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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
14
New York May 12 Governor Hughes states in a letter to General Stewart L. Woodford that he would not accept any nomination for the Vice Presidency under Taft. The letter undermines state builders consideration of Hughes as a potential running mate.
Morse's emphasizes correct lasts for comfort in tan and black low shoes. The design avoids side gaping and heel slipping with anatomically precise lasts. All shoes feature solid oak inner and outer soles with prices 3 3 1 50 and 4 dollars.
Advertises a full line of boys low shoes labeled Educators in tan and black priced from $2 to $2.75.
Captain Peter Callahan of Engine 4 Bulfinch Street died at Boothby Hospital Worcester Square from acute blood poisoning suffered in the Chelsea fire disaster. His death raises the casualty count from the incident and adds to the casualties among uniformed firefighters.
The plucky East Boston firefighter contracted a fatal illness while in service with his company. He wore a rubber coat collar up which irritated his neck leading to swelling. Treated at Relief Hospital, then Boothby, his condition worsened despite efforts to halt the disease. He served 21 years and faced death at a Portland street fire.
Senator Rayner of Maryland in the Senate denounced charges against Colonel William F. Stewart of the Coast Artillery at Fort Grant Arn as frivolous. He urged a court of inquiry and criticized the President for disciplinary actions, contrasting Stewart’s case with the President’s restraint.
A committee of Harvard undergraduates to confer with the athletic committee on athletic questions was appointed at a meeting of the four class presidents. Members named include A W Hinkel J L Derby F H Burr C G Bacon and E Harding with the four class presidents added to the committee.
Washington May 12 The special House committee on wood pulp and print paper heard from John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association who finished his statement and will return tomorrow for further questioning. The next witnesses are likely to be paper manufacturers.
Mr Norris outlines formation of the International Paper Company and claims higher manufacturing costs under consolidation. The New York Times denies a contract request by the committee. Chairman Mann notes papers resist sharing information, questioning if contracts satisfy them. Norris cites a 1905–07 Hudson River mill profit of 7.50 per ton, while the Times’ bookkeeper estimates 28 dollars per ton at the mill and argues profit should be based on delivered cost to the newspaper office.
The First Corps of Cadets under Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas H. Talbot held their first outdoor battalion drill of the season on the Common after noon. Acting Governor Eben S. Draper reviewed them as the crowd of 5000 spectators applauded the disciplined unit and applauded the Chelsea fire service.
Confirmation of the engagement of Miss Pauline Mackay of Boston to Bruce Donald Smith son of Mr and Mrs Byron L Smith 2140 Prairie Avenue was announced at the groom’s parents home in Chicago The wedding date is not yet set Smith a Yale alumnus notable in baseball and golf his father presides over the Northern Trust Company of Chicago Miss Mackay won the national golf championship in 1905 and is a long prominent figure in golf circles
Bertha Osis a Russian woman declared afflicted with leprosy by foreign experts was brought to New York today as the sole woman passenger aboard the Rovena a schooner yacht after months of medical contention and action by Massachusetts authorities.
In LaPorte Indiana officials push for a confession from Ray Lamphere as to the Guinness farm murders and arson plot. Identification of Mrs. Guinness through three rings on a charred finger strengthens the case while two more victims are named Henry Guthall and John Moe with George Berry suspected.
The trial in U S District Court examined the alleged importation of Benjamin Smith from Bradford England to replace an American worker at Benns woolen mills in Graystone Rhode Island. Henry Burnison and Mitchel Northrop faced charges as part of an immigration ring investigation led by Immigration Commissioner Billings.
Acting Governor Draper vetoes bills to raise Supreme and Superior Court justices salaries and a jailer’s salary. He cites economy and warns future raises may be appropriate. Approved travel allowance remains at 500 dollars.
Tonight the St Patrick's Church group on Roxbury's Dudley street holds a reunion in Mechanics Building venues Paul Revere and Talbots halls. The St Patrick's Total Abstinence Society will staff the event and serve all but intoxicating drinks. They ask that Merry Widow hats be checked before entering the dining hall.
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