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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
4
The table is compiled from telegrams from delegates chosen for the Democratic national convention who have not been instructed to vote for a candidate. It notes 243 uninstructed delegates remain to be heard from.
Daniel J. Campau led the anti Hearst faction to victory at the Michigan Democratic State convention in Detroit. An uninstructed 26 member delegation was sent to the national convention, with Hearst supporters limited to some district delegates. Campau was re elected national committeeman as Hearst delegates failed to unite on the platform.
Atlanta June 1 By a vote of 166 to 157 the Georgia Democratic convention instructed its 26 delegates to the national convention to vote for Judge Alton B Parker of New York for President The convention adjourned
In Auburn Maine June 1 a split occurred in the second district Democratic convention over supporting William R Hearst for the presidential nomination. Hearst and anti Hearst factions failed to agree and elected delegates unfavorable to Hearst. Afterward Hearst supporters met again and selected delegates for St Louis and each faction nominated a candidate for Congress.
Advertisements quote Boston residents praising Quinona for better sleep appetite and energy. HANFORD reports renewed health after use at 20 Cottage St Evertt District while E WALKER from Thatcher St Mattapan District notes recovery from sore throat and colds and increased vitality and stamina.
Springfield June 1 The state Republican convention adjourned after an afternoon session without a gubernatorial choice. On the 66th ballot Yates 474 votes Lowder 411 Deneen 88444 Hamlin 119 Warner 36 Sherman 61 Pierce 26 were tallied with no candidate securing a majority.
Medford June 1 Only two coeds made Phi Beta Kappa at Tufts this year. Professor Frank G Wrench, secretary of the Phi Beta Kappa committee, announced the results and praised the selection process and academic excellence of the new members.
Montreal on June 1 reports bread riots looming with at least 600 Italians lacking money food or shelter. The Italian Charitable Immigration Society exhausted funds after a final bread distribution and police prepare for potential trouble as hungry newcomers arrive from Europe and major U S cities.
Mary Elizabeth Sargent widow of Rev John Turner Sargent longtime organizer and hostess of the Chestnut Street Club of Boston died in New York City last Tuesday. She was linked with Emerson Sumner Phillips Longfellow Whittier and other leaders and was famed in Boston for her connection with the city’s intellectual circle and philanthropist husband.
The Tufts chapter announced the election results for new members. No alumni were chosen, two men were made honorary members, and six members of the graduating class were elected.
General Nelson A Miles remains silent on political topics despite growing talk of a presidential bid. He declined interviews, saying he has nothing to say publicly on the matter. His Reform Club speech reportedly reflects his views.
Senator Woods of Middlesex opposed a Civil War bounty bill that would reward veterans who received nothing. The measure was briefly favored by Senator Keyes of Berkshire and advanced on a rising vote of 22 to 7 to a third reading.
Governor Bates vetoed a bill giving Cambridge fire department members preference in appointment. The House sustained the veto 135 to 10. Bates previously vetoed a broader civil service bill for cities and towns, calling the measure inimical to civil service principles.
In the House Representative Coulthurst of Boston moved an order directing the board of gas and electric light commissioners to provide the House clerk with any appraisal and estimates of fair value for the plants and property of corporations to consolidate as the Boston Consolidated Gas Company. The clerk would print the materials as a House document and send copies to all members.
The Red Star line steamer Bergenland captained by Rigelsen reached her New Haven railroad pier at 4 30 pm marking her first port appearance in the line’s service after transfer from the Philadelphia route. Fisheries at T Wharf show firmer prices with an 18 vessel fleet delivering 262 900 pounds of fish including cod haddock and hake.
Miniature almanac lists sun and moon rise times with day length, tides, and arrivals and clearances of numerous steamers and schooners. Vessels include Bergenland, Progreso, Bay State, Rockland fleet, and numerous tugs and barges with destinations from Antwerp to Gloucester and Portland.
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