Railway Monopolies Rise in New England Amid Mergers
The 1908 Massachusetts rail commission report analyzes freight and passenger rates across Boston & Albany, Boston & Maine, and New York New Haven & Hartford. It notes looming mergers uniting systems under New Haven control and compares rate reductions, monopoly vs qualified monopoly vs non monopoly across six New England states.
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Iiiasion
Massachusetts
New England
Fidston & Albany
Boston
Maite
New York
Newon
Hartford
Boss
Maine
New Haven
Wwneland
Ew Haven
Boston & Maine
Boston & Albany
N. H
N.Y
Bos& Albany
Boston Maine
Ee Cts. Cts
B&a
Legisaation
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Railroad Age Gazette
Community Notices and Local Meetings This Week
Hudson Charles Formenton is visiting Adolphus Govoni in Kingston. Miss Isabelle Jenkins of Ottawa visits Mrs. Walter H. Howe in Central street. Frederick Courtemanche of Springfield visits his parents on Broad street. Maude Randall, Newburyport teacher, visits her parents on Rutland Street. Ladies' Relief Corps to show a moving picture in town hall Friday night April 16 with Sherman as picture man to fund a piano for the lodge room. Electric Light Department has moved to the Board of Public Works office in Cochran block. all business now there. Congregational society held its annual roll call and supper Saturday night. officers elected: Deacons Arthur L. Knight, Chas. H. Ordway. trustees Joseph L. Lovett, W. E. Tarbell. two-year trustee A. L. Knight. clerk Taylor Lyford. treasurer A. L. Knight. auditor Joseph E. Bugbee.
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Charles Formenton
Kingston
N. Y
Adolphus Govoni
Main St
Isabelle Jenkins
Ottawa
Walter H. Howe
Central St. Federick
Town Hall
Sherman
Electric Light Power Department
Board of Public Works
Cochran Block
Congregational Society
Taylor C. Lyford
Arthur L. Knight
Chas. H. Ordway
Joseph JL. Lovett
W. E. Tarbell
A. L
Keefe withdraws from re election bid in 10th Middlesex race
Rep Timothy J Keefe announces he will not seek another term in the 10th Middlesex district citing business commitments after taking over the Keefe clothing house He forwards a letter to the Democratic town committee explaining his decision and its timing for party preparations Albert Batley of Maynard expected to be the Republican nominee
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Keefe
Timothy J. Keefe
10Th
Middlesex
Democratic Town Committee
Jeremiah J. Cronin
Hudson
Albert Batley
Maynard
April 99 avish celebrates Concord events and sport day
The 134th anniversary observances include sunrise and sunset bells, a national salute by Concord Independent Battery under Sgt. Robert BE Goodwin, a triangular school meet, a 2 to 5 pm band concert in Monument Square, and a 3 pm ball game between Concord High and Mechanics Arts at the playgrounds. Old Concord D A R opens its chapter house. The Concord Golf Club season begins April 19 with a bogey handicap. Local visitors and hotel plans are noted. A high wind toppled trees at Hildreth's corner and F L Garland's estate. Mrs G C McPherson of Wollaston and Mrs M W Dinegan of Quincy visited the Colonial Inn. Mr and Mrs Frank McManus Jr marked their 15th wedding anniversary. Joseph Dee Jr was named sealer of weights and measures by the selectmen.
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Concord
Ten
Concord Independent Battery
Bergt
Robert BE. Goodwin
Concord School
St. Drews School
Monument Square
Mechanics Art
Old Concord
Hildreth’s Corner
F. L. Garland
GC. McPherson
Wollaston
M. W. Dinegan
Quincy
Colonial Inn
Frank McManus Jr
Joseph Dee Jr
Murray
Elmer B. Shattuck
Dinner for Company I officers during state inspection
A Colonial Inn dinner for inspecting officers and guests preceded the Company I inspection. Attendees included Lt Col E W M Bailey state inspector Gen Charles K Darling Col George H Priest Maj Cyrus H Cook Maj H W Damon Lt F M Kendall Capt R B Peterson and others. Fifty three men reported with seven absent. The unit, led by Capt Peterson, wore dress uniform and performed movements commendably.
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Colonial Inn
Company I
E. W. M. Bailey
Charles K. Darling
George H. Priest
Cyrus H. Cook
H. W. Damon
F. M. Kendall
South Framingham
George
Weston
Joseph S. Hart
William N. Decker
R. B. Peterson
F. R. Ireland
R. D. Willard
Peterson
Last Meeting of the Year of iConcord Mass Woman's Club
The December gathering featured Miss Sarah Louise Arnold dean of Simmons College as speaker on The Home and the School. She argued true education blends home and school and trains people to live well with others, with teachers invited as guests.
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Sarah Louise Arnold
Simmons College
Consternation at Nagog Lake Cortegera Over Restrictions
Consternation grows among the cortegera at Lake Nagog after a formal vote of unknown scope raises questions about restrictions to be placed on them. Details are unclear but concern centers on governance and local rules affecting their activities.
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Lake Nagog
Second Annual Ball by Bedford Fire Department Captivates Town Hall
The Bedford Fire Department held its second annual concert and ball at the town hall on Monday evening with Scully's Orchestra of Dorchester providing music. Key organizers included Captain Charles W. Blakey and Lieutenants and engineers from Bedford and Lexington in a grand march featuring elaborate gowns and uniforms. Prominent guests from Bedford and nearby towns attended, and dancing continued to 2 a.m. with a midnight refreshments intermission. the event proved financially and socially successful, with new snap collars for apparatus announced.
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Bedford
Town Hall
Scully
Dlorchester
Chas
Blakey
Irector
Geo
Chile
Aids
John Kavanaugh
Joseph
Hodgdon
Warren A. Cutler
Levi Williams
Percy Lane
Frank B. Ladd
Charles ©. Williams
Williams
John Q. Blake
Blake
Charles W. Blake
Geo. Wood
Joseph S. Hodgdon
Mies “Walsh
Frank Lada
Lieut Mudge
Alice Stoddard
Phillips
Lexington
McRae
Lincoln Fire Department
Nelson Dwyer
Dwyer
Lake shore summer colony faces use restrictions
The town plans to secure water from the lake and 40 to 60 cottages dot the shore with a thriving hotel serving summer boarders. Restricting lake use could dampen enthusiasm and drive summer residents away, especially if bathing is banned.
Old Concord Chapter D A R Opens Chapter House April 19 1909
The Old Concord Chapter D A R opens its Chapter House formerly Tolnm House to Old Concord residents on April 19 1909 from 11 AM to 6 PM with free admission. A food sale runs 11 AM to 3 PM and tea is served 3 PM to 6 PM as Concord residents are guests of the chapter to celebrate Concord Fight Day.
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Ters of
Old Tolnm
Old Concord
Concord
Easter observances and local visits noted in Littleton
Reported by the Littleton column, residents share Easter gatherings and visits. Miss Hattie Shafter spends a week at home while Miss Abbie Billings visits East Orange New Jersey and Miss Marion Flagg enjoyed a week with her parents. Nearby families, including Mr and Mrs M Sullivan of Somerville, observed Easter at P Sheehan's home. Burial for Mrs Melbourne Hutchins of Westford occurred Saturday in Chelmsford. Barn of Mercy Day on April 13 was celebrated in West schools with readings music and pieces.
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Hattie Shafter
Abbie Billings
East Orange
N. J
Marion Flagg
Barn of Mercy
Sarah Laughite
Local Notices and Community Happenings in West Acton
West Acton reporters note residents starting anew business and occupying the JohVi Ramsdell house. Augustus Hager has moved to Gardner to stay with his son John. Charles O Bailey spoke on Forestry to the Woman's club and Grange. Mrs. George E Briggs will discuss Japan in costume for Farther Lights at the Baptist church. A daughter welcomed for Mr. and Mrs Titcomb of Newton. Births reported for Cambridge and beacon street. Easter concert at the Baptist church praised for planning and teachers. Town weather brings havoc to lamps posts and wires. four blinds blown from Orthodox church belfry. Vera Smith of King street ill with throat trouble and homebound.
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West Acton
JohVi Ramsdell
Augustus Hager
John
Gardner
Hager
McDonald
Charles O. Bailey
Newbury
Woman's Club
Grange
George E. Briggs
Lexington
Japan
Society of the Baptist Church
Titcomb
Newton
George Patch
John Corish
Beacon St
Cambridge
Webber
Mias Vera, Smith
Chas. Smith
King St
Beouregard Confined at Home on Lincoln Street
Marlboro O G Beauregard remains confined to his Lincoln street home. Mr and Mrs Alfred Boudreau visited his sister Mrs Arthur Vaillancourt in Lynn on Sunday.
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O. G. Beauregard
Lincoln St
Alfréd Boudreau
Arthur Vaillancourt
Lynn
To Rent and For Sale in Acton Mass
To Rent two tenements. For Sale an eleven acre tract of land suitable as a farm. Also two houses and a small farm with buildings. Inquire of A Merriam, South Acton, Massachusetts.
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A. .Merriam
South Acton
Mass
Easter notices and town personalities in Marlboro
Easter in Marlboro brings visits from Linn Lowell and Brookline residents. Local clubs, sports, and social events fill the week with gatherings, fishing, dancing, and meetings. A factory contract, ferry fare changes, and notable residents’ travels are noted.
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Pomervasion
Cts. Cts
B& A
Colon
Nagog
Summer Golony
Bedford Firemen
Hall Monnday
Daugh
Littleton
Marlboro
Mark _Duchatne
Linn
Thomas ‘Tegubh
P. H. Healin
Lowell Bunday
Alfred Moireau
Wira R. 1
Stan ‘Reid
T. D. Soriero
Sciente Theatre
Alex Duhamel
Manor Cone
Moise Parent
Brookline
Marlboro Lodge
Mheeting
James Keane
William °Ott
Haster
Seccer
Prospect Park
W. H. Ladd
Willimantic
Conn
Marshall
Elmst
Frank P. Collins
Central Falls
Martin H. Collins
Howe St
Diedime ‘Wilhelmy
Helena
Montreal
P. Q
Carroll Daley
Tufts College
William Daley
Bridge and
Maple Sts
Frank Harris
Waltham
E. C. Harris
Bridget Harris
Huntington
Pink Club
Preston Hall
Ernest Normandin
Donat Charest
Worcester
Marston
Central Block
Ira J. Manley
George Hodgen
Newport
Ira J. Delaney
Metropolitan
Whitman Crossing
Arthur Fontaine
United States Navy
Portsmouth
N.H
J. B. Fontaine
Grant St
Numb Club
Natick
Southton
Grafton
Northboro
Edward F. Green
Lincoln
Union Church
Green
Herbert Bartlett
Evan Carpenter
Hilstrom
Douglas
Austin Paces
G. H. Hopkins
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Ed McCarron
Alwayd
Thegenea Nig
Dese Rae Ae
al Iindle
Joseph Kulcsaf
New York Barber
Walden
Matthew Steinman
Chas. $S. Hunt
Sudbury
Spencer Ave
Chelsea
William J. Bulger
Eaey
Hudson and
Dr. C Se
Nive Heke
Cays
Tadio
Annie
E. Payson Acton
Mags
M. H, Or
Keneral
Achanel
Bedford Court
R. Garland
Cy Ip
Te Ee Lee
Ering Ednaulti
Dennis Y Sheehan
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