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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
1
London reports that Russia has secured the Duma's sanction to arm and equip an army of 60,000 for immediate service against Turkey. The move, amid Russia's prior eastern losses, signals possible alliance with other great powers and heightened European tension.
The piece suggests France and Great Britain secretly back Russia to weaken Germany via Turkey. It notes Turkey seeks support from Germany and Austria, but officers from those nations may not back a war with Russia. Austrian officials hint at Moscow’s aggressive posture and possible Franco British backing.
Fire at a two story Chute street apartment destroyed the building about 1 a.m. and menaced two families. Joseph Patten his wife and child with a servant slept in the second floor while Mr Bilis family occupied the lower unit. Neighbors and the fire department aided their escape but the house was doomed.
In Pittsfield on February 9 a deliberate dynamite attempt targeted Antonio Fio, his wife, and three children. Nine sticks were placed at three doors, but only rear door charges exploded. The blast demolished the rear of the building, broke windows up to 75 feet away, and left the family unharmed.
The Pacific Navigation Company steamship Orita arrived at Puntarenas and said it passed the American fleet in the strait at 6 PM yesterday, 11 miles east of Cape Pillar. The Chilian cruiser Chacabuco led the formation in very stormy weather, with 19 vessels sighted, including 16 American battleships and two likely colliers.
Cloudy conditions prevail in Boston and vicinity with rising temperatures. Monday brings increasing cloudiness, possible snow by Tuesday, with northeast to east winds. Eastern New York forecast shows warming Monday and Tuesday, with snow north and rain or snow south, fresh northeast winds increasing Monday night.
A thermometer at Thompson's Spa on Washington Street recorded yesterday's temperatures with scattered readings and an average of 19.24 degrees. The instruments showed fluctuations with measurements around 8 60 and other values, reflecting a day of variable conditions.
Police say Kelson and Killian confessed and name George Gilmore alias Jocko as the third man in the assault on Charles E Bushee a Somerville druggist. Gilmore is believed in Roxbury hideout with officers close to capture as investigators link the trio to the Forty Thieves gang that looted a paymaster wagon on Milk Street months ago. Kelson claims the duo took only 146 in Bushee store.
A special order directed Boston patrolmen to closely monitor all suburban trolley cars and related routes to prevent disturbances and ensure public safety. The directive emphasizes vigilant observation and rapid response to any suspicious activity along circulating street rail lines.
Mrs. Edwin H. Conger widow of the former minister to China plans a New York sale of 1200 Chinese art items gathered by foreign troops during the 1900 siege of Pekin. The collection includes pieces from palaces temples and universities and features the Imperial bell from the Temple of Agriculture. The sale will be conducted next week at the American Art Association galleries in New York.
The president comments that critics misstate federal patronage and usage in Taft era stories, calling them false and malicious. He asserts government programs and appointments were properly managed and challenges the accuracy of ongoing reporting.
In a letter to Foulke, Roosevelt calls false and malicious the claim he used his office to nominate a presidential candidate. He says nominating judges treated politics as secondary, he reappoints well performing officials, and he notes many Democrats were appointed in the South Atlantic and Gulf States. He asserts no appointment would differ due to a looming presidential contest and only coercion was to bar officeholders from promoting his renomination.
President Roosevelt answers charges of using federal patronage to aid Sec retary Taft by calling them false and malicious. He cites his appointment practices, noting independent inquiries, cabinet input, and limited influence from local politics. He explains reappointment when possible and the need to seek diverse advice in the South Atlantic and Gulf States.
The note praises Grip-FR with Johan Medicine as the best, mentioning healing throat issues and education hints. It reads like a promotional snippet claiming effectiveness for throat healing and medical education.
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