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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

12

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Henry Sterling Sproule Friends of Labor Condemned Coal Company John J. Fenton Boston Amalgamated Coal Teamsters’ Union Neponset River Coal Company Coal Teamsters 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 Brattle Street Edison Adams Oun Lynn Shoe Firms Plimpton - Hervey Washington St Auto Yegg Stork Gray’s Challenge Sale All Arthur Wanskuck Mills Arthur Sternburg The Star H. F. Cross Ea Ae Ee Wolf'’S Clophieer Hanover and Portland Streets Onter
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