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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
16
Rumors circulate in political circles that Mayor Hibbard seeks another government role, specifically superintendent of mails in Washington with a $6000 annual salary. The mayor's office denies the claim, noting he left for Washington on official health business and to discuss city health conditions.
Holyoke Oct 14 After three days of deliberations the annual convention of the Massachusetts State Branch AFL adjourned. Resolutions opposed compulsory vaccination in public schools and supported industrial education. A prohibitory policy resolution was defeated. Other actions opposed serving liquor in licensed places and urged a Illinois style law to protect married families in securing apartments. Campaigns to aid striking hatters and to organize women wage workers were set, with a campaign committee meeting Sunday at Wells Memorial building Boston.
Grafton D. Cushing, treasurer of the Republican city committee, admitted last night that a Foss appeal may have been sent in his name. He said he did not stamp his name on letters or know all recipients, and blamed a clerk for using Foss who was then a Democrat.
Lynn October 14. Miss Margaret Landers 23 charged with larceny of a diamond ring valued at 150 dollars from the finger of a dead woman, Mrs. Geary. She allegedly took the ring from the deceased at 49 Summer street and swallowed it to hide the crime. she expects to appear in court tomorrow.
Ernest H. Martin of Dorchester formerly a chiropody doctor was found guilty in U S District Court of sending a Black Hand letter to James P. Whitla father of Willie Whitla the kidnapped boy threatening to take his son again unless $10 000 was sent to the society s agent in Boston The letter bore a Boston postmark and was mailed in the Dorchester district where Martin lives He had a spotless reputation before arrest and faces sentencing by Judge Dodge today.
Executive Director Ritchie concluded his role as organizer with the Boston Chamber of Commerce, announced at yesterday's board of directors meeting.
Washington October 14 Third Assistant Postmaster General Lawshe announced to bureau heads that he will resign from the Post Office Department due to health concerns from the dry climate of the Southwest.
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