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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1912
Page
20
A Lawrence meeting expresses support for the I W W while urging right to work and opposition to attempts to expel leaders. Mayor Scanlon jokes about aiding worker exodus. large flag displays and a Columbus Day parade plan stir city tensions amid fears of clashes with police and militia.
In Lawrence a security buildup accompanies plans for a large Columbus Day parade. I W W leaders wear American flags, 60 extra policemen from Boston guard Pacific mills after the I W W presence stirs tension. Detectives arrive to maintain order as flags replace insignia.
Cyrus H Bates writes urging Lawrence citizens to form Minute Men to combat I W W threats. He calls for wearing a small American flag, unity beyond politics or religion, and renewed dedication to the Stars and Stripes in defense of liberty and family work.
An ad from S. H. Harrison Co. touts their walking shoes as extremely comfortable, stylish, and superior to $10 custom or bench made shoes. Prices listed as 3.50, 4.00, and 5.00. Location given as 662-672 Washington street, corner Beach.
London reports the Balkan crisis as marking time with no immediate danger. Optimism centers on France urging collective action by the Powers or delegated authority through Austria and Russia. Pessimism rests on Allied demands and rising war talk at Constantinople.
With no reliable fighting news, Constantinople buzzes with rumors while Sofia and Belgrade deny any moves. Reports of a peace deal are false. Rome's Tribuna questions an agreement and cites ongoing Turkish objections. Italy has set a deadline for Turkey to accept or reject propositions.
The Post Geneva reports delegates deny any peace agreement. Journal de Geneva says no signing yet but asserts key points are arranged. It claims Bertolini and Reshhid Sasha will travel tonight to submit draft documents to their governments.
Oct 4 mass meeting in Haverhill raises 5000 for the Greek cause in 30 minutes as 600 Greeks prepare to depart for the Balkans once a transport boat is secured. A telegram from the Greek consul delays the plan until Monday. Michael Farnanis pledges support and mentions Pedro Avrealis in jail over an I W W strike assault.
More than 1500 Greeks in Greater Boston crowded Kneeland Street last night awaiting New York Greek papers for Turkey war updates. When the papers arrived at 16 Kneeland Street a rush broke out as dawned readers sought light to read the latest dispatches, with supply quickly exhausted.
California Oregon Washington and the Far West fares reduced with savings over ten dollars for travel between September 23 and October 9. For full details contact COLPIUS at St. and 146 Canal St. in the advertisement.
Thomas C. Thacher of Yarmouth Democratic candidate for Congress in the new 16th district winds up a campaign tour of Nantucket and the island towns. He awards broad support across parties and endorses Governor Wilson while outlining tariff concessions and continued protection for fishing maritime and textile industries. He pledges a square deal and favors pensions for life savers and better harbors in a district with extensive coast and maritime activity.
Agnes Chalmers twelve of 62 Lexington street East Boston was knocked down by an auto yesterday afternoon while crossing Meridian street opposite 335. She sustained injuries to her left leg and body. The car is said to be owned by Clarence D Beach and operated by Ephraim A Hatch of 27 Trenton street.
Charity Sunday will be observed in all Catholic churches of the diocese tomorrow with collections at all masses. Proceeds will aid numerous charitable institutions and organizations within the diocese.
Governor Foss with military aides and foreign officials attended Brockton Fair on its final day before over 50 000 people. Massachusetts units escorted the party in a parade and they viewed events from the State box as a banquet preceded the track races.
Miss Edna Winship of Somerville a social worker connected with the North Bennet Street Industrial School sails today on the Winifredian to study social conditions in large foreign civic centers. She is accompanied by Miss Alice F Poor of Brookline who shares interest in settlement work.
Governor Wilson spoke in Gary Indiana criticizing tariffs after asking locals if United States Steel employees are better paid than the nation’s average. He argued tariffs subsidize major industries and depress wages elsewhere, labeling the wage claim a buncombe and naming steel as a chief beneficiary.
Democratic candidate Governor Wilson spoke from Indianapolis to Chicago corridors outlining his view of courts and tariffs, labor conditions, and Democratic remedy. He criticized Taft and Roosevelt, urged reform, and noted crowds in Kokomo Plymouth Gary and Omaha with Secretary Davies nearby. He cited U S Steel workers as capable citizens.
Providence Oct 4 Former Mayor Albert W Humes of Central Falls is named by the Progressive party as their candidate for Governor of the state Secretary John H Boland said the remaining state nominees will be announced Saturday night
An advertisement by Jos Perkins of 1934 Durfor Street Philadelphia promotes Fr Johns Medicine with a bold claim of making new flesh for the user. The teaser-style copy presents a personal testimonial tone.
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