Southern mills stir over immigration clause in bill
Charlotte industry leaders react to Section 38 of Senate bill No. 4403 as a possible tool to curb Southern labor. The clause allows Canada and Newfoundland entrants with three years domiciled there to bypass English reading tests, seen by Southern millmen as favoring New England mills and harming the South.
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United States
Dominion of Canada
Newfoundland
South
New England
Moran men Faith in Moran as Opposition to Douglas Rise
Moran supporters accuse Mr. Quincy of plotting to trap Governor Douglas while backing Whitney as a foil. They say Moran would beat Douglas in primaries and that Quincy aims to bolster Bryan Douglas prospects in 1908. The piece notes Douglas’s past win margin, possible vice presidential hopes, and a campaign setup with press offices and the tariff league.
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Douglas
Quincy
Whitney
Democratic Party
Moran
Bryan
Guild
Roosevelt
Old South
Willim H. McMasters
The
Post
Business Men’s Tariff League
Bates
Republican Party
Greek fruit peddler fears robbery of his savings
Demetrio Decoupolas of Hudson Street carries 1768 in cash, five years’ savings, on his person and fears theft. He asked East Dedham police for protection, noting he distrusts banks and keeps his money in a trunk with multiple padlocks. He plans to deposit the funds in a bank after police advice.
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Demetrio Decoupolas
Hudson Street
East Dedham
Decoupolas
Costly Feasts At Expense Of City Prompt Inquiry
Report alleges Boston public lighting committee members dined at the Boston Tavern with wine and dinners charged to city funds. It questions whether proprietor Charles Yorke billed the city nearly 300 for wine and other luxuries. The mayor Plans an inquiry upon return from Old Orchard to determine responsibility.
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Boston
Boston Municipal Lighting Committee
Boston Tavern
Charles Yorke
City Hall
Old Orchard
Prietor Yorke
Gompers Attacks Littlefield Again in Maine Speech
About 800 attended the Music Hall gathering in Livermore Falls where AFL President Gompers arraigned Congressman Littlefield. A street parade preceded the meeting and Bath is slated for tomorrow with expected new charges. He urged labor unity and warned defeat would stem from disunity.
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Livermore Falls
Littlefield
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Bath
Hannan Refuses Sign Eminent Domain Papers in Jamaica Plain
Street Commissioner William E. Hannan refused to sign papers for a city taking of land in Jamaica Plain for the Stony Brook sewer. Commissioners Charles and Gallivan signed, creating a legal majority. The action targets 20 871 square feet including parts of the Carr O'Brien and Leonard estates, with Sturtevant Blower Works on the site likely to demand substantial damages.
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William E. Hannan
Jamaica Plain
Stony Brook
Boston
Salem D. Charles
James A. Gallivan
John Carr
John O’brien
John Leonard
Sturtevant Blower Works
Moran’s fall from favor as Moran supporters desert
George J. Raymond withdraws support for John B. Moran amid critique of Moran’s district attorney tenure. The Boston Post quotes Raymond saying Moran’s rise to governor depends on restraining political influence, executive ability, and jury selection issues, warning that Moran is surrounded by new allies. He argues Moran lacks the necessary executive skill and faces opposition from business leaders and lawyers.
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George ‘J. Raymond
John B. Moran
Moran
Post
Raymond
Postman
Mr. Raymond
Boston
John
Foxy Fitz
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Folk
Missouri
City Hall
Independent Party
Judge Dewey Attacks Guild Backed by North Adams Letter
Judge Henry S. Dewey responds to Colonel Frank S. Richardson of North Adams who questioned his stance on Curtis Guild. Dewey denounces mugwumps and trimmers and argues Governor’s actions harmed the Republican party including the Dana appointment seen as a political payoff to labor groups.
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Frank S. Richardson
North Adams
Henry S. Dewey
Curtis Guild
Dewey
Dana
Senate
Federation of Labor
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Southern Mills
Burrell
William. L. Douglas
Pedler
Labor
Plummer
Charles E. Plummer
Federation
Hannan
GEO. J. Raymo
Deserts
Jen
Edington and
Summer Streets, Boston, U.S.A
Washington, Hanover & Elm Sts
van Camp Rolls
van Camp
van Camp Packing Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
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