12 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1909
Page
1
Senator Tillman of South Carolina responds to President Roosevelt on Oregon timber land deals. He vows to attack the President's character later in the session as crowds fill galleries in the Senate chamber and long lines wait outside for admission.
A speaker claims personal defense and resilience against political adversaries. He cites Tennyson and Spencer to attack Theodore Roosevelt and asserts his lifelong integrity as the basis of defense. He warns of continued government pressure but vows to protect his reputation.
Temperance advocates in Wilmington Delaware compile lists of ships christened with water and wine to argue that vessels christened with wine bring bad luck while those blessed with water bring good fortune.
Weather forecast shows fair conditions in northern sections with possible snow in southern areas. Tuesday and Wednesday will be colder with fresh shifting to north winds across New England and eastern New York.
Mrs. Josephine W. Taylor testified about the late Mrs. Caroline W. Johnson in a case to break the will on grounds of undue influence by Ellerton P. Whitney. The witness described the sables worn in the carriage and thrown into the gutter, valued at about $1000.
In Lenox, Mrs Taylor testified her mother never recovered after a carriage crash with her daughter Mrs Emmett. She described a severed chin wound, a black tongue, periods of unconsciousness and incoherence lasting days, with the mother later violently losing control and needing others to run the household.
The Harvard corporation reportedly selected A Lawrence Lowell to become president after Charles W. Eliot’s retirement May 19. Lowell, a government professor at Harvard, appears the sole unanimously approved candidate and board of overseers is expected to ratify the choice, with formal announcement possibly delayed.
Tokyo cables relay Japanese newspapers protests over California bills barring land ownership and school attendance by Japanese residents. Papers denounce the moves as injustice while urging caution amid American-Japanese frictions after recent goodwill gestures.
Bishop Feehan announces Rev. James E. Cassidy rector of St. Marys Cathedral is named vicar general of the Fall River diocese. The post was vacant since the death of Bishop Stang and previously held by Rev. Hugh Smyth.
Florida and West Indian Limited announces service details for DeLand and Orlando via Atlantic Coast Line at Office 298 Washington Street. Advertisement lists routes and contact for bookings.
Washington January 11 The naval committee reduced Secretary Newberry's plan for four 26000 ton battleships to about 29 to 30 million dollars and approved torpedo boat destroyers cruisers and submarines with various costs while suggesting none of the battleships be built at a navy yard.
"Smiling Jim" Donovan is again in control of the Boston Democratic city committee after a decisive convention at Faneuil Hall. He received 190 votes to Timilty 46 and Shaw 17.
The convention saw tense scenes as Donovan won amid bitter opposition. Ward 8 and Ward 18 delegates resisted unanimity, while Timilty and Curley maneuvers aimed to influence the Democratic leadership and the Board of Aldermen. Ward 20, led by Congressman OConnell, unexpectedly supported Donovan.
Cy Young signs contract for apes and Franklin car shaft in Philadelphia. Women’s auto endurance race and Massachusetts Golf Association annual meeting noted. Chicago colored citizens aim to raise 100000 to bet on Johnson. Sullivan says if twenty five years younger he would tackle Johnson. Poultry show opens today and death of Captain John Barr marked. Kentucky waist on Taylor Whiskey advertised at one dollar per quart.
The Rev John H Carmichael pastor of three Methodist churches in Adair Mich confessed killing Gideon Browning with a hatchet and burning the body at Battle Run Church. He then killed himself at Miranda Hughes boarding house by slitting his throat. He left a letter to the sheriff detailing the murder dismemberment and incineration and blamed Browning for hypnotic influence and moral cowardice.
A long confession letter raises questions about the tragedy near Battle Run Church. Carmichael died after cutting his throat at a yard toilet in Carthage, leaving a sealed letter for his wife in Adair, Michigan. An inquest began with limited findings as Michigan officers await updates.
An earthquake rattled Bellingham Washington at 3 45 pm shaking buildings citywide for about ten seconds. Plaster fell in brick structures causing panic as hundreds rushed into the streets. No damage reported beyond scattered debris and fear.
Reports of a slight earthquake shock came tonight from Vancouver, Victoria, Sumas and Tacoma. The same shock was felt here at 3 4 o'clock and lasted several seconds. No damage was done, but persons rushed from buildings.
A distinct earthquake was felt in Vancouver and other coastal cities at 3 44 this afternoon. The tremor lasted about 15 seconds with no reported damage. A telegram from Victoria noted buildings shook to a noticeable degree.
A 1200 attendee meeting at St. Paul’s Baptist Church urged Roosevelt or Taft to restore rights to Brownsville soldiers or grant court martial. The event, honoring Sergt. William H. Carney and Nathaniel J. Butler, pressed for Massachusetts to fund a statue and a $10,000 family grant. Speakers included Curtis Guild and Major H. F. Bumstead among others.
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