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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1912
Page
2
Roosevelt backer Beveridge calls for immediate Payne Aldrich tariff revision and a non partisan tariff commission. Debate over vice presidential pick and Southern strategy dominates as protests erupt over black delegates exclusion. Roosevelt plans address at the Coliseum after meetings with aides.
Democratic members see Weeks running for the Republican senatorial nomination amid Roosevelt’s effort to field Progressives against Weeks Gardner. Daniel J. Daley of Brookline, who challenged Weeks last fall, is viewed as having a strong chance to defeat Weeks and exit politics.
Ex-Congressman John A. Keliher announced last night he will oppose Governor Foss for the Democratic nomination in the gubernatorial race. He dismisses the move as expediency and cites Representative Martin M. Lomasney as having influenced Foss appointments more than any other figure.
The Becker murder indictment faces motions to quash and inspect grand jury minutes as Judge Mulqueen delays ruling. District Attorney Whitman plans to pursue murder charges while Becker's public appearance draws a crowded, tense scene at the Criminal Courts building.
Lieutenant Becker spoke freely to a reporter at the Tombs, expressing belief he will come out all right. A note from Becker’s attorney and a brief exchange with a white-clad keeper framed a visit near the prison court as Becker walked and smoked during the afternoon.
Henry C. Long, famed as the father of waterways in Massachusetts, seeks Congress to push harbor and river improvements. He advocates opening the Connecticut and Merrimac rivers to ocean navigation, linking to Holyoke and Lowell, and aligning with Boston Harbor funding to spur a regional boom. He portrays himself as a nonpolitician who will originate and complete major New England transportation schemes.
Eugene Lamb Richards professor emeritus of mathematics at Yale University died in Beach Haven New Jersey after a long illness He was born in 1838 Yale class of 1860 and later joined the Yale mathematical faculty for nearly forty years He authored several textbooks and was known as the athletic member of the faculty remembered for his strong interest in athletics.
Governor Woodrow Wilson will visit Governor Marshall of Indiana at Spring Lake, Sea Girt, New Jersey, two miles from here, to call on the running mate after their Baltimore nomination. The meeting marks the first since their selection to head the Democratic ticket and follows a prior banquet with Indiana Democrats.
The governor said at 9 tonight he could not announce the national committee treasurer pick and had not spoken with National Chairman McCombs. Notification ceremonies are planned for Wednesday with 300 chairs, inviting 22 governors and other officials to the governor’s cottage veranda. The governor will give the acceptance speech after luncheon hosted by Mrs. Wilson. he rejected militia protection.
Congressman John W Weeks is urged as a possible United States Senator while remaining a candidate for re election in the twelfth district. A Republican Legislature could prompt him to quit Congress to pursue Crane’s seat. Ex Governor Draper also seeks McCall’s seat, with McCall the only formal Democratic candidate to date.
Two life guards rescued Mrs. John Ross of South Boston after her water wings collapsed while she swam about 150 yards from shore. She became panic stricken, sank, and filled her lungs with water before lifeguards pulled her to the surface and she was taken to City Hospital.
Everett M. Marshall, a longtime Boston resident and former New England Reporting Agency associate, died suddenly of heart disease at his Merrill House home. Born March 9, 1847 in Auburn, Missouri, he was 65.
Eugene H. Kempton of Haverhill entered a not guilty plea in District Court to manslaughter for running over and killing Doris V. Clark, a child, in Lynn yesterday. The case was continued to August 16 with bail set at $3000.
James A. Reagan aged 45 fell 65 feet through a staging at 105 Peterboro Street while working on a building. He died at City Hospital shortly after arrival. He leaves a wife Mary and four children James 25 Joseph 18 Margaret 15 and Catherine 12.
John M Jacobs 8S J who has taught six years at St Ignatius College Cleveland is appointed a staff professor at Holy Cross College for the coming year.
Ira D. Bates a former senator and longtime merchant of North Grosvenordale died at his home in New Boston this afternoon aged 68.
The Rev. Edward Worcester rector of Emmanuel Church left with his family for Nantucket yesterday.
All skin troubles prevalent in hot weather require Poslam for prompt eradication. Itch stops at once and burning skin is soothed. Poslam Soap used daily keeps skin healthy and improves color and texture. Drugstores sell Poslam and Soap. free samples available from Emergency Laboratories, 82 West 25th Street, New York City.
John D. McCarthy Dartmouth 08 of 112 Myrtle Avenue and Miss Mary E. Ryan of 9 Crown Street were married at St Bernard s Church this morning by the Rev Fr James J Donnelly who officiated at the nuptial mass that followed.
Chief Murphy of the local secret service bureau reports a new counterfeit $20 gold certificate detected by its dark face. The note bears serial B4520124 with face plate No. 147 D and series 1906. It was found in a money package received by a local bank from Rhode Island.
Dora Litman aged nine of 12 South Russell Street was struck by a taxi operated by John J. Ahearn at the Cambridge and South Russell Street corner yesterday afternoon. She escaped with a cut on her left cheek after stepping from the curb unaware of the approaching cab.
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