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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
3
Washington April 22 The plan to name Senator Lodge permanent chairman of the Republican national convention draws interest among candidates for the party nomination. Crane’s victory over the Massachusetts delegation shifted support, with Lodge’s allies asserting he is not bound to Roosevelt policies.
Democratic caucuses in Boston and across Massachusetts show little opposition to William Jennings Bryan. Local leaders expect a harmonious convention with delegates at large and district delegates likely to back Bryan. Quotations from Dedham indicate no contest and a focus on Bryan’s nomination and the Nebraska platform as Denver’s basis.
Warden Bridges rejects reports of a prison quarantine and extended confinement for inmates. He says six measles and one diphtheria case occurred in 800 inmates over three months, visitors were banned three weeks ago, no new cases since, and prisoner discharge continues normally.
Arlington Chief Thomas O. D. Urquhart and State Detective Charles E. Byrnes returned from St. Johns after two weeks seeking the Mullins murder slayer. They say progress was made and will reveal facts later. Police seek Kelley, a confidant of Annie Mullins, to locate more suitors and acquaintances for questioning.
In Pittsburg on April 23 Mrs. Margaret Wolfram died and her husband and four year old son were seriously injured after a horse was frightened by a barking dog.
The House reported a bill from the gas commission allowing gas and electric light companies to consolidate with similar firms. It was recommended in a special session report. The provision excludes Boston Consolidated Gas Company from merging with Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston.
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