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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
8
The American Federation of Labor at its convention approved continuing salaries for Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison and pay for Vice President John Mitchell if they go to jail for contempt of court. Compensation set at $5000 per year during imprisonment.
The convention adopted the committee report noting doubt whether appeals by President Gompers and others will be granted. It approved a thanks to Toronto, pledged free speech principles, and planned to publish convention remarks as a text for unions. It endorsed old age pensions and a War Department army corps, while a Socialists' resolution was withdrawn. The next meeting may be in St. Louis. In Boston, Ex-Mayor Fitzgerald critiques Storrows bid for mayor, arguing his Chamber of Commerce presidency was a stepping stone to the post and urging focus on local industrial development with Boston capital.
J Pierpont Morgan owned steam yacht Corsair valued at $500000 when built in 1898 suffered a blaze in Tiejen Langs dry dock at Seventeenth street Hoboken. Six crewmen and firemen battled flames for hours, limiting damage to the hold. losses reported around $5000.
John R. Murphy remains undecided about running for mayor saying he will stay “standing pat” while Matthew Cummings reports 8000 signatures and readiness to file early this week. Cummings vows not to withdraw to aid ex Mayor Fitzgerald.
Ex-Governor John L. Bates declares he will vote for James J. Storrow for mayor. He denies writing a letter urging Hamlin committee to nominate Mayor Hibbard and says he spoke favorably of two or three candidates.
Governor Bates confirms writing a letter praising Mayor Hibbard to a nine member Hamlin committee. He declines to name discussed candidates and endorses Mr. Storrow. The article notes Hibbard seeks voter endorsement, Carroll resigns from the 150, and Municipal League efforts as Storrow and Matthews committees shape council and school ticket lines.
Father John B. Tabb a noted poet in the United States and Europe died this night at St. Charles College Ellicott City after a long illness described as nervous trouble.
Harvard and Yale, two powerhouses, meet in the annual game with Yale boasting a flawless record and Harvard aiming to end a long tradition of defeat. Coach Haughton has rebuilt the Crimson while Yale’s Coach Jones has forged a fast, versatile offense led by Coy and Philbin.
The notice instructs routes to Harvard Stadium for the Harvard Yale game. It lists car pickup points and subway routes from Park Street, North Station, Hanover and Court streets, Dudley Street, and Roxbury Crossing to Harvard Square. It also notes a quick route from South Station to Allston then walk to Soldiers Field.
The first meeting of the Republican executive committee after organizing the Citizens' Municipal League saw the absence of two ward chairmen Guy A. Ham of Ward 20 and Richard Stanley of Ward 8. Their absence raised questions about whether they would resign from the city committee to focus on league work.
In Brockton on November 19 the Republican caucus nominated C. Chester Eaton for mayor over Harry C. Howard by a 1194 plurality. The vote total was part of a highly contested city campaign marking one of the fiercest in local history.
A historical summary lists Harvard and Yale football results from 1875 onward, noting wins, losses, and scores such as Yale dominant in many early meetings. It counts 22 games since modern scoring began, with Harvard totaling 73 points to Yale 266.
National A. C. cards set three preliminaries including Peck LeFavor versus Peter Fifield and Mike McNamara meeting Jack Nelson. McNamara, 135 lb amateur champ, makes professional debut. Other bouts include Walcott-Lyons, O Brien-Delmont, Klaus-Lewis, and Calloway-Calloway buildup.
At 9 05 a m Box 74 11A Norwich street Carrie Perry Loss 10 11 10 a m Box 10 361 Hanover street Pasquallie Malazzo Loss slight 1 10 p m Box 129 15 B street south Boston George Fleming Loss 10 1 58 p m Box 17 185 Hanover street Albert A Golden Loss 50 2 55 p m Box 98 Rear 42 Union Park street Rubbish fire 3 08 p m Box 484 107 Warren street Charlestown David Flanigan Loss 50 4 45 p m Box 432 Needless alarm 6 10 p m Box 96 128 Berkeley street E H Watson Loss flight 8 50 p m Box 705 16 Ashland street Jennie Hanophy Loss 5 10 p m Box TO7 174 Salem street Angelo Gattavna Loss 8300
The piece previews the Harvard Yale football clash with 45 000 in attendance. Yale carries a flawless defense and strong backfield while Harvard boasts a fierce defense and history in the rivalry. Vic Kennard’s field goal memory is noted. The cross country curtain raiser features Paull of Pennsylvania and Young of Cornell with Jack Moakley predicted to win for Cornell.
The item questions best all round players Minot versus Coy and notes Kilpatrick as Yale end and the Harvard Yale track winner. It cites boxers Jeffries and Corbett with rounds, mentions Fitz and Corbett comparisons, Terry Martin as welterweight claim, a straight flush versus four aces, Harvard beating Yale 22 to 0, and Bill Papke versus Jack Sullivan booked for December 7 at the Armory Club.
An article explains that during growth stages children need extra well digested nutritious food to build bone muscle and brain. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy to aid digestion, with claims of improving growth and reduced doctor bills. Sold by druggists for fifty cents. free samples offered by F A Stuart Company, Marshall Michigan.
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