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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
6
The Rules Committee barred expanding the recess inquiry into the United Shoe Machinery Company. Key figures, including Winslow and Jones, debated lease terms and machine use with riders claiming to restrict manufacturers to full systems. A federal grand jury probe looms as parties anticipate House action.
The Lynn track low mood bill failed 18 to 17 in the Senate amid bribery talk. Senator Bennett led the push with 8000 Lynn citizens supporting the measure to elevate and relocate tracks, while Senator Nason argued the cost to the Commonwealth was unjustified. The vote reflected shifts in support and reconsideration attempts, with several named senators on both sides. The session also saw passage of the workers compensation act after a Supreme Court ruling. debates persisted on finance bills, tax measures, and party affiliation implications in Massachusetts.
Springfield report states Thomas J. Hisgen will oppose Governor Foss for the Democratic nomination. He told a Post reporter he plans to issue a formal platform within days. He affirmed his intent to seek the party’s nomination for governor.
The remarks reference Hisgen running against Governor Foss and plans to announce his platform within days. Historical context notes Hisgen was the Independence League candidate for governor in 1907 and the Independence party candidate for president in 1908.
The fishing schooner Mabel Lovett returned to port with its topmast gone after a swordfish hunt off the South Shoals light. Crewman John Grady collapsed then revived, an overboard rescue by John Leary ensued, and Leary narrowly escaped serious injury as a swordfish struck him in the melee.
Salem July 27 Dr Jesse Robbins oldest dentist in the city and a well known figure across the state died at his home at 8 Cherry street at 4 15 this afternoon from a stroke of apoplexy He had been in poor health for weeks Born in Bromwich England February 28 1845 he came to America in 1860 He worked in cotton mills in Lawrence and Salem and attended school evenings until 1869 when he entered Harvard Dental School graduating with honors in 1873 He leaves a wife and one son Dr Fred G Robbins of Boston.
Charles H. Jones president of Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Company of Boston discusses Massachusetts Bill 1297 on leasing machinery. He argues the measure, though aimed at United Shoe Machinery, would harm Massachusetts shoe manufacturers and details why he believes the bill shifts unfairly against local industry.
In a lengthy testimony L A Coolidge, treasurer of the United Shoe Machinery Co., argues against a Massachusetts bill aimed at free competition in shoe machinery. He contends the act would raise costs, slow innovation, and disadvantage Massachusetts manufacturers by forcing higher royalties. He asserts outside interests back the measure, not local shoe makers, and claims the company has provided lower prices, better service, and easier access to advanced machines.
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.