Mayor Peters Opposes Railroads Consolidation
A newspaper summary reports Mayor Peters opposing a consolidation among major rail lines affecting New England shippers. It notes potential moves by the Interstate Commerce Commission to require routing over Pennsylvanian lines, impacting export traffic and western terminations, with reference to New England freight origins and key terminals.
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New England
Mayeters
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commierce Commission
Russians Going Home As Wealthy Citizens Return
Immigrant Russians with about $500,000 and jewels plan to return to their homeland after seven years in Lynn. They arrived in 1890 as migrants and have worked in local plants. They will travel by horse to their Farad awaiting them, taking all cash in American gold or gold certificates.
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Lynn
Pachante
White House Seeks Harding Inauguration Details
Washington officials questioned the inaugural committee about plans for the President-elect's arrival. They asked whether Mr. Harding would visit the White House before the ceremony and escort to the Capitol with President Wilson.
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White House
Washington
Harding
Capitol
Wilson
Sulphur Loaded Tank Steamer Hewitt Overdue Nine Days
A sulphur laden steamer Hewitt with a crew of men and a year of safety gear is nine days overdue from New York near Floston. The Walon Fr ney company blames the delay on rough seas and radio silence as a search continues by coast guard ships. A Vancouver incident last week reported a flash and explosion near the area, but owners say it has no connection to the Hewitt’s disappearance.
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New York
Boi
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Tor Fluston
Dhe Walon Fr Ney Company
Achers
Ua Shipr
Qaday
Sutforts
Qacuns
Stat
Nilantic
Begay
Jay Wave
Liewte
Souim
Defeated on Commission over Grand Trunk valuation
Montreal report shows William Howard Patt and opponents clashing over testimony on the Grand Trunk system valuation. The commission adjourned after arguments that the commission could not decide on payment terms, while others argued the pathway’s value was overstated under formal values.
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Montreal
Wiliam Howard
Patt
Taft
Bso Feagues
Walter Cassel
Thomas White
Ons
Mother Seeks Aid of President for Her Son
Osining Feb 7 Mrs Anna Foster mother of Jesse Walker sentenced to the electric chair at Sing Sing next Thursday night seeks presidential intervention. She has written to President Wilson and sent letters to Indiana lawmakers protesting the execution and urging clemency. Local friends in Brooklyn and others plan similar appeals.
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Ossining
Anna Foster
Jesse Walker
Frangyiile
Ventire
Sing Sing
Efer
Shingler Tolay
United States
Seiroie Tadivoy
Wilson White
Indiana
Victor Vt
Von
Wolehasi
Brooklyn
Strike Breakers To Run Albany Cars Today
Workers strike affects Albany car service as Strike Breakers prepare to operate the first car under escort from United Traction Company. The scene centers on Troy street and local observers noting the disruption and ongoing labor action.
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Albany
Troy
Tiv - Partenia
Alban
Mets
Faney
Enited Traction Campany
Moray
Naval aviators to bomb former German warship test
Washington reports naval aviators will bomb a vessel believed to be a former German warship within days to test aircraft against major surface ships. Admiral Coonts, chief of naval operations, noted the ship would be more modern than the Mydrone decoy battleship used in trials in Chesapeake Bay. He did not identify the target, but said several German destroyers and cruisers were among ships turned over for such testing.
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Washington
Admiral Coonta
Mause
Admin Coonts
Mydlone
Chesapeake Bay
Destrers
Crusen
Meriden Men Face Whiskey Conspiracy Charges
Evidence lacking to convict two Meriden men in a case tied to a 5,000 dollar whiskey shipment. Charles J. Muller’s home on Gray Street named in the inquiry. Faanis Fandea and Steve Polite charged by local court. No other arrests reported. Joseph Sepiul fined for a separate offense.
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Meriden
Rele
Jitho
Bai
Charies J. Muller
Homie Qu Gray Street
Faanis Fandea
Steve Polite
Boto
Attornes
Taidei
Joseph Sepiul
Paper Makers to Cut Wages Ten Per Cent
A fragmented notice reports paper makers plan a ten percent wage reduction. The article references the nation’s pulp and paper plants and mentions workforce action, with unclear details about timing or parties involved.
New Britain Men Fined for Violating Liquor Law
Two New Britain men were fined for liquor law violations in the local court yesterday. Authorities reported the defendants received fines totaling two hundred dollars after tentative hearings, with no further penalties disclosed.
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New Britain
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