Labor leader urges vote against Draper ally in state bid
James W. Wall of the Quincy House Boston wired remarks urging support for Foss if he defends labor rights. The AFL says it will not interfere in the state campaign but criticizes any governor who vetoes the Eight Hour Work Day bill. Samuel Gompers signs the telegram.
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Quincy House
Boston
Mass
American Federation of Labor
Foss
Draper
Samuel Gompers
James W. Wall
Velegram
Congress
Eugene N. Foss
Whch
Labor
Labor Political Activity Committee
Draper Cones
Hopeless-dale
Eben S. Draper
U. S
Arthur D. Hill
Fitzgerald
Civil Service
Timilty
Lomasney
Curley
Norman H. White
White
Bailey and
Bryan
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Gorman
United States
James Duncan
Quincy
American Federation of Labor and International
Granite Gutters’ Association of North America
Frederick W. Mansfield
Commonwealth
Promised eight hour bill pledge cited in 1910 drift
The report notes political belief that Foss would sign the eight hour bill if elected, countering a Republican letter urging Governor Draper to veto. A telegram from President Gompers dated October 29, 1910 from Washington outlines the context and timing of the exchange.
Labor clash over eight hour bill in Massachusetts race
James W. Wall of Boston's Labor Political Activity Committee released statements from Samuel Gompers and Eugene N. Foss supporting or opposing the eight hour bill. The exchange spurred accusations about Labor endorsement, political trickery, and party loyalties as Massachusetts campaigns heat up with Draper, Foss, and Gardner drawing lines.
Last Year Vote Totals for Key Figures in Boston Race
Governor Draper received 190 186 votes last year. Vahey had 182 252, Frothingham 188 417, and Foss 180 659. Vahey carried Boston by 19 140 votes. This year Chairman Maynard predicts Foss will win Boston by 25 000, while Secretary Hormel says Foss will carry by 15 000.
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Vahey
Frothingham
Foss
Boston
Maynard
City
Hormel
Republican Committee
No Way Alters Its Character As a Petition or Memorial
A brief, reflective line asserts that the document maintains its character, appealing to fair minded readers who will recognize its purpose as either a petition or memorial.
Foss Favors Income Tax in Gubernatorial Race
Springfield hosts a large Democratic rally for Gov Foss and Lt. Gov Cassidy. Foss defends proposed income tax as fair, arguing it funds government without overburdening the poor, and contrasts with tariff-based revenue. crowd approval noted in Springfield Chicopee and Tydo ke meetings.
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Panama Canal
United States
GROVE'S Quinine Laxative Tablets Promise Claims
Curb four colds in one day with Romd Quinine laxative tablets. Drugstore offers refund if it fails to cure. B. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Price five cents.
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Drugegistxe
B. W. Grove
Lodge Tariff Speech At Melrose Rebuts Foss Claim
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge argued that tariff policy does not cause high living costs and cited global price trends. He challenged Eugene Foss by saying a governor could not control Congress and condemned Foss for labor disputes and profits without wage increases. Lt Gov Frothingham, Rep Roberts, and Charles B. Matfield also spoke at the event.
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Melrose
Henry Cabot Lodge
Eugene N. Foss
Lodge
Massachusetts
Foss
Governor Draper Answer on Hughes Amendment Vote
Labor leaders James W. Wall and Martin T. Joyce asked how Draper would have voted on the Hughes Amendment if in Congress. Draper replies he neither condemns nor praises Foss, noting Foss’s vote and AFL President Samuel Gompers’s condemnation, then addresses further points.
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Draper
Wall
Joyce
Congress
Mr. Foss
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Governor Draper Attacks Foss On Labor Vote In Brockton Rally
Governor Draper spoke to Brockton voters at Canton Hall detailing his stance on the eight hour bill and defending his labor record. He denied seeking labor legislation in Congress yet urged workers to consider Foss positions, while Judge Harris spoke on tariffs and Congressman Lawrence praised Massachusetts labor policy.
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Brockton
Canton Hall
Draper
Robert O. Harris
G. P. Lawrence
Massachusetts
Union
Labor Legislation Outlined by Governor Draper in Brockton
In Brockton on October 31, Governor Eben S. Draper discussed the core aims of recent labor measures he has helped shape. The remarks summarized the legislation’s key provisions and the administration’s approach to workers’ rights, wages, and related reforms.
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Brockton
Eben S. Draper
Cabinet officers sent to help Republican ticket
Washington Oct 31 A fourth cabinet officer has been ordered to Ohio to aid the Republican ticket Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will curtail his New York State speaking dates to address rural districts in Taft's state on Friday and Saturday.
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Dr. Atherton
National League of Republican Clubs
Young's Hotel
Massachusetts
Atherton
State Committee
John Hays Hammond
Gloucester
Taft
Lynn
Plymouth
Salem
Quincy
Stockton
Southbridge
Uxbridge
Washington
Ohio
Wilson
New York State
Foss predicts Foss as next Massachusetts governor says Sulzer
Congressman William Sulzer telephoned the Democratic State committee late yesterday claiming inside information that Foss will win the Massachusetts governorship. He asserted Foss is unbeatable and will carry many other Democrats to victory with him, signaling a strong statewide ballot outcome.
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Foss
Massachusetts
William Sulzer
New York City
Democratic State Committee
Man Foss
Letter From Franz Krebs Urges Vahey Answer On Foss Vote
Boston 1910 political appeal from Franz H. Krebs asks Honorable James H. Vahey to publicly answer six questions about his Senate vote and liquor and race politics. Krebs offers a platform slot and pledges charitable donations if Vahey responds. invites readers to a Tremont Temple rally November 3 to oppose Eugene N. Foss and support Eben S. Draper.
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James H. Vahey
Boston
Tremont Temple
Eugene N. Foss
Eben S. Draper
Carney Hospital
St. Mary’s Infant Asylum
Daly Industrial School
Little Sisters of the Poor
Franz H. Krebs
Boston Post
Citizens
Commonwealth
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Sturtevant Company
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Malden
Republican Party
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Springfield
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Quickly
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Elmwood St
West Roxbury High School
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Wood's New Theatre
Market St
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