Supreme Court rules federal control of interstate railroads
The Supreme Court on Oct 30 held that all locomotives and equipment on railroads engaged in interstate commerce must follow the federal safety appliance act. The ruling makes railroading under federal jurisdiction supreme, eliminating state commissions from interstate control. Transportation officials foresee no dual control and expect broader enforcement of federal orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Federal Commission
Supreme Court
Franklin K. Lane
Vandevanter
Government of
Canada
Freight War Hearing Opens on Western Rates Dispute
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened a hearing as a board of arbitration on the Western freight war case. It concerns rail rates on import traffic from Boston, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk to interior destinations. It will likely take several months to settle the rate differentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Lynn Shoe Cutters Reach Arbitration Agreement
After a four hour session the Knights of Labor cutters and shoe manufacturers agreed to submit differences to arbitration. Mayor William P. Connery is tasked to name the arbitration board and decide the return to work and temporary hours during the pending decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Knights of Labor Cutters
William P. Connery
State Board of Arbitration
Connery
Manufacturers and Cutters Meet Over Eight-Hour Stoppage
A delegation of about 12 manufacturers led by James W. Hitchings and the Cutters’ Assembly executive board headed by Stephen M. Walsh held talks with Mayor Connery. If the accord on hours is approved, workers could return to their benches by Wednesday morning or soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutters’ Assembly
Connery
James W. Hitchings
Stephen M. Walsh
Madame Gadski to Appear in Concert
Friday afternoon November 10 the New York Philharmonic Society performs in Symphony Hall with conductor Josef Stransky and soprano Johanna Gadski on an All Wagner program. Selections include The Mastersingers Siegfried Idyll Gotterdammerung funeral music Tristan and Isolde Prelude Liebestod and the Tannhauser overture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Philharmonic Society
Symphony Hall
Josef Stransky
Mme
Johanna Gadski
Fannhauser
Boston Post praised for publishing Governoress pamphlet
A letter from Boston dated October 30, 1911 commends the Boston Post for printing the Governoress pamphlet in full. The writer calls it newspaper enterprise, noting it was not an advertisement and signs as D. Ps R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Boston Post
Boston
Bispham In Song Recital At Jordan Hall
Baritone David Bispham offered a program of English based songs with piano organ accompaniment by Harry M. Gilbert and John P. Marshall. He performed works by Handel Purcell Secchi Mendelssohn Cornelius Verdi Strauss Harriet Ware Louis Ebel N J Eisenheimer Sidney Homer and Longfellow set King Robert of Sicily. The performance featured Bispham's strong voice and clear recitation plus his explanations of song origins and meanings.
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David Bispham
Jordan Hall
Bispham
Harry M. Gilbert
John P. Marshall
Handel
Purcel
Secchi
Mendelssohn
Cornelius
Verdi
Richard Strauss
Harriet Ware
Louis Ebel
N. J. Eisenheimer
Sidney Homer
Robert G. Cole
Longfellow
Robert
Sicily
Mr. Bispham
Mr. Cole
Europe
America
Missionary Drive Aims to Raise Vast Funds in New England
A Boston launched campaign by Protestant laymen seeks hundreds of thousands of dollars to fund thousands of missionaries abroad. Leaders including J Campbell White and W T Stackhouse outline systematic canvassing of city church members to secure ongoing support and train new workers.
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New England
Protestant Churches of
America
Boston
J. Campbell White
W. T. Stackhouse
Baptist Laymen'’S Movement
Fred. B. Fisher
Temple Street Methodist Church
Samuel B. Capen
Mornay Williams
New York
First Presbyterian Church
Stackhouse
Campbell White
Foreig
Boy Killed by Doctor's Auto in Warwick
In Warwick Rhode Island on October 30 Carmine Di Giovanni Rosi five year old son of Pietro Rosi a mill worker was run over and killed instantly by the automobile of Dr R M Smith a member of the State Board of Health Dr Smith took the body home.
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Warwick, R. I
Carmine di Giovanni Rosi
Pietro Rosi
R. M. Smith
State Board of Health
Governor Foss Visited Cardenio F. King at Bridgewater Farm
East Bridgewater Oct 30 Governor Foss showed support for a pardon applicant by visiting Cardenio F. King at Bridgewater State Farm where she serves a 14 year larceny sentence after being moved from the State prison. The governor had attended a rally in East Bridge and intended the visit as part of the pardon effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bridgewater
Foss
Cardenio F. King
Bridgewater State Farm
Fast Bridge
King
Governor to inspect institution after election amid praised reforms
The Governor talked with King and his visiting wife before announcing a thorough post election examination of the institution. He noted improvements in King’s condition, allowing fresh air outside, a contrast to Charlestown. King thanked Governor Fors and wished encouragement for the Beara camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kink
King
Charlestown
Governor Fors
Beara
Wirthmore Feeds Promise Success For Poultry Keepers
One of the chief marks of success is the dollar sign. Wirthmore Poultry Feeds are promoted as the same mark of success for poultry keepers. The ad claims years of experiments produced the best grain mix for layers and urges a month trial. Sold by grain dealers and marketed by CHAS. M. COX CO. Boston Chamber of Commerce.
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Wirthmore Poultry
Chas. M. Cox CO
Chamber of Commerce
Boston
Emperor Yields to Rebels in Constitutional Move
Oct. 30 an imperial edict announced the throne yields to the National Assembly demand for a complete constitutional government. It grants an immediate constitution with a cabinet excluding nobles and pardons political offenders tied to the 1898 revolution and later uprisings and those compelled to join the current rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferin
National Assembly
Imperial Edict Promises Reform Amid Rebellion
Emperor Hsuan-Tung admits political errors and vows to reform to calm unrest. Rebels advance from Tai Yuan-Fu cutting railway links to Pekin. generals flee as terror grips officials. Government prepares Pekin defense amid looming disaster and cries for constitutional change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hsuan-Tung
Tai Yuan-Fu
Shan-Si
Yin Tchang
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Roosevelt son shows pace in Harvard cross country race
Kermit Roosevelt, class of 1912, son of the former president, placed 10th in Harvard interclass cross country. Captain Paul Withington led the varsity to victory with a 31 minute 51 second five mile run over the Chestnut Hill course. The top five were Withington Copeland Lawless Burrage and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Roosevelt
Harvard
Paul Withington
Varsity
Chestnut Hill
Withington
Copeland
Lawless
Burrage
Warren
No License Workers in Convention in Massachusetts
The fifth annual conference of no license workers of Massachusetts met in Kingsley and Ford halls with 200 delegates examining liquor law enforcement and election campaigns. Speeches by Dr. Charles W. Eliot and Arthur J. Davis highlighted law execution, local option, training centers, and permanent headquarters for the movement.
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Nolicense Workers of Massachusetts
Kingsley
Ford
Charles W. Eliot
Robert A. Woods
South House
Arthur J. Davis
Lynn
Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League
Edward W. Klcorne
Y. M. CA
Massachusetts
Rhodesire
Alice J.uggins
Associated Charities of
Boston
George G. Bass
Hyde Park
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Interstate Commerce Board
Lynn Shoe Men
Madame Gadski
D. Ps
Barnsdale
A. Shuman & CO
Shuman Corner
Leopold Morse CO
Adams Square
E. R. Smith & CO
Bedford St
Springfield Union
Earnsdale Worsted
Western Union
THE
Western Union Telegraph Company
BY Olin Downes
White
Churches of America
Orient
China
Samuel 8. Capen
C. F. King
Georges
Washington St
DR. Eliot
Edward W. Hearne
League
Alice D. Higgins
Associaies
Haatawarters
Fall River
Lawrence
New Bedford
Lowell
Doody
Henry Siegel Co
Boston, Mass
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