Railroad and press barter under common sense rail plan
The Boston and Maine president argues that paying newspapers with transportation is a legitimate barter, not subsidy, if acceptable to the seller. He says the Interstate Commerce Commission would decide if prohibited, but expects no change. He notes publishers trade labor output for travel and praise only when deserved, with decades of newsroom independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttle
Boston & Maine Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Waltham Free Press Tribune
Keith's Theatre Presents Star Light Big vaudeville Show
Harndin's Electrical Ballet Star Light opens at Keith's Theatre Monday in a landmark production seen only in Keith houses. The program features Cressy and Dayne, Bersac's Circus, Ed Reynard as a premier ventriloquist, Avery and Hart, The Four Colleens, Mabelle Adams, William Morrow, Miss Schellberg, Willie Weston, Pongo and Leo, Texarkana and Walby, Zara and Stetson, Rado and Bertman, and the Kinetograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harndin
London
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Keith
Cressy
Dayne
Bersac
Cliffe Berzac
Maud
Ed Reynard
Avery and Hart
Four Colleens
Mabelle Adams
William Morrow
Miss Schellberg
Willie Weston
Pongo
Leo
Texarkana
Walby
Zara
Stetson
Rado
Bertman
New Series of Service Medals to Be Struck at Philadelphia Mint
The Philadelphia Mint will strike a new series of service medals to decorate army personnel. The move follows general staff planning and coordinated arrangements to mint medals for wear on blouses of service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Army
Delphia
Medals Honor Diverse U S Army Merits Amid War Claims
The article explains new U S Army medals to commemorate distinct campaigns including the Philippine insurrection 1899 1904 Spanish war China relief Indian wars and meritorious service. Obverse designs feature a palm tree scales lamp castle dragon horseman and a common reverse bearing United States Army and a laurel wreath for merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague Tribunal
United States Army
Cascasweet praised for full ingredient disclosure on bottles
An exhibit lauds E. C. DeWitt & Co for printing every ingredient on Cascasweet packaging to assure purity and safety for children. The piece contrasts this with older remedies that used narcotics and stresses transparency and avoidance of opiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Spanish Warships Sold as Junk for Trifling Return
The Albay Manitaao and Mindanao, three Spanish warships captured at Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, were sold as junk for 132.05 dollars with a net return of 103.30 dollars after disposal costs. The vessels had lay idle eight years after grounding and were ordered sold by Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton.
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Navy Department
Dewey
Manila Bay
Iran
Leutenant
Albay
Manitaao
Mindanao
Paul Morton
Triple Service Of The Joy Line Expands To New York
The Joy Line expands to a triple service with three routes including a direct Boston to New York water service on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Weekdays from Providence and Fall River offer additional steamers, aiming to provide a 24 hour ocean voyage with daylight views of Long Island Sound and timely arrival in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Long Island Sound
Metropolis
Providence
Fall River
Con
Mortality report shows tuberculosis leading cause of death
A government Census Bureau mortality report ranks tuberculosis as the top cause of death in the eleven-state registration area, with pneumonia, heart disease, intestinal troubles, Bright's disease, apoplexy and cancer following. It notes seasonal peaks, urban prevalence, and nuances in causes across New England and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
New England
United States
Maine
Masachusett
New Hampshire
Vermont
Granger Movement Favors National Water Transportation Plan
A historical Granger movement return seeks a national system of water transportation to cut freight costs for farmers and shippers. Lawmakers, including several Congressmen and a potential Senator, explore increased federal aid and river improvements ahead of the next session.
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Congress
Saturns New Moon Phoebe Discovered by Pickering
Harvard College Observatory Circular No 118 reports Phoebe, Saturns ninth moon, recently discovered by Professor Pickering. It is the smallest and farthest from Saturn at seven and a half million miles. Jupiter’s smallest moon is nearer to Jupiter and was found only a few years ago.
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Harvard College Observatory
Phoebe
Saturn
Pickering
Jupiter
Boston and Maine Railroad Schedule October 1906
Train times and routes for Boston to South Acton Concord Junction Marlboro and branches, with daily and Sunday offerings, flags, and special notes. Includes Marlboro Northboro Fitchburg lines and miscellaneous local stops. Also advertises live poultry buyers.
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Marlboro
Boston
Southboro
South Framingham
Northboro
Clinton
Fitchburg
M. Marlboro
Leominster
Gaston
Maynard Concord Hudson rail schedule notice
Commencing Thursday March 8 1996 daily except Sunday trains run Concord to Hudson and back with extensive time lists for Concord Junction Maynard Stow Center Gleasondale and Hudson. Connectivity with Boston Lexington Acton and Worcester lines is noted. special cars may be chartered via Maynard office. John W Ogden superintendent Maynard Mass.
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Concord
Maynard
West Acton
D. m. Gleasondale
Hudson
Whitman Cross
Marlboro
Boston
Central Mass
Sun
Beaton
Whitman’s Crossing
Gleagsondale
Fitchburg
Cent. Mass
South Acton
Concord Junction
J. Flanders
G. P
T. A
P. Om. Maynard
A. m
P. m. Stow Center
P.m
Gleasondale
Sudbury St. Maynard
Worcester St. By. Co
Framingham
Westboro
Worcester
Worcester Consolidated 8. Ry. Co
Clinton
Leominster
Lexington
St. Ry. Co
Lowell
Waltham
Acton & Maynard
Acton
John W. Ogden
Mass
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Ayers
Ayer
Keith's Theatre
Granger Movement
A. W. Gray's Sons
West St
Middletown Springs
Water Works
American Water Works and Guarantee Co
Post Office Department
Daily Mail
John L. Stone
West Main St
Marlborough
P. m
Oo Ahner
Trace Manns
Atone Ree
Aten
New York Med
SF Ft
Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Pany
Gen. Pass
Tkt
N. Y
N. H. & H. Railroad
Taunton Division
Fayville
Boscon
South Sudbury
Taunton
Postal
Geo. A. Dyer
the Peoples National Bank
Als Capital
Eastern Steamship
Maritime
Great White Plyers
Bangor
Pendecot Bay
Bar Harbor
Mount Desert
Bath
Augusta
Kennebec Bay
Sheepscot Bay
Portland
Calais
Eastport
St. John
Prince Kidward Island
Nova Scotia
A. H. Hanscom
A Calvin Austin
Fosters Wharf
Concord, Maynard & Hudson Story CO
Marlborough Savings Bank
Marlborough, Mass
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