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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
1
The commission plans to probe other city dealings and expects shocking disclosures. Alfred E. Cox defends boiler company interests as commissioners call Monday’s revelations the most important yet. They seek a legislative measure to penalize witness interruptions and false testimony, with referrals pending.
Monday's session of the Finance Commission is said to be followed by others that may surpass it in scope. Evidence allegedly shows that leaders of several "most eminent" firms colluded with politicians in graft contracts with Boston. The commission plans disclosures aimed to shock the public.
Anti Taft forces in Concord New Hampshire derailed the Taft faction at a state committee meeting. They blocked General George H Adams of Plymouth from presiding at the April 21 convention to select delegates for Chicago.
Judge William L. Putnam of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals defended the courts against presidential criticism telling Essex County bar members at Judge Edgar Sherman’s 50th anniversary dinner that there has never been abuse of the injunctive power by a federal judge. The event drew top judges from state courts and 250 lawyers including ex Governors John D. Long and John L. Bates.
Colonel E C Benrrr of Belmont moved to nominate ex Governor John McLane of Milford to preside at the convention. Taft supporters objected but fell to a large hostile vote. The platform draft panel includes Major Henry B Quinby Omar A Towne and Willis McDuffie. United States Senator Jacob H Gallinger presided. Second district delegates meet in Manchester on April 22 and first district in Concord after the state convention on April 21.
St Petersburg report that the Emperor confirmed the death sentence for Lieutenant General Stoessel and commuted it to ten years in a fortress. The former Port Arthur commander had petitioned for a full pardon but was unsuccessful.
Mrs. Thomas McLaughlin of 103 Cambridge Street found her three children Nellie Philomina and Joseph unconscious as smoke filled the house after a kerosene spill in the kitchen. A passerby raised the alarm and all children were rescued and resuscitated.
In a recent advisory, doctors praised Lung Kuro for preventing coughs and pneumonia when used promptly. They urged early treatment to reduce complications and support respiratory health.
Tommy Burns defeated Jem Roche in Dublin at Theatre Royal to claim the world heavyweight championship. A single hook to the jaw ended the match in under one round as the Irish champion was KO’d while the crowd watched in shock.
In a brief boxing bout Burns, the experienced American, defeats Roche after a fast right hand to the jaw. Roche falls, stays down as the count reaches ten, ending the match quickly.
Early this morning a blaze at L. S. Johnson & Co mahogany veneerers 414 and 416 Albany Street consumed a drying building and then the main four story factory. Three alarms sent fireboats and city apparatus to fight the fire. Ladder 18’s Schwartz was injured by falling glass. recovery planned at City Hospital.
Mrs Howard Gould of New York offered to share her wealth with her San Francisco sister Wong Sun Yue Clemens to provide a home and travel abroad under assumed names. Wong Sun Yue Clemens, ill and penniless at her husband’s bedside, sent back a firm no. She would rather starve with her husband than leave him.
It was reported last night that Co. F. King the financial agent against whom warrants have been issued sailed for Liverpool from New York February 22 on the Etruria. It is claimed that he sailed under an assumed name.
Secretary Taft praises Irish daughters in a New York address to the Friendly Sons of St Patrick. He cites a historical English statute and jokes about its harshness to underscore Irish beauty and wit.
Secretary Taft spoke on Irish patriotism during the Friendly Sons of St Patrick celebration in New York. Governor Hughes arrived late, greeted Taft with a hand clasp at the speakers table, and the hall erupted in laughter and cheers.
Secretary Taft praised the Friendly Sons of St Patrick and the Hibernian Society, noting 339 officials and army members in their rolls. He framed Ireland’s history as marked by misgovernment and suffering yet highlighted Irish fidelity humor and resilience, claiming the race’s persistence fuels its global growth and influence.
Prominent Boston Italians say if Miss Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Elkins weds the Duke of the Abruzzi it would be a morganatic marriage. They state royal titles would not pass to her or her children and she would not be Queen of Italy if the duke ascends the throne. Consent of the King would be required before any marriage.
Hayti's government agrees to allow refugees to leave safely from Gonaives St Marc and Port de Paix after a powers conference. President Nord Alexis and his cabinet, amid the March 15 rebellion, accept the allied appeal and permit embarkation at consulates.
Foreign representatives discuss an ultimatum to President Alexis if talks fail. Refugees may embark on the French cruiser D Estrees with German and British help. The Indefatigable and Bremen arrive, gun salutes spark panic, troops quell unrest in Port au Prince.
Washington reports a Boston area forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. Fair weather expected both days with warmer temperatures. Winds will be variable and fresh, with possible rain extending to the southwest portion on Eyneédey.
A Philadelphia man Jos Perkina notes in 1924 that he, as a body builder and flesh producer, found Father John's Medicine excellent from his address on Durfer Street South Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
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