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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
5
Charles Sumner Bird, Progressive candidate for Governor, takes issue with A. P. Gardner who seeks the Republican nomination on immigration. Bird also rebukes Gardner for discourtesy and his stance on compulsory arbitration.
The author disputes a colleague’s support for a state compulsory arbitration law for railways arguing interstate rail disputes fall under federal Erdman Act. He clarifies opposition to restricting immigration and defends the value of immigrants to farms railroads and canal work.
Charles Sumner Bird argues for a living wage in Massachusetts that sets a legal minimum below which employers cannot hire workers. He says this would raise wages without immigration limits and end treating labor as mere merchandise, stressing it is a non binding guideline rather than a fixed law.
Two Indiana National Guard companies arrived in Porter at 5:30 pm and took charge of the Mineral Spring race track after Gov. Ralston ordered action over suspected gambling. Troops remain at the enclosure, likely stopping racing tomorrow.
Daniel J. Vera, 21, of Dedham, received a three months sentence in the House of Correction by Judge Burke for causing a disturbance in a smoking car of the Consolidated road from Readville to the city and for assaulting L. A. Lawrence, a company special officer. He appealed and posted $300 bonds for Superior Court appearance.
Washington August 27 The Republican Congressional committee plans to elect a chairman and officers at a Friday meeting Officials say Representative Woods of Iowa was chosen to be chairman and will lead the party organization around the 1944 campaign setup
At Point Breeze the crowd gave a prolonged cheer as Governor Foss was introduced as the next speaker. He spoke for about ten minutes before returning to the State House to meet the council.
He expressed regret that some state Republican leaders strayed from the proper course and said he had worked to deliver a real lesson. He stated willingness to lead their ticket in November.
The Caminetti Mann Act trial progresses in San Francisco with four witnesses testifying. Lola Norris and Marsha Warrington are expected to recount the Reno trip with Caminetti. Judge Van Fleet notes Caminetti's possible Reno trip role as prosecutors seek a link to the voyage.
Mrs. Mary Rexford 85 of Waltham Street is in City Hospital in dangerous condition after drinking a large quantity of carbolic acid last night. She was unconscious on arrival. doctors fear she will die. Police indicate the act stemmed from despondency.
Bernard Quaritch a famed dealer in rare books died in Brighton England from illness contracted during a recent visit to the United States He attended the Hoe sale in New York in January where he purchased several rare volumes.
An advertising teaser urges trying HUB PUNCH for a notably satisfying drink experience. The brief promotes flavor and enjoyment without additional details or context.
Great changes are to be made at the University Club in the Back Bay after a one month closure. A glass roof garden will be built on the rear deck with three glass sides to provide year round dining and views of the Charles River Basin. Interior repainting, a new storage building, enlarged ladies department, and shared facilities with other clubs are planned. Architects Kilham Hopkins of Boston.
Deputy Collector Charles E. B. Pierce of the city collecting department announced his retirement to City Collector Parker. A Civil War veteran, Pierce has served 18 years in his present role and will receive half pay for life under the veterans pension act. The Mayor commended him for a splendid record as both soldier and city employee.
Judge Robert C. Harris was named a co-receiver of the Walpole Tire & Rubber Company by Judge Dodge of the U S District Court. Robert C. Fisher will assist as the receiver. The notice references a legal appointment in a pending case.
Governor Eugene N. Foss was a principal speaker at the Franco American Republican Club of Massachusetts outing at Point Breeze on Lake Webster. He mingled with Congressman A. P. Gardner Colonel Everett C. Benton and other prominent Republicans during the event.
Congressman A P Gardner, introduced by Attorney Telesphere R Leboeux, urged substantial immigration cuts, arguing one million yearly arrivals depress living standards. He challenged critics as bigots and linked labor leaders Gompers and Morrison to support for limits. Colonel Benton followed with talks on state reforms, tax cuts, and police consolidation alongside Governor Foss.
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