Milk price holds steady for Tuesday with rises planned
Milk consumers will not see a Tuesday price rise while producers begin an eight cent per can increase from October 1. Summer rate stands at 35.25 cents, but a 40 cent target is sought for fall and winter. Farmers favor 88 cent compromise from contractors, with union directors set to ratify. Dr. N C Davis from Hood & Sons notes optimism and an expected six month average of 38 cents per can, highest in 40 years.
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N. C. Davis
H. P. Hood & Sons
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White Star to Be Sued by Titanic Victims’ Relatives
Relatives of three Boston men who died in the Titanic disaster plan lawsuits against the White Star Line. Fourteen suits are being filed by families of lost passengers, including the wives and children of Timothy J. McCarthy, H. H. Hilliard, and Thomas Miles of Cambridge. Dr. Leo Miles, son of Thomas Miles, weighs joining and suggests a joint plan to reduce attorney fees in English court actions.
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Boston
White Star Line
Steamship Company
London
Timothy J. McCarthy
H. H. Hilliard
Jordan Marsh Company
Thomas Miles
Cambridge
Leo T. Miles
Inspectors Transfer Shakeup Shifts Station Roles
Chief Inspector John R. McGarr ordered a major reshuffle of detective personnel at police headquarters. Inspector Michael H. Cronin moves to South Station, Inspector Gilbert H. Angell returns to headquarters. Inspector Levi Burr joins the bank squad on State street while Inspector John Harris retires. Inspector Angell now handles regular duties from headquarters, and Special Officer James Concannon joins with Inspector Walker Smith for the pickpocket squad. Inspector Alfred Douglass remains in night headquarters command. Inspector John Mitchell teams with Special Officer James Egan for Roxbury and Hyde Park assignments.
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John R. McGarr Hade
Michael H. Cronin
South Station
Gilbert H. Angell
Levi Burr
Walker Smith
Burr
State Street
John Harris
Angell
James Concannon
East Dedham Street
Alfred Douglass
John Mitchell
James Egan
Jamaica Plain
Roxbury
Hydeark
New Haven Adds Sunday Train Between Boston and New York
New Haven line adds a Sunday only fast train to supplement the Boston to New York schedule. It departs at 10 a.m. from both cities, covers the trip in five and a half hours, and stops at Providence New London and New Haven. Parlor coaches and dining cars operate in both directions.
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Boston
New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Providence
New London
New Haven
Delegates Enjoy Play Day at International Congress
Delegates to the Fifth International Congress of Chambers of Commerce concluded formal business and enjoyed an informal day of varied activities. Though events were scattered, the delegates found time to relax and play, making it the most pleasant day of entertainment yet.
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Fifth International Congress of Chambers of Commerce
Delegates Explore Boston Harbor and Luncheon at Fore River
Boston delegates attend a harbor trip and luncheon at Fore River shipyards after visits to General Electric Lynn plant and United Shoe Beverly. Turkish delegation arrives late. BE Filene hosts a City Club dinner with Mayor Fitzgerald and other guests. Chief Mullen leads a dramatic fire drill as 8:30 p.m. exhibition closes the day.
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Boston
Count Mendez de Almeida
Brazil
Harvard Law
Fore River
Copley Plaza
General Elecertic Company
Lynn
United Shoe Machinery Company
Beverly
Country Club
Fire Department
Copley Square
Boylston Street
Mullen
Jottrand
Fitzgerald
John F. Fitzgerald
Agnes Fitzgerald
Otto Hoppe
Kathe Richter
Hermine Ludwig
Henri Martin
Samuel Piza
Dr. Klein
Phelix Newmann
Louis Lazard
John Boot
Actor William Meehan Performs After Wife's Death
William Meehan, lead in The Girl of the Orient at the National Theatre, faced his wife’s death moments before a matinee. He went on stage despite grief, completing a love duet before breaking down. He later rushed away in tears, requesting silence from friends.
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William Meehan
National Theatre
Meehan
Concerts in Afternoon by Boston Opera Company
Director Henry Russell arrived in town praising the opera house annex and the coming season as the greatest. Sunday concerts will move to the afternoon with more classical, concert like programs and top soloists.
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Henry Russell
Boston Opera Company
Opera House
Russell
Boston
United States
Life sentence handed to Giuseppe Lacaruba in murder case
Giuseppe Lacaruba, convicted of second degree murder in the North End death of Paolo Cologero, was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Raymond.
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Giuseppe Lacaruba
Paolo Cologero
North End
Raymond
Winthrop Aviator Crashes Aeroplane at Atwood Field
Harry Waite of Winthrop attempted four flights in a Burgess Wright aeroplane at Atwood aviation field Saugus yesterday afternoon. He crashed into a fence breaking the lower planes but escaped injury.
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Harry Waite
Winthrop
Atwood Aviation Field
Saugus
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