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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
6
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The Massachusetts delegation to the Democratic national convention will travel on Thursday to Denver to participate in preliminaries and influence the formal organization. Colorado hosts a representative gathering with delegates, galleries, and floor seats expected to foster deliberation on platform details and vice presidential choice alongside Bryan’s nomination.
The piece weighs how the Brownsville incident could affect Taft and Roosevelt in 11 northern and border states where African American voters influence outcomes. It notes the mass of black voters, cites specific state totals, and warns that campaign leverage may shift with the Brownsville controversy. It also condemns Fourth of July noise as a civic issue and urges restraint and safety.
Professor M Haggerty of Harvard will live among the monkeys in the Bronx Zoo Monkey House for three months to study their vocal language. He aims to compile a Monkey Dictionary translating primitive chatter into English and believes monkeys share a spoken language beyond gesture.
The piece argues the northern Mexico unrest is not a revolution but a raid by brigands lacking broad popular support. It suggests President Diaz retains control, with insurgents seen as plunderers rather than political actors. The events raise questions of international obligation.
The commentary argues reformers seek gain not rights and urges the United States to stay clear of Mexico's troubles. It proposes denying raiders refuge on American soil and letting Mexico handle the conspirators. It questions if expeditions were organized from Texas and calls for prompt US action to cut off disrupters' resources.
The Boston Finance Commission’s April inquiry into alleged city defrauding conspiracies by major steel firms advances. Two contractor groups exist: one signed bids with no collusion clause awaiting grand jury action. the other lacked the clause and faces trial now.
Elder Farnsworth head of the Seventh Day Adventists reports strong turnout at the Greater Boston camp meeting ending Sunday at New Tom. Next year’s location undecided between near here or New Hampshire as congregants reflect on this year’s success.
The Supreme Court of Mexico upheld the extradition of William F. Walker, the absconding treasurer of the Savings Bank of New Britain. The court rejected his appeal and ordered Walker turned over to United States authorities.
A New Jersey town considers licensing drinkers to curb habitual alcohol abuse. Saloon licenses would be required for vendors and patrons would carry licenses to drink, a move aimed at restricting those who overindulge. The piece satirically questions whether individuals would display such licenses at home, church, or in public.
Ferdinand Dratz of Muskegon Michigan cast from Muskegon Lake with no tackle. He used a hammer found in his boat to strike a sturgeon weighing eight pounds after grabbing it by the tail. The odd method is portrayed as a record angling feat by a hammer only technique.
The Observant Citizen notes Former Governor William L. Douglas and family at Monument Beach enjoying harbor views from the verandas with yachts at anchor including their own boat. It mentions Charles F. Kelley’s new University of Illinois instructorship, Boston officials clashing with a Syracuse home claimant, and Boston arrivals aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse touring Europe.
A humorous squib recalls summer visitors from Cleveland at Old Orchard Beach where women wore sheath gowns with venting slits and men’s socks held by garters. The piece laments shifting gender norms and fears men losing clothing as fashion blurs traditional roles.
A man dressed as a US Army lieutenant and claiming to be James E. Moore 28 of Concord Street South End was detained as a suspicious person after authorities traced similar disguises to a past disappearance. Hartford police seek to confirm identity with a missing July 1907 Hartford girl Louise Behner and may hand him to federal authorities over possible postal fraud.
Fairhaven June 29 Henry H. Rogers plans to retire from business entirely. After returning from the West Indies he has been active at 26 Broadway as he closes up affairs. Rogers is probably through with business.
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