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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
6
Atlanta reports Joseph M. Brown leads in the Democratic primary with a roughly 15,000 plurality over Governor Hoke Smith. Brown, a former railroad commissioner, sought revenge after Smith removed him, while Smith delays comment on the result until tomorrow.
A Ithaca woman attributes relief from years of nervous headaches to Dr Williams Pink Pills. She describes pale, thin appearance, loss of appetite, weight loss, and rash before finding improvement after using the pills. The ad claims the treatment nourishes nerves via the blood and offers pills at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50, from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady.
A dark horse, Thomas J. Hisgen, won on the second ballot at the fifth mock presidential convention of Massachusetts debating organizations held at the Boston Y M C A Hall. Only 22 delegates were present and 110 were needed for a choice. Colonel Bryan received one vote on each ballot. Charles T. Daly, Medford High School Alumni Congress, was the sole voter for Bryan on both ballots.
In Malden on Pleasant street 22 year old Miss Margaret O'Brien an employee of the Franklin House wrecked the kitchen threatened four women and fought Patrolman Michael Curley as she was taken to the police station. She may be committed to an asylum today.
Attorney Leon R. Eyges of Roxbury wed Miss Lillian Kornfeld in a small Hotel Somerset ceremony conducted by Rabbi Charles Fieri scher. Bride’s family and groom’s partner R. Sidney Wyner attended. reception and supper followed. couple to reside in Boston after a tour.
In Cambridge the General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention will feature Senator Albert J. Beveridge and Mrs. Joseph Medill McCormick daughter of the late Senator Hanna. The program includes Mrs. Mary Alden Ward Mrs. Pennypacker and Mrs. Marion Crocker among others with local leaders like Mrs. Florence Lee Whitman and Mrs. M Josephine Hayward on committees.
A Chicago political note lists potential vice presidential candidates including J. P. Dolliver James S. Sherman and John Hays Hammond. Cannon headquarters open in the Auditorium with Foraker headquarters planned at the Great Northern Hotel. Charles F Kurtz of Columbus heads the Foraker interests after 30 years as a lieutenant.
The Republican National Committee plans hearings tomorrow at 11 o clock to decide contests for 229 convention seats. Taft supporters and anti Taft factions clash as South states face disqualification claims of Black voters. Major F C Bryan leads Southern allied arguments while Now governs limited 30 minute per side limits for 11 state contests including Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Virginia.
George von L. Meyer of Massachusetts is slated as chairman of the Republican national committee with Frank H. Hitchcock as campaign manager. The plan envisions Meyer financing the campaign and Hitchcock expending the funds to drive results, signaling Washington support near the Taft administration.
Abel G. Curtis of Marblehead lauds Hon. Curtis Guild Jr. as a strong vice presidential candidate. He praises Guild as a gentleman scholar and statesman with probity, duty, intellect, and broad public spirit, predicting a potent impact if elected and a sturdy presidential timber for the line of succession.
Henry M. Whitney rejected to the Post the claim by Senator Frank J. Linehan that Whitney offered funds for a congressional bid against Joseph I. O Connell if Linehan would not oppose the merger. Whitney called the accusation a complete lie and said he never made such an offer.
Major Dreyfus was wounded as Gregori fired twice at close range during the Pantheon ceremony marking Zola’s ashes. Police later detained hundreds of students and rioters amid rumors of Royalist plots while ambassadors debated safety as Dreyfus’s fate sparked national debate.
Albany June 4 The Delaware & Hudson Company filed with the Public Service Commission in the second district for permission to issue $50,000,000 in bonds secured by a blanket first mortgage. Maturity set for 1943 at 4 percent.
The ad argues Mapl Flake must be steam cooked for six hours and finished with maple syrup to ensure digestibility and flavor. It compares 10, 5, and 15 cent prices, claiming higher cost stems from superior processing. It asserts Maple Flake is the only food served in individual hotel dining rooms and favors maple sugar flavor for children.
Yale boatmen face disruption as Miss Dallas Tyler opens an ice cream parlor next to their quarters in Gales Ferry. Coach John Kennedy orders strict training and vitality remains high despite distractions. Edmund P. Livingston elected Yale freshman crew captain after Taft School prep.
Nesbit and Miss Doyle checked into 77 Appleton street for a week. Miss Doyle suddenly grew ill and died after convulsions and frothing at the mouth as Dr. Cote attempted to revive her. An autopsy is planned, with capsules and a dropper found in the room. Nesbit, a Roxbury resident, is detained for investigation.
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