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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
1
In York Maine over 600 people filled the old First Congregational Church for York High School graduation when the vestibule floor and rear vestry sank four inches. Author Thomas Nelson Page was addressing the graduates. there was no panic.
A collision on Broadway Chelsea between a Lynn and Boston car and a Revere Beach car at about 10 40 last night injured many and shook a dozen others. Women and children were on board and screams followed as doctors police and ambulances arrived. The rear car motorman and first car conductor escaped injury. The crash is blamed on the Revere Beach car stopping to let a passenger alight at Green Street. The Lynn car had a new motorman who grew confused.
Massachusetts bans Bunker Hill Day with outdoor recreation in mind. A store advertises tonight open until 10 offering clothing hats shoes gun furnishings for men boys. Closed tomorrow.
Judge Fes senden condemned the ease of obtaining a divorce after hearing testimony in the Babcock case. He argued that once married, couples should remain husband and wife, criticizing current state laws as too permissive.
Mrs. Edwin M. Babcock sues her husband, son of a varnish magnate, as Judge Fessenden takes the case under advisement. He expresses reluctance to grant a divorce and urges the couple to reconcile for their four year old Louise, noting the child’s need for both parents and the shared fault of both sides. Mrs. Babcock breaks down near the end of his remarks.
At Carthage Pine Camp New York on June 15 a fierce wind and electric storm greeted arriving Massachusetts troops. Over a hundred were slightly injured and many slept on rain soaked ground with half filled stomachs. Most injuries are not serious and the weather a respite ends the ordeal.
General Fred Grant lauds the Massachusetts brigade for their discipline and drill saying they are a fine looking, well acting group of volunteers who detrained nearly perfectly. Soldiers greet the night with song and resolve to show no fear after a tough 24 hours.
During a church address by Mr. Page an announced accident caused a quiet exit as timbers failed and the floor sagged four inches. Patrons moved to the basement with the janitor to prop the floor, officials choosing to resume the program. The church is described as among the oldest in the country.
Weather forecast for New England calls for fair and cooler conditions Tuesday with showers in Maine. Wednesday will bring northwest to north winds and continued fair weather across the region.
In a late racing evening at the Country Club event Colors of F. A. Clark led to the front. The St. Louis Americans defeated Boston 19 to 0 in a one sided drubbing. Honus Wagner homered helping Pittsburgh secure a 3 run win over Dovey's team.
Chicago reports a setback for the Guild candidacy as disloyalty is blamed for its defeat by the home delegation. The boom had raised Guild to a leading second place behind Jonathan Dolliver after Dolliver’s refusal to run. Bay State dissents and influence from Senators Lodge and Crane affected the effort amid Taft opposition.
The piece describes the 1908 Republican nominating scene with Senator Crane backing Fairbanks, Governor Guild’s fluctuating support, and Lodge promoting Guild while second-place talk centers on Fairbanks or Sherman. Hammond and Murphy camps persist with dwindling prospects as Massachusetts loyalty wanes. Thin statewide unity remains amid lingering loyalists like Elder and Graves despite distance.
Delegates voting 980 and alternates not voting 9380. Votes required to nominate 491. Invited guests and others present total 12000.
The vice presidential choice appears to focus on Fairbanks and Sherman of New York. The anti injunction labor plank will be debated at the convention. Talk of a Roosevelt stampede is largely over. Pressure grows on Temporary Chairman Burrows to give Roosevelt a fitting send off in his speech.
Chicago June 15 The Republican national convention will nominate Secretary Taft with near unanimity after delegates cast initial ballots for Hughes Knox Fairbanks Cannon Foraker and then switch to Taft. Hughes may resist. La Follette may not follow the plan. Governor Hughes was asked to withdraw his name but refused. The platform remains unchanged with a firm anti injunction plank.
On his first day back, Governor Guild reached the State House by 10:45 am and worked through the day. He held impromptu receptions until 3 pm, sent a note to unfurl the State flag daily, and spoke at the Lancers' dinner at Faneuil Hall, marking his first public address since a three month illness.
Sidney W. Fish and Charles C. Morgan Jr. of Harvard crews were indefinitely suspended by Harvard’s administrative board after alleged violation of special library rules by removing a pamphlet. The suspensions will significantly weaken both the varsity and four-oared crews.
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