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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
3
In Cherry Illinois on November 23 189 men trapped in the St. Paul coal mine were presumed dead after explorations in the second vein revealed extensive tunnel collapses making survivors unlikely.
Rescue operations face grim odds as debris blockage may leave 100 bodies unrecovered. Fire and black damp trap trapped miners while 25 venturers 4000 feet from the shaft faced danger. One of 20 survivors died, and no bodies were found today as rescue work continues around the clock.
Proceedings filed by the Department of Commerce and Labor seek to stop Armenians Syrians and other Asian races from attaining American citizenship. Judge Francis C Lowell heard the case in the United States Circuit Court. The Armenian population affected is estimated at about 50000.
The article details a government move to restrict citizenship for Armenians and Syrians as part of broader Asian exclusion. It notes prior limits on Chinese and Japanese immigration, cites census figures, and reports protests and legal actions led by Armenian communities including Worcester and Boston. Judge Lowell pauses four Armenian citizenship applications while a full ruling awaits. Moorfield Storey drafts a brief arguing Armenians are free white persons under law.
Dorchester meeting names a diverse slate with Isaac L. Roberts and Frederick J. Brand among nominees. The Matthews slate faces potential recounts and debate over endorsements as factional support shifts among Ward 9 to Ward 24.
David A. Ellis, a Democrat and chair man of the current school board, seeks the Ward 11 seat. He boasts a life study of Boston school administration and Harvard University education, Harvard Law School graduate backed by Public School Association endorsement.
Members of the Old Ninth Civil War regiment are invited to attend a memorial service arranged by the Ninth Regiment, M. V. M., at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross tomorrow morning.
Thomas D. Taylor of Dorchester Massachusetts was released from Providence jail shortly before 1 pm ending a confinement since March 27 1908. He departed immediately by automobile after the civil action alleging conspiracy over New England Trust Company assets.
Presiding Justice Tan ner of the Superior Court approved a settlement where John P. Reagan, receiver, would accept a $50,000 note from Mr. Taylor payable in two years with 2 percent interest. Taylor takes over all significand interests in several Rhode Island and nearby trusts for liquidation, with creditor approval secured at a meeting.
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