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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1906
Page
3
The newspaper touts deep price cuts on high order winter clothing and outerwear. It claims unique value for durable goods, promising substantial savings this season as part of its long standing reevaluation of prices.
The Post canvass finds 14 Senate candidates 9 seeking reelection and 5 new members all likely to win and back the overtime bill. Eight districts are contested with all candidates favoring the measure, and Salter and Shaw are noted as assured in two districts. In total 22 next Senate members are pledged to support the bill surpassing the needed majority.
The letter presses warn of caffeine harms while campaign chatter centers on overtime labor bills. Public notices claim coffee can weaken the heart and nerves, and political canvassing outlines candidates for an overtime measure, naming districts and likely supporters.
After opposition from property owners a site on Kneeland Street near Washington Street is secured for the state free employment office. Alterations furniture records and supplies will take the rest of the month and the office will open Saturday December 1.
William R Hearst battles opposition from Richard Croker and Elihu Root during a campaign swing in New York. He accuses corporation interests of uniting against him over his anti trust stand and denounces Root for using public office to aid a partisan campaign. Brooklyn audiences adopt resolutions condemning Roosevelt for publicizing Root’s views.
Willard J. Bryan says a New York letter endorsing W. R. Hearst for governor is authentic. He notes repeated endorsements and interviews have supported Hearst, and he wants Hearst elected. He speaks after New York publication of the extract by Bird S. Coler.
New York reports quote Leader Murphy denying a district leaders coup threat. He warns any who tried would not last long, asserting no city district leader would dare to strike at the ticket.
Balloonist Leo Stevens ascended from the city in the balloon Eagle at 5 PM reaching about 2000 feet before vanishing southward. He landed safely near South Sandisfield by 9 PM after drifting in darkness with extra ballast for an overnight stay.
Chaplain Worner W. Hedge, president of the Aero Club of America, plans the Hawley cup balloon and automobile event in Whiell. Three balloons, the Centaur L Orient and the Magie, are expected to compete. A preliminary Centaur ascent tomorrow, the largest balloon in America, will be chased by automobiles.
Wages of all employees on Pennsylvania railroad lines east and west of Pittsburgh will be increased. About 1,000 workers will be affected and the raise may take effect December 1. Management may also grant a 10 percent increase to workers earning under $50 per month. total affected on the combined systems reaches about 133,565.
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