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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
1
Thousands of letters and telegrams flood the capital as William Howard Taft and his wife arrive at the White House to a mighty Washington welcome. Officials say the outpouring signals strong public support and interest in the new administration.
Two measures were introduced in the Senate and the Governor's Council to halt the sale of diseased beef in Massachusetts. A large group of doctors urged stricter laws, stating diseased meat endangers public health and should be prohibited.
A debate in the Senate and Governor's Council centers on banning sale of tuberculosis infected beef. Orders challenge Dr. Peters, head of the Cattle Bureau, over his discretion to permit sales for public consumption. Governor Draper asserts power to stop sales under current law, while citing U S authority on wholesaler approvals.
New York March 3 Announcement of a merged venture by wealthy Aero Club of America members to manufacture airships. The plant will be at Hammondport New York. Key backers include John Jacob Astor William K Vanderbilt Harry Payne Whitney and Cortlandt Field Bishop.
In New Bedford the murder trial of William C. Howard is interrupted by a display of letters from Grace Sturtevant. The letters reveal romantic anguish and inner thoughts, read by District Attorney Swift as jurors and spectators react with emotion. The scene marked a dramatic shift in the courtroom mood.
Fifteen letters were read in court, eleven by Miss Sturtevant and four by Howard. The young woman’s letters show undying love for her sweetheart Wil lie and bold reproach after his marriage. Tears filled the courtroom as she described love and suffering, with gentle reproaches three months before Ida Howard’s death.
A wooden 100 by 40 foot building once used by the Fitchburg division and the Bos ton & Maine plant burned last night near Prison Point. Three alarms, blocked tracks, and a daring move by A. W. Gardner saved locomotives as flames consumed 50 barrels of mineral sperm oil valued at about 2200 amid an estimated 15000 damage.
Former Maine Governor John F. Hill, a Republican national committee member, has been named acting chairman of the committee by Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock in New York on March 3.
The schedule lists events from 8 45 a m assembly of veteran escort on Pennsylvania Ave to 9 p m inaugural ball at the pension building. Highlights include the oath in the Senate at noon and on the east front at 12 40 p m, parade reviews, and illumination and fireworks on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Washington on a soggy eve awaits the Taft and Sherman inauguration with weather delays and crowd estimates. The former president and guests prepare for the Capitol ride as the city scrambles through mud and drizzle.
President elect Taft told about 700 Yale alumni he feels the urge to make good and face criticism with courage. He spoke of luck, upcoming opportunities, and the perilous journey ahead, urging common sense and proportion to meet difficulties without swell-headism.
Forecast for New England on Thursday and Friday calls for fair conditions with diminishing north winds and improving air as high pressure builds into the region.
A Boston Elevated Railway collision on Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester from Esmond to Abbot streets left one man dead and ten injured. Seven cars derailed and smashed into each other shortly after 9 PM with eight seriously hurt and passengers shaken.
The disaster at a Blue Hill avenue grade near Abbot and Canterbury streets left multiple cars damaged as slippery rails caused a sequence of collisions. Motorman Curley and passenger Thomas Place were trapped in wreckage amid evacuations as bystanders directed others to safety.
A street accident report lists named individuals with injuries including concussions internal injuries and cuts. Victims reside on Blue Hill avenue Roxbury Dorchester Ashmont Street Mattapan and other local streets with several sustaining head injuries and leg injuries.
More Red Sox players join hospital list. Spencer and Ryan still missing. Doves will start for the South to morrow night. Jeffries given a grand reception upon his arrival in New York. Boston Motor Club is organized. Post's bowling tourney will be held tonight.
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