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Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

12 Dec 1910

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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1910

Page

5

White named chief justice to head Supreme Court

A discussion of Justice Edward Douglass White emerging as the likely chief justice, with Taft weighing other candidates including Hughes and Van Devanter. The article covers nominations, political dynamics, and the influence of Senate and cabinet discussions on the final selection. It notes White’s Confederate service, federalism stance, and long judicial pedigree in Louisiana and at the U.S. Supreme Court. The piece also mentions plans for a new Court of Commerce and possible appointments to the Interstate Commerce Commission.

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Congress Justice Hughes Hughes Washington Supreme Court Taft Justice White Beverly Philippines Bland Inc Edward Douglass White Supreme Court of the United States la Fourche Mt. St. Mary's Emmetsburg Jesuit New Orleans Georgetown College Washington, D. C Louisiana Supreme Court of White Nichols Eustice Senate Cleveland New York van Deventer President Taft Wyoming Supreme Court Lamar Georgia Taft Early Supreme Court of Georgia Southern Bar Lurton Tennessee la Follette Wisconsin Cummins Iowa Borah Idaho White House Court of Commerce Martin A. Knapp Interstate Commerce Commission Robert Archbald United States Middle District Pennsylvania Wiliam H. Hunt Montana Court of Customs Appeals Arthur C. Denison Michigan Julian W. Mack Chicago Illinois Mr. Mack Knapp F. N. Cockrell Missouri B. H. Meyers C. C. McChord Kentucky
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Paid workers aid for Citizens' Municipal League signatures

Chairman Coulthurst defends the Citizens' Municipal League stance on signature collection for City Council candidates McDonald Sheehan and Smith. He says initial lateness and paid canvassers caused concerns, but after a week of campaign the slate will appear on the ballot. He notes minimal fraud found among paid workers and payments under three dollars.

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Citizens’ Municipal League League John A. Coulthurst Council Messrs McDonald Sheehan Smith
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Colored priest conducts service at St Patrick’s Church

The Rev J J Plantevigne a member of the Josephite Order conducted services at old St Patrick's Church Northampton Street. A large number of colored Catholics attended as a mission is planned for a week starting next Sunday for the city's colored Catholic community.

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Old St. Patrick's Church Northampton Street J. J. Plantevigne United States Missionary Band Josephite Order Baltimore
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Foss to Reopen Contest for Senate Seat Fight

Governor-elect Eugene N Foss returns from Washington to campaign against Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. He plans stops in Lawrence Worcester Springfield Brockton and Pittsfield with a Boston rally at either Faneuil Hall or Tremont Temple. The piece notes potential deadlock over the U S Senate race and hints at a ballot option similar to Oregon. Mayor Fitzgerald cites talks with Ohio’s Governor Harmon and a likely 1912 Democratic presidential candidate. It also mentions a push on Beacon Hill to expand Boston’s City Council and that John F MacDonald will not run for police commissioner.

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Eugene N. Foss Washington Henry Cabot Lodge Lawrence Worcester Springfield Brockton Pittsfield Boston Faneuil Hall Tremont Temple Fitzgerald United States Oregon Harmon Ohio John F. Malley Hampden Senate Beacon Hill Counscil
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Hymn References Mrs Eddy at Christian Science Service

The only allusion to Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy’s passing was made during yesterday’s church service in the Christian Science Church. The remainder followed the usual Sunday morning rites and the hymn written by Mrs Eddy was sung by the congregation.

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Fowler Mary Baker G. Eddy Christian Science Church Eddy
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