
Rockport
Maine
Harvey
D. Hadlock
Carolyne Atwood
Carolyne
W. W. Olmstead
Mr. Haddock
Straw Vote at Harvard University Polls Open
Harvard University students conduct a straw ballot on the presidential election. Polls are open from 9 to 1 and from 2 to 4.
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Harvard
Harvard University
WANT RIVERS DEVELOPED
The Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange pledged support for Merrimac River development after a luncheon with Lowell Lawrence Haverhill and Newburyport officials. They urged sending a large delegation to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington next December. Mayors urged improvements to Connecticut and Taunton rivers and Chelsea Creek. General Hugh Bancroft noted the Hamburg American line’s arrival.
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Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange
Merrimac River
American House
Lowell
Lawrence
Haverhill
Newburyport
John J. Martin
The
Exchange
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington
Fitzgerald
Connecticut River
Taunton River
Chelsea Creek
Hugh Bancroft
Boston
Hallowe en Party Aids Brookline Progressive Drive
The Brookline Moosettes plan a Hallowe en party at Beacon Hall Coolidge Corner on Friday to raise funds for the Progressive party campaign. Grace M. McCarthy daughter of Jeremiah McCarthy and C Pauline Glazier chair and secretary of the Brookline Women's Progressive town committee lead arrangements.
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Brookline ‘‘Moosettes
Hallowe’en
Beacon Hall
Coolidge Corner
Progressive Party
Grace M. McCarthy
Jeremiah McCarthy
Port of
Boston
C. Pauline Glazier
Brookline Women’s Progressive Town Committee
Whips Bull Alone With Bare Hands
Westfield, Oct. 29 Daniel Coffey, a town laborer, faced a maddened bull that broke from a herd on Montgomery street. After the animal toppled two men, Coffey captured and subdued the bull single-handed despite its fight.
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Westfield
Montgomery Street
Daniel Coffey
Coffey Grips Horns to Throw Bull in Montgomery Street
Coffey chased a field bull near his home on Montgomery street. He grabbed the bull by the horns as it charged and twisted, throwing the beast to the ground before it jumped back to its feet.
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Coffey
Montgomery Street
Texas cowboy saves rider by grabbing bull from nostrils
Coffey clung to the bull and swung around to seize the beast by the nostrils. He threw the animal again and it went down. The owner arrived with a rope to take possession, and Coffey received a heartfelt thanks for risking his life.
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Coffey
Miss O'Donnell Becomes Bride In Harvard Square Nuptials
Miss M T O'Donnell of Cambridge, Radcliffe graduate and former Boston High School teacher, married Bartholomew B Coyne in a nuptial high mass at St Pauls Church Harvard square. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Michael Coyne with Rev Henry Coyne and Rev Frank Brogan assisting.
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New York
Boston
M. T. O'Donnell
Cambridge
Radcliffe College
Boston High School
Bartholomew B. Coyne
St. Paul’s Church
Harvard Square
Michael Coyne
Henry Coyne
Frank Brogan
Father Freeman
New Jersey
Sister Mary Ambrosine Buried in St. Regis Cemetery
Sister Mary Ambrosine of the Order of St. Joseph died at Randolph and was buried in St. Regis Cemetery. Funeral services in the convent chapel featured a solemn high Mass of requiem with Mgr. M. J. Splaine as celebrant, assisted by Rev. John J. Farrell and Rev. Father Gleason. Reverend Dacy oversaw ceremonies with D. J. Maguire present in the sanctuary.
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Father Gleason
Randolph
Father Dacy
D. J. Maguire
Missing See A Contest In The Sun Day Post
A fragment notes prizes of 100 dollars to be offered next Sunday in a Sun Day contest. The readable line hints at a promotional post or ad asking participation with a prize amount. No further details are legible about organizer or location.
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Park Square
Sedalia
National Bank
Seme Poos Gufferer
Ecsemr
Post
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