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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
1
Archbishop OConnell blamed modernism for infidelity and agnosticism in a sermon during high mass welcoming the American Federation of Catholic Societies at the Cathedral yesterday. Bishops Carnevin of Pittsburg and Mc Faul of Trenton attended near the chancel railing.
The International Typographical Union begins its major annual convention at Ford Hall with over 400 delegates. Printers from across the country arrive with related unions also meeting in Boston at the Ford building and Revere House. Mayors and union leaders greet attendees as the weeklong sessions address key issues.
The Boston diocese opened its federation convention with a crowded cathedral audience. Archbishop denounced divorce socialism anarchy and secular schooling while praising Christ as a compassionate patriot and urging defense of religious education for Catholics. Continued on Page 4 Third Column.
President Roosevelt emphasizes the farmer’s life as improving but lagging behind national progress. He calls for integrated efforts to boost farming with better business and living standards, noting agriculture is part of broader country life. He singles out farmers and their families, urging cooperation, roads, and diverse opportunities to enhance life on the farm.
President Roosevelt asks four specialists to investigate social sanitary and economic conditions on American farms. They will report with recommendations and any further suggestions by the President, to be sent to Congress next year. The committee includes Professor L. H. Bailey and Henry Wallace of Wallace's Farmer.
Democratic leaders search for a gubernatorial candidate and identify Elmer J. Bliss a Brighton shoe manufacturer as a strong contender. Bliss previously declined a Lieutenant Governor bid due to party split but is urged this year by lawmakers to challenge the likely Republican governor candidate.
The forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for generally cloudy conditions on Monday with possible local showers, and Tuesday expected to be fair with light variable winds. Washington reports New England will have local showers Monday and Tuesday, followed by mostly cloudy skies and variable winds.
The Gloucester Mass fishing schooner Maggie and May, captained by Erick McCathran, was run down by the German warship Freya 60 miles southeast of Halifax at 11:30 p m Saturday in dense fog. Eight of her crew drowned. four were rescued. A marine inquiry will be held.
Bodies of Charles H. Emerson and Frank McDermott found after a savage assault near the Lowell road. The two constables fought the assailants with revolvers and night sticks before being overpowered and killed. Bloodstained rocks and grass mark the scene as farmers cry for revenge and a posse hunts for the bandits.
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