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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1911
Page
2
President Taft told 25 National Congress members that he will not curb reciprocity with Canada to save farmer support. He stated he would not alter his conviction on the wisdom of the legislation even if it costs him rural votes.
N P Holt warns Republican voters that reciprocity will cut prices for wheat and farm goods, threatening home improvements and education. The president defends the treaty, saying it benefits the nation, with one year trial and possible repeal if harmed, and asserts personal political fortunes should not affect judgment.
Massachusetts volunteer militia detachment sails from Boston on the 1 o clock train to view Texas maneuvers. Major William H. Perry leads the group with Lieutenants Osborne and Parker, joined by additional officers from multiple infantry and cavalry units headed to San Antonio and the field of operations.
Rebels and federals fought through Juarez and the riverbank with cannon and rifle fire. Casualties included two Americans near the Santa Fe bridge and several wounded, as insurrectos pressed toward the city while negotiations lingered.
May 8. The Diaz manifesto notes reforms underway and talks of peace with rebel leaders. It describes a truce between federal forces at Ciudad Juarez and rebel chiefs, inviting a government commissioner to study acceptable terms for restoring order, with liberal, conciliatory aims.
Senator Jacob H. Gallinger of New Hampshire was unanimously nominated for president pro tempore at the Republican caucus. Twenty of fifty Republicans were absent including nine Progressives. Borah Brown Dixon and Kenyon supported Gallinger. Ratification in the Senate was expected the next day amid progressive abstentions or votes for their own member.
Representatives of revolutionists thwart talks by insisting the President resign, a demand deemed illegal and likely to trigger new elections amid ongoing national instability.
May 8 reports from Mexico City describe government bewilderment over rebel activity at Juarez. Officials say Diaz’s resignation offer was not enough to restore peace, while Madero’s control of his army appears inadequate, raising fears of broader anarchy rather than civil war. General Navarro wounded is noted as a development.
Resolutions adopted at the first meeting oppose crossing the border into Mexico. Rev. Charles F. Dole presented the measures, unanimously approved. Samuel B. Capen elected president. Meeting at the Twentieth Century Club with about 50 members. Clark’s arbitration support also endorsed. Treasurer reported $202 in the treasury.
Intense forest fires swept Berkshire Hills and western Massachusetts, burning hundreds of acres of timber and damaging cranberry bogs and cottages. Dozens of fires were reported across the region from Wakefield to Newport, with many areas under control only at nightfall.
Giuseppe Manzi of 265 Pearl street Maiden was arraigned in Charles town District Court yesterday charged with assault on a Boston Elevated conductor who refused to permit him to board a surface car at Sullivan square while in a drunken condition. He was found guilty and was fined $10.
In East Boston, May 8, Mary B widow of Denis P Barry funeral from 26 Border street to Holy Redeemer Church. Julia A Cooper wife of James F Cooper funeral from 827 Past Third street to St Pulalia's. Ellen H Cullen widow of Edward Cullen funeral from 266 F Cottage street. James J Doody husband of Mary Doody funeral from 119 Washington street to Mary of the Angels church. Annie Fondation beloved wife of John T Ondallon funeral from 54 Forest street to St Patrick's Dudley street. Henrietta Hadley funeral at 191 st Botolph street. Michael Ane husband of Annie Lave Kiernan funeral from 62 Bailey street. James W Morrow funeral from 16 Emerald street. Ed ward J O'Brien son of Annie funeral from 579 Washington street Brighton. John Seelby husband of Agnes Se lby funeral from 95 Lamartine street. Lizzie M Shackley funeral from 125 Pearl street Somerville. David Shea funeral from 24 Berkeley street. Mary A Turnbull wife of Francis P Turnbull funeral notice later. Annie J Wells funeral from 5 Ashland street West Somerville. Katherine S Willey widow of Grafton Willey funeral from 26 North street Newton Centre. Henry Francis Wood funeral from 418 Washington street Brighton. Mrs Henry F Wood’s funeral at nearby church.
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