Railroads Skim River Traffic While Inland Waterways Observe
Inland Waterways Commission members return from a Mississippi voyage reporting little traffic between Memphis and New Orleans. They blame railroad parallel routes and waterfront hogging, noting rail lines capture short hauls and push freight to mills and factories in the north. Capt. Ellison cites decades of neglect for waterways while rail expansion surges, urging renewed waterway development to ease freight costs.
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Inland Waterways Commission
Washington
Mississippi
St. Louis
Gulf
Father of Waters
Burton Down
Commission
Memphis
New Orleans
Ohio
Pitsburgh
Charles J. Blanchard
Reclamation Service
Blanchard
Great River
Vicksburg
Waters
River
McKenzie
J. F. Ellison
Cincinnati
National Rivers & Harbors Congress
Ellison
Mississippi River
United States
Capt. Ellison
A Unique Edifice in Ahmednagar India Dedicates Church
An extraordinary church in Ahmednagar India has been dedicated, funded largely by American donors. The building blends Indian lotus motifs with no Western ecclesiastical symbols, inviting all to enter. The piece notes Christian unity and lists Hon and Mrs L D Apsley of Hudson traveling to Lake George via Montreal and Lake Champlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahmednagar
India
American Board
East
Ancient
Hudson
Lake George
Montreal
Lake Champlain
Carnegie Backing Sought to Grow George Washington University
Andrew Carnegie and the Carnegie Foundation show support to expand George Washington University into a national finishing school for science and leaders. Dr Henry Pritchett sends a letter praising Washington's unique position and government links as a center for advanced learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
George Washington University
Laird of
Skibo
Henry 8. Pritchett
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
Carnegie
United States
Washington
Pritchett
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Root
Cortelyou
Garfield
Cannon
Cabinet
Supreme Bench
Diplomatic Service
Vogel
Switzerland
van Swinderen
Netherlands
Justice Harlan
Brewer
Supreme Court
State Department
Foreign Service
Local business leaders oppose B and M N H merger
Marlboro residents discuss the proposed merger of Boston and Maine with the New York New Haven and Hartford. Businessmen warn that disturbing current competition would harm the city, with one prominent merchant calling it the greatest injury to local commerce.
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Marlboro
Boston & Maine
N. Y
Strongest Man in District Likely to Win for Lynch
Hudson and Maynard papers report mill town Democrats mobilizing to send Rep. Lynch to the State House this fall. He is viewed as stronger than last year when relatively unknown and may face no Democratic opponent in the race.
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Hudson
Maynard
J. Lynch
State House
Lynch
Telephone Topics Debuts For Telephone Employees
The first issue of Telephone Topics is published for employes by employes and will be issued monthly at no charge. It aims to benefit both workers and the company as its field of usefulness grows. The Marlboro Brass band is set to play at Nipmuc park Mendon on Sunday June 16.
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Marlboro Brass Band
Nipmuc Park
Mendon
Tremont
Beacon Streets
Boston
Tremont Stre
Michael Flaherty
Houghton
W. H. Hill
William Holbrook
Caleb Holbrook
Russell St
Justin F. Marshall
Elmst
Newton
J. H. Parker
Haverhill
William Cavanaugh
John. Cavanaugh
Central St
Camp 94
Sons of Veterans
Normandy
H. E. Brigham
Vanity Fair
Providence
Divorces Granted to Hudson People
At a Lowell Superior Court session Judge Crosby presiding three Hudson residents obtained divorces. Daniel Staples was granted a decree nisi from Lilla Staples citing desertion on Sept 19 1903, with custody of Ruth M. Staples. Maude Mitchell received a decree nisi from Richard E. Mitchell for intoxication with custody of Richard H. Mitchell. Chester W. Going was granted a decree nisi from Mary Going for adultery in August 1995. Attorney Charles P. Tucker handled all cases.
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Lowell
John C. Crosby
Hudson
Daniel ©. Staples
Lilla B. Staples
Boston
Mr. Staples
Ruth M. Staples
Maude BE. Mitchell
Richard E. Mitchell
Natick
Not to be Compared with the Year Without a Summer
The writer rebukes those comparing this year to 1816 the year of scarcity and cold. They caution against distressing tales of frozen July weather and ruined crops, urging readers to focus on improving conditions and believing sour apple crops will be normal.
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New York
Concord Maynard and Hudson Street Ry Co Timetable
A historic timetable announces service for the Concord Maynard and Hudson Street Ry Co starting March 3 with daily routes to Concord Hudson Maynard Stow Center Gleasondale and Concord Junction. It notes connections with Boston Lexington Worcester and Acton systems and special charter cars via the Maynard office.
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Concord
Hudson
Concord Junction
P. m. Maynard
A. m
P. m. Stow Genter
A. P. m. Gleasondale
P. m. Hudson
P. m. Gleasondale
P. m. Stow Center
P. m. Concord Junction
Maynard
Sudbury St
Boston
Worcester St. Ry. Co
Marlboro
Framingham
Westboro
Worcester
Worcester Consolidated St. Ry. Co
Clinton
Leominster
Fitchburg
Lexington
Acton
Lowell Aton & Maynard
John W. Ogden
Mass
Peoples National Bank Marlborough 1907 Financial Statement
The bank reports assets including loans and discounts and U S bonds with a total depository of 686 325 38 dollars. Deposits amount to 150 000 00 and 57 248 68 in other categories. Listed officers include Walter P Frye president and Waldo B Fay vice president. Fire safe vaults offer safety deposit boxes and water bonds are for sale with a 6 percent guarantee.
Boston Post and New York Herald News Service Pact
The Boston Post will carry all New York Herald news from Washington and abroad and will soon add expanded late breaking New England coverage. The move marks a major alliance strengthening regional reporting reach for Boston readers.
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Boston Post
N. Y. Herald
New York Herald
New England
Washington
Post
Boston
Marlboro Talks of Forming Hudson Y M C A
Town ladies circulate subscription papers to establish a Y M C A in Hudson promising a new building. The move is seen as a needed community asset and has gained strong local support.
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Hudson
Marlboro
Local notes from Marlboro and nearby towns
Marlboro updates include James P. Cavanaugh laid up with a sore leg and many visits among locals. Ex Alderman Winfield Temple and Ed Temple called on Newton Sun, Carl Southwick returns from Boston driving de pot, and Frank Booth visits Portland Maine before coming home. Various residents travel or work changes noted, with school and civic events listed.
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James P. Cavanaugh
Maplewood Ave
Winfield Temple
Ed Temple
Newton Sunny
Carl Southwick
Boston
Frank Booth
Portland
Goldfield
Nev
Ariel Oycel
Worcester
Gay,st
James Berry
Newport
Marjorie Blandin
Brockton
Mable Pierce
Oakland
Cal
James E. Marshall
Fred Eugley
Rockland
Webster L. Eugley
Elm St
George Buell Lowell
A. P. Hopkins
Maple St
William Quinn
Church St
Arthur Wentzell
W. B. Wentzell
Gay
Lyman Wise
Elm’ St
Newton
Jennie David
John Evans
Wellesley
Patrick Fahey
South St
W. H. Jones
Philips Andover
Andover
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Rayo
Standard Oil Company OF New York (Incorporated
Inland Waterway Commis
SION
Ayer
Mars
J. UW
Fiver
Colorado Springs
Colo
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maus
National School
George Washington
UNI
Business Men
New. Haven
Florence
Central Oil & Gas Stove CO
Washington ST
Gardner
A. T. Haynes & CO
Concord, Maynard & Hudson ST. RY CO
Houghton &Dutton CO
Peoples National of
Marlborough
U. S
U.S
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City of Marlborough
Walter P. Frye
Waldo B. Fay
Stillman R. Stevens
S. Herbert Howe
John O’connell
Winslow M. Warren
Benjamin F., Greeley
Louis P. Howe
Oren P. Walker
Charles F. Choate, Jr
Silas. E. Simonds
Charles F. Brigham
James W. McDonald
Michael Burke
John T. Burnett
A. Irving Morse
Om Co. Incorporated
Davon &O
WNW &Co
Marlborough Savings Bank
Marlborough, Mass
William D. Burdett
Charles F
Holyoke
Geo
A. Dyer
Eager Court
Collins
Framingham High School
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