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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1915
Page
5
Commissioner of Labor Edwin Mulready will investigate textile mills to determine if workers apply their lips to shuttles while threading them. The so called kiss of death refers to this practice and is under scrutiny by state authorities.
Commissioner Mulready will investigate a New Bedford dispute claiming the Belisle shuttle is operated by workers’ lips in several mills endangering health. He warned that if any old straight suction shuttles are in use, the manufacturer will face prompt prosecution under the law.
The Winchester Grange, with Hon. Samuel W. McCall as charter member, voted unanimously in executive session to urge Winchester delegates to Republican, Democratic and Progressive conventions to back suffrage planks. After hearing an anti-suffrage speech by Mrs. A. J. George, the group reaffirmed support for the constitutional amendment granting women the vote.
New Haven Conn Sept 28 Charley Roberts was bumped from the third team to the Yale varsity in the week’s scrimmage He has played end and halfback two seasons and, after gaining weight, impressed coaches with his guard defense He replaced Jim Sheldon and may earn a tryout against Virginia on Saturday.
Boston era style sports notes describe Dick Kent's injury and Roberts selection doubts, Gates losing a position, Chub Sheldon returning, and Osgood stepping in at left tackle. Pinkie Dunbar emerges as a new defensive coach while Guernsey stars in the scrubs with three scores. Teammates like LeGore struggle to regain form as Yale enters final practice before term start.
The head of Private Richard J. Johnson, U S cavalryman missing since last Friday's battle near Progreso, has been exhibited as a trophy on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. A Mexican prisoner told Hidalgo County officers at Pharr of the report, which officers could not confirm.
Boston officials clash over temporary wooden stands for the Harvard Yale game. Building Commissioner O'Hearn cites fire limits, while City Councillor Coulthurst pledges to seek an ordinance change to keep the game in Boston. Harvard officials defend stadium safety as demand for tickets swells.
Harvard officials contest that temporary wooden stands for the Harvard Yale game at the Stadium do not violate city ordinance. If not sanctioned, the game may move to Yale Bowl or Braves Field, with potential losses to Boston businesses. Treasurer Fred W. Moore emphasizes seeking a permit and avoiding unlawful construction.
Mayor Curley asks Corporation Counsel John A. Sullivan to interpret whether the building commissioner can grant a permit for temporary wooden seats at amusement venues to host the Harvard and Yale football game in Boston. The Harvard Athletic Association may seek approval to erect extensive seating for spectators from Boston and nearby towns.
Neighbors report frequent violent quarrels between Delivisco and a married woman, raising police suspicions of jealousy. The man returned from work in Swampscott and, after brooding over a grievance, decided to take drastic action culminating in murder and suicide.
The President’s address honors Civil War veterans celebrating 50 years since their service. He notes a generation’s endurance, a war that healed rather than divided, and a united spirit across formerly divided sections. He emphasizes comradeship across former foes and the lasting union of the nation.
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