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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1909

Page

14

Donovan Not Enthusiastic Over Boston Mayor Talk

President James Donovan of the Democratic city committee stays cautious about suggesting mayoral candidates while Bernard J. Rothwell remains outspoken for James J. Storrow. Rothwell praises Storrow’s integrity and administrative ability, arguing he would treat rich and poor alike with fairness in Boston.

James Donovan Democratic City Committee Bernard J. Rothwell James J. Storrow Boston Rothwell

Tennessee Senate Overrides Governor Veto on Holladay Bill

The Tennessee Senate voted 20 to 13 to sustain the Holladay prohibition bill over the governor's veto. The decision sparked an enthusiastic demonstration as the measure passed.

Nashville Tenn Senate

Anti-Japanese Legislation Surfaces in California

Deepest concern in Washington as California moves against Japan. The President and Secretary Root monitor a threatened anti Japanese measure that has captured executive attention amid ongoing national debates.

Washington California Congress Root

President protests California anti Japanese action in letter

The President explains in a letter to Governor Gillette why he opposed California's proposed anti Japanese legislation. He notes declines in Japanese immigration since the 1907 agreement and references factors known to Senate and House foreign affairs committees that influenced conservative Pacific coast lawmakers.

Gillette California America Japan Senate House Committees On Foreign Affairs Congress

Weavers Strike at Salmon Falls Mills for Higher Wages

In Salmon Falls New Hampshire workers at the Salmon Falls Manufacturing Company walked out today over pay. Of 1490 looms only six remained in operation as the strike began.

Salmon Falls, N. H Salmon Falls Manufacturing Company

Morse Markdowns of Morse Made Clothes

A compact note touts Morse Markdowns as the correct choice for Morse made garments. It emphasizes authenticity and quality associated with Morse brands and advocacy for shoppers to rely on Morse's selection.

Tillman Denies Opposition to Negro Education

Senator Tillman rejected claims he opposes negro education and condemned Taft and the Republican plan as a move to debauch the South. He warned against compulsory education in South Carolina and warned the talk could hasten race conflict, urging preservation of state autonomy.

Tillman Washington Taft Augusta Republican Party South South Carolina Mr. Taft

Haskell Repeats Vows in Quiet New Boston Marriage

Samuel C. T. Haskell, known from a spring divorce case with Hioward B. Emery, wed Miss Anna J. Driscoll of Roxbury in Medford at the First Universalist Church. The ceremony, by Rev. C. S. Raton, surprised friends. Haskell is a former Winthrop Yacht Club commodore and prominent local real estate owner.

Medford Samuel C. T. Haskell Hioward B. Emery Anna J. Driscoll Roxbury First Universalist Church C. S. Raton Winthrop Yacht Club Mr. Haskell Miss Driscoll Haskell Emery Winthrow Yacht Club

Salome Dinner at the Revere Ends With Applause

The seventh annual banquet of the Carriage Manufacturers Association at the Revere House featured Miss Alice Montague as the Oriental dancer. gaslights flickered as audiences applauded. Dancers posed in allegorical group tableaux including several members of the association, with artists exhibiting at the table end.

Salome Carriage Manufacturers’ Association Odd Fellows’ Hall Hotel Somerset Revere House Alice Montague Boston Association

Labor Notes Set Special Meeting On Wage Scale Rules

A special meeting of the longshoremen trades council will be called to set wage scales and working rules for stevedores and water front workers for the coming year. Noddle Island Assembly 5789 endorsed delegates’ call for independence from foreign or outside labor groups and praised Michael O'Meara's re-election.

Trades Council of the Longshoremen's Assemblies Noddle

Carnegie Hero Fund awards 26 more bravery medals

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission announced 26 additional bravery awards across the United States. Among the recipients is John Kennedy of HolyokeMass who died a hero at age 13 on July 6 1904 alongside Eddie Pelliesser Jr. The commission grants the father a silver medal and 250 dollars.

Pittsburg Penn Carnegie Hero Fund Commission United States New England John Kennedy Holyoke Mass Eddie Pelliesser, Jr Kennedy Young Kennedy

Beattie Receives Bronze Medal for Heroic Rescue

Neal W. Beattie of Guild Hall VI earned a bronze medal and $1000 for rescuing William A. Sargeant from a breaking ice on Waits River. Beattie swam to shore with Sargeant, sustaining cut hands, while attending Norwich University and funding part of his expenses. The grant totals $1608, paid as needed.

Neal W. Beattie Guild Hall William A. Sargeant Beattie Waits River Sargeant Norwich University Peter Dean Mellon Aviz Colorado River San Bernardino County Cal Dean Commission Mona Saltamah George

Shaking Earth Quakes Messina. Fires Break Out

Earth shocks continue in Messina with several strong quakes causing underground upheavals. Fires erupt in debris filled areas as refugees endure heavy rain and snow intensifying alarm and suffering.

Messina

Earthquakes Registered Near Monteleone Since December

The Monteleone observatory recorded 227 first degree shocks, 29 second degree, 18 third, 19 fourth, 4 fifth and 2 sixth degree shocks since December 28. The counts reflect ongoing seismic activity measured at the local station.

Monteleone

Post Readers Add 8.50 to Relief Fund

The State relief fund committee acknowledged receipt of 8.50 from Post readers to aid sufferers and planned to turn it over to the State fund. Subscribers listed include George Beak 0.50, Janie Baskoff 1, Ernest D. Hodsdon 5, Mrs. EB. W.H. 2.

State Relief Fund Committee The Post George Beak Janie Baskoff Ernest D. Hodsdon EB. W.H

Towns Contribute to Massachusetts Italian Relief Funds

Yesterday local towns and institutions added to relief totals. Contributions exceed 174000 dollars to state and Red Cross funds, with notable gifts from Hingham Cambridge First Church of Christ Scientist and various towns including Georgetown Maucaueg Wilbraham and Gill in amounts around 5 to 22 dollars each.

Red Cross Massachusetts Hingham Wartham Cambridge First Church of Christ, Scientist Georgetown Maucaueg Wilbraham Gill National Red Cross Christ Church Hampden County Brach

Ex Mayor Hart Celebrates 80th Birthday in Boston

Ex Mayor Thomas N Hart marks his 80th birthday at 298 Commonwealth Avenue. He reflects on life choices urging truthfulness, civility, and duty to family and city. He praises Boston and urges clubs to celebrate positive civic spirit despite tax concerns. He appears lively and vigorous among friends.

Thomas N. Hart Boston Hart Commonwealth Avenue

Billings heads Sicily relief mission with $30,000 pledge

Edmund Billings, representing Massachusetts Italian relief, leaves Rome for Messina with Philip L. Carbone to oversee American relief in Sicily. A further $30,000 is sent for 15 hospitals, convalescents, and needed supplies while $5,000 aids the American women's committee aiding orphans.

Edmund Billings Massachusetts Italy Messina Philip L. Carbone Boston American Committee American Women's Committee

Shively Elected to U S Senate in Indiana Joint Session

Indianapolis Jan 20 Benjamin F Shively elected to the United States Senate in a joint session of the Indiana Legislature. The vote tally showed Shively 83 to 8 for Hemenway, securing the Senate seat.

U. S. Senate Indianapolis Indiana Benjamin F. Shively United States Senate Shively James A. Hemenway

Hughes Declared Elected U S Senator from Colorado

Charles J. Hughes Jr of Denver was formally elected United States Senator to succeed Henry M Teller by the joint session of the House and Senate in Denver on January 20.

Denver Col Charles J. Hughes, Jr United States Henry M. Teller House Senate

Stone Re-elected to U S Senate in Missouri Assembly Vote

William J. Stone was re-elected today to the United States Senate at a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly, as both houses concluded their meeting in Jefferson City.

Jefferson, Mo William J. Stone United States Senate Missouri General Assembly

Legislatures Elect U S Senators in Joint Sessions

In Des Moines Iowa Albert B Cummins was chosen United States Senator for a six year term starting March 4. In Bismarck North Dakota M W Johnson was elected United States Senator to succeed H C Hansbrough in a joint legislative session.

Des Moines Albert B. Cummins United States Bismarck WN. D M. W. Johnson H. C. Hansbrough

Cuba Proclaims Gomez President Elect in Havana Session

General Jose Miguel Gomez was proclaimed Cuba's President elect at a joint Congress session in the House of Representatives and notified at the Presidio. The arrival of the US battleship Maine is awaited around January 5, with Mississippi and the scout cruiser Salem expected to follow for the inauguration on January 28.

Havana Jose Miguel Gomez Cuba Congress House of Representatives Presidio Maine Havana Harbor Mississippi Salem

Irish Ladies Quartet to Sing at Kerrymen's Bar Concert

The Irish Ladies Quartet of Boston will perform Irish songs at the Kerrymen's Associate Massachusetts second annual bar concert at Paine Memorial this evening. Governor Draper and others are expected to attend.

Irish Ladies’ Quartet of Boston THlannah She@a Katherine Doyie Margaret Nellie M. Doherty I Kerrymen Massachusetts Paine Memorial Draper

Wolf's My Clothier Car Route Directions

To reach Wolf's My Clothier car route from Hanover and Portland streets by the Washington Street Tunnel, passengers heading south should exit at Friend Street, those heading north at Union Street.

Wolf's Hanover Portland Sts Washington Street Friendst Union

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