07 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
1
Paris writers pillory Roosevelt as egotistical and self centered while praising his tough stance against trusts. They say he calmed Young America, avoided war with Japan, and strengthened state machinery enabling Taft to curb obstreperous trusts. The Kaiser comparison highlights his self focus and lack of art interest.
The report from Paris cites Theodore Roosevelt speaking to French press in Naples. He says he was re elected as a representative of honesty against gold power and predicts Taft will continue to build the Panama Canal bolster the armed forces and curb trusts. He claims oil and steel magnates tested him but failed. He also asserts war preparation calmed anti Japan feeling.
Mrs Ella M. Des Rochers leads a resolution at the Colonial Building gathering of the Women's Board of Trade. Several hundred women say the Payne tariff targets the sex seeking the ballot and urge Taft Lodge Crane and New England congressmen to oppose it. They argue duties harm the poor and urge higher duties on alcohol rather than on gloves hosiery and tea.
The Boston Post announces day by day wireless messages will be a standard feature in its news department. The paper has contracted for its own wireless apparatus at its buildings enabling direct contact with steamers at sea and many inland points.
The newspaper announces its first wireless equipment bulletin marking a new regular feature. The note signals faster, tech oriented reporting and echoes plans to expand similar coverage in other regional dailies.
The Calvin Austin from Eastport to St John became disabled between the Wales Islands and Eastport about 20 miles from Eastport. No further details on rescuers or condition are provided in the report.
The steamer dropped anchors and sent an officer to Beaver Harbor to call for tugs. Lord Kitchener and William H. Murray arrived by 9 o clock and began towing at 9 30. They expect to reach St John around 3 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Warm weather brings service on the Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line. Cars depart Park Square every fifteen minutes. Subway cars connect with extra cars at Chestnut Hill for convenient travel.
Forecast indicates showers Wednesday and likely Thursday across New England with cooler conditions on Thursday. Southerly to westerly winds expected. steamers to European ports face moderate south to southwest winds and unsettled showery weather toward the Grand Banks.
Sandy Ferguson defeats Barry on a foul as the Doves edge Danville 3 to 2 in a tight game. Rain at Indianapolis halts the Red Sox Hoosier match. Boston Mara race shows a teen favorite. Cambridge Latin tops Roxbury Latin while English High beats Boston College High. Harvard picks class crew captains.
Lincoln news reports Governor Shallenberger signed the daylight saloon bill effective July 6. The new law bars liquor sales outside the 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. window to curb late hours.
Last night at the Boston Theatre Madame Tetrazzini delivered a remarkable rendering of Gilda in Rigoletto while two physicians from the wings gave her stimulants between acts to sustain her. Earlier she had risen from bed at Hotel Touraine at 5 pm, appeared weak and dazed, and faced doubt about taking the stage before deciding to perform.
Despite two days of illness and care from two physicians, the prima donna delivered her best performance of the season in the aria Caro Nome. The audience roared with approval after a second encore as Italians waved flags in the gallery. Arthur Hammerstein and William Guard watched anxiously as M, Renaud and Signor Costantino shared in the success.
In Stoneham, April 6, a fire struck the local high school 15 minutes after dismissal. Teachers pupils and janitor Robert Brown fought the flames with extinguishers, Brown was overcome by smoke and carried out by firemen. Damage estimated around 1470 with insurance covering it.
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