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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
6
The New York Tribune notes a taunting Me Too motif in Taft's stance toward Roosevelt, tracing the phrase to Platt and Conkling. The piece argues Kern stands firm for Democratic principles while Taft worships subservience, risking doubt about his presidential fitness.
The Daily Post offers mail delivery to any address in the United States for 25 cents per month while on vacation. The Sunday Post also available at 25 cents per month. Subscriptions must be prepaid and can be redirected as needed. Editor and Publisher E A Grozier.
The article argues for barring Boston port entry to Mormon immigrants citing explicit law that excludes believers in polygamy anarchists criminals assisted immigrants and those likely to become public charges. It asserts prejudice but notes the public decision to deny entry to women seeking plural wives despite Utah’s abolition of polygamy.
The Law School Association notes Boston University and New York University left the Association of American Law Schools during a Seattle session after adopting rules limiting membership to schools awarding diplomas only after a three year course. Boston University maintains two year degree standards for college graduates and cites strong alumni in the profession. The piece argues for higher academic prerequisites and the value of its two year degree policy.
Senator Hopkins, chair of the Republican resolutions committee, states the tariff will be the dominant campaign issue. He predicts a commission plan may propose a schedule reduction as a sop to voters before the election. He notes Taft's acceptance speech reflected personal opinions and not a party pledge. The Democrats and their candidates offer the only definite tariff reduction pledges.
Boston hosts entertain Unc le Joe Cannon amid Republican manager conferences. Massachusetts Republicans and Democrats alike pray for his defeat in re election and urge colleagues to oppose him if he wins. The outrage over his effect on the White Mountains stirs local sentiment.
The State conventions of New England Baptists begin Sept 2 with meetings across Boston. Boston South meets Sept 23 at First Baptist Dorchester while Boston North gathers Oct 7 at Old Cambridge and Boston West at Ruggles Street on Oct 7 and Boston East at Wakefield on Oct 14.
Wigan England Aug 26 Andrew Carnegie donated 7000 to aid families of 70 miners killed in the Maypole coal mine explosion on Aug 18. Many bodies remained entombed as relief efforts continued.
A Boston reader lauds the Post editorial calling out the tariff as a “damnable iniquity.” He argues the tariff concentrates power and imposes a monstrous tribute on the people. The letter is signed by T. C. Kennedy and dated August 26.
The column recounts Allen Winter winning the Readville American trotting derby with Lon McDonald driving. It vividly portrays the horse’s effort, the driver’s calm control, and the crowd lifting McDonald on shoulders as they celebrate the result and the shared joy after the race.
Aug 26 in Great Bend Ind two Roosa sons found nine thousand dollars in gold coins in a battered trunk after their father died alone last week. Roosa, an old farmer long in reduced circumstances, had no family with him at home. Two children remained on the farm after the funeral and examined his effects.
The seventh week in the Post series visits the White Mountain region. The article promises prints of beautiful views and coverage of scenic attractions in this famed area often called the jewel of America.
The article extols Franconia Notch as a premier New Hampshire scenic rival to Crawford Notch. It highlights the Franconia and Presidential mountain ranges, the Flume and Profile cliffs, and towns like North Woodstock and Livermore Falls. It notes North Woodstock as a popular mountain resort in Pemigewasset valley and mentions a Maplewood Pilot Mountains view tomorrow.
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