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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
2
A heated debate at the State House focused on the direct nomination bill with a plan to resume today. Republican Leader Charles I L Underhill, long an ally of Speaker Walker, indicates he will oppose the bill, calling it pernicious.
Republican leader W. F. Garcelon of Newton predicts success in today’s vote after spending yesterday resolving Lodge machine issues. A meeting called by Freeman O. Emerson targets Boston supporters of the bill, urging changes in votes but Emerson will not buckle to Lodge or his allies. A list names Boston voters who backed the bill and are now pressed to switch sides.
An old warning urges daily scalp cleansing to prevent germ transfer via hair. Doctor Lassar cited, recommending Birt’s Head Wash with refined soap cocoanut oil eggs and salicylic acid to clean, soften, and improve hair health.
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Henry Groves Connor a Democrat for United States judge in the eastern district of North Carolina.
Boston welcomes nearly 5000 delegates alternates and visitors for the 32d convention of the Order of Railway Conductors of America. Speakers include Governor Draper Mayor Hibbard and other leaders. Delegates from Cedar Rapids and Indiana discuss moving headquarters to Indianapolis.
Thomas Taggert delayed with the Indiana delegation as Indianapolis Mayor C A Bookwalter arrives to press for placing the national headquarters in the city. Bookwalter, a former railroad and newspaper man, also a member of the International Typographical Union, is on scene to invite the convention.
Henry Anderson of 273 Highland Avenue Somerville collapsed with chest pains on India Street and died before a physician could reach him. A ship chandler of note, Anderson had worked with George Billings & Co in 1873 and later ran his own business including stores at 58 Long Wharf. He was 55 and survived by a widow and several children.
The Gilchrist Company marks its new Winter and Washington street store with a week long celebration sale. New goods valued at 150000 are offered for 100000 with deep cuts across departments including linen shirtwaists at 98 cents, coats and suits from 7.77 to 18.88, ostrich plumes, linens, children's wear at 98 cents, and multi item discounts on hosiery gloves silks and more. The event aims to deliver the biggest week in company history.
A visiting Indianapolis group argues Indianapolis offers ideal location and facilities for a national convention, claiming 48 hour rail reach to any division and stressing Cedar Rapids as a strong headquarters contender. Cedar Rapids delegates defend their city, contending it suits the conductors best and dismiss fears of a move.
Surveyor of the Port Jeremiah J. McCarthy is blamed for the row in the Republican city committee. Edward G. Graves says McCarthy is trying to disrupt the machine to spite Senator Lodge. Dr Campbell seeks contempt proceedings against Graves over listing circulars, sparking renewed clashes. Graves supporters claim they may pursue the matter to Washington.
A recital by Marie A. Aliot's pupils at Stewart Hall Monday evening impressed listeners. Assisted by violinist Louis Pellegrini and soprano Agnes Aliot, the program featured Dominick Elioto Joseph Elioto Rose Galizzi Fannie Antonio Helen Rolfe Fannie Scorponeti Frances Barbara Rose Aiieta Elvira Aliot Margaret La Barbara Jennie Di Angelis Florence Maffeo Nettie La Barbera Christina Geraci.
The report notes no demand among rank and file for removing the headquarters. The two youngest delegates arrived: Georgie Maher of Teague Texas aged 11 attending his second convention and Willie Fraine of Denison Texas on his first. Also with the Indianapolis delegation are the line’s youngest and oldest conductors J L Leary the oldest and H L Holcombe of Indianapolis the youngest.
President A B Garretson will appoint today the committees of the Order of Railway Conductors of America. Jurisprudence committee includes J Wall chairman J Huxtable J W Ferguson W W Carroll R McConache. Grievance and appeals committee lists W G Walsh chairman T F Richardson G H Steele T A Gregg T Welch. Grand officers reports names A Anderson chairman T C Laughlin O Irwin C H Richardson L C Jones. Insurance appeals committee features L B Waltz chairman George M Smith Tef5 Vaughin C Ww Mitchell L Parker Titus.
Fred C. Crossman of Kingfield Maine testified in Middlesex Probate Court East Cambridge that he moved to Kingfield to keep his wife away from her family and stated he never planned for his wife to do her own work when it was disagreeable. He denied intending to place her in an insane asylum.
The fishing schooner Monnach, under Captain James Vautier, arrived at Port Gloucester with its keel gone and leaks after striking a sunken wreck off West Virginia during a Southern fishing trip. Crew pumped water as holes pocked the ship’s side.
Gloucester to honor President Taft on August 4 with an outdoor Canterbury Pilgrims pageant at Stage Fort Park. A 45 member citizens committee will oversee arrangements.
The Senate defeated a bid to cut pig lead duties by a quarter cent per pound, voting 35 to 44 to retain the 21.8 cent rate per pound as recommended by the finance committee. Chairman Aldrich hailed the result as approval of the committee and its tariff schedules.
Edward Payson Weston reached Manhattan Kansas after a long cross country trek arriving late today to continue his historic trans continental walk with significant public interest and media coverage in the city.
Article urges women to assess kidney health and promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy for backache headaches nervousness and fatigue. Encourages readers to request a free sample from Dr Kilmer and Co and notes availability of fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes in drugstores.
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