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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1910
Page
3
New York October 2 a Dublin reader declares there are no Irish suffragettes and that the British votes for women campaign has not reached Ireland. He expresses indifference to the suffrage movement and little knowledge of its English methods.
Lady Mary Longs and Sir James Long visited Jersey City to press for an American market for Irish lace. They note Queenstown port changes reduced Irish tourism and discuss lace industry wages, women’s work, and Irish social progress while planning stops in Washington and Boston.
Mrs Mary Louisa Wood wife of millionaire Richard A Wood faces court after a servant attack in which she was held $200. She argues her defense is justifiable assault claiming domestic staff in wealthy homes need chastisement to maintain proper home atmosphere. She cites long service and knowledge of family secrets as rationale.
A discussion quotes Mrs. Wood and others proposing a law to allow employers to whip servants for discipline. They claim private domestic rows among wealthy families are magnified when public. The speaker denies actual assault but advocates periodic beating to curb arrogance.
Lee McClung United States treasurer calls for a sanitary currency in his annual report. He urges the government to expand its ability to exchange worn and dirty bills for fresh ones and suggests the public may share the cost.
Author David Graham Phillips criticizes American women especially the wealthy and near wealthy who he says seek social advancement over serious endeavor. Excerpts from his novel The Man's Story ignite a tempest among women.
An American critic argues that many wives prioritize social position over home and family, contrasting the independence of American husbands with a perception of female infidelity to domestic ideals. He recalls his own evolving view of marriage as equal partnership and laments the drift from meaningful culture to superficial allure.
The package freighter New York of the New York Steamship Company foundered in Thunder Bay off Point Aux Barques Lake Huron. Its crew were rescued by the steamer Mataafa which heads for Cleveland. Loss is estimated above 75000 dollars.
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