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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
3
On a long voyage a society woman Mrs Thompson, granddaughter of William Astor, faced seven hours of customs searches for jewels and furs. 26 trunks were sent to New York for appraisal while she argued with officers and kept to herself for most of the trip.
In Justice Giegerich's court the blondes are named as corespondents in most undefended divorces. Among 220 cases, 210 involved a blonde woman as the affinity, with only 10 brunettes or redheads, and most husbands with blue eyes or blond hair.
Congressman Gardner Republican candidate for Governor spoke to more than 1000 immigrants and their sons at the G A R Hall in Chelsea last night. He argued that 14000 immigrants arriving together is too many to assimilate and promised another remedy for textile industry disturbances after touching on immigration questions.
A speaker defends the Minimum Wage Commission while urging stronger powers. He cites textile workers and economic disparity between women and men, noting some women are supported by family and may accept lower wages. He questions the commission’s effectiveness and proposes efforts to strengthen it.
Mrs. Chant remains in the country after the congress to lecture on woman suffrage. Edwin Mulready of Boston, sent to Milan by President Wilson as delegate, also traveled on the steamer. A mid ocean concert on the liner, one of the most successful ever, drew many theatrical people aboard.
Concord New Hampshire October 16 The request of William Travers Jerome for an extension of the time of hearing further arguments on the matter of extraditing Harry K Thaw of New York was granted by Governor Felker The date was set ahead to October 7 Jerome sought more time to conduct investigations for New York into Thaws escape from Matteawan
Forty women met at 116 Huntington Avenue to organize by precincts and press the woman suffrage bill through the Legislature this winter. Miss Mabel Willard and Mrs. Mary Hutchinson Fage spoke of national development, camaraderie with men, and responsible motherhood. The group planned house meetings and rotating hours at the headquarters, with the gathering resembling a prayer meeting.
The New Haven road board accepted the resignations of Theodore N. Vail and Alexander S. Cochrane from its directorate. A special committee reported on Connecticut and Rhode Island trolley subsidiaries and steamship lines, while another panel reviewed the Boston & Albany situation as all committees said they were diligently studying delegated matters.
Patrolman Jerome Ireland and Special Officer Eugene Flanagan dragged Fresh Pond seeking a heavy bag alleged seen thrown there by two men on Wednesday. The search lasted most of yesterday and will continue today.
The annual charity ball and cabaret show by Cambridge Council KK of C and Company E Eighth Regiment MVM benefited the Columbus Day Nursery of Cambridge. It was held at the State Armory on Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge and drew about 2000 people.
A letter to the editor from the American Bankers Association executive committee expresses appreciation for the courtesies shown to delegates and guests visiting Boston during the 39th annual convention. Secretary Harry L. Ayer signs the note, noting the memorable visit.
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