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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
7
Washington credit for Taft’s possible first ballot nomination is given to his wife Mrs. Taft. Her diplomatic skills and political insight are said to have aided Taft, with her reading his speeches and discussing situations, much like Mrs. Bryan. She is described as modest yet keenly aware of events.
Rose Pastor Stokes responds to letters praising her call for a rent strike and defends the red flag as a world symbol of humanity. She says socialists blend patriotism with protest against wage slavery and affirms love for the flag colors while preferring the red flag for the people's life.
A New York report says Mrs Frederick A Werner is alive and staying at a New York hotel. Her husband remained in Boston as relatives said she telephoned, keeping her whereabouts secret for personal reasons.
Washington report says Treasury Secretary George B. Cortelyou would leave the Cabinet only with his wife’s consent. Mrs. Cortelyou dislikes constant social engagements and favors a home life, though she is popular. If Cortelyou takes the Knickerbocker Trust Company post in New York, she would likely be pleased.
Interest grows in the case of Ellen Griswold transferred from Girls' Latin School to Dorchester High School after 15 years of service. The public expects an overflow meeting at Mason Street school committee rooms as the School Board hears petitions from parents and former pupils for an explanation of the retransfer.
A New Jersey scandal centers on Colonel Samuel D. Dickinson, the secretary of state, amid accusations of his wife’s affair with him and allegations from Mayor Fagan. Dickinson denies wrongdoing and has resisted resignation despite Governor Stokes’ pressure. a libel suit against Fagan was withdrawn on the eve of the election.
Worcester report notes Holy Cross star pitcher Andrew Coakley is wintering at Jefferson near Worcester for the first time in his career, marking a departure from his usual southward winters.
Four American women will be presented at the Kaiser's annual court ball next Tuesday evening in the Berlin palace. They include Mrs. Wisser and Mrs. Belknap, wives of U S military and naval attaches, and Mrs. Hadley and Mrs. Schofield, wives of this year's American exchange professors at the University of Berlin. An outcry erupted last year over the Vanderbilt Lehr Drexel party and the reception of Americans of Lehr's type.
Worcester reports 64 scarlet fever cases in 18 days as the Board of Health halts George T. Foster milk delivery after an employee brushes a severe throat around Christmas and authorities suspect contaminated milk spreading the epidemic.
Dr. F. W. Hamilton president of Tufts College will address the Congregational Club at Pilgrim Hall on End and Means in Education. The New Psychology will be the subject for the Universalist clergymen at Ballou Hall with Rev. Roblin speaking. The Methodist Episcopal Club will meet at the usual hour with Rev. Drs. Leonard Rice and King on Evangelism.
After a three months course in New York the five canine candidates for the police force are declared letter perfect in patrolman duties. They train in Fort Washington Park with strict rules including no petting, muzzle use, and uniformed handlers only.
Investigation into a London money lender case reveals a band of women usurers exploiting the city’s poor. They control many deprived borrowers and charge interest averaging up to nine hundred percent.
In Worcester on January 19 Attorney Charles Ware learned the missing heir of Joseph A Battles of Fitchburg has been found in New York City. The sole known relative was his niece Miss Hattie J Battles who went to New York 15 years ago. She engaged A M McClay of 31 Nassau Street to represent her interests. Battles left an estate valued at $50 000 with a $6000 ghost investigation fund at Clark University.
Geraldine Farrar will visit Melrose next week to sing, drawing a huge crowd after all tickets sold weeks in advance. A unique surprise from her old schools remains secret as locals anticipate the event.
Dear Miss Champagne advises a reader to let a potential young suitor make the first move, avoiding forward flirting. She cautions against pressuring him and stresses respectful conduct to maintain his respect and genuine interest.
The Rev Osbert Mordaunt rector and honorary canon of Worcester diocese resigns after attacking excessive immorality in high society. He cites a hunting district vicar’s refusal to celebrate communion amid gossip and urges mothers to raise daughters differently. He condemns sport as life’s sole aim and warns of a poisoned atmosphere.
A Rathbone Hall gathering of the Hibernian Total Abstinence Association heard O B Wirene of New York urge youth organization to spread abstinence principles. Frederick E Britten of Detroit spoke on good citizenship responsibilities. Several members spoke as final plans were set for a whist party at St Rose Hall on January 29.
Leicester clergy men smile with anticipation as leap year 1908 promises more marriage fees after prior leaps in 1896 and 1904. The trend suggests Leicester girls will quickly take advantage of the leap year privilege.
Frank W. Hill of Winthrop, found dead at home by his wife, died of pneumonia per Medical Examiner McGrath. The 38 year old bookkeeper at a wharf fish concern had felt ill for days after returning home Saturday afternoon with a cold. He was a noted yachtsman and popular in town. Mrs Hill was distraught and under watch by relatives.
London dispatch reports Queen Alexandra unexpectedly ordered the Duchess of Roxburghe, guest at Eaton Hall, to visit Sandringham. Miss May Goelet of New York lacked suitable gowns, wearing outfits deemed old by royal standards. The Duchess’s social standing endures through exclusivity and bridge playing, while her husband remains unobtrusively steady.
London January 19 The English form divine fails to attract managers of the London and Paris dress exhibition opening next Saturday Experts lament the lack of English models who wear corsets. They will import Paris models as English applicants are deemed unable to achieve the desired curves The uncoated brigade is said to be increasing in England making many applicants unsuitable for the role.
The third feature in a literary series will be held in the Young Men's Catholic Association rooms at 41 East Newton Street tomorrow evening. The speaker will discuss Samuel Johnson. James Field Spalding LL D is listed as the pauper.
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