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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
2
The selection of Senator Elihu Root as temporary chairman and Roosevelt allies push to seat contesting delegates dominate the agenda of Chairman Harry New and the arrangements sub committee as the convention nears.
National committee members in the city anticipate a swift handling of R B Howell of Nebraska and Victor Rosewater seat contests. Roosevelt allies expect William Ward to lead Roosevelt efforts while Barnes Jr. may hold a proxy. A Roosevelt flying wedge is being organized to influence delegates ahead of the convention.
Reports say Mascioli agreed to provide evidence for the council to decide on Mrs. Cusumano's petition for commutation. The day includes testimony from relatives, clergy, and officials about her husband and daughter's welfare, with Mascioli's sworn statement expected to influence the decision.
Boston Elevated Railroad workers draw lines in a looming clash as unionists claim 3000 strong with hundreds joining daily and loyalists organize at Shawmut Avenue. Officials warn of a possible strike if President Bancroft refuses union talks. wages and hours move ahead for wire and line workers amid mounting union pressure.
London June 4 In the British Court of Inquiry J Bruce Ismay managing director of the White Star Line testified he did not think it his duty to be the last to leave the Titanic except for the captain. The court ruled out the question and answer.
The Boston youth discloses a broken engagement with Miss Manierre after a planned delay to avoid dowry and says he loves another woman Wilhelmine. He praises his mother and notes no hostility with Miss Manierre while affirming his heart lies with the new partner.
Herbert T. Duncan Sr. aged 75, a prominent Lexington editor and former mayor, died in Lexington on June 4. His daughter is Mrs Lily Duncan Draper wife of George Otis Draper, linking to ex Governor Draper through marriage.
Yesterday in Cambridge at Rindgefield the Cambridge police baseball team beat the Quincy police 17 to 6 in six innings. The Cambridge players connected for 16 hits.
A 56 member committee claiming to represent about half of 5000 Boston Elevated Railroad workers formed the Boston Elevated Fraternal Protective Association at Metropolitan Mutual Aid hall. The group backs the road loyal faction against the newly formed Elevated Employees union, and plans an ongoing campaign to block a strike. Officers named are William W. Fagan president Frederic N. Weeks treasurer and James E. Porter secretary with an executive committee including J. H. McCarthy Andrew S. Thompson and David B. Cahill. The grievance report found 650 of 820 interviewed had no grievances. others had only minor complaints.
Lieutenant Governor Robert Luce urged Boston Elevated Railway officials to support employee organization rather than oppose it. He argued the public accepts labor organizing for better conditions and will not tolerate broad labor confrontations or a driven show of power by either side.
The Worcester branch of the National Amalgamated Street Carmen's Union voted tonight to strike by telegraph vote to 13. The decision must be approved by the national central committee before the men are removed from their positions on the Worcester Consolidated Street Railway cars.
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