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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1904
Page
2
Aug. 4 Esopus reports Judge Parker's only known public remarks on trusts were made at Kingston on Feb. 21 100 during the Board of Trade annual banquet. He argued that oil sugar and soon steel could be run by one man at lower costs and warned that if government mustering the business fails the public will prove support for alternatives.
Westchester County Bar Association passed a resolution endorsing Edgar H. Cullen for chief judge of the Court of Appeals in place of Judge Alton B. Parker. Leading lawyers attended the meeting regardless of politics in White Plains New York.
Western Democratic leaders invite ex President Grover Cleveland to stump for Judge Parker in Illinois during the coming campaign and he would also speak in Indiana if he comes to Chicago as part of a coordinated plan.
On Broad Street yesterday C H Smith claimed 1000 supported Roose velt and 600 backed Parker with Duncan Campbell taking Parker. Stakes held by Percy Guard. Smith said he was authorized to place 384000 on Parker against 50000 on Roosevelt with no Roosevelt takers.
Grand Army circles criticize President Roosevelt for not attending the Boston encampment. W. E. Weatherbee argues the hesitation risks votes. Roosevelt was invited in his official capacity but not the Republican nominee. The Boston gathering will feature 14 navy ships and prominent veterans, with Blackmar favored for next commander.
Southern Democrats press Parker as key campaign ally at Rosemount visits. Senator Bailey of Texas praised Parker and predicted strong support if elected, while Governor Montague of Virginia lauded his character and urged a gubernatorial balance in New York. Crane of Chicago and Alfred Henry Lewis also travelers were noted.
At Hull on August 4 the yacht club pier hosted aquatic sports attracting an unusually large attendance. Events included swimming races a duck and drake race a naphtha race and a baseball game between Fort Revere and Hull teams won by Fort Revere 15 to 0 or 15 to something.
The West Virginia Democratic State convention in Parkersburg nominated State Senator John Cornwell for governor and endorsed Col. John T. McGraw for U.S. senator to succeed Nathan B. Scott. The platform omitted the white supremacy plank at Davis request amid contests for other tickets.
Eugene N. Foss declines a bid for the Republican nomination in the eleventh district and eyes a run for governor against John L Bates. He promotes reciprocity with Canada and has a 36000 signature petition backing the plan as he weighs his next move within the party. Foster’s cars have been in the area for over 20 seasons.
William A Keen, 16, of Franklin Street, ran away from home seeking freedom and travel. Police have been alerted by his distressed parents who request assistance in locating him.
Charles H. Foster said he would quit his lease of photo graph privileges on the reservation due to unfair treatment by the park commissioners. He noted Sundays allow shell counters and toy stands while his photography is restricted. the roller coaster and merry-go-round are open with state power supplied. Foster cited action by chairman Mr de las Casas and said his wife contacted him about the issue.
Secretary Maccabe of the G A R entertainment committee seeks 200 more car owners as about 600 autos are promised for an August 18 parade starting at Symphony Hall with two divisions meeting at Concord bridge. An August 19 8 15 p m electric parade will run from Lenox and Tremont to Huntington and Dartmouth and back. Eight minutes of 35 000 lights will illuminate Commonwealth avenue and the Public Garden from August 13 to 20.
Col James B Reynolds of the Republican State Committee returns from New York where he attended the opening of the national committee headquarters. He says the party expects a lively campaign and predicts Roosevelt’s election. Reynolds arranged for several big party speakers to appear in Massachusetts and will not reveal names until he consults Major Talbot.
William L. Ward of New York has been named as one of the Big Four from New York in a Republican lineup reported in this edition. The brief note identifies Ward as a key figure in the party's management team.
The passage describes a college man and ex-Congressman who is a belt-maker and a longtime leader of the Westchester county Republican organization. He is presented as a close friend of Governor Odell and slated to oppose William F. Sheehan in New York State's fall elections.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr., 16, served as day manager of the Inside Inn at the St Louis World's Fair, the largest hotel in the world, handling duties with circumspection for 24 hours.
Republican National Chairman Cortelyou arrived in Washington from the West and met President Roosevelt for an hour. The talks covered the opening of campaign headquarters in Chicago and the Western campaign outlook as seen by Cortelyou. He left for New York to handle eastern campaign work. Senator Scott will head the Eastern speakers bureau.
Society reports that Mr. and Mrs. James A. Garland, once at the center of a notorious Massachusetts divorce, seek a second marriage. Mrs. Garland, aboard her ex-husband’s yacht at Newport, has sent overtures. he has inherited $75,000 a year from his father. The couple, who divorced after bitter charges, share four children in Mrs. Garland’s custody.
In Malden on August 4 an unsuccessful attempt was made to enter the home of Rev. Frederick Edwards rector of the Episcopal Church at 32 Washington Street. Edwards and family are at a summer cottage in New Brunswick and neighbors are away. Officer Smith found the door had been tampered with during a routine round.
Aug. 4 report from the packers denies any talks with labor leaders and declares no conferences are planned. The statement says plant operations are satisfactory, more workers are employed, and current orders are being fulfilled at lower prices. A table shows 29,000+ workers nationwide with counts at Armour & Co and other firms. 831 carloads of fresh meat shipped yesterday. Ice deliveries to retailers restricted. teamsters strike reduced impact.
A white figure terrorizes Cambridge near Mt. Auburn cemetery appearing again late Wednesday. Police and residents pursue it but it escapes by gliding through the cemetery fence toward the main gates. Another sighting is reported on Belmont street near the Belmont woods by a car conductor.
James D. McNair of the Cottage Park Hotel in Winthrop awoke to a white robed figure rifling his bureau drawers. He overpowered the intruder by the throat and found a sleepwalking guest, a Boston seminary student, hunting for missing sermons.
In Melrose on August 4, five citizens were arraigned in Malden District Court on city ordinance violations after three boys were found bathing in Ell Pond without clothing. Officer Hanley retrieved their clothes, leaving the youths to return home in barrels or newspapers. The boys pleaded not guilty and the cases were continued for trial.
Daily until Sept 25 very low rates for round trip tickets from New England to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake St Paul Minneapolis and many other points. Aug 15 to Sept 9 California and return 368.00 to 72.90 for first class ticket good until Oct 23 returning. For rates from any point in New England tickets and full information call or address J. K. Prittain general agent North Western Line 300 Washington St Boston.
The State Highway Commission replied to the police report that 234 cars were examined and 136 complied with all rules. No licenses have been revoked so far, though some owners whose autos failed the inspection may face action when the full report is released.
The Koch inhalation method claims to cure consumption by direct lung treatment using the Tuber culine nasal spray and inhalation apparatus. It cites Dr Edward Koch and a Boston facility at 361 Boylston Street offering free consultations and home treatment information with patient testimonies included.
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