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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1912

Page

13

Foss May Run If No Contest In State Ticket

Governor Foss appears likely to head the Democratic State ticket with David L Walsh of Fitchburg as running mate. Democratic leaders in conference with the Governor indicated they favor his candidacy to boost party strength for the national and state contests this fall. Foss reportedly plans to forego retirement to business and seek another term as governor.

Foss David L Walsh Fitchburg Mnet Resaancu Mr. Walsh

Governors and party leaders weigh New England race impact

Report outlines Democratic leaders backing Governor Foss of Massachusetts and allies Plaisted of Maine and Baldwin of Connecticut for reelection to boost Wilson ticket. It notes Walsh and Pelletier potential contest, Whipple’s push, and concerns City Hall may clash with State House as union unrest and disciplinary actions at the Elevated face scrutiny.

Foss Sherman I. Whipple Plaisted Maine Baldwich Connecticut Wilson Marshall Whipple United States New England David I. Walsh Walsh Joseph C. Pelletier Massachusetts Baldwin Mr. Whipple Pelletier Enmeland Treatie Bald‘winl Walst City Hall State House

Strife Settlement Plan Awaits State Board Report

Mayor Fitzgerald and President McCarthy with Secretary Abrahams of the Central Labor Union agreed on a plan of action to settle the car strike. Nothing will be done until the State Board of Arbitration passes on the case, after which a conference with Governor and LL road officials will discuss the plan. Police Commissioner O Meara said no officers have been sent beyond city limits for strike duty, noting routine travel keeps officers riding the cars.

Fitzgerald McCarthy Abrahams Central Labor Union State Board of Arbitration State Board O’meara Carmen Adams Square Brighton Brookline Carmbridge

Frederick Dodge Nominated for First Circuit Seat

President Taft sent the name of Judge Frederick Dodge of the Boston District Court to the Senate for confirmation as a judge of the First Circuit to succeed the late Judge Schofield. His nomination is praised by the bench and bar in New England for his justice and fairness.

Judge Schofield First Circuit New England States Chickering Taft Frederick Dodge United States District Court Boston Senate Jradge Schofield New England

Local ruptured captain’s cure offered by mailed book

An advertisement seeks readers to contact Captain W. A. Collingsy of Watertown New York for a book detailing his long illness and a successful hernia cure. The notice promises a free box of remedies with a mailing request and urges those using trusses to consider this new method.

W. A. Collingsy Arsenal St Watertown N. Y

Motorman arraigned on manslaughter charge in Roxbury

Albert E Woodward a Boston Elevated motorman of 119 Lester Street Brighton was arraigned in Roxbury District Court on a manslaughter charge in the death of Michael McCue of Roxbury. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued to July 19 with bail set at 3000 dollars. Woodward had 19 years service and was considered a careful driver.

Unson Runchmann Elevated Metropolitan Aid Boston Elevated Mutual Benefit Albert E. Woodward Lester Street Brighton Boston Roxbury Michael McCue Columbus Avenue Woodward McCue Commonwealth Avenue City Hospital

Strike Benefits Today for Elevated Car men

The executive committee of the strikers announced weekly strike pay of five dollars for 2202 men, payable at division headquarters tomorrow. Lists are open to authorities and only essential payments will be made. Other funds and nonlocal workers are not included.

Boston Elevated Company State House Union Malden Boston Rubber Company

Judge Dodge Seeks Senate Support for Nomination

Judge Dodge wins backing from the Massachusetts Bar Association and most of New England’s delegation led by Massachusetts senators. Born April 2, 1847 in Cambridge, he earned Harvard degrees and a 1869 Lit B before joining the Massachusetts bar. He became a U.S. district judge on April 18, 1906.

Judge Dodge Massachusetts Bar Association New England Senate Massachusetts Frank N. Parsons Supreme Court of New Hampshire Cambridge John C Lacey Sherman Dodge Harvard Law School Bar of United States

New South Boston fish dock nearing completion

The new South Boston fish dock, the largest in the world except for one detail, nears completion and should be ready in October. Excluding buildings, the dock costs about 1 million dollars. It measures 1200 feet by 200 feet. The Boston Fish Market Corporation has leased for 15 years and will erect brick, stone and concrete superstructures costing 500 thousand dollars.

New South Boston Fish Dock Boston Fish Market Corporation

Wreck Probe on Nantasket Line After Train Jumped Track

An investigation was begun into the cause of a Nantasket electric train wreck near Paragon Park Tuesday that injured over a dozen passengers. Early reports say the train took the curve at high speed, with no rail defects found.

Nantasket Paragon Park

London official visits Boston for road congress dinner

W Rees Jeffreys of London honorary secretary of the Permanent International Association of Road Congresses is in Boston as a guest of Colonel W D Solver chairman of the Highway Commission and President L R Speare of the Massachusetts State A A Colonel Sohter will host Mr Jeffreys at a Union Club dinner this evening

W. Rees Jeffreys London England Boston W. D. Solver Highway Commission L. R. Speare Massachusetts A. A Sohter Mr. Jeffreys Union Club

Unpaid Bills Stir Controversy Over Squantum Aviation Meet

A quartet of creditors allege many bills remain unpaid from the Squantum aviation meet, challenging Samuel Carver’s claim most have been paid. They say 100 bills totaling 10 000 to 15 000 dollars are unsettled and accuse Carver of negotiating a 31 3 percent settlement that would benefit him. They demand adherence to promised prize payments, and question Carver’s and partner Willard’s liability under Massachusetts law.

Samuel Carver Squantum Mr. Carver Boston Aviation Carver Glemm l L. Martin Martin New York

No Canvassers For Floating Hospital Warned

To the Editor of the Post the public is warned against giving money or checks to anyone claiming to represent the Boston Floating Hospital No agents or canvassers are employed Subscriptions should be sent to Mr George G Lee of Lee Higginson Co 44 State Street Boston Mass signed G Loring Briggs Manager

Boston Floating Hospital George G. Lee Messrs. Lee, Higginson & Co State Street Boston Mass G. Loring Briggs

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