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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
Raincoats guaranteed rainproof offered in fancy herringbones overplaids and stripes. Sizes 34 to 50 chest and 46 to 54 inches long. Half price values range from 10 to 12 50 with original prices 59 and 220. Includes browns olives west of England stripes coverts worsteds and cheviots in all lengths. Hand tailored and shape retaining all wool with venetian serge linings.
Washington reports that Frank H. Hitchcock will succeed George von L. Meyer as postmaster general. It also predicts clashes with political leaders across several states once the Taft administration begins. Taft defended Hitchcock on his train during a New York politician's criticism.
The piece notes aging politicians still seeking office after Taft's win and Hitchcock’s alleged restraint from promising rewards. It claims Hitchcock refused promises during the canvass and that state leaders who delivered electoral votes may demand Hitchcock’s approval or face a clash, with Taft expected to urge their seeking Hitchcock’s consent.
Ohio voters produced a record turnout surpassing one million ballots with Taft likely winning the state by over 70 000 and Harmon capturing the governorship by about 20 000. Republicans also appear to have carried the Legislature, though exact results for minor State candidates are not yet known.
Boston socialist leader John Weaver Sherman argues Democratic defeat brings Socialists closer to the Republican party as the capitalists’ representatives. He claims workers see no real difference between Republicans and Democrats, notes slow returns but growing Socialist vote, and urges action to aid the unemployed amid Taft’s presidency.
Paris November 6 The Minister of Public Works Barthou told the Senate he would seek a government credit of 20000 to start a system of garages along the main aerial routes. Prizes for aviation would be offered if the plan passes. Barthou spoke in answer to Baron dEstournelles de Constant urging government action to ensure French leadership in aviation. The Senate unanimously endorsed Barthous statement.
Ranger dispatch reports Charles Hodges detained a westbound Texas & Pacific mail and express train then boarded and whipped a passenger. The incident occurred in Texas with Hodges taking action onboard the train. Authorities opened an inquiry into Hodges and the assault.
The article argues most rheumatism treatments are experimental and rheumatism is a blood disease. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood-correcting remedy that strengthens organs and purges impurities, claiming hundreds cured. Pills priced 50 cents each, six for $2.50, available by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
Edwin Francis Gay Harvard economics professor and dean of the business school underwent an appendectomy at Stillman Infirmary yesterday morning. Surgeon Dr Co IL Scudder reported a successful operation and the dean was resting comfortably last night. Lincoln F. Schaub will direct the school during his convalescence.
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