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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
5
The passage honors a statesman noted for leadership and public service. A convention adopts a resolution of sorrow and sympathy to the bereaved family, requests recording, and forwards a copy to Mrs. Cleveland. The body adjourns until noon the next day as a mark of respect.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, asked the platform committee at the convention to craft a strong anti injunction plank. He said labor conventions nationwide endorse his view and that the federation opposes the Republican labor plank.
Congress man Richmond Pearson Hobson warned of an imminent war with Japan during the next presidential administration urging navy expansion. He said Japan seeks Hawaii and the Pacific coast, basing his claim on inside information and urging preparations. The platform committee elected Governor Charles M. Haskell as permanent chairman and delegated platform drafting to a 17 member subcommittee.
Denver reports Christopher Callahan of Holyoke Mass was named chairman of the national committee on resolutions with the goal of removing Colonel Guffey, the Pennsylvania boss. Bryan forces reportedly control the scene as Guffey defies the Bryan coalition. Bryan claims Guffey must go.
Page 9 highlights other convention stories with brief items and notices. The archive hints at upcoming events and committee actions without full detail.
Short article criticizes heavy women and promotes Rengo weight loss product. Ads claim double chins and waist excess ruin form, urging women to regain natural weight for health and beauty. Product marketed by The Rengo Co., with numerous Detroit Boston and Washington area drugstore listings and a free trial offer.
Massachusetts Democratic rift continues after yesterday’s convention with the Williams faction in control and the rival wing postponing further battles until delegations return home. Williams may dominate the platform and push Bryan’s election with key committee appointments while a broad array of visitors swarms Boston headquarters.
In Denver on July 7 the Bryan and Roosevelt families shared a brief, cordial meeting as Ruth Bryan Leavitt approached Alice Roosevelt Longworth in the chairman's box. The scene drew many eyes as Mrs Longworth chatted with Leavitt and her party, drawing attention from elsewhere in the crowd.
Heat from sun expanded Boston and Maine rails on a long curve near Concord station causing rails and ties to skew. The western express from Boston to Syracuse halted before the defective section and all subsequent trains were delayed to crawl over the site.
George H. Finnernan, chief clerk in the distribution division, was offered the general superintendent post yesterday with a $3000 salary. If he declines, former Deputy Water Commissioner Lennon is expected to take the position amid concerns about job security under a new administration.
Fifteen battleships of the Atlantic fleet sailed from San Francisco in a single column toward a round the world voyage ending at Hampton Roads. The Nebraska remains behind for quarantine due to scarlet fever. Rear Admiral Sperry led the fleet as President Roosevelt sent his good wishes before departure.
About 100 women hat trim workers at Guyer Hat Co and Lamson Hubbard in Roxbury and South Boston walked out yesterday after firms proposed lower prices for work. Arbitration had been called. talks were postponed. Men’s union pledged support.
Gracia Calla, wife of Paul Roy, accused of murdering her brother George A. Carkins, declines to travel to Paris to testify. A magistrate stated plans to have her fully examined in an American court on points raised by Roy’s declaration. Roy denies the charges, claiming self defense.
Judge Rugg of the Supreme bench set aside the verdict disallowing Martha E. Bailey’s will. Executors Old Colony Trust Co faced exceptions after contesting the jury verdict, claiming it conflicted with the weight of evidence. The estate is valued around $70,000.
Alfalfa Bill Murray of Oklahoma wins near unanimous verdict as the era’s premier orator at the Denver convention. The article notes his fiery speeches on the Oklahoma constitution and jokes about hotel sheets, with Senator Owen of Oklahoma and other figures drawing crowd attention.
The funeral with full military honors for Rear Admiral Charles Mitchell Thomas U S N who died in California last Friday will be held Sunday afternoon July 12 at Trinity Church.
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