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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
10
Mr Eben S Draper of Hopedale seeks the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor while Judge Fred S Hall his reciprocity rival argues for a different path. Both present contrasting reasons why each should receive the prize as the campaign for the nomination opens.
Hopedale candidate for Republican nomination for Lieutenant-Governor Eben S. Draper says he opposes Canadian reciprocity as impractical and believes tariff revision should be by general laws. He notes no tariff is sacred and supports a measured revision, with possible maximum and minimum duties, depending on trade partners.
The Worcester piece covers Judge Fred I. Hall of Taunton challenging Eben Draper for the Republican nomination with tariff and reciprocity views. It then details President Roosevelt’s Worcester visit schedule, honorary degree at Clark University, university campus guards, and the parade, luncheon, and Williamstown departure plans.
Reciprocity supporters at the Exchange Club questioned Eben Draper’s opposition to Canadian reciprocity. Henry M. Whitney of the Chamber of Commerce signaled the committee’s resolutions would answer the issue. Eugene N. Foss noted no comments were made at the meeting and left for New York. Ex Mayor James M. W. Hall of Car.
Ex-Representative Underhill criticizes Draper as weak and lacking economic reasoning while Brigham of the Reciprocity League distinguishes the proposed maximum and minimum tariff plan from Draper’s comments. Senator Chace notes a split with Lodge over reciprocity and Colonel Clarke lauds Draper as frank and decisive amid a conservative Chamber of Commerce push.
President Roosevelt departs Washington at 9 PM for Massachusetts to attend the commencement exercises at Clark University in Worcester and Williams College in Williamstown. He travels by a special train.
A heated Ward 15 contest looms as Representative William Hickey, author of the new drunk probation law, files for another term. Opponents named are William Martin and Thomas G. Bradley, with party maneuvers already shaping a potential senatorial battle between ex Alderman Norris and ex Senator Daniel V. McIsaac over a second term.
Ex-Alderman Patrick F. McDonald enters the Dorchester senatorial field challenging Ward 20 candidate John F. Cusick and Ward 16 contender Malachi L. Jennings. The Red Devil Democracy may run Joseph F. O Connell as a possible Senate hopeful, though he prefers Congress. Republican contest intensifies as Edward Callender declines renomination, with Fred B. Farwell and W L Terhune as nominees to date.
Count Onorato Gaetani the Italian consul general of Boston sails for Buenos Ayres and will be honored at a farewell dinner tonight at the Hotel Napoli. A large Italian colony gathering is expected with Cav Dr Gustavo Tosti of New York to succeed him.
The Sun day Post previews a Sunday opening for the vonder gallery showing a new cut out artwork. The event promises to please every body and invites readers to arrive early.
A Boston chamber committee advocates reciprocity tariffs and a maximum minimum tariff system to aid trade. They nominate 11 candidates to oppose Draper for lieutenant governor and plan to rally Republicans through ward campaigns, aided by notable figures and business leaders.
The Chamber of Commerce reciprocity committee met in executive session to discuss the draper’s gage of battle and related commerce policy matters.
Massachusetts Bankers Association opened its first convention at the Hotel Somerset with remarks from Arthur B. Chapin and Henry M. Batchelder. Chapin urged bankers to take politics seriously, citing Revolutionary War-era records and warning that focus on profits can overshadow founding principles. Boston officials and several bank executives attended the session, with Burrill delivering a city welcome in place of Alderman Whelton.
Boston’s 1200 police officers fear hair loss from helmet wear. The Police Board weighs summer straw helmet use to improve ventilation while resisting changes to standard black helmets. Officials note high costs and possible inequities in helmet pricing across nearby towns.
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