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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
7
For the second time in a month the rear of D. Atwood and Co oyster dealers at T wharf was damaged when a fishing schooner anchored in Boston's famous deep sea fishing craft slip yesterday. Shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday the incident occurred.
Two masted auxiliary fishing schooner A. C. Newhall of Boston entered the slip under power and, after a stop signal misinterpreted, drove bowsprit through the rear of the building, smashing tin and timbers as it collided.
Governor Aram J. Pothier asks the Supreme Court to decide if Woonsocket liquor dealers must close Monday as Christmas Day. City orders require saloons to close on Monday observed for Christmas, but dealers argue Monday is not Christmas Day.
Governor elect Eugene N Foss stated that Col William A Gaston left the race for United States Senator due to discontent with this year’s Democratic platform. Foss said the next Senator must meet the people on fidelity to their demands, regardless of party. Senator Crane met with Republican lawmakers at the Hotel Touraine amid rumors he would back John W Weeks if Lodge falters on the first ballot.
The Post reports on political swings as Colonel Gaston may withdraw from the U S Senate race amid pressure from party lines. Foss criticizes caucus tactics while urging a people driven vote and hints at a progressive Republican path. Massachusetts figures Gaston Lodge Holt Cogswell Ames are cited in campaign maneuvers.
The piece mocks Governor-elect Foss and the split Democratic factions in Massachusetts as Colonel Gaston withdraws from the senatorial race. It questions Foss ambitions and notes the political tensions on Beacon Hill, with references to past campaigns and party rifts.
New York reports Mayor Gaynor praising Officer Theodore Dulfer for a book of poems sent to him. The mayor’s courteous reply thanks Dulfer for the verses and acknowledges the creative reflection on life on the beat. Dulfer’s poem To Be or Not to Be references Shakespeare and asks about existence amid duty.
Mayor Fitzgerald says the city will have about 2 million dollars in borrowing capacity next year. A 630000 dollar judgment against the city from the New Haven road over the Cove street bridge is likely to be paid. Bridges and sewers loans may consume the rest, with 800000 expected for saving new streets leaving only 700000 for other proposed improvements.
Superintendent Rourke appointed James P. Caffey of Ward 18 as foreman of the Roxbury street cleaning yard following the death of John P. Kelly of Ward 23. Caffey had served as acting foreman after replacement from the ranks, marking the third promotion by Rourke in a week.
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