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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1910
Page
3
Port of Vico officials cut off the queues of 16 Chinamen from the British steamer Ethelaida which docked in East Boston from Huelva Spain. The act drew protests as two crew members, sons of Chinese officials, contacted the Chinese consul to report the humiliation and seek government notice of the mistreatment.
The Ethelaida tied at Vigo after leaving Dakar with ill Chinese crew. Five sailors were ashore for suspected yellow fever, and Leong Tay died. Officials ordered all remaining queues cut to prevent malaria spread, leading to resistance by Ten Sen Loo and Fang Pang Woo who were overpowered.
Higher officials of the Spanish government delayed by red tape and an early steamer sailing caused them to wait. Local Thai consul began action here through the Chinese consul for coordination at this port.
Clarence C. Little, Harvard 1910 and 1909 intercollegiate shot put champion, was appointed secretary to President Lowell yesterday, succeeding Jerome B. Greene. Last year he captained the track team and won second in the broad jump at the Yale meet. he will begin his duties immediately while pursuing graduate studies. Known as Pete, Little has been a prominent figure in college track throughout his four years.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen refused to sustain Mayor Brooks in the case against Fireman Timothy J. Murphy of Ladder Company 2 who was found guilty of intoxication and recommended for discharge. The 6 to 4 vote followed a protracted meeting with multiple witnesses. The board reversed its prior action on Patrolman James Green and discharged him from the force.
New York Sept 20 Word was received tonight of the death this morning in Cassel Germany of Charles Feltman known as the father of Coney Island When Coney was simply a bathing place Feltman laid the foundation for the attractive pleasure resort into which it has since developed.
In Utica New York on September 20 Vice President Sherman lost in his election district ward and assembly district to progressive Republicans at the primaries though he carried the city by securing a narrow majority of delegates.
West Brookfield prepares for the 250th founding anniversary of Quaboag with a parade historical floats and a reenactment of the Indian attack on Sergeant Ayres fort on Foster Hill. Public and private buildings display bunting and banners as an expected 10 000 attendees hear Roger Foster of New York speak about the era and the town’s early history.
Democratic candidate William McNary speaks at Grove Hall and other Boston venues urging postal savings banks a parcels post and a government telegraph system. He argues cheaper rates abroad and calls for Boston steamship lines and subsidies to boost Central and South American trade via Panama Canal. Five rallies are planned for Wednesday evening in Dorchester Savin Hill Blue Hill area and South Boston.
Councillor William F. Murray denounces Keliher in open-air rallies at Cunard Dock East Boston and Maverick Central squares. He claims success by citing Congress voting records and argues against monopolizing public office, noting Keliher’s eight terms and his 1909 opposition to the ocean mail subsidy bill.
Vivian M. Lewis secured the Republican nomination for governor on the first ballot at the New Jersey convention receiving nearly 700 votes while opponents totaled about 380. The convention’s key moment was a lengthy platform fight that was resolved when the committee’s agreement was ratified. The platform grants rate making authority to the Public Utilities Commission with backing from George L. Record's New Idea Republicans.
James B. Lord of Boston was chosen president of the Paint and Oil Club of New England at its annual dinner at Young's Hotel. New officers include Vice-president W How ard Hutchinson secretary George A Richardson treasurer Charles E Chapman and directors Frank W Atwood Hector M Gordon James E Maroney H J Green R L Charles M Hay and J H Robinson.
The Homes Page of next Sunday’s Post showcases stencil wall decoration for boys' rooms and nurseries, plus interior decorating tips and designs for practical travel receptacles.
The R. H. White Company inaugurated its annual fall millinery department opening with a display of new Parisian and London styles. Mushroom turbans in blue tones dominate, with ostrich plumes and birds’ wings as popular trimmings. the navy shades are favored by Boston women. The week long event features numerous headwear options on the store’s second floor.
A public hearing in Mayor Fitzgeralds office weighs proposed sites for Boston city court house and police station. Ex Gov Bates leads East Boston supporters for the Pigeon site between Meridian and Border streets. Opponents cite distance from dense crime areas and building access concerns while supporters from local business and political circles push the Pigeon site.
President Taft arrived in Cincinnati and will stay until Saturday. He occupies his brother C P Taft’s home as he plans a light schedule with no engagements beyond a key address on waterway improvements at Music Hall tomorrow afternoon. He will dine with exposition directors and attend a Grand Opera performance that evening.
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