23 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1910
Page
1
Foss wins in a decisive landslide to dominate the 14th district, carrying most towns and both cities. He defeats Democrat challenger by a 5640 plurality as upheaval reshapes local politics.
FOSS lauds a post in a statement while Buchanan, a Republican, reports a plurality in a contested race. The article outlines a sharp rebuke aimed at Lodge and the broader political machine, with FOSS praising the post as a sign of change.
At New Haven Conn March 22 the vote shows 99 percent of yardmen and trainmen and 97 percent of conductors favoring an immediate strike unless President Mellen intervenes The ballot results prompted worry of a possible rail shutdown amid union tensions.
A 3758 vote with 3690 in favor and 68 against on the New Haven strike pushes President Mellen to a last–ditch meeting with Brotherhood officials. He has shown concessions but a final conference is set for tomorrow morning in his office as the threatened stoppage looms. national officers including I E Sheppard, G P Lines, W G Lee, and A B Garretson arrive to coordinate strike preparations.
A fire at the Upham Bros. shoe factory in Stoughton caused about 8000 in damage this afternoon. A few employees were inside but all escaped unharmed. Cause of the blaze could not be determined.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Wednesday fair and slightly cooler. Thursday becomes fair and warmer with light to moderate variable winds. The national forecast for New England and Eastern New York also notes Wednesday fair and slightly cooler and Thursday cloudy and warmer with light to moderate variable winds.
In court Irene recalls asking Hattie two weeks after the murder at East Cambridge jail who did it. Hattie denies the act and names Mrs. Glover as the perpetrator, saying she would not have the heart to do such a thing.
New York March 22. State Senator Timothy D. Sullivan known as Big Tim figures in fire insurance inquiry. Officials allege involvement in bribery schemes as part of the investigation.
George F. Seward of Fidelity and Casualty testifies a representative of "Big Tim" offered $10,000 to kill a bill objectionable to the company in 1891 or 1892. Sullivan, arriving from Albany, treats the charges lightly. Seward calls his testimony hearsay and not his concern. The bill became law in 1892.
The French Senate approved the workmen pension plan by 280 to 3 ending a four year struggle dating to 1882. It provides for three funding sources including wage earner, employer, and state contributions. Early estimates place initial annual cost at 180 million francs, tapering to about 125 million as the system stabilizes. Beneficiaries may draw pensions at 65 or after 30 years of service with reductions for early retirement.
At a Boston Opera Company board meeting Eben D. Jordan presided and elected Theodore N. Vail and Walter C. Baylies as new directors. Baylies also joins the executive committee. The 1910 1911 season will run 20 weeks with revised seating prices from $5 to $1.
The books for new stock close at noon on April 14 1910 and stockholders of record may subscribe for seats for the season or for Monday Wednesday Friday or Saturday matinees. A seat drawing will be at the opera house on April 28 1910. The Boston Opera Company announces closer ties with the Metropolitan Opera and a season lineup including Caruso Slezak Jachowier Scotti Amato Fremstadt Farra Homer Alda and others plus several new operas. Mme Anna Pavlova will perform ten times next season at the Boston Opera House.
Daily tourist car to Pacific Coast leaves Boston at 2 p.m. with Chicago connection for all Western points. See New York Central lines agents or call Fort Hill 2140 for details.
Governor Eben S. Draper expresses regret over the defeat of Republican nominee Mr. Buchanan and acknowledges Mr. Foss's election. He offers no further command or criticism.
W. R. Buchanan attributes his loss in the 14th district to high living costs. He states voters blame Republican policy for rising prices and expresses that lowering the cost of living would vindicate the defeat as useful for the party and the people.
Eugene Noble Foss defeated William R. Buchanan by 5640 votes in Massachusetts 14th district turning a 14250 Republican lead into a Democratic edge. Foss vows a possible gubernatorial or U S Senate run against Lodge as Democrats claim national importance and oppose Payne Aldrich tariff.
A collection of quotations from Eugene N. Fo Bates Treadway Long Harris and others reacting to a Republican loss. They emphasize tariff reform repeal of Payne Aldrich Section 2 and fair treatment of Canada while noting insurgent influence and district sentiment.
The speaker thanks the Boston Post for steadfast backing in his contest against the Republican majority. He credits the paper with influencing the district toward his goal and cites the tariff issue on food products as central to his campaign. He praises the Post's loyal stance toward Taft era policies and the income tax.
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