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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1907
Page
5
District Attorney Moran and proposed candidate Melvin O Adams exchange praise in a lighthearted pre election moment. Moran, reading a Post excerpt stating Adams would be his rival, set aside breakfast to capture every word and then penned a heartfelt article from the depths of his heart.
The Post quotes Melvin O. Adams as a potential Republican nominee for district attorney praising his own experience and oratory. Adams confirms he saw the article on Moran and denies any personal enmity, stating Moran showed integrity and honor since they began practicing law together.
The six flying Banvards headline a free circus at Wonderland as America's costliest act. The program also features the Alvinias on trapeze, Spencer and Goodrich in a clown act, George Stedman, a boy vocalist, and the Boston Banda Rossa led by Signor A d Avino. Alice arrives Monday with dancers, animals, and music. Entries for the six day pedestrian go as you please close next Monday. The Wonderland track is eight laps to the mile with a four hour race.
The daily and Sunday trip along the north shore aboard the Cape Ann offers time in Gloucester to view the seaport and a timely return for suburban residents to reach home in the early evening.
On Wednesday next August 28 the last season excursion travels Boston to Nantucket and back for $2. A special train leaves South station at 8:25 a.m. and connects at Hyannis with a steamer due Nantucket at 12:30 p.m. About three hours’ stay on Nantucket. The Hyannis steamer ride adds value to the outing. Don’t miss it.
Alton B. Parker, former Democratic presidential candidate, speaking at the 30th annual American Bar Association meeting in Portland, argued that federal control cannot eliminate corporate evils and dismissed recent claims of unprecedented federal intervention as constitutionally unsound.
In a keynote address Judge Parker president of the association argues that Congress cannot control state manufacturing and all productive interests under the commerce clause. William P. Rogers notes a loophole in bar admission ages. Albert M. Kales discusses reform of the case book to better train students for practice in major jurisdictions.
Medford dispatch reports James O'Donnell of 16 Tufts street, a gate tender at the Riverside avenue crossing, once again acted bravely this afternoon when he leaped before a moving train to pull Mrs. Lucy Apiel aged 60 and her sister Mrs. Mary Bates aged 69 from danger at 150 Main street.
Alderman Bangs opposed the 75000 loan calling it bad business, while Alderman Clark supported the sum as reasonable for permanent improvement. Battis abstained in committee but supported the measure in the board. The Mayor also announced five Appointments to the board of appeal including Eldredge Austin McNeil Sullivan and Swasey with respective wards and term expirations.
In a 35 to 14 vote the Common Council refused to concur with the Board of Aldermen on a $75,000 water loan from the Finance Commission. It then passed a $165,000 appropriation from departmental income for water mains maintenance and construction by a 53 to 3 margin. The water loan’s fate hinges on a two thirds vote. leaders allege a political maneuver by the Finance Commission and Mayor.
The commander of the seagoing steam er King Philip plans to award gold cash prizes totaling 150 dollars to individuals who catch the largest haddock or cod this season. Lines bait and chow are free with dollar round trips.
A major blaze at East Boston and Revere Beach triggered a general alarm as Narrow Gauge trains paused and ferry service halted. Firefighting crews saved a master and child, protected nearby ships and homes, while officials estimate losses around 40 000 dollars with broader damage to a coal schooner and related infrastructure.
A spectacular blaze swept through five three story apartment houses in Revere last night. Strong westerly winds fanned the flames threatening the Wonderland amusement resort and a vast area of property along the beach, with efforts to save structures ongoing amid high risk and rapid spread.
The Boston Democratic city committee faces a fresh round of ward contests led by Henry M. Whitney and Charles W. Bartlett. Insurgents claim the secretary favors friends in filing papers while headquarters courted by the committee boast past fairness. Officials promise impartial handling amid annual pushing and jostling.
At Lexington Park a large crowd enjoyed moving pictures for an hour on Sunday. Rain halted open air dancing Saturday. dances resume Wednesday and Saturday. The Girl from Vassar opened with a military themed dramatic song play, featuring capable actors. Two performances daily at 3:30 and 8:05 p.m.
In Provincetown Harbor unusually large flocks of sea gulls are seen since a law forbids killing them. The birds, who rival the famed San Francisco Bay gulls in movement, attract attention as Provincetown remains accessible by the Cape Cod steamer leaving 400 Atlantic Avenue.
The text describes a daily 19 o'clock morning departure from Rowe's wharf by the Old Colony Nantasket Line to Plymouth, offering ample sight-seeing, dinner break, and a 6 30 return to Boston, praising the trips as the best days of the year.
William J. Bryan releases a pointed rebuttal to Taft in Columbus criticizing the secretary as a straddler on key reforms. Bryan argues Taft endorses no clear, advanced positions, questions railroad and trust remedies, favors government injunctions but dodges arbitration and direct democratic reforms, and labels Taft’s tariff stance tentative with no strong remedies. He says Taft’s approach sides with corporations, offers vague penalties for trusts, and lacks a decisive reform program.
Daniel Hennessey a Crescent avenue butcher and grocer told Dorchester Court yesterday he sought a warrant for the arrest of Pa trolman Daniel P. O Neil of Station 12 on charges that he kicked and choked his 12 year old son. Hennessey said he swore to a complaint and appeared before Judge Reid seeking action.
Assistant United States Attorney General Cooley and United States District Attorney French will confer today at the Federal building on the merger of the New York New Haven and Hartford with the Boston and Maine. The aim is to plan future Justice Department action and extract specific evidence for Attorney General Bonaparte. The conference is expected to last at least two full days.
District Attorney French reports Assistant Attorney General Cooley will meet in Boston to confer on the railroad merger. French notes the Washington investigation is ongoing and a formal report will be forwarded before any action. The main aim is to review evidence and plan future steps over the next two days.
Nantasket Line continues daily trips from Rowe's Wharf with boats leaving every day and Sundays at 20 minutes after the hour. Band concerts and promenade attract hundreds as pleasant weather keeps the season lively and long into September at the State reservation by the bay.
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