01 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
1
From the death cell in Charles Town prison Lena Cusu mano, awaiting execution alongside Enrico Mascioli, asks lawyer Thomas J. Grady to publish her life story. Grady says a full release will come when timing is right, while maintaining her claim of innocence.
Mrs Cusumano, the first woman ever to occupy a death cell in the state and the first sentenced to death in over a century, still hopes for commutation. Flowers are kept in the death cell to brighten the gloom as her lawyers discuss new testimony with Attorney Grady and William J. Coughlan after a private mother daughter meeting.
The International Hotel Workers' Union expands to 4000 strikers with 1000 new joiners and plans a demonstration on Fifth Avenue. The action seeks union recognition, higher wages, and better kitchen and dining room conditions across New York City restaurants.
Brooklyn tops the league standings while St. Louis and Pittsburgh follow. Boston declines in the Capitals, New York and Cincinnati show strong showings in the American League and Nationals. Cornell favored in intercollegiates as Harvard meets Exeter and Yale crews row on the Thames amid Pilgrim A. A. amateur rowing events and two schoolboy track meets in town. Red Sox visit Cleveland today and another U S league team quits.
Rhode Island Democrats backed Champ Clark in the presidential preferential primary with Exeter and four Providence wards missing. Clark led with 5016 votes to Wilson 1422 and Harmon 458 as Green won re election as national committeeman over Shaughnessy. The test was conducted under state committee direction due to no state primary law.
The San Diego City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging Governor Johnson to convene an extra legislative session to examine the Industrial Workers of the World situation in the city.
The military board reviewing Colonel Walter E Lombard commander of the Coast Artillery corps exonerated him in a report filed at the State House. Judge Advocate General William C Rogers released the finding after hearing evidence in the mismanagement case.
Speakers from the union movement address a Wells Memorial gathering as more than two thousand opponents assemble at Paul Revere Hall to protest. The crowd reflects broad support and opposition as participants debate labor issues and political alignments.
A large turnout of more than 3000 workers gathered last night and today to back the Elevated with resolutions praising the company and denouncing outside interference. Separately, over 2000 opponents met at Paul Revere Hall to appraise grievances, while the Wells Memorial Hall meeting of union supporters drew 1000 plus members to push for a wage scale and better conditions.
The 14th and 15th veto messages were filed with Clerk Kimball of the House at 7:30 last night. Reportedly one veto concerns the East Boston terminal railroad bill amid claims of financial interest. Continued on Page 9-Fourth Column.
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