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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
14
Washington February 10 The electoral vote for President and Vice President was counted in a joint session of the Senate and House in the House chamber with simple but impressive ceremonies.
The Wisconsin tally showing Taft and Sherman received 321 votes was endorsed after a clerical error listing Yatt and Sherman was corrected. Taft and Sherman were declared elected President and Vice President for the term beginning March 4, 1909, with 321 and 162 votes respectively.
Washington February 10 at the Council of Labor Secretary Straus led discussion on labor relief and immigration. John Mitchell warned that 2 000 000 to 5 000 000 men are idle in the nation as Samuel Gompers criticized Congress over relief for Italian earthquake victims. Notable speakers included Gompers Stone Yates Mitchell and Healy.
Madame D Mille a Paris beauty visiting Chicago分享 tips from Japan on skin care. She endorses dissolving magatone in witch hazel to massage the face arms and neck twice daily, claiming it softens the skin and inhibits hair growth without harming delicate skin. She asserts powder is unnecessary as stray hairs fade.
Seven New England men connected to Nelson Morris & Co. were summoned for Chicago jury testimony as part of the beef trust investigation. Five left Boston on subpenas. George N. Chamberlain and Willard N. Chamberlain figures loom in the reorganization linked to Morris & Co. and Chamberlain firms.
In Lexington, residents protest a State Board of Insanity plan to build a 100-patient asylum near Fair Oaks estate and a public park. The committee’s petition to abandon the project was rejected. a public hearing is scheduled for Monday Feb 15 before the committee on public and charitable institutions.
The Republican Editorial Association yesterday elected officers led by President A. P. Langtry of Springfield. New vice-presidents include Charles H. Adams Melrose John J. Parker Lynn and George C. Fairbanks Natick with John C. Brimblecom Newton as recording secretary.
A prominent medical man touts a home made cough remedy said to cure any cough in five hours. The formula uses wild cherry bark cardiol and white pine syrup and is to be taken in staged doses over four hours then several daily doses. The claim emphasizes sleep relief and deep seated cough elimination.
At the Dublin Mansion House the national convention re assembled and adopted a resolution thanking America for its generous aid to the Irish cause.
The delegate urged that the United States forged a bond with Irish people in hardship and praised Irish achievements in America while urging gratitude to the land of the Stars and Stripes. A motion to extend parliamentary franchise to Irish women failed by a large margin. John Dillon opposed mandating Gaelic as a compulsory subject. the Gaelic league won approval. John Redmond closed with praise for orderly proceedings and warned that Irish discord could thwart home rule.
A clipping notes California Legislature defeats bills regarding Japan, reflecting state and national policy tensions. The article quotes Theodore Roosevelt urging safeguarding California’s interests and pledging ongoing public and private efforts.
Senator Nixon quotes the President seeking a treaty to settle coolie immigration with Japan. Nixon believes preventing entry of Japanese workers will resolve broader Japan questions and warned that state interference could cause bad results.
The three masted schooner Georgia of New York ran her forefoot on Monroe Island off Owl's Head during a heavy snow squall while attempting to reach Penobscot Bay. Captain Smith and crew, marooned by heavy seas, reportedly escaped by climbing from the jibboom into the surf.
A fishing schooner from Owl's Head, the Georgia, wrecked on a New Brunswick island, drew help but could not reach the ship. Fire and huts near local lobster fishermen’s headquarters were sighted as the crew sought shelter. Built 1873 in Harrington Maine, net tonnage 291, value about 8000 dollars, crew of six. Port listed as New York, fate and final destination uncertain likely St John New Brunswick for lumber.
The Gloucester fishing two master F. E. Rowe nosed ashore on Plymouth Beach in heavy wind and surf after fog lifted. Five crew aboard are safe. tug Mary Arnold failed to float her due to rough seas. The vessel had fished offshore and moved in to anchor near Broad Channel.
New York Feb 10 The Japanese leaving the United States for Japan in December 1908 totaled 1007 men and women, while 300 arrived in the same month. Consul General Kokichi Midzuno released the figures showing how many left and entered during December.
The four mast schooner Sarah W Lawrence with 2100 tons of coal for Boston ran ashore on Hen and Chicken shoals near Cape Henlopen during a 60 mph gale. Cape Henlopen life-savers saved nine crewmen and the captain's wife before the hull broke in two. The ship, built in 1886 in Bath Maine, measured 217 feet, 45.2 foot beam, 19.8 foot depth, 1301 tons net, 1370 gross, owned by Asher Curtis.
Senator Hale reported the naval bill to the Senate carrying 136 million 825 thousand dollars, an increase of 1.06 million over the House version. It retains two 26,000 ton battleships, bars Marine Corps funds unless service continues on naval vessels, creates a vice admiral on retired list, and authorizes a commission to reorganize the Navy Department plus a study for a California naval base and yard.
The President named Robert E. Mansfield of Indiana as consul-general at Zurich Switzerland Newton W Gilbert of Indiana as secretary of public instruction Philippine Islands Dominic I Murphy of District of Columbia at St Gall Switzerland Alfred K More of New Jersey at Bordeaux France Thomas P Moffat of New York at Trinidad West Indies Isaac A Manning of Oregon at La Guaira Venezuela This marks a group of diplomatic appointments across Europe and the Americas.
A storm moved along the coast from dawn, with winds rising from four miles per hour at 8 AM to gale force by noon. Sheets of rain swept the streets and slush from the roads as the city endured the high wind and rain.
A fierce windstorm battered South Boston with umbrellas flipping inside out and hats sent into the air. Pedestrians were knocked down as embankments toppled and trees shed branches. Emergency wagons rushed to repair services along Broadway and surrounding districts after a man, Coleman McDonoush, collided with a streetcar, injuring himself and becoming unconscious.
Senator Frye introduced a bill requiring ocean going steamers carrying 50 or more passengers and traveling between ports 200 miles apart to install wireless apparatus. The proposal aims to improve communication for ships at sea.
The president signed the urgent deficiency bill and a resolution appropriating 16 000 dollars for the expenses of the inauguration of President elect Taft.
Storm sweeping Dorchester Bay and City Point left boats dashed against piers and uprooted signs while gusts toppled trees and damaged power wires. Fishermen, residents, and visitors watched as banners, fences, and a rooftop were torn loose amid flooding and shattered storefronts.
A powerful windstorm battered Newark New Jersey injuring another driver and causing heavy damage. David H Bowdish 65 died after his wagon was overturned and he was thrown to the pavement. Samuel Galizze 16 was trapped under his wagon with both legs broken and serious injuries. Signs telegraph and telephone networks were briefly paralyzed as roofs were ripped from buildings.
For allaying hoarseness and throat irritation Brown's Bronchial Trocones are presented as wonderfully effective. The ad warns to avoid imitations and touts the product as a trusted remedy.
Two well known young people from Newton were saved from drowning at Crystal lake Newton Highlands on a Tuesday night. Miss May Phelps and Frederick May were skating on thin ice when the ground gave way and the water depth reached over 12 feet. Frederick May supported Miss Phelps and kept her afloat until Edward A. Greenwood arrived with a ladder and rescued them.
In New York 61 Protestant Episcopal bishops debated the open pulpit issue at a special House of Bishops session. They considered a petition from over 1000 ministers seeking repeal of Canon 19 amendments allowing non Episcopalians to preach in Episcopal pulpits and an interpretation to standardize its use across the United States.
A Cleveland report states a torch using oxygen and acetylene emits 6300 degrees heat, described as the most terrific known to science. The device reportedly can weld aluminum, previously deemed impossible.
W. J. Bryan told a Pensacola audience that tariff revision is unlikely from the present Congress. He claimed Republicans cannot cut tariffs because donors to their campaign funds are protected and that money raised for the congressional fund was so tainted they would not publish it after the election.
A southeast gale at 40 mph battered St. John New Brunswick all day packing sleet snow and rain. Winds tore wires from the Partridge Island Marconi station pole and blew off part of the roof in the outage.
Mayor Hibbard received a warm reception at the Bank Officers Association banquet in Mechanics Building with about 950 in attendance. Frederick Cate praised his courage, while Hibbard urged support for a new city charter and civil service oversight to ensure fit officials.
A terse barter notice proclaims our price cut on Morse-Made overcoats to 8.50. The move signals a determined effort to move remaining inventory of low-priced coats swiftly to savvy buyers.
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