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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
13
Eugene W. Chafin the Prohibition candidate for President opened his campaign in Massachusetts with a noon rain rally on Boston Common. Bare-headed he spoke for nearly an hour despite the weather, showing vigor for a 60 year old veteran.
President Taft’s acceptance speech defines the supreme issue as the defense of national institutions and the Constitution, contending the Democrats threaten them and that rival Republicans drift toward socialism. He argues tariff reform, trust regulation, and federal incorporation as key policies, condemns muckraking and calls for concrete plans to achieve equality of opportunity.
President Taft wore a silk house coat and acted as waiter for the women guests at a luncheon in the state dining room after delivering a speech. The event was informal with most attendees in conventional dress while former Speaker Cannon wore a frock coat.
Funeral services for Edward Fitzwilliam a prominent Irish Bostonian were held at St Anthony's Allston. ARequiem high mass was led by Rev Hugh Roe ODonnell with a eulogy by Rev Father OBon nell. Interment took place at Waltham Cemetery.
J G Nelson of Dartmouth advances to the singles and doubles finals at Crawford New Hampshire, beating King Smith 10-8 2-6 6-3 in the singles and with partner F H Harris defeats F A Hinchcliffe and W A Everts 6-1 6-3 in doubles, setting up a singles final with W A Bradford tomorrow.
The speaker, backed by Captain Charles H. Stanely, advocates stopping liquor traffic as a key to lowering living costs. He boasts 31 years of campaigning with few losses and promises a three day Massachusetts tour including Walpole and Attleboro, urging voters to support Prohibition.
Henry A. Frothingham filed papers to head a ward committee and a ward delegation to the State convention. Thomas G. Frothingham heads a ward delegation, while Joseph F. Frothingham runs for the House. Louis A. Frothingham remains a Republican power in Back Bay. Several other candidates filed papers there and in wards 4 13 16 19 21.
Colonel Roosevelt finalized a careful statement on the national Progressive party attitude toward the Negro. He said the issue would be met fairly and squarely and would be made public in a few days.
Colonel Roosevelt denounces both parties for their handling of the negro issue. He criticizes the Democrats as openly against Black citizens and faults Republicans for a South oriented, machine dominated representation that endangered his aims. He plans a long national campaign including Massachusetts and Vermont before a broad tour.
Mayor Fitzgerald pledges to seek Port Directors prize money for best essays by college and high school students on how to develop Boston commercially and industrially. If refused, he will ask the City Council to authorize use of city funds. A business committee, possibly led by Lucius Tuttle, would judge winners.
The Chelsea Co operative Meat Association opened the first Kosher meat store in Chelsea at 93 Chestnut Street. The 6 am opening drew about 500 women as prices were set at 18 and 20 cents per pound, cheaper than competing stores, with over 3000 pounds sold. A second shop is planned in the near future to expand the initiative.
A long testimonial describes Eckman’s Alterative as successful against tuberculosis and bronchitis with improved weight, reduced night sweats and fevers. It cites Mrs. Govert from Griffith Indiana and an affidavit by Jos Grimmer praising recovery after using the remedy. The ad notes availability at local druggists and invites readers to request a recovery booklet.
SHETLAND and WELSH ponies exhibition lists 100 plus entries with 4. B. Quick placing and 250 Poreet showing in Medford.
State Democrats at headquarters forecast a Democratic Legislature next year and a U S Senator to replace Winthrop Crane. Named candidates include John F Fitzgerald Eugene N Foss James H Vahey Sherman L Whipple Samuel W McCall Eben S Draper John W Weeks with party lines noted though no Progressive pick yet.
Frederick Fosdick and Professor Hart figure in talks with Mayor Fitzgerald who says a Democrat will be sent by the Legislature. Governor Foss reportedly not a candidate, while Mr. Whipple avoids a second nomination. Ex-Surveyor McCarthy predicts a Progressive majority in the next Legislature as elections align with the President and Governor race.
Lester W. Nickerson of the Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Co at Chiltonville was killed when his clothing caught on a pulley collar while whitewashing a ceiling. He was spun into a rafter and fell 25 feet to the floor dying en route to Jordan Hospital. The death will be the first under the town's new employers liability act.
Postmaster Mansfield received a letter from Costa Rica asking for tidings of Mrs. Rosa White of Port Limon believed in Boston. Signed by her husband David White the message says she has been missing about two months. She left Port Simon for Boston eight weeks ago and landed here May 26 en route to West Medford.
Morris Bovarnick aged 31 shot himself in the head in the cellar of his Roxbury residence at 59 Fort Avenue. He died en route to City Hospital, reportedly unwilling to rely on his bride of six months for support.
Mrs. Bovarnick once Lena Parad of 1299 Columbus Avenue Roxbury endured intense grief. Bovarnick a former interior decorator, after years of saving money, suffered melancholia nine months into marriage. He opened the Roxbury grocery store at 267 Roxbury Street, waited for his wife, then went to the cellar where a shot ended his life.
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