North Haven wreck report faults railroad safety and supervision
The Interstate Commerce Commission findings condemn antiquated signals weak supervision and mismanaged safety practices on the N Y N H and H R R. They blame officials and directors for unsafe high speed operations and failure to enforce rules, urging focus on safety under the new president.
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North Haven
United States Interstate Commerce Commission
N. Y
N. H
Public Service Commission
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Westport
Mellen
New Haven wreck blamed on old signals and weak supervision
The report faults antiquated signals and wooden cars for the disaster, urges immediate adoption of modern equipment and a robust supervision system. It cites Tyrone, Penn., as a contrast where all steel equipment prevented fatalities, and condemns weak discipline and ineffective rule enforcement on the New Haven line.
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Connecticut
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Tyrone
Penn
Train Operations Regulation Authority Septem ber Morning
An official order grants September morning authority to regulate train operations under the commission.
Discipline Weakness Cited in New Haven Management Faults
Commissioner McChord cites systemic discipline and rule enforcement failures at New Haven. He notes antiquated signals and high speed on the relevant line, demanding closer supervision and accountability by railroad management.
New Haven Wreck Probe Urges Stronger Safety Action
A railroad inquiry into the North Haven disaster details that all steel cars were limited in use, with current orders to switch to all steel equipment. It urges directors to enforce safety rules, improve signaling, and require better train separation until a modern block signal system is in place.
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Springfield
New Haven
Manele
Schmidt is Queried by Alienists
Hans Schmidt slayer of Anna Aumuller was examined today by State alienists to assess his mental condition. The inquest into Aumuller’s death was adjourned to Friday October 2 to allow expert opinion, with a third physician to join. The ruling will guide whether the case goes before the October grand jury.
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New York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Aumuller
Schmidt
Carlos F. McDonald
William Mabon
Malden Nominates Police Commissioner Frederick A. Rhoades
Frederick A. Rhoades, longtime Middlesex Superior Court court officer, was nominated by Malden Mayor Charles Schumaker to be police commissioner. Confirmation is expected at the next Board of Aldermen meeting.
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Frederick A. Rhoades
Middlesex Superior Court
Charles Schumaker
Malden
Board of Aldermen
Daniels Honored Speaker at Indiana AP Banquet
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels was the principal speaker and guest of honor at the annual Indiana Associated Press banquet in Indianapolis. The Claypool Hotel hosted the event with banquet hall decorations featuring American flags and a backdrop of the Secretary of the Navy flag behind the speakers' table.
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Indianapolis
Malden Board of Trade Holds Banquet for City Improvements
The Malden Board of Trade, about 400 members, gathered at the Malden Auditorium for a banquet to discuss municipal matters and promote city improvements in the coming year. The group resolved to push several civic projects and enhancements.
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Malden
Harvard Baseball Opens Fall Practice With 62 Men
Harvard started fall practice with 62 players responding to Captain Wingate and Coach Sexton. Of these, 45 are returning veterans and 17 are freshmen from last year. Two lines formed and played a 10 inning game, Team A winning 4 to 1.
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Harvard
Wingate
Sexton
Sortwell Out as Harvard Captain for Next Year
Alvin I. Sortwell, Harvard class of 1914, will not return to college this year after being elected captain of the hockey team for next year. He played on the varsity for two seasons and was one of the Crimson’s best rovers. A new captain will be elected this week, with Willetts, last year’s cover-point, considered the logical successor.
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Alvin I. Sortwell
Harvard
Crimson
Willetts
Danderine Hair Cleanse Claims Bold Dandruff Cure
Advertises Danderine as the solution to dandruff and scalp dryness caused by soap. Promises hair becomes clean, wavy, fluffy and abundant, with strengthened roots and rapid growth after use. Encourages readers to buy a 5 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Wheeler Rejoins Terre Haute Club From Indians
Indianapolis began the season by returning outfielder George Wheeler to the Terre Haute club where he was secured. Marty Krug’s 100d word move led to Wheeler losing his job with the Indians.
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Indianapolis
George Wheeler
Terre Haute
Marty Krug
Wheeler
Indians
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