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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1909
Page
12
President Taft, celebrating his 52nd birthday, plans a two month Westward trip starting Sept. 15. He abandons Alaska plans due to Mrs Taft’s health, expecting she will stay in Beverly where the north shore climate aids recuperation.
The President plans to act on the tariff bill then travel from Beverly to Seattle with brief stops in Denver Salt Lake City and Spokane. He will visit Alaska Pacific Yukon Exposition Portland San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and Texas before meeting Diaz at El Paso and wrapping with the deep waterways congress in New Orleans. He may tour Yosemite Valley and golf at Augusta en route.
Washington July 9 First Lieutenant Ulysses S Grant grandson of President Grant was appointed superintendent of the State War and Navy building in this city today.
Paris July 9 The Senate today adopted the pensions bill relating to railroad employees.
The Centre Table and St. Joseph's parish field day present a grand sacred concert next Sunday evening at the Boulevard Theatre off Salem Street. Local and professional performers will join in vocal instrumental music and reading for a worthy cause and a pleasant evening.
Mrs William White of 16 Adams Street Roxbury describes to a Post reporter how her husband, an iron worker injured in a fall two weeks ago, awaits an artificial leg after a leg amputation while the family of seven endures hunger and hardship.
Orville Wright could not attempt a plane flight at Fort Myer due to winds of 12 miles per hour. Wilbur Wright said they would try tomorrow if weather remains favorable. Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and Rep Gardner observed. the Roosevelt daughter also showed interest in the Wright machine.
In Nashville Georgia on July 9 Marshall Lewis a colored man was hanged once but bungling of the first attempt left him alive. He was rehung a second time and died fifteen minutes later from strangulation after the rope failed to break his neck.
At Fort Banks Winthrop the 152nd Company Coast Artillery fired 15 shots at a moving target and hit 11, a national record. Fort Heath's 12 inch guns under Captain Sparks also fired, with results to be tallied later. Thousands watched as detonations shattered windows and toppled chimneys along the shoreline.
New York July 9. John Clark threatened his cousin Mrs. Mary Foreman with a peach basket gag. He fired a pistol four times. a bullet struck Mrs. Foreman in the throat. Clark was distressed after learning the weapon was loaded.
The will of Mary J. Hayward of Chelsea was offered for probate in Suffolk County Probate Court. Next of kin include five cousins from Brockton Whitman Metcalf and others. About 21000 in specific bequests goes to Church of the Redeemer Old Ladies Home the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Frost Hospital and Y M C A Chelsea. The estate's total value is unknown as no bond is filed. The will dated September 15 1898 with codicils through August 14 1900.
The Finance Commission opened its inquiry into the proposed street gas lighting deal with a secret hearing in Tremont building. EK N Wrightington of Boston Consolidated Gas Companies testified as the principal witness. Frank J Conboy and Councilman Joseph A O Bryan from the Lamplighters Union appeared in opposition to granting the contract to the Greater Boston Company.
An advert promotes Dyspepsin and Horsford’s Acid Phosphate as remedies for hunger pain headaches sour stomach and indigestion. The copy emphasizes ongoing relief and continued use to maintain comfort and digestive ease.
Insurgent Cambridge councilors attempted to push a vote on ex Representative James F Aylward as city solicitor prompting chaotic scenes. President Jesse W Moreland faced attacks from Councilmen Charles Murphy and Peter J Nelligan as the body adjourned amid pandemonium after a vote on Murphy and later Nelligan’s measures. The council, largely unruly, approved borrowing over 250000 for schools and street improvements despite a 30 page taxpayer circular opposing spending.
Alderman James P. Timilty won re election as president of the Boston Street Paying Department Employees' Union for the 32d semi annual term. The item mentions Salada tea seals but reads as an ad fragment about tea purity and grocer offerings.
Major J. W. Long, retired S. A. A., who hated automobiles, was struck by a car in Washington and died three hours later at the Emergency Hospital after being carried to the Russian embassy. He had vowed two days earlier to smash and burn every automobile in the district.
George Frederick Samuel Robinson the first Marquess of Ripon and former lord privy seal died this evening in London. The obituary notes his high political rank and service.
Store offers vast array of men and boys clothing and accessories at one third value to raise cash in a few days. Customer urged to borrow money to buy now and credit the sale’s big bargains. Store hours include every evening at 65 Hanover Street opposite American House.
In Rockland Maine on July 9 Robert Brown a 14 year old from Sargentville died at Knox Hospital from a self inflicted rifle wound. The weapon discharged as he drew it toward himself with the hammer catching.
Joseph F. Lamb of Portsmouth reports owning a hat valued at 43000 dollars made from United States bank notes, which were redeemed and macerated for the creation.
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