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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
9
At the Saratoga County Fair in Ballston New York trotting owners refused to run their horses for about ninety minutes while Governor Hughes was on site protesting state betting restrictions. Officials urged a race start but the owners stood firm delaying events until after his departure.
The fleet of American battleships led by the Connecticut sailed from Sydney bound for Melbourne at 8 40 a m after a warm fair morning. The ships Glacier Panther and Ajax followed in line and departed about 20 minutes later. Six days of official fetes concluded without incident marking a notable moment in Sydney's history.
Waldo N. Ford, 74, of Cambridgeport, was found dead in his room by his landlady. A broken gas pipe to a small gas range caused asphyxiation, police rule death by own action. A recent will leaves all property to his half sister Mrs. F. H. Pratt of East Weymouth. He lived alone with no family.
The inquest into the death of Major-General Luard’s wife, murdered near Seven Oaks on Monday, has begun but the evidence so far fails to explain the killing, leaving the case unsolved.
A comparison advocates outdoor living and ample fruit while presenting Cascarets as the gentler laxative option. It notes Cascarets are sold by druggists in tablet form only with CCC on each tablet and warns against bulk purchases. Prices are listed as 50 cents and 25 cents.
In Hot Springs Taft argues that a government guaranty of bank deposits would promote reckless banking. He says taxes based on losses would rise, harming depositors. He cites New York panic experience and notes party platform distinctions in presidential policy.
The Denver letter recounts John D Rockefeller reading a note to the American Press Humorists in Forest Hill Cleveland Aug 19 1908. He jokes about earning a union card for their wit and compliments the group for spreading laughter and charity. He regrets missing the convention and hopes to host them someday.
Panic spread as a six charge caravan hauling a heavy boiler toppled electric wires near Causeway and Beverly streets last evening. Sparks and arcing electricity sent risk through passengers on trolleys and streets. Police and volunteers cleared the area, sparing injuries to bystanders including Eugene Buckley.
The Bulletin reports hazing at the Yerba Buena Island naval training station endangering Earl Irey a 21 year old apprentice aboard the Pensacola with likely loss of both eyes and prompting court martial of shipmates O F Guy and J Valerous.
The steamship Yarmouth will be placed in commission to run between Boston and Yarmouth starting next Saturday afternoon. Departures occur from Yarmouth on Saturdays and Wednesdays evenings and from Boston on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12 noon until Sept 48. Readily accessible travel benefits Nova Scotia and the Provinces with cooler seas for weary summer travelers. For tickets and staterooms contact 228 Washington street or J F Masters New England superintendent in Boston.
Miss Celia Judkins daughter of Dr and Mrs Frank Judkins of 7 Mason street Lynn married Charles A Clark of Meriden Conn this afternoon in the parlor of her parents home Rev W Edward Tillotson officiated only immediate friends present Abbie Judkins was bridesmaid Arthur Littledale Best man Clark is a choir member at the First Universalist Church Nahant street The couple plan a Newport honeymoon and are noted in local society circles.
Dr Alphonso D French of Everett aged 61 married Miss Angie J Ballard 18 of Malden in a quiet ceremony at Judson Street Church. The couple plans a Maine honeymoon and will reside in Malden after a home is prepared.
Fire Commissioner Parker and Mayor Hibbard will discuss awarding the fireboat contract. Four bids for the vessel and two for its pumps were received. Vessel bids include Bertelsen & Peterson 66500 and Portland Construction Co 64975. pump bids Blake & Knowles 12660 and LaFrance Fire Engine Co 11900.
A trial board found Patrolman George H. Gould of Station 5 guilty of being absent from duty without leave. The board recommended 42 hours punishment duty, approved by Commissioner O'Meara and served starting roll call last evening.
Uncle Joe Cannon, Speaker of the House, urged Republicans in the 11th district to aim for a GOP victory this year. He met with district leaders at the Algonquin Club to discuss candidates and the national political situation. Lane has filed to oppose Peters, with others like Guild Hill and Innes named as possible runners. He left for the West after midnight.
Louis Dramel was arrested in Cleveland on a charge of attempting to bribe U.S. Commissioner Fred P. Walther during extradition proceedings against Austrian counterfeiter John Kerkovic.
G A R encampment at Toledo Ohio offers round trip from Boston priced at 22 20 dollars with travel Aug 27 to 30 and return by Sept 15 1908. Includes liberal overs with a free lake trip Detroit to Buffalo and official routes via New Hampshire and Vermont delegations. Contact BE H Boynton New England passenger agent 360 Washington street Boston for details.
The Republican State committee named convention committees for the October 3 gathering. William F. Garcelon leads the ballots committee with Frothingham as chair, Charles H. Innes heads credentials, and Clinton Q. Richmond chairs permanent organization. Senator Crane stays to ensure orderly representation while Gardner is chosen convention chairman. General E. R. Champlin leads resolutions.
The last week of Red Tags at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets ends Saturday night. Odds and ends small broken lots and other goods not on stock sheets have been rounded up and marked at exciting prices as stock counts next Tuesday morning approach.
Crowds throng the aisles as the Lockhart mill end sale nears its end in two days. The ten day event drew unprecedented bustle for August in the city with new mill goods, carefully selected from top factory stocks, offered at extraordinarily low prices.
Seaford Delaware August 26 Vic tor Allen junior partner in the Arco Company was swimming when an old cow waded into the lake and ate his clothes The cow chewed his underwear to pieces then fled a mile before tiring and surrendering his trousers to the chase The incident caused embarrassment and humor in the townsfolk.
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