Change at Scollay Under Station Demand Better Car Alignment
Representative John J. Kearney sent a letter to Public Service Commission Chair man Macleod urging action at Scollay Under station. He notes wide berth spacing leaves passengers without berth indicators and asks to bring cars closer or install an indicator analogous to Park and Boylston street stations for East Boston riders.
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John J. Kearney
Macleod
The
Public Service Commission
Scollay
Commission
East Boston
Park
Boylston Street
Scollay Under
Mass recruits leave Boston for Plattsburg training camp
A long train of 325 Massachusetts young men departed North Station at 8 p m for Plattsburg to join the September camp of the United States training school. Recruits were mainly from Greater Boston with others from nearby New England states.
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North Station
Massachusetts
Plattsburg
United States Training School
Greater
Boston
New England
Master held on manifest failure aboard Newton at Boston
A. G. Abbott master of the steam ship Newton owned by N. E. Coal and Coke was held to $300 bond by United States Commissioner Hayes for failing to file with the customs department a passenger manifest and baggage disposition. The Newton though not a passenger boat is alleged to have carried two passengers from Buenos Ayres to Boston on June 6.
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A. G. Abbott
Newton
N. E. Coal & Coke Company
United States
Hayes
Customs Department
Boston
Buenos Ayres
Aviators Bombard Brussels and The Hague
An eyewitness reports a squadron of 15 aircraft bombarding Brussels early Wednesday morning near 1 o'clock, with anti aircraft fire opening immediately after the raid and prior warnings to extinguish lights issued by soldiers.
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Hague
Netherlands
London
Brussels
Air raid on Brussels described with city under fire
A witness reports that aeroplanes flew low over Brussels hotels with guests fleeing as bombs exploded until daybreak. One machine was said to be shot down at Porte Louise near the city. The raid was deemed the most important in a long time with frequent air visits boosting Belgian morale.
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Porte Louise
Brussels
Entente
Hoboken
Antwerp
Bruges
Janitors Fear Loss of Place Over New College Course
Local janitors tremble at competing with graduate janitors after Iowa State College opened a course in advanced janiting. The piece notes a doctor of janitry will win jobs, while ordinary janitors may be dismissed, signaling a shift in status and hiring.
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Iowa State College
William A. Binks
D. J
Serious Auto Crash Injures Revere Worker
Carmene Sumasucco a 44 year old city employee of Stark avenue Revere was struck at Broadway and Page street. He was taken to Frost Hospital Chelsea with a crushed breast injured right arm and scalp wound. He is listed as in serious condition on the dangerous list.
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Carmene Sumasucco
Stark Avenue
Revere
Broadway
Page Street
Samuel P., Colt
Bristol
R. I
Samuel Smith, Jr
Frost Hospital
Chelsea
National Association of Insurance Agents Meet in Boston
About 500 fire casualty and surety agents from across the country will gather in Boston next week for the annual convention of the National Association of Insurance Agents. Senator Lodge will give an address at the opening on Tuesday.
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Boston
National Association of Insurance Agents
Senator Lodge
Car Split Switch Shocks Passengers at Dorchester Junction
A southbound car from Ashmont and Milton split a switch near Fork Street and Dorchester Avenue into the Field’s Corner car barn. Several passengers were shaken but no one was seriously injured.
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Ashmont
Milton
Fork Street
Dorchester Avenue
Robody
How the gray goose at the Zoo lost his throne to two swans
The piece narrates John S. the gray goose at the Zoo losing authority to two white swans. John L. grows crestfallen after witnessing the swans courtship and superior size, retreating from his usual conquests at the pond. The dethroned monarch rarely appears since.
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John S
John L
John I
Chaucer
Dunham Charged in Bank Embezzlement Case
Harold W. Dunham, former Boston banking house employee, was arraigned before U S Commissioner Hayes on charges of aiding and abetting Harold Q. Hussy the Bucksport National Bank cashier in embezzling bank property. He was held on $5000 bond until Maine indictment.
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Harold W. Dunham
Boston
United States
Hayes
Harold Q. Hussey
Bucksport National Bank
Bucksport
Punham
Maine
PONDS STOCKED WITH SALMON FINGERLINGS
Five thousand Chinook salmon fingerlings were released in Long Pond Plymouth by the Massachusetts Fish and Game Commission kicking off this year’s pond and lake stocking program. Additional ponds including Onota Lake Pittsfield Big Alum Lake Sturbridge Lake Quinsigamond Worcester Laurel Lake Cliff Pond Brewster and others will follow in the coming days.
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Long Pond
Plymouth
Massachusetts Fish and Game Commission
Onota Lake
Pittsfield
Big Alum Lake
Sturbridge
Quinsigamond
Worcester
Laurel Lake Lee
Cliff Pond
Brewster
Senate ratifies Danish West Indies Purchase Treaty
The Senate approved the Danish West Indies purchase treaty for 25 million dollars with no roll call. Fewer than six senators opposed, including Norris Jones and Clapp.
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Washington
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Senate
Norris
Jones
Clapp
Wireless warning saves United Fruit steamer Saramacca
A wireless warning of an approaching storm saved the United Fruit steamer Saramacca from the recent West Indian hurricane that wrecked many vessels. The Saramacca arrived yesterday and officers said the warning came just in time.
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United Fruit
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