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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
2
The ad touts serge suits priced at 15 dollars, valued at 25, with expected price rise to 30 next year due to material costs. It claims early access to next season’s styles, and notes locations in Newark, Philadelphia, and New York City.
Nehemiah Heron known as Miah, Beverly truant officer for 40 years and linked to Mrs Taft, was bitten on the calf by Peter Anderson's fox terrier on the marble stairs of the Mason building. The dog held on until help arrived, drawing three small abrasions. He fears future bites while the same dog reportedly bit another person the night before.
Mrs Taft will remain in Beverly until about the middle of November extending beyond earlier plans. She enjoys Burgess Point cottage and expects to stay until the President returns to Washington on November 15. Dawson Hall and the summer cottage may be leased for the President next year.
President Taft holds a two and a half hour conference with Senator Nelson Aldrich and Secretary MacVeagh on monetary reform. They discuss the monetary commission’s timetable, bond issues for Panama Canal costs, and potential postal savings banks, with Aldrich favoring a delayed decisive report and caution on new bond expenditures. Hammond reports improved health and plans to join Taft’s western tour.
Miss Mary Woodman of Woburn who taught the King of Portugal to speak English called at the President's house seeking a private audience with Mrs. Taft. She carried a book she wrote for Charley but left when told a presidential card was needed. She has met European royal heads but had not met the President or his family.
In East New Portland Maine on August 26 Thomas M Webb about 50 committed suicide by hanging in a building used for his small vegetable canning business. His wife Mrs Webb the town postmistress found his body when he did not come to dinner. No motive could be given.
A Newport excursion train backed into South Station injuring about 18 and scattering passengers. Names and addresses of injured locals are listed with hospitalizations, losses, and an official inquiry into causes. many sought ambulances as crowds panicked and rails, bumper, and fence suffered damage.
Mrs. Kate O Connor about 45 years old was severely harmed by a Boston and Maine train in Lawrence on Aug 26. She stepped into the path after a freight passed and was struck by a passenger train. Survived by husband Patrick and one son.
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