B and M Sells Revere Beach Stock to Boston Banker
The Boston and Maine railroad disclosed to the railroad commissioners that it sold its holdings in the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad on August 12 to a Boston banker. The transfer followed a July 15 complaint and the law allowed an amendment period before action. The commission confirmed the sale was absolute with no ongoing interest by B and M in the Revere Beach shares.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Boston
Boston & Maine
Railroad Commission
Lucius Tuttle
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad Company
Boston & Maine Road
Frank Jones
James T. Furber
Commissioner of Corporations
Stephen L. Bartlett
Arthur Ff. Estabrook
Congress
Ferry strike fallout prompts discharge and overhaul
Superintendent of Streets Emerson dismissed three ferry department officials Levi Sampson Martin Kane and William Alexander for involvement in the strike. He promises a full reorganization and more dismissals amid reported lax toll accounting and idle staff. Morrison of public buildings will discharge more workers next week including assistant engineer John R Walsh at City Hall.
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Emerson
Ferry Department
Levi Sampson
Martin M. Kane
William S. Alexander
Morrison
Public Buildings Department
John R. Walsh
City Hall
Evelyn Thaw to sail for Europe on Sept 26
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw sails for Europe on September 26 amid doubts about funds as Harry Thaw falls behind on her allowance. She plans to take the Tombs chauffeur Richard Gervay and a New York Transportation Company car for a motor tour abroad.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Europe
Harry Thaw
Richard Gervay
Gervay
Harbor Rescue Raises Suspected Poison Incident
I Michaelson, rescued by Sta tion 8 officers from the North Ferry, reportedly drank poison before leaping into the harbor. He swam to shore, was aided by ferrymen and lifebuoys, and saved himself briefly before being pulled from the water by Carl Ahlquist. Michaelson, about 45, is at the Relief Station.
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I. Michaelson
North Ferry
William Murphy
Michaelson
Carl Ahlquist
Paris Street
Conroy and Kelcher Clash Over Pure Food Bill
In a heated Democratic contest Joseph A. Conroy attacked Kelcher at rallies in East Boston and debunked his rival's fourth term bid. Conroy defended regulation of food manufacture and distribution and said he would have voted for the pure food bill, while Kelcher opposed it.
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Joseph A. Conroy
Kelcher
Conry
Lyceum Hall
Boston
Board of Health
United States
Massachusetts
Gardner
Gillett
Greene
Hoar
McNary
Roberts
Tirrell
Congress
Maloneys seek divorce decree for Helen from Arthur Osborne
Helen Maloney who ran off with Samuel Clarkson to England will obtain an interlocutory divorce decree from Justice Gerard in New York Supreme Court tomorrow. The move follows a prior adjournment request by Martin Maloney’s counsel and a report by referee Daniel Cohalan recommending the divorce. The case has been shrouded in mystery with no explanations given to date.
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New York
Helen Maloney
England
Samuel Clarkson
Arthur Herbert Osborne
Gerard
Supreme Court
Clarkson
Martin Maloney
Daniel F. Cohalan
Court voices concerns over commodities clause power
Justices review the commodities clause under the Hepburn act with respect to coal mining interests. The Jersey Central and other lines argue the provision intrudes on state sovereignty and interstate rights, plans for Supreme Court appeal noted, with Pascal Dallas and Gray leading opinions.
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George M. Dallas
George Gray
Joseph Buffington
Jersey Central
Lehigh Valley
Erie
Deleware
Lackawanna & Western
Deleware & Hudson
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia & Reading
United States Supreme Court
Gray
Anthracite Strike Commission
Dallas
Congress
Judge Gray
Wright Flies 65 Minutes at Fort Myer Breaks Record
Orville Wright climbs to 200 feet and flies for 65 minutes above Fort Myer with 58th circuit, beating yesterday’s record. Major Squier and War Department officers expect 42 mph speeds, risking a $30,000 bonus for Wright if verified.
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Major Fournier
Legation
America
France
Wright
Mr. Wright
Major Squier
Signal Corps
War Department
Orville Wright
Minor Heir Sets Fast Wisconsin Pace At State Fair Track
Minor Heir driven by Charles Dean of Libertyville Illinois paced an exhibition mile on the Wisconsin State fair mile track in 1 9 4 percent to set the fastest mile ever stopped in Wisconsin. The colt previously held a 2 00 percent record.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Kitty Clover
Charles Dean
Libertyville
Wisconsin
Expel Ninety Three Chinese Students at Tokio School
Ninety three Chinese students at Shambu Gakko in Tokyo were expelled after the government refused to fund their travel and other expenses. The faculty removed their names from the rolls and threats of further trouble loom.
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Tokio
Shambu Gakko
Military College
Deer Invades Hen Yard in Connecticut Farm
Mrs. B. L. Frink of Canaan Valley spotted a young deer in her hen yard in Winsted Connecticut. The animal appeared exhausted and broke down the fence as it fled into the woods after the family gathered.
Buffalo Buffalo 2 Rochester 0 scoreline
In Buffalo Buffalo posted a 2 to 0 victory over Rochester. The Toronto Toronto 19 Montreal 8 result followed, with Baltimore 5 Providence and Jersey City Newark 3 Jersey City completing the day’s scores.
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Buffalo
Rochester
Toronto
Montreal
Baltimore
Providence
Reliable Relief for Eyes That Need Care
Marine Eye Remedy soothes strained eyes with quick comfort and gentle action from trusted relief brand. Suitable for daily use, it aims to reduce redness and fatigue while supporting moisture and clarity.
Otto Knocks Out Bedell in Roman A. C. Star Bout
Otto, the knockout wonder, defeated Joe Bedell in the star bout at the Roman A. C. on Sept 10. In the second round two right hand swings ended Bedell's aspirations.
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New York
Young Otto
Joe Bedell
Roman A. C
Bedell
Notable Aeroplane Speed Marks Through 1908
A summary of early aviation records from 1905 to 1908 lists Wilbur Wright, Santos-Dumont, Henry Farman, Leon Delagrange, Glenn Curtiss and others setting unofficial and official distance and time records at sites across the United States and Europe. The compilation notes several landmark flights, including Wrights at Kill Devil Hill, Farman’s cross country flights, and Curtiss’s 1 mile hop for the Scientific American trophy.
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Orville Wright
Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Santos-Dumont
Bagatelle
France
Henry Farman
Issy-des-Moulineaux
Issy-des-Mouelineaux
Rome
Italy
Leon Delagrange
Bleriot
Glenn H. Curtiss
Hammondsport
Nice
Denry Farman
Armongaud
le Mans
Delagranze
Paris
Rouse O'Brien Plans European Sail for Health
South Boston fighter Rouse O'Brien will sail to Europe within days on medical advice. He aims to visit San Francisco on return and expects a quick return to boxing if his health improves as hoped.
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Rouse O’brien
South Boston
Europe
San Francisco
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