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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1904
Page
9
In Worcester, Hon. William L. Douglas declares the country has too much protection and calls Dingleyism an incubus on mills, industries, and homes. He asserts trusts misuse tariff policy and predicts days of Dingleyism and trust extortion will be numbered.
Worcester, Nov 1. Democratic governor nominee William L. Douglas, speaking at a rally, argues tariffs should be treated as a business issue. He criticizes high duties, cites impact on wool and woolens, claims protection harms production and raises living costs, and calls for free wool and untaxed materials to revive Massachusetts mills and wages.
Waltham November 1 The funeral of Elisha Nye Peirce at his Quince Street home featured an extraordinary floral display with numerous set pieces and bouquets filling the room. Peirce, a noted horticulturist and florist, received tributes from many societies and Boston florists. The service was led by Rev F B Greal, followed by Grand Army ritual by G A R posts. Special trains and electric cars were run from Boston to help attendees. Interment was at Arlington Cemetery.
Democratic Governor candidate William L. Douglas drew a rousing crowd in Hamilton Hall speaking against tariff harm on the boot and shoe industry. He blamed the 9 cent per pair tax on leather and materials for high shoe costs and urged that removing the tax would boost U S exports from 7 million to tens of millions. He also received an enthusiastic greeting in Lynn en route to Worcester.
Letter to the editor endorses Hon. William L. Douglas citing progress and reciprocity with Canada. Writer praises Douglas as capable to restore Massachusetts influence in federal government and urges non-partisan electors to support him. Reciproc ity.
Emanuel Michael Friend a leading New York criminal lawyer died suddenly at his residence aged 61 He handled famed cases including the defense of renchy Ben Ali Jack the Ripper and Marie Barberi He was the police department counsel in the Lexon investigation and specialized in theatrical matters.
A Massachusetts woman asks why Sir Superintendent Conley forbids women who teach in day schools from teaching in educational centres at night while men may. She notes pay inequity and higher need for extra work among women, plus disappointed pupils who valued female teachers last year. She asks for his explanations.
Brockton workers at the Douglas Shoe Company signed a press statement denying Governor Bates the company ran overtime in violation of the law. They say hours were reduced to 54 for the week with a noon Saturday closing to allow attendance at a hospital muster, arranged after hospital requests and worker consent.
North Adams Nov 1 At a Democratic rally Frank K Foster attacked Governor Bates statement about the Douglas factory. He said no worker was employed after 5 40 pm last week, that the factory’s regular day is nine hours and workers agreed to a Saturday half holiday for a firemen muster, then completed the 54 hour week without staying past 6 pm. He called Bates veto of the overtime bill unfair and untruthful. The wage earners can draw their own conclusion.
Chief Consul Perkins asks William L. Douglas if he opposes more state highway appropriations. Douglas replies he is not opposed and supports funding with a plan to keep roads in repair after construction, signaling a public spirited stance amid Bates' stance on road spending.
About 1500 Harvard men in crimson gowns will parade from Harvard Square at 7 15 pm to Boston to show loyalty to Theodore Roosevelt and stir potential clash with Tech men. They will march via Harvard Lee streets and Massachusetts avenue to Park Square Boylston Washington School Beacon to the State House before dispersing toward the Tech building.
The Boston Terrier Club specialty show closes this evening with secretary George B. Doyle at 60 North Market Street Room 7 handling entries. A sign of success is the many exhibitors who are entering bench shows for the first time.
Edward Fitzwilliam profiles Democratic gubernatorial candidate W L Douglas. From shoemaking as a boy to mayor of Brockton and state legislator, his career is framed as steady public service and business sense. The piece urges conscience voters to back Douglas on election day, portraying him as a successor to Crane and Hoar and promising honest leadership.
Ex congressman John F Fitzgerald denounces the current president’s meddling and aims to influence destiny. He accuses the administration of favoring oligarchic interests, promoting warlike deeds, and opposing tariff reform. He urges the nation to seek adherence to law and international comity over personality.
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