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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1907

Page

3

Milford hearing on boot and shoe workers union split

The State branch of the I. L. O. L. disapproves independent unions and backs the Douglas company in honoring contracts. Delegates discuss Brockton secession and hear from leaders of the Brockton locals and the International union. Nominees for federation roles and a 1908 convention site are named. Secretary Driscoll denies Hopedale trips linked to Draper. The special committee report on Lieutenant Governor Draper’s labor record awaited.

I. of L Douglas Company Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Committee On Resolutions Brockton Lasters International Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Joan F. Tobin Henry Regan William H. Watson Brockton Seceding Masters' Union John F. Buckley Brockton Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union Elis Jones Brockton Shoe Work Friends of the Lasters Elis W. Jones Brockton Central Labor Union Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union 111 Brockton Jones Boot and Shos Workers’ Union W. L. Douglas Company Lasters Edward Cohen Boston Cigarmakers Philip H. Sweet Poston Coopers Thomas J. Durnin Holyoke Worcester Painters John J. McLoughlin Boston Electrical Workers’ Union Fpid Daley Cambridge Labor Union State Frank K. Fos Ter Boston John ('. Hickey Boston Brewery Michael Ib. Collins Cambridge Central Labor Union George Barry William E. Sproule Lowell Street Carmen James R. Crozier Boston Carriage and Wagnor Workers T. M. Nolan Boston Typographical Union John E. Potts Boston Carpenters’ Union Henry Sterling Lowell and Driscoll United Textile Workers Providence Dennis D. Driscoll Hopedale Mills Eben S. Draper Draper Hopedale Milford Drapers Mr. Draper Euben S. Draper

Emperor Francis Joseph Still Not Better in Vienna

Vienna report on October 15 states the emperor's condition remains not improved though not worsened. Semi official notes suggest cautious optimism as doctors report decreasing catarrh and fever after routine exam at Schoenbrunn Palace.

Vienna Francis Joseph Schoenbrunn Palace

Verdict in $10,000 alienation suit in Cambridge

A sealed verdict in the alienation suit Alfred and Schoales of Cambridge filed against Harry Welch of Cambridge was returned late last night in Judge Hardy's Middlesex Superior Court section at East Cambridge. It will be opened at 9 30 this morning.

Alfred & Schoales Cambridge Harry YW Welch Cambride Y Oclock

Boston Finance Commission Mulls Agenda for Next Meeting

An informal session of the Boston Finance Commission met yesterday to decide topics for discussion at the next regular meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning.

Boston Finance Commission

Treasury to Loan Jamestown Exposition Funds

The U S Treasury says the loan of 1 000 000 for the Jamestown Exposition will leave the government 739 000 to 200 000 short. It will not take charge of the exposition despite rumors. Cortelyou notes no method to recover funds if government runs the affair. Exposition managers expect about 125 000 more to be repaid at most, likely less, damping future government loans for expositions.

Washington, D. C United States Treasury Treasury Cortelyou Congress

Wind blows determine tomorrow's executive session subject

Secretary J Wells Farley avoided specifics saying the wind would decide the topic for tomorrow's executive session and public hearings may occur before month end. Samuel Carr and John F Moors plan to attend despite illness while many city officials were summoned to appear before the commission. Michael J Sughrue spent time at the supply department amid changes with Michael J Mitchell having resigned and John B Martin taking charge.

J. Wells Farley Commission Messrs Samuel Carr John F. Moors

Gartersnake Bites Woman After Nutting Walk

Mrs Clarence Mumaugh, while out nutting in Columbus Grove Ohio, found a gartersnake hidden in her clothes. It crawled beneath her shirt waist and bit her after she reached home.

Columbus Grove Clarence Mumaugh

Women Drink Trend Noted at Fair in England

Reports from a fair highlight a perceived rise in drunkenness among English women and a decline among men. Speeches by Mrs. Britton, Mrs. Stevenson, Miss Caswell, and Mrs. Gleason covered women’s welfare, settlement work, and county organization. Evening plans include a Women’s Suffrage Association program, with Julia Ward Howe reportedly unable to attend. Marine Day and Children’s Day are scheduled, with Charlestown Marines and local officials expected to participate. Braintree schools will close so children can attend.

England I. E. Britton Boston Katherine L. Stevenson Massachusetts W. C. T. U Caroline N. Caswell Frances E. Willard Ella R. Gleason Suffolk County Newport U. S. Marine Bend Charlestown Col. Wood William H. Santelmenn Marine Band Braintree

Miss Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Szechenyi Rumor

Budapest reports rumors from America about a dispute between Miss Gladys Vanderbilt and her fiancé Count Szechenyi. In aristocratic circles and with the Szechenyi family no credible details emerged to support the claim.

Budapest America Gladys Vanderbilt Szechhenyi Szechenyi

Duryea Buys Griffon-Pillowdex Yearling Colt for 10000

Herman Duryea has purchased at private sale from Fred Burley the Griffon-Pillowdex yearling colt for about 10000. The horse, named Out, showed a fast trial at Sheepshead Bay track on Sunday and had been bought by Burley & ONeill at the yearling sales for 760. It is expected to be a leading prize in the yearling market.

New York Herman Duryea Fred Burley Sheepshead Bay Burley & O'Neill

Sweepings Confiscated by Officer on Hanover Street

On Hanover street last Monday Officer John Patterson of Station 1 found sweepings in the gutter. David Cohen testified he helped remove dirt from a house on Hanover street. the officer kept the sweepings in his pockets. The case was called yesterday and Patterson produced about two quarts of sweepings as Cohen was fined.

Hanover Street John FT. Patterson Station 1 David Cohen Patterson Cohen

The Vanishing Fleets Promise Enigmatic War Tale

Next Sunday's instalment of The Vanishing Fleets presents Roy Norton’s war story about the mysterious disappearance of the Japanese and British fleets. The piece appears in the Sunday Poet Magazine and hints at dramatic international stakes.

Roy Norton

Frothingham Declines Candidacy For Republican Mayor Nomination

The Republican city committee and the Good Government Association struggle to select a candidate. Louis Frothingham resists, telling a Post representative he will not be a candidate under any circumstances, casting doubt on his entry to the race.

Republican City Committee The Good Government Association Louis Frothingham

More Than Hundred Take Out Papers for City Election

Over 100 Republican candidates filed nomination papers at the Republican city committee rooms. Papers from 25 ward committees promise lively contests with names like James Porter Louis M. Clark George Battis and Charles Beatty in play. Democratic filings close Saturday Oct 19 with ward committee races expected in most wards.

Common Council Boston James Porter Louis M. Clark George Battis Charles If. Beatty Democratic City Committee

Frothingham eyed as possible Republican mayor candidate

City committee discussions last Saturday and ongoing party chatter point to Frothingham as the likely Republican mayoral nominee. He reportedly balks at a second hand offer after being rejected by Police Commissioner O'Meara, yet eyes the lieutenant governorship, with Ex-Mauter Curtis and others backing him. Mayor Fitzgerald denies any declared challenger, and frothingham’s status remains unsettled as party leaders anticipate a clearer decision within days.

Frothingsham Groves Frothingham O’meara Leutenant Mauter Curtis

Leyland's New Pier Opens in Boston Harbor

Leyland Line's Bostonia from Manchester is to dock at the new Leyland terminal in East Boston as the first steamer to use the upgraded pier. The 648 by 200 foot structure offers 114000 square feet of platform, 101000 square feet under cover, fire protection, electric lighting, and a double track for cargo cars, with 85 feet depth at low water to service the largest ships.

Leyland Line Bostonia Manchester Boston

Former Police Captain James Reynolds Ejected From HQ

Ex police captain James Reynolds, retired for physical debility, was forcibly removed from police headquarters on orders of Commissioner Bingham as he tried to serve a protest alleging illegal retirement.

New York James >. Reynolds Bingham

Officers Go for Suspect in Newton Murder Case

Requisition papers are secured from Governor Guild. Inspector O Halloran of Newton and State Officer Burns will depart for Middleton, Ohio, to surrender Pasquale Colucciello, accused tie to the murder of Luigi Montaba, whose bullet riddled body was found in Ward's woods Newton Centre last May. Colucciello, a Boston Italian, vanished after the body was found and was later captured working as a railroad laborer near Middleton.

Newton Colucciello Boston Manitoba Way Middleton

May identify dead woman in Newport inquiry

Newport Rhode Island October 13 The police chief received a letter signed J Reynolds Brooklyn NY asking whether Frances Gardner, the woman whose body was found on the beach Sunday, had been seen in Newport Medical Examiner Eckroyrd ruled the death an accidental drowning.

Newport R. I J. Reynolds Brooklyn N. Y Frances Gardner Eckroyrd

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Washington, Hanover and Elm Streets A. B. OF L Hears Shoe Workers Ella A. Gleaso T . LE Sam Jamestown Uncle Sam Womans Suffrage Association Julia Ward Howe Miss Gladys Paine Canal St North Station Haymarket Square United States Sagate Mahogany Bureau Chiffenseer Logan Baldwin Frank O'Hare Eain Leyland’s New Pier Conway Hallet & Davis PIAN Boylston St PF. S Mendelssohn Wusie Co Sateek Ian Ever Union
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