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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1909

Page

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Hand Nearing 250000 Mark on Y M C A Clock

Governor Eben S. Draper joins daily articles for the Boston Post as prominent men contribute to the campaign to raise 500000 for the Boston Young Men's Christian Association building fund by November 1. Ex Governors Bates and Brackett General Peabody and Justice Hitchcock among contributors.

Eben S. Draper Boston Post New Building Fund Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Daily Post John L. Bates Francis Peabody John Q. A. Brackett

Movement for a Boston YMCA building advances

A speaker praises the YMCA for its extensive good works worldwide and in Boston, expressing hope the local building project will succeed. Continued on Page 4 Third Column.

Young Men's Christian Association Boston Young Men’s Christian Association

Boston Welcomes Mrs Pankhurst at South Station

About 500 men, women, and children greeted Emmeline Pankhurst as she stepped from the New York express at South Station. She plans a five month lecture tour in the United States to discuss the suffrage movement and events in Britain. Susan Fitzgerald led the reception committee, joined by Rosa Heinze Alice Stone Blackwell and Mrs. George H. Page.

Emmeline Pankhurst Militant Suffragettes New York Express South Station Pankhurst England Ireland Scotland Susan Fitzgerald Massachusetts Suffrage Association Rosa Heinze Stanley McCormack Alice Stone Blackwell George H. Page

40 Miles of Beautiful Foliage Trolley Ride Ad

On the Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line, cars depart Park Square every 165 minutes with low fares. Enjoy a scenic excursion and do not miss this seasonal offer.

Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line Park Square

Framingham Official Faces Impeachment Over Note Frauds

In 1901 A Trowbridge, then chairman of the Board of Selectmen, said town notes were sold to the State via brokers with large commissions. He alleged Treasurer John B Lombard refused to heed the warning and the matter was dropped, with no later suspicion of fake notes.

Framingham John B. Lombard Trowbridge Board of Selectmen Lombard

Framingham Finance Critique Prompts Commission Talk

Citizens condemn town financial management amid reports of alleged note brokerage by officials. Investigation at the State House questioned Treasurers Lombard and Bradford over premiums on notes issued 1896 to 1901. Lombard resisted external oversight, sparking calls for reform and a possible finance commission.

Framingham Trowbridge State House Edward S. Bradford Lombard

Appleton Suit Cited as Blackmail in Boston Attorney Case

An attachment of $20,000 was filed yesterday in East Cambridge Court against Frank A. Appleton, a leading Boston attorney, by Miss Sarah Waters of Everett. Waters, once a stenographer for Appleton, is reputedly suing for breach of promise to marry, though she would not confirm the detail when questioned by the Post reporter.

East Cambridge Frank A. Appleton Boston Sarah Waters Hamicock Street Everett

Barristers' Hall Attorney Faces Blackmail Claim

Attorney Appleton of Barristers' Hall, residing at 146 Massachusetts Avenue, denounced any breach of promise action by Miss Waters as blackmail. Mr. Waters denied any such suit and vowed to combat any attachment as black mail. He recalls a European honeymoon about a year and a half ago.

Appleton Barristers’ Hall Massachusetts Avenue Miss Waters Mr. Waters Waters Europe

Lipton Seeks Cup Rule Change Without Royal Backing

Sir Thomas Lipton arrives in New York to seek rule changes for the America's Cup so he can challenge again, but he lacks the King’s favor. A past courtly episode involving Marie Corelli and Mrs George Keppel cost Lipton royal support, ending his close ties with King Edward.

London Sir Thomas Lipton New York Edward Thomas Lipton Marie Corelli George Keppel Queen Alexandra Paris Corelli Thomas

Senator McCarren in grave condition at hospital

New York October 22 physicians at Senator McCarren bedside issued a bulletin that his condition is very grave. Dr Peter Hughes declined further comment as hospital authorities warned the relapse was serious and survival overnight doubtful. Earlier the senator hoped to recover and said he would get to the polls on election day even if carried there.

New York Senator McCarren Peter Hughes McCarren

Senator McCarren’s Rise and Dismissal Views Revealed

Senator Patrick H. McCarren born in East Cambridge moved to Brooklyn at age eight. He served three terms in the New York Assembly and was elected State Senator in 1895. He led Brooklyn Democratic politics and criticized Mayor Hibbard. He attended Boston Finance Commission hearings and implicated Bingham’s dismissal as insubordination and domineering conduct.

Patrick H. McCarren East Cambridge Mass Brooklyn New York Assembly Finance Commission State House Boston New York Hibbard Bingham

What B G Republican Shakeup Means

George H. Lyman withdraws for port collectorship. Edwin A. Curtis moves from sub treasurer to collector and will not run for Boston mayor. George H. Doty shifts from State committee chair to sub treasurer and will not seek Congress. Henry P. Field becomes Republican State committee chairman. Senators Lodge and Crane lunch together signaling a major party shakeup with Lyman quitting and other shifts to fill his post.

Custom House George H. Doty Edwin JU. Curtis United States George H. Lyman Edwin A. Curtis Curtis Boston State Committee Doty Congress Henry P. Field Northampton Republican State Committee Lodge Crane Touraine Lyman Customs Service

Controversy Over Customs Probe Reaches High Officials

The report details a long running dispute involvingCollector Lyman and the probe led by Secretary MacVeagh with figures like George Leet and James Fitzpatrick. It notes friction with Surveyor Jeremiah McCarthy over a third term and claims assurances of reappointment despite the dispute. The article mentions senators and a continued discussion beyond the first column.

Doty Senator Lodge Senator Crane Dalton Lyman Customs Service MacVeagh Reasury Stone Fort McCarthy United States

Heiress Jean Suffern Weds Youth After Elopement Lapse

Miss Jean nette Suffern of Glen Rock New Jersey heiress to 300000 follows a second wedding to Robert Hiscock 23 formerly a stable boy. The pair arrived from New York and sought a second ceremony after a prior marriage in Paterson New Jersey. License refused and no proof of divorce given.

Greeswich Conn Jeannette Suffern Glen Rock N. J Robert Hiscock Paterson Miss Suffern New York City Hiscock

Tay Pay O'Connor to land today in New York

On the Cunard liner Lusitania arriving at Sandy Hook is T. P. O'Connor editor of T P's Weekly London MP from Liverpool and Irish Parliamentary party leader. A large delegation from United Irish League of America and other groups will greet him to raise funds for Irish party candidates opposing Unionists in the looming general election.

New York Cunard Sandy Hook T. P. O'Connor T. P.’s Weekly London Liverpool John E. Redmond Irish Parliamentary Party O'Connor United Irish League

Arkwright Club endorses cotton mill curtailment plan

The Arkwright Club, nan New England mill officials group, voted to curtail cotton output to match 224 working hours from now to August, with Massachusetts mills adopting 56 hours on November 1. The move, if enacted, will cost mill workers thousands in wages and shocks labor leaders in Fall River New Bedford and Lowell.

Massachusetts Mills Arkwright Club New England Boston Fall River New Bedford Lowell

Arkwright Club pushes 56 hour week plan for mills

The Arkwright Club vote behind closed doors considers curtailing output to a 56 hour week starting November 1. News of the plan and related cables between President Parsons and International Cotton Trade Federation leaders drew wide comment in textile journals. New England mills including Amoskeag have begun temporary shutdowns while Fall River mills show early resistance and uncertainty over contract implications. Continued on Page 6, First Column.

Massachusetts Mills International Cotton Trade Federation England Parsons Arkwright Club C. W. Macara International Organization Germany New England Theophilus Parsons Lyman Mills Charles B. Amory Hamilton Manufacturing Company of Lowell Frederick C. McDuffie Everett Mills Lawrence York Manufacturing Company Saco Edward Stanwood Brookeline

Boston Weather Forecast Friday and Saturday Warmth

Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Friday fair and somewhat warmer conditions, Saturday fair and cooler with brisk southerly to westerly winds. Washington report adds New England clearing in the south and showers in the north Friday and Saturday. Steamers to European ports expect brisk southwest winds shifting to west on Sunday with overcast skies toward the Grand Banks.

Boston Washington New England Grand Banks

Temperature Readings At Thompson Spa Yesterday

The thermometer at Thompson's Spa on 219 Washington Street recorded yesterday’s temperatures with a series of readings and an average. The average yesterday was 48 degrees with a year ago average of 46. The data includes multiple time-stamped figures such as 9 a.m. 46 and 12 mid. 45 with various unclear marks.

Thompson's Spa Washington Street Wsisi

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Y.M.C. A Stharns Mrs. Pankhurst POST Emmeline Pankhursys Aca A Cowin A. Curtis Senators Lodge Surveyor McCarthy Lyford Cobifoxi Vans Lyford Cabruay Sir Thomas Oul King M’carren George Grantham Bain P. H. M’carren Cambridge Suffren Robert I. Hiscock Tay Amoskeag Manufacturing Company Manchester N. H A. M
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