Railroads Accused of Stifling Coal Competition in Nation
Washington reports Representative Gillespie attempted to insert a letter from the Siluitineous Coal Trades League into the House record alleging a coal railroads cartel blocks independent operators. The letter, prepared by Drane, claims Pennsylvania Railroad and related firms fix markets, delay tendered coal, and profit from discrimination against small mines. It seeks interstate commerce reform empowering monitors to curb rate and shipping abuses.
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Washington
Gillespie Tex
House
Siluitineous Coal Trades League
Hoss Mehiay
United States
Payne (N
Republican
Gillespie Nally
Drane
Bituminous Coal Trades League of
Pennsyvania
Ehtims
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mornay l- Vania
Rnley
Soft Coal Trust
Drape
Atlantic Seaboard
Hard Coal Trust
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Sylvania
Fairmont Gas, Coal and Mining Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Soft Coal Trust of Pennsylvania
Wennsylvania
New York Central
Interstate Commerce Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marlboro Vesper Service Draws Large Unitarian Congregation
A large Sunday afternoon crowd attended the 4 o'clock vesper at the Marlboro Unitarian church. Miss Proctor arranged an excellent musical program featuring Mr. Parsons in Gloria, Mrs. Gray with violin obligato by Mr. Hanson, and a reaper talk by Mr. Hayward on Abraham Lincoln whose birthday is celebrated Monday. The service included a Queen Sheba procession, quartets, solos, and a benediction postlude.
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Unitarian Church
Miss Proctor
Parsons
Gloria
Gray
Hanson
Hayward
Abraham Lincoln
Honest Abe
Sheba
Gounod
Modern Music Night At Newman Club Meeting
The Newman club gathered at Grand Army hall Monday under the music committee. The program featured life talks on Arthur Foote and Chadwick with illustrative performances and songs by Miss Cavanaugh Miss Hurley Miss OConnor and others.
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Newman Club
Grand Army Hall
Arthur Foote
Foote
Julia A. Hurley
Minnie Cavanaugh
Esther O'Connor
Katherine Collins
Agnes McCarthy
M. H Rgan
Pittsburg Coal President Predicts March Production Shutdown
President Robbins of Pittsburg Coal Company says a coal strike in bituminous fields is likely if John Mitchell reconvenes miners and rescinds the Ryan resolution. He warns production will suspend on March 31 unless Mitchell and allies seek renewed talks on the current wage scale.
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Pittsburg
Robbins
Pittsburg Coal Company
Tniess
John Mitchell
Ryan
National Civic Federation
Mitchell
Frying Pan lightship adrift reported at Beaufort
Advices from Beaufort say the Frying Pan lightship is adrift but no further details are available. The report comes from Wilmington reporting on February 14.
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Wilmington
N. C
Beaufort
Funeral of Mrs. John Muir Marks Large Attendance
The funeral service for Mrs. John Muir was held at St. Mary's Church at 9 am with a requiem high mass conducted by Rev. Hy culphe Assumptionist. The St. Anne's society and church choir attended, candles and draped altar decor framed the casket, and bearers included four sons William Wilbrod Walter and Pierre Muir, Pierre Chabot, and Alex Muir. Relatives traveled from Hudson Boston Holyoke and Hopedale to pay last respects at St. Mary's parish cemetery.
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John
St. Mary's Parish Cemetery
Hudson
Boston
Holyoke
Hopedale
William, Wilbrod
Walter
Pierre
Pierre Chabot
Alex Muir
Contest Against Lydia A. Bigelow Will in Worcester Court
Madlboro Man and J J Shaughnessy represent Charles M Thompson and Fannie M Ayres to oppose probate of Lydia A Bigelow's Oakham will in Worcester County Probate Court. Plaintiffs claim items not remembered, listing nieces Liz Morse and Etta Bullard, and Charlotte and Mary Adams and Levi Adams as heirs. Will dated November 24 1961 witnessed by Holden Allen and Jesse Allen. Executor named, appraiser suggested as W S Crawford. estate valued at 150 real and 2650 personal.
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Madlboro
Lydia A. Bigelow
J. J. Shaughnessy
Charles M. Thompson
Fannie M. Ayres
Oakham
Worcester County
Lydia A. Brigham
Thompson
Highland St
Jane E. Holden
Lizzie S. Allen
Jesse Allen
Liz
J. Morse
Etta J. Bullard
Charlote H. Adams
Mary A. Adams
Levi H. Adams
Charlie H. Adams
W.S. Crawford
Noel and Lapierre Take Over Gregoire Stores
Miss Clarisse Noel and Joseph Lapierre have purchased the late Jonas Gregoire’s stores and assumed control Monday. The new firm will operate under the name Lapierre and expect strong support from friends as they begin the venture.
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Madam Gregoire
Clarisse Noel
Madangoire
Joseph Lapierre
H. C. Wright
Boynton & Allen's
Jonas Gregoire
Possex
Lapierre
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Concord
Massachusetts
Marlboro
Fine Musical Program
Sullivan
Bezzi-Paccia
Mr. Parsons
Morrison
Maynard Brass Band
St. Mary's Church
Noel & Lapierre
Sherwin- Williams
Foon
Orch
T. F. Parker
Maynard
A.C. Loewe & Co
Model Pharmacy
Nason Street
Loewe’s
Cowrletein
South Acton Coal & Lumber Co
J. P. Fletcher
South Acton
Mass
Sy Lephours
Main Sr
Craig Concord
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