Railway firm could power own trains and save 40000
Professor Charles B Breed testified before the Public Service Commission that Middlesex and Boston Street Railway could generate its own power at current Edison costs and save 40000 while paying fixed charges. He estimated $270000 needed to upgrade equipment. The hearing on fare increases from 5 to 6 cents concluded for the day.
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Charles B. Breed
The
Institute of Technology
Public Service Commision
Middlesex & Boston Street Railway Company
Edison Company
Breed
Edison
Middlesex & Boston Street Railway
G. A. Sweetser
Arthur A. Ballantine
Street Railway Company
Acceptance of parts of peace plan in coal strike
J F Welborn president of Colorado Fuel and Iron Co announced acceptance of certain features of President Wilsons three year truce plan for the coal miners strike. He said some operators asked for a conference with the President to discuss provisions they will not accept and he declined to specify which parts were acceptable.
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Denver
Colo
Wilson
J. F. Welborn
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Welborn
Peace Day in Schools Planned for October 2
Dr Franklin B Dyer superintendent of schools said he would recommend exercises in the schools on the preceding Friday to observe peace day in line with President Wilson’s proclamation designating Sunday October 4 for churches to intercede for world peace.
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Wilson
Franklin B Dyer
New Tremont Trust Opens With Rapid Deposits
The Tremont Trust Company opened at 14 State Street with deposits counted in the thousands on its first day of business. Capitalization is $200,000. Officers include Asa P. French as president, Simon Swig as first vice president, J. M. W. Hall as second vice president, John N. Cole as third vice president, Ralph B. Parker as treasurer, Winslow P. Burhoe as assistant treasurer, Dr. Charles Fleischer as secretary, and Isaac Cohen as assistant secretary.
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Tremont Trust Company
State Street
Asa P. French
Simon Swig
J. M. W. Hall
Cambridge
John N. Cole
House
Ralph BE. Parker
Winslow P. Burhoe
Charles Fleischer
Isaac Cohen
Newton Policeman Operated For Appendicitis
George J. Hannon a member of the Newton police force underwent an appendectomy at St Elizabeth's Hospital Brighton yesterday afternoon after a hurried trip to the hospital The operation was successful and he was preparing to return to duty on Wednesday evening when the attack occurred.
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Newton
George J. Hannon
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Brighton
Indicted in Portland for double homicide
Michael Mulkerrin and Albert L. Barker of Portland were indicted for murder by the Superior Court grand jury. Mulkerrin is charged in his brother Patrick's death, Barker in Helen Brown's death from earlier in the summer, with both killings arising from quarrels with the respondents.
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Portland
Michael Mulkerrin
Albert L. Barker
Superior Court
Grand
Patrick
Helen Brown
Wilsons Office Tent at White House Taken Down
Summer ended at the White House as President Wilson's office tent on the lawn was removed. The tent was rarely used due to intense sun glare making it hot inside.
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White House
Washington
Wilson
Bankrupt milliner Spence shows liabilities at 38933
Orlo S. Spence of 2333 Washington Street was petitioned into bankruptcy by creditors. The bankruptcy schedules filed in U S District Court list liabilities of 38933 with assets deemed unascertainable.
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Orlo S. Spence
Washington Street
United States District Court
Anti-Trust Bill Being Perfected by Conferees
Washington Sept 17 The Clayton anti trust bill faces final review by Sen ate and House conferees with President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory to approve key changes. The main framework remains, with amendments on injunctions contempt courts and exclusive contracts. Price discrimination penalties were restored after Senate changes while holding company and interlocking directorate limits stay largely intact.
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Washington
Wilson
Gregory
Senate
House
Dr Hermon C. Bumpus Elected Tufts College President
Dr Hermon C. Bumpus in an all yes vote was elected president of Tufts College by trustees. He is currently business manager at the University of Wisconsin and will assume duties before January 1.
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Hermon C. Bumpus
University of Wisconsin
Tufts College
Mrs Elizabeth Newell Dies at Bass Rocks Gloucester
Mrs Elizabeth Newell aged 65 of 189 Walnut street Brookline widow of James W Newell of Page Newell and Co died from apoplexy yesterday at her Bass Rocks summer home in Gloucester. She leaves three sons James W and John L both Boston lawyers and Dr Frank S Newell and a daughter Mrs Guy Cunningham wife of a Boston attorney.
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Elizabeth Newell
Walnut Street
Brookline
James W. Newell
Boston Iron and Steel Commission
Page, Newell & Co
Bass Rocks
Gloucester
Conan Doyle Serial Opens With Murder and Cipher Clues
The next Sunday Post Magazine presents the opening chapters of Conan Doyle new great serial featuring a mysterious murder and Sherlock Holmes style cipher puzzles.
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Conan Doyle
Next Sunday Post
Brokers to Fight War Tax Plans
Stock brokers protest to the House ways and means committee against a proposed $50 annual war tax. They cite the current wartime disruption of stock exchanges and business demoralization as reasons for exemption, noting uncertainty about when markets will reopen.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Tax Bill Contentions Delay Revenue Estimates Review
A congressional committee prepares to receive Treasury Department revenue estimates for a proposed two cent stamp tax and brokers tax. Some members push exemption for checks up to fifty dollars, citing relief for banks and small earners. House and Senate Republicans plan to mobilize to defeat the plan as debates loom.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Urge Bipartisan Rally to Save Boston Harbor Funding
Mayor Curley and Senator Gallinger press for New England unity to keep the 400000 appropriation for Boston harbor dredging in the river and harbor bill. They warn the Senate substitute omits the Boston item while retaining many southern rivers.
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Boston
New England
Curley
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Conrad W. Crocker
Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange
United States
Senate
Boston Harbor
Senator Gallinger
Shallotte River
Newbegan Creek
Pedee River
Tuckahoe River
Oyster Channel
Locklies Creek
Gallinger criticizes bill terms amid New England push
Senator Gallinger condemns what he calls asinine talk in Congress over irrigation and river projects in the bill. He urges the New England delegation to push for fair adjustment of appropriations affecting Southern rivers and streams including Fishing Creek and Trinity River.
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Fishing Creek
Contentla Creek
Smith’s Creek
Trinity River
Gallinger
New England
Congress
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