21 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
1
Theodore Roosevelt critiqued Taft stating that a select class of wiser individuals governs the people, shielding various groups from direct democracy and ruling beyond the will of the electorate. He framed this as the president's contrast to the people.
In New York on March 20 Colonel Roosevelt opened his presidential nomination campaign with a speech at Carnegie Hall. He framed the key issue as whether the American people should govern themselves and drew a large enthusiastic crowd, with an overflow meeting in a smaller hall and a throng outside unable to enter.
Colonel Roosevelt devoted a large part of his remarks to a rebuttal of President Taft. He accused Taft of implying that a special class above the people governs them and called that the old doctrine that protects special privileges.
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad reports a minor accident when the Gilt Edge express was side-swiped by a Boston and Harlem freight at Shannock Rhode Island at 9 15 p m. Two passengers sustained slight injuries and the train continued to Boston.
Harvard University faces a demand for more than 5 million dollars to fund essential projects, equipment, and efficient instruction. The notice indicates an urgent financial appeal with details continued on Page 8.
Governor Foss and five council members toured Charlestown State prison and visited Jesse Pomeroy in Cherry Hill amid warnings from Warden Bridges of a potential inmate attack. Bridges said a prisoner in the Cherry Hill corridor had acted violently and previously tried to murder a guard.
Governor Foss considers meeting with Pomeroy despite warnings. He trusts Warden Bridges to ensure safety as a prison guard narrowly dodged a thrown chisel from the inmate yesterday.
The measure to provide a popular choice for United States Senators failed in the Senate yesterday afternoon by 19 to 14. It largely followed party lines with only Nason voting in favor among Republicans and no Democrat voting against it.
The Bennett resolutions favoring a constitutional change for popular elections were withdrawn. Progressives did not invest effort as they did on the presidential primary bill which was enacted. Senators who voted for the presidential bill were recorded against the US Senators bill. The author of the Senators bill was Frank J. Donahue, Democratic candidate for secretary of state last fall.
Daily from noon to 8 PM the Castle Square Hotel offers a 60 cent special dinner with choices including Roast Young Chicken Giblet Sauce Prime Ribs of Beef Filet Mignon Mushroom Sauce Broiled Shoal Halibut Maitre d Hotel Fried Hominy with Vermont Maple Syrup Boiled or Mashed Potatoes Green Peas Stewed Tomatoes Lettuce and Tomato Salad Vanilla Ice Cream with Fresh Strawberries Tea Coffee or Milk and a choice of imported sherry port American claret or Lauterne Also Friday Rocky Point Clam Chowder in all Cafes from 12 to 8 PM priced 50 cents.
Mrs Irma Blanche Heims, famed opera singer and Florence society figure, testified in a cross libel divorce case that she rode in a donkey cart driven by two Italian milk carriers into the city at daybreak seeking Arturo Targoni after a night spent with him. She said the episode occurred on Christmas and the following day.
Barre announces a settlement with 1000 striking workers at Barre Wool Combing and Norway Worsted. Wage changes include raises from 1 cent per hour for low earners and 5 percent for higher paid workers, plus shorter hours and a 6 minimum wage. Follow‑on action expected at seven Fall River mills with a 10 percent wage increase set for March 25 affecting 5000 workers.
Weather reports show spring official at 6 pm but snow swept major Midwest cities. Boston logged 37 degrees with northwest wind 18 mph while Chicago and others faced a March snow event. Memphis reported 7 degrees above zero overnight.
Textile mills across New England, including Borden, recently approved a five percent wage increase yet deemed unsatisfactory. The item notes continued discussion and references to related calendar details, Lent days, and the start of spring. It lists birthday figures for Roger II of Sturgis, a lawyer and orator, and George F. Willey, an author and publisher.
The item recalls New Orleans nearly leveled by a 1788 blaze and a 1905 coal miners ruling. It notes a Massachusetts prison workshop fire in 1874 as part of the anniversary list.
Forecasts show increasing cloudiness on Thursday with snow developing in the afternoon or night. Friday brings snow or rain as brisk north to northeast winds intensify, with a similar outlook for New England and Washington.
Fragmentary weather notice lists temperatures with averages and a past comparison. It cites a source Thompson's Spa and unclear codes while noting yesterday's values. The readable figures include 44 and ranges 14-24, with a reference to Thursday being fair a year ago.
Regulars win as Heinie Wagner returns to Boston lineup. Braves Regulars defeat Vannigauns. New York Boxing Commission reviews rulings on bouts ending in knockouts. Frawley law in New York may be repealed. First schoolboy crew takes to the river today. Fred Venney leaves Boston Nation amid pay quit claims. Dean Buggs says Harvard baseball is still on trial.
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