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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1912
Page
5
Governor Wilson urged neighborhood consultations and broader use of school houses for public gatherings at the Monmouth county fair in Red Bank New Jersey. He arrived by motorcade, was greeted by cheers, and spoke during the afternoon event.
A speaker argues schools are public buildings suited for community meetings rather than isolating classrooms. He warns politicians fear neighbor discussions, urging residents to gather, discuss, and compare views to protect liberty and public opinion. He assails blind trust, stresses independent judgment, and declines early campaign pledges while pursuing nomination.
Ad touts TIZ foot bath for tired sore feet with claims of relief and bunions. It invites readers to request a free trial from Walter Luther Dodge & Co, 1223 S Wabash Ave, Chicago.
A dreary vacant rear lot at Mission Church Roxbury has become a grand garden with a 175 by 125 foot layout, dragon fountain at center, hundreds of fishes, and expansive beds including can nas dahlias roses and chrysanthemums. The space features granolithic walks, a mammoth horse chestnut, and 11 poplar trees framing diverse plantings by the rectory and convent.
Former Congressman Joseph F. O Connell announced his bid for the United States Senate against Mayor Fitzgerald. He denounced political bosses and corporate money ties, citing independence from Boston power brokers and the need for a reformer unaligned with privileged interests. He referenced the Standard Oil Penrose disclosures as context for his stance.
Field day organized by Greater Boston letter carriers takes place at New Downer Landing Quincy next Monday. Speakers include Edward C. Mansfield, Thomas L. Reilly, Curley, Murray, Peters, Roberts, Weeks, Pelletier, OConnell, Hearn, Mayor Barry, Mayor Malone, Mayor Chambers, Mayor Farrell, and several Boston councillors. Prizes donated for sporting events. Transportation via Neponset bridge and Quincy cars from Dudley Street transfer station every five minutes.
The Public Utilities Commission report on the Stanton wreck near New Haven says a broken signal wire and a rear end flagman’s failure to signal back caused the collision that killed two. It recommends the New Haven road increase inspection of signal apparatus.
The second annual men’s church conference at St Paul’s Church opens at St Andrew’s School Concord and runs through Monday with sermons by Rev Edmund S Rousmaniere and Rev Edwin H van Etten plus a Sunday sunset by Frederick C Folsom. Memorial services for General William Booth occur at Tremont Temple with Rev Robert S MacArthur delivering the address and a Salvation Army procession to the temple. Labor Sunday events mark services across Greater Boston with participation by labor groups and a Lotus quartet.
The John T. Connor Associates announce a fourth annual field day at Thompson's Grove Silver Lake Wilmington on Labor Day with 100 stores closing. A 9 am from 245 South Street will transport members by auto with a band to the grove for a panoramic group photo, dancing and field and track events. Prominent Boston business leaders and families are expected to attend. Committees include Sports led by John W Silver and William J Hart, Music led by Tim Connolly and Frank Dinand, Transportation led by Frank Jones and others, Refreshments led by Nicholas Malloy and Thomas F Fitzgerald.
Rafael Tino a Wakefield man lies dying at Massachusetts General Hospital after a Thursday morning fight with Libero Nasella father of Josephine Nasella who rejected his suit. Doctors hold few hopes for recovery.
Speaker Champ Clark said the Maine September election would signal a nationwide Democratic victory. He asserted that a Maine win would point to a sweeping November triumph, delivering a Democratic House, Senate and President.
The speaker likened current conditions to 72 years earlier when Maine elected Governor Kent and Whigs rose to power. He praised Maine’s September 1910 Democratic gains and urged a sweep in November to secure a Democratic House, Senate, and President, quoting Patrick Kent and Charles Stewart Parnell on seizing opportunity.
Frank Pope of Leominster challenges Fred O Connell of Fitchburg to a joint debating tour in the third congressional district as both seek the Democratic nomination.
The Nation, the sole English journal supporting the Panama canal toll act, argues in a leading article that exempting American coastwise ships from tolls does not violate the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
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