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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
4
A Boston man named I Daly a linotype operator was killed by a train in Cheyenne Wyoming a few days ago. Police seek his relatives or friends to arrange funeral services. Daly about 35 with blue eyes brown hair and smooth shaven.
A Holstein cow owned by W. Miller Osborn of New Hartford Utica N Y has given birth to triplets two male and one female Osborn says it is the first time he heard of a cow mothering triplets that lived
Dr. Laura A C Hughes led an emergency headquarters at Symphony Hall for the Federation of Catholic Societies convention. Four nurse corps under Miss Mary Daley handled more than twenty delegates overcome during sessions, with support from Carney Hospital and Long Island Hospital staff.
Lincoln Neb August 12 William Jennings Bryan was formally notified this afternoon of his nomination for the presidency by the national Democratic convention and replied as follows set to be reported.
A Democratic nominee denounces Taft and the Republican platform, arguing abuses under the current administration. He pledges to push for reforms including campaign finance transparency, popular election of senators, and House rule changes to empower the people. He asserts the Democratic party stands for equal rights and regulator to curb corporate monopoly. Augusta note: Police officer Matthews fatally shot Edwin B Turner after Turner drew a pistol.
The text quotes Bryan criticizing the Republican party as impotent to enact reforms. It argues Republicans are aiding predatory wealth, enabling officials through unscrupulous means, and failing to expand powers like the Interstate Commerce Commission. It also questions Taft’s stance on political contributions and calls for Democratic reform and public election of Senators.
Mgr. Farley received in private farewell by the Pope in Rome. Roger Q. Mills of Texas underwent a successful operation in Baltimore. Fred Choate attempted suicide after losing a child custody case in Des Moines. Mundji Bey arrives in Washington as acting minister after Mehmed Ali Bey recall. Republican State convention set for Sept. 14 in Saratoga. Charles Mahoney discharged after horse betting scandal at Hoffman House. Alice Webb found guilty of defrauding the Great Northern Hotel. William Scienski commits suicide in Brooklyn jail. West Virginia Veneer & Door Company factory fire destroys the plant.
An advertising piece touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as an easy weight reduction method. It claims a pound lost per day after meals and at bedtime, with low cost and harmless ingredients from Marmola Co. Detroit, including Marmola, Cascara Aromatic, and Syrup Simplex, sold by pharmacists.
Washington reports from Governor Magoon show Cuba’s total island vote at 265,955 after excluding Bayamo precinct and 10 Havana precincts. Conservatives total 10,718. Liberals total 156,841 with Miguelistas 94,241 and Zayastas 62,600.
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