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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1914

Page

2

New Haven Tariffs Filed By N H & Hartford Line

F B Davis head of the tariff bureau filed with the Public Service Commission new freight tariffs for miscellaneous goods on the New Haven system and subsidiaries including Central New England, New York Westchester & Boston, Mossback Valley, and Rhode Island railroads. Rates take effect December 1 and vary by class with some increases and others decreases. For Brockton to Boston first class remains 18 cents per 100 pounds while fifth class drops from 6 to 5. Boston to Fall River fifth class rises from 8 to 10. Boston to Attleboro rises from 6 to 7.

F. S. Davis New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Public Service Commission Central New England Railroad Company New York, Westchester & Boston Railroad Company Mossbassack Valley Railroad Rhode Island Railroad Company Brockton Boston Fall River Attleboro

War discussion ends with hospital and jail time

A debate over the merits of the French and German armies led to Louis Blu menthal of 8 Brighton street East End being treated at Haymarket Square Relief Hospital while James Le Bon a New York deep sea diver was jailed for assault. Le Bon will face charges today before inspectors Angel and McCarthy. The clash occurred at 2 o'clock at the corner of Sudbury and Court streets.

Louis Blumenthal Brighton Street Est End Haymarket Square James le Bon New York City le Bon Angel and McCarthy Sudbury Court Streets

Railroad mileage goes up on Sunday

The Public Service Commission issued an order permitting railroad companies in the state to raise mileage book rates from 2 to 2 14 cents per mile. The new schedule takes effect November 1. Only two people objected at a public hearing held a few weeks earlier.

Public Service Commission

Rohilla hospital ship wrecknaval disaster near Whitby

At least ten killed when the Rohilla hospital ship ran aground and broke in two near Whitby. About 200 aboard including crew and medical staff. Lifesaving line stretched to the forward section but shore contact failed. ship's stern sank. In New Bedford, police seek Cleophil Blanchard, a 65 year old carpenter who stabbed his wife to death with a potato knife before fleeing.

London Whitby New Bedford Cleophif Blanchard Blanchard

Steamboat John Quill Sinks in Tombigbee River

The steamboat John Quill struck a rock and sank near Demopolis in the Tombigbee River. All passengers and crew were saved, with cargo mostly saved. Estimated loss exceeds $50,000.

Birmingham Ala John Quill Tombigbee River Demopolis

New Wireless Device for Intercepting Messages

A device by Rev Professor Domenico Argenfieri threatens to disrupt wireless use in war. He claims a simple instrument can intercept messages from any distance without receiving masts. The apparatus requires only a connection to an electric wire and a house lit by electricity.

Domenico Argenfieri Argenfutri

Physicians to Meet for Joint School Hygiene Discussion

The Suffolk District Medical Society and the Boston District Homeopathic Society plan a joint meeting this evening at the Boston Medical Library. Dr Arnold chairs the event with papers by Thomas F. Harrington on Medical Problems in Education and Medical Profession responsibility, followed by a discussion with prominent physicians from both societies.

Suffolk District Medical Society Boston District Homeopathic Society Dr. Arnold Suffolk Medical Society Boston Medical Library Fen- Way Thomas F. Harrington Sgschool Hygiene Boston Public Schools

State House Contractor Injured in 40 Ft Fall

William Crane, the contractor on the State House addition, fell from staging 40 feet to the ground yesterday afternoon. He sustained serious internal injuries and was hospitalized for treatment.

State House William Crane

Lee Granted Bail After Jury Disagreement

Henry Lee, a Pierce Farm attendant, was on trial in the Superior Criminal Court for manslaughter in the death of Charles R. Brown, an inmate at the hospital. The jury disagreed, so Lee was released on bail.

Henry Lee Pierce Farm Superior Criminal Court Charles R. Brown

Colonizing in Ward 8 Probed

Anti-Lomasney forces seek evidence from the police list of residents at 37 hotels and lodging houses in Ward 8 from April 1. They hope to prosecute those who allegedly provided false residency information.

West End Michael J. Flynn Thomas F. Ryan Police Department Flynn

Last of Bostons Wooden Sewers to Go

Boston moves to replace the remaining wooden sewers downtown with concrete lines after Mayor Curley approves plans by Public Works Commissioner Rourke. The project costing about 150000 dollars should be finished in a few months.

Boston Curley Commissioner of Public Works Rourke

Wife's Friend Dressed as Woman Seen With Waldron Wife

Boston lithographer Harry A. Waldron testified in Suffolk Superior Court about locating his wife Eleanor M Waldron and George Hamlin at a Columbus Avenue hotel. He described Hamlin dressed in a wine colored dress with veil while Mrs Waldron denied wrongdoing and she claimed cruel abusive treatment by Waldron.

Harry A. Waldron Boston Suffolk Superior Court Wait Eleanor M. Waldron Columbus Avenue George Hamlin Fletcher Ranney Mr. Waldron Waldron Vermont

Single Taxers Incorporate Massachusetts League

Single Taxers voted to form the Massachusetts Single Tax League Incorporated at the Twentieth Century Club and elected officers for the coming year. Officers include President Lewis J. Johnson and Vice President Henry D. Nunn, with an executive committee headed by Edmund J. Burke and others.

Twentieth Century Club Massachusetts Massachusetts Single Tax League, Inc Incorporated League Lewis J. Johnson Henry D. Nunn M. C. O'Neill Robert E. Blakeslee Ernest E. Brazier Edmund J. Burke Robert B. Capron James R. Carret John S. Codman Hollis C. Joy Charles H. Porter Francis G. Goodale Alexander MacKendrick John R. Nichols Comfort A. Adams

Grace La Rue Alimony Cut by Appellate Court

Byron Chandler once called the Million Dollar Kid won a reduction in alimony to Grace La Rue. The Supreme Court kept $25 weekly payments and $250 counsel fee, down from $50 and $500. Chandler argued his net worth is around $19,000 and he has sold cars, relying on his mother in Manchester, New Hampshire for support.

New York Byron Chandler Broadway Appellate Division Grace la Rue Supreme Court Manchester N. H

Ex Regents of D A R Meet at Hotel Brunswick

Flags of many nations adorned the room at the Hotel Brunswick where the Ex Regents' D A R Club gathered yesterday A greeting from Miriam Robinson Dingley president of the Ex Regents' Club of Michigan was read noting it is the second club of its kind organized.

Hotel Brunswick Hotel Bruns Wick Regents D. A. R. Club Miriam Robinson Dingley Ex-Regents’ Club of Michigan

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