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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
12
The Senate rules committee dismissed a proposed rule barring lobbyists from corridors. President Treadway pushed the idea, but no action was taken. Other reform attempts, like halting committee travel, also failed as lobby activity and corporate measures continue.
A cold spree by Jack Frost turns Boston streets to ice causing numerous horses to fall and slide in the late afternoon. Carriage teams find footing on sand and burlap overshoes as authorities note a local weather event with a thaw to follow and no subzero temperatures expected.
Fire in Peekskill New York practically destroyed the Peekskill Military Academy, causing about 75000 dollars in losses. All 150 students escaped unharmed with books and faculty property saved, while only the armory survived. The academy, begun as a high school in 1883, counts Chauncey Depew Frank Vincent John Fremont and Frank Sherman among its notable alumni.
The article reports on letters from Mr. Carr and Lt Highleyman warning of possible violence by Mrs. Morris during a Washington visit in fall 1908. It cites eyewitness disagreements over her conduct and notes President Wilson released the letters for publication. Also mention of Henry Watterson praising Tillman.
Boston shoppers flock to F Gray Co corner at Washington and Hanover for deep cuts on suits and overcoats. $10 suits now $4.90 while $12.00 all wool cheviots drop to $5.90. Heavy overcoats and reefers marked down to $5.90 from $12.50, plus pants from $2.50 to $1.15. 100 black cutaway coats and vests priced at $2.90.
In Augusta on January 12 1921 William Hayward secretary of the Republican national committee will head the committee as interim chairman until a formal election four years later. The move follows the standard precedent set by Frank Hitchcock. Taft to attend a reception in Atlanta after a two evening request by the Capital City Club.
Concord New Hampshire January 12 United States Senator Jacob H. Gallinger of Concord was renominated by the Republican caucus for a fourth consecutive term. Of 266 votes cast Gallinger received 256 while Jeremiah W. Sanbornton of Gilmanton got 10 after a speech attacking Gallinger’s record.
The Tramburg American liner Bosnia collided with a mud scow being towed by the tug Hersey and sank the scow in mid channel. The scow took a large hole and sank in about two minutes after attempts to avoid collision failed. A man aboard the scow jumped clear and survived. The Bosnia remained unharmed and left the port.
In New York the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association closed its session with a banquet at the Hotel Astor. Ex Senator Charles A. Towne headlined the speakers, denouncing President Roosevelt as frenzied capricious self centered and self exalted.
The firm offers $10 young men s overcoats at $3.90 and suits for up to 20 years at $4.90 and $5.90. Young men s $8.00 overcoats reduced to $2.90. Children s overcoats and suits from $1.98. Location Washington and Hanover streets.
Jan 12 Messina reports a revival of commercial activity with ships loading in the harbor and oranges moved from warehouse to ship. The population, reduced to a few thousand, begins recovery with a fledgling municipal framework, births, a census, and early lighting in temporary quarters.
Springfield dispatch reports Rev. Charles Sk. Davis of Boston will likely accept the principalship of Wesleyan Academy Wilbraham effective April 1, succeeding Rev. C. M. Melden. Davis will also serve as financial agent and has held multiple pastorates in Massachusetts and elsewhere. He previously taught at Wyoming Seminary and in Webster public schools.
The Rev Charles E Davis told a Boston Postman last night he has not yet accepted but expects to do so on Friday He stated Zion's Herald will announce tomorrow that he has been elected and will accept on Friday He added he is unsure about resigning his Beaton pulpit yet
Adoni ram J. Lane a long standing Manchester merchant died suddenly at his home. He had recently shown interest in developing the Isles of Shoals near Portsmouth and was counted among the city's prominent business figures.
Fathers and Mothers Read This announces surprising prices at F Gray Co Boston with goods at pennies. Shoppers can clothe a boy for as little as 1.98 dollars for a warm suit or winter overcoat while stock runs large. The store touts huge floors and exceptional value.
Washington January 12 Attorney General Bonaparte confirms he prepared the Oregon land grants resolution that Senator Tillman introduced in the Senate January 31, 1908 He says he agreed to draft it about three weeks before Tillman wrote to Reeder and Watkins asking them to reserve eight of the best quarter sections for him
The Boston Association of School Principals met for nearly two hours to discuss the 1908 pension rule requiring teachers to retire at age 70. The rule, set to take effect Aug 31, 1909, gives a total annual pension of 360 dollars, combining state and Teachers' Retirement Fund benefits.
Bonaparte states Tillman sought information on Oregon land grants and offered to introduce a resolution. he prepared it, but denies any private purchase interest. He says he treated Tillman as a public officer seeking information to fulfill duties, not advance personal gain.
Sum totals show the Italian relief fund reaching 155271.48 dollars while the state fund hits 127017.20 and the Red Cross 28254.23. Worcester contributed 1500 dollars yesterday as part of the Commonwealth outpouring. Church gifts led the lists with widespread generosity.
An advertised store promotion offers any $25 or $30 overcoat for $9.90 at The Overcoat House of Boston I Gray Co on Washington and Hanover. The sale emphasizes rapid price cuts and directs customers to take the elevator to the fourth floor.
After a secrecy bound dinner, attendees pledged silence while discussions aimed to overturn a 70 year age limit rule for principals. The request seeks to rescind last year’s order and establish a new pension form above 1800 per year, with the plan to retire staff on Aug 31 after their 70th birthday.
A health warning notes that many cough syrups contain morphine chloroform and opiates. It urges avoiding balsams and syrups of certain names and promotes Father John’s Medicine as a pure nourishment aid to build the body and resist illness.
F Gray Co on Washington and Hanover streets advertises overcoats once priced at 15.00 now 5.90 in men’s fancy cheviots kerseys meltons Irish frieze auto coats ulsters and reefers. They promise to pay your car fare if you doubt the value.
The flavor of Salada Tea is described as delicious and appealing for shoppers with grocers stocking the product for sale.
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