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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1910
Page
7
Governor Draper yesterday vetoed the eight hour labor bill for the second time. Legislation supporters pledge to press for a two thirds vote to override. The issue, long disputed, centers on a prima facie evidence clause defining overtime as a violation.
John Weaver Sherman born 1871 in Providence, served as AFL legislative committee chair for the State Branch. A prominent Populist and Socialist nominee for Boston mayor and Congress, he led Boston Newspaper Writers' Union No. 1, sat on Socialist Club executive committees, and practiced law while active in labor councils and Allied Printing Trades Council.
Governor Eben S. Draper returns a bill setting an eight hour day for public employees without his approval. He cites misleading title, harsh penalties, prima facie violations, and lack of grandfathering preexisting contracts. He argues the act would unjustly penalize employers, restrict worker rights, and harm Massachusetts business.
Fully 1000 guests attended the Henry Siegel Company Employees' Benefit Association annual May party in Paul Revere Hall Huntington Avenue. The hall was decorated by J R Patten, while the Henry Siegel Company Orchestra led by Sigilman performed from 8 to 9. William Schwartz sang, then dancing continued to 2. Notables included Mayor Fitzgerald and city officials, and many New York store guests such as Henry Siegel, Joseph Siegel, and others. A collation featured the song Daisies Won’t Tell by Elizabeth Brady. Speeches by Henry Siegel and officials followed. The event included two special dances, a confetti dance and moonlight waltz with lighting by R McCoullough.
A statewide housing plan creates a seven member homestead commission to buy land near factories and erect small houses for workers. It authorizes $100000 in bonds over 25 years, with a sinking fund, and outlines land sale, mortgage terms, and eminent domain power with bonds limited to individuals. The act becomes effective on passage.
At a recent board meeting the rectors of the famed resort decided to offer free admission on opening day and throughout the season to those buying a round trip street car ticket. Auto parties and bicyclists will also be admitted free. The restaurant and casino are enlarged. New animals join the zoo after quarantine and will be exhibited Sunday. Every Friday is children’s day with free rides and theatre admission for under 10. Rustic theatre opens May 30 with vaudeville and motion pictures, plus April 19 Lei parade footage.
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