Massachusetts A F of L Opposes Prohibition Moves
The Massachusetts State Branch of the A F of L voted against drastic prohibition measures and backed state supervision of saloons. It urged labor rights, the initiative and referendum, and recalls to curb commissions and protect workers amid reform debates. The convention set aims for a nine hour workday for street carmen and pushed for labor representation on commissions.
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Lowell
Massachusetts
A. F. of L
Carmen
National Commission to sell tickets for games
Chicago reports show fans unable to buy reserved seats from clubs with scalpers reselling at a premium before the public sale. The method raises attendance losses by about 15,000 for two games in Chicago and an estimated $25,000 in receipts, most going to players.
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Chicago
National Commission
Godfrey Alimony Fight Opens in Boston Divorce Case
In a Boston equity session Judge Richard son hears preliminary testimony in the divorce suit of Arthur W. Godfrey a wealthy lumberman and his wife. Mrs Godfrey seeks alimony and counsel fees amid accusations of lavish spending and theft of furnishings. Godfrey testifies to a Sept 23 1907 marriage and says he earned 65 weekly residing at the Vendome with 25 weekly expenses and has not supported his wife since April. The case resumes at noon.
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Arthur W. Godfrey
Richardson
Superior Court
Godfrey
Back Bay
Boston
Hurlburt
Vendome
Lenox
Victoria
Hotel Tuileries
Arthur Godfrey
L. N. Godfrey Lumber Company
the Vendome
Strike Nears End in Lynn Laster Dispute
Indications point to an early settlement as 42 of 67 Lynn manufacturers sign the agreement backing strike demands. If the mass meeting approves, about 130 of 1800 lasters may return to work, with some firms ready to reinstate under old conditions. A mass gathering in Brockton promises aid, while Chelsea factory workers in Walton Logan plant walk out in sympathy.
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Lynn
Lasters
Porter
Joseph Caunt
Tracey
Brockton
Lasters’ Hall
Mark J. Worthley
Alley Street
Chelsea
Walton & Logan
Auto Yegg Gang Again Robbing Postoffices
A South Hanson post office burglary early yesterday netted over 200 dollars in money and stamps. Investigators trace the work to the automobile gang known for recent New England raids, with Providence as a suspected headquarters. Residents Fred Harley and Wallace Bryant sighted two suspects as the thieves fled toward the railroad station. The post office inspector hopes arrests will follow from witness identifications and the postmistress report.
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South Hanson
New England
Brockton
Bridgewater
Plymouth
Boston
Providence
Jennings
Letherman
Procoronere
Fred Harley
Wallace Bryant
Lves
Harley
Benning
Bryant
Nancy F. Harley
Post Office
Duchess de Chaulnes awaits gender outcome of childbirth
Paris, Oct 13. The Duchess de Chaulnes, once Miss Theodora Shonts of New York, awaits a birth next month that will decide if the Chaulnes name and Dampierre fortune stay with the Shonts line or pass to the Luynes family. If a son is born, he inherits the title and estates. a daughter means the Shonts lose the title. The Duchess and her mother await the result in Paris with support from the Duchess Uzes who aids as nurse and companion.
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Paris
Duchess de Chaulnes
Theodora Shonts
New York
France
Chateau Dampierre
Shonts
Duke de Luynes
Uzes
Duke de Chaulnes
Gray's Challenge Sale at F Gray Co
F Gray Co Washington and Hanover streets advertises today men s suits at seven ninety nine and eleven ninety with higher quality and lower prices than any other clothing house in New England the sale touts 20 00 suits for 7 90 and 22 00 suits for 9 90 and 25 00 English Worsted suits for 11 90 across Washington and Hanover locations.
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F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover Streets
New England
Washington and
Hanover
Boston
Honest Prices for Men's Suits at Gray Co
Readers urged to shop at Gray Co for men’s suits and overcoats at honest prices. Ads claim best quality worsteds and black fabrics with no big profits. Locations cited Washington and Hanover.
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Gray Co
Washington
Hanover
Adv
Taft Tours Enemies Country In Ohio Campaign Stop
Taft draws large crowd in East Liverpool amid Cleveland steel district scrutiny. A derailment during the Taft special momentarily spoils the ride near Sterling, while Lorain and Cleveland audiences react to Debs and labor issues. Taft praises labor unions and disputes Debs while endorsing lawful, nonviolent methods.
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Liverpool
Cleveland
William H. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Sterling
Lorain
Debs
Labor
H. F. Cross Marries Miss Mary Alma Sanborn in Roxbury
Miss Mary Alma Sanborn and Herbert Flowers Cross of Dorchester were married at Dudley Street Baptist Church Roxbury last evening at 7. Rev. William W Bustard and Rev. Charles L Page officiated with J H C Thomas on organ. The ceremony featured palms and flowers and an Harvard class of 1867 ushers list.
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Mary Alma Sanborn
Charles Albert Sanborn
Dorchester Centre
Herbert Flowers Cross
Dorchester
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Roxbury
William W. Bustard
Charles L. Page
J H. C. Thomas
Chengrin
Samuel W. Eldridge
Carl McK. Eldridge
Cambridge
Harvard
Frederick E. Randall
Wilbur G. Hutchins
William R. Grant
Waldo R. Nason
Boston
William Cross
Henson Upholds Riches at New England Dry Goods Banquet
Rev Dr Henson of Tremont Temple declared it is not a sin to be rich and urged embracing God given opportunities. He spoke at a New England Dry Goods Association banquet in the New American House on the subject of Money.
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Dr. Henson
Tremont Temple
New England
New American House
Henson
Phillipics
Dr.Henson
Hanover St
Col
Union St
Boston
London
West Windsor
Vermont
Money and power stir debate at Boston gathering
Samuel J. Elder urged reform of legal procedure in Massachusetts citing 42 000 pending Superior Court cases and two year trial delays. The Boston Essex county burden issue was discussed with a push for preliminary trials to speed justice. About 250 association members attended the banquet as resolutions honored Doonan and Keating.
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Diogenes
Dives
Hell
Samuel J. Elder
Massachusetts
Superior Court
Collins
Boston
Essex
Foston
New Hampshire
New York
F. de Sales Doonan
James M. Keating
Manchester
Timothy Smith
M. E. Rice
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Condemned Coal Company
John J. Fenton
Boston Amalgamated Coal Teamsters’ Union
Neponset River Coal Company
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Quincy
Philip H. Sweet
Edward Cohen
Thomas J. Durnin
Holyoke
James W. Wail
Worcester
William H. Smith
North Adams
Michael D. Collins
Cambridge City Men’s Union
John W. Powers
Fall River
Frank M. Bump
Brockton Boot and Shoe Workers
Charles J. Gallagher
Boston Carpenters’ Union
Dennis J. Healey
Lowell Leather Workers
Dennis F. Carney
Milford Central Labor Union
Charles J. Hanscom
Quincy Central Labor Union
Joseph J. Chaterton
Lynn Lasters’ Union
Dennis D. Driscoll
Boston Horseshoers’ Union 5
George R. Curran
Boston Theatrical Stage Employees
James R. Crozier
Boston Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union 9
Edmund M. Ward
Boston Brewery Workers
Thomas M. Nolan
Boston Typographical Union
William E. Sproule
Lowell Street Railway
Boston Lamplighters
John D. Cullea
Lynn Boot and Shoe Workers
John Weaver Sherman
William H. Frazier
Frank H. McCarthy
Boston Cigarmakers’ Union
Charles H. Hanscom
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Navy
Committee of 18
Faneuil Hall
Organized Labor
Morse
Washington Street
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Edison
Adams Oun
Lynn Shoe Firms
Plimpton - Hervey
Washington St
Auto Yegg
Stork
Gray’s Challenge Sale
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Wanskuck Mills
Arthur Sternburg
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H. F. Cross
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Wolf'’S
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