This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
3
Conferees concede a general agreement to deny settled subjects though voting not yet held. An accord exists to include agreed rates in the conference report, which will be presented to the House once the leather schedule rule is adopted.
President Hoyt of the New England Shoe and Leather Association declares the free hides campaign a victory for 88 000 000 consumers and independent tanners and manufacturers. He credits Taft and New England lawmakers for support and praises Charles H Jones of Commonwealth Shoe Leather Co for his leadership.
The Carded Woolen Manufacturers' Association of Boston led by president Edward Moir appealed to President Taft for relief from prohibitions affecting the industry. The move aims to ease regulatory burdens cited as harming business viability.
The wool association warns that current tariff rates on carded wool and by products burden consumers and threaten the carded woolen industry. They urge President Taft to veto any bill sustaining high wool duties.
Governor Draper returned from vacation to attend the executive council meeting and said the tariff fight in Washington is nearing resolution. He praised Senator Aldrich as an expert on tariffs and noted possible successors to the late Judge Gaskill, though no appointment would be made at today’s council session.
Chairman Payne of the House Ways and Means Committee and several representatives met with the President at the White House to discuss the tariff lumber schedule. After a conference that extended past midnight, no agreement was reached, and Payne stayed for further talks.
After 49 minutes the House adjourned and will reconvene Thursday to act on a resolution authorizing tariff conferees to cut leather and leather goods rates below the Payne bill level.
Master plumbers of Somerville signed with the city plumbers union to establish an eight hour workday and a wage minimum with Sat $2.60 and a half holiday. National Organizer Edward J. Duffy of New York addressed Boston Plumbers Union 12 on the national crest situation. Cigar Factory Strippers' Union meets at Wells Memorial building. Stablemen's Union 407 holds a Barbers' Hall meeting. Hoisting and Portable Engineers' Union 4 raises local monthly dues to $2. a ladies' auxiliary to be formed Fr eight by Stationary Firemen's Union 242, plus a near midnight annual excursion planned for next Wednesday night.
In Chalons sur Marne France on July 27 M Sommer completed an aeroplane flight lasting 1 hour 20 minutes and 30 seconds marking a notable pace in early aviation.
An advertising blurb touts Murine Eye Remedy for red tired watery eyes. It claims quick soothing comfort and encourages readers to try the product.
Dover July 27 Hubert Latham's second attempt to cross the English channel ended in disaster as his monoplane fluttered into the sea two miles from the Admiralty pier. Thousands watched from the water front as spectators waited for news of his fate.
Latham’s dramatic flight from France toward Dover ends in a wreck after a swift journey of about 20 minutes. He is treated for a broken nose and injuries at the Lord Warden Hotel while onlookers witness two French torpedo boats and an airship maneuvering above the town.
The Canadian Pacific steamer Montrose, en route London Antwerp Montreal, struck a giant ice pillar near Cape Race. After four days of temporary repairs by the British ship Brilliant, the Montrose resumed her voyage with no reported injuries among passengers and crew.
United States Senator William J. Stone of Missouri was briefly arrested at Baltimore central police station on a charge of assaulting Lawrence Brown a Black porter on a buffet car. Police Lieutenant Cole arranged release on own recognizance for a hearing tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Sutton through counsel H E Davis seeks to clear her son's name not to point fingers at others. The court allows all named young officers to join the inquiry as defendants and cross examine witnesses. Hearing adjourned until Lieutenant Harold Utley returns from the battleship North Carolina, with the inquiry resuming around August 10 after an expected arrival in Province town Massachusetts by August 6.
Describes a new pineal cologne offering relief from hot weather. Claims refreshing perfume from real pines pervades baths and rooms. Endorses use in sickrooms and nurseries as a priceless comfort during sultry days.
Bay State webfeet coaled the Kansas and Louisiana alongside regular sailors. Admiral Schroeder’s fleet planned practice trips but weather delayed departure. Messenger telegrams will be replaced by wireless from the battleships to Highland Light station to speed communications.
Mrs Merrill testified that Harry Thaw beat young girls with a whip in his rooms after luring them under theatrical pretence. She described multiple incidents with welts, screams, and a crop, and said Thaw justified beatings as needed for learning the stage. She also recounted money flows to keep quiet and Thaw’s volatile behavior when crowds gathered.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.