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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
7
George Fred Williams cited the election as a call for progressive Republicanism while praising Mr. Bryan and urging Taft to accept the verdict. Williams had toured the Middle West for six weeks, then spoke in California and Oregon on Bryan's behalf.
The official spoke yesterday about respecting the majority verdict and urged support for the party in power. He cited Carlyle on spirit over works, noted Taft as the people’s choice, and expressed continued hope for the republic despite Bryan’s loss.
A large Technology student gathering at the Colonial marked Tech Night after their afternoon victory over Harvard in the cross country race. The event featured banners, signs, and student songs as the juniors rode to the meet and the institute was warmly praised.
Walter C. Morrill of Greenwich filed a petition in Civil Superior Court to recover custody of his two children G. Peabody and Converse Morrill aged 7 and 5. They are said to be with Baroness Romberg in Berlin Germany. Romberg formerly Antoinette Converse Morrill obtained a divorce in May 1906 and the decree gave custody to the mother with six weeks of father visitation each year.
Nurse recounts treating a newborn with severe eczema using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. After months of suffering the infant improved quickly and stayed well, with the patient later thriving in high school. The testimonial notes additional cures and ongoing recommendations.
A period advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills to treat severe skin conditions including eczema psoriasis and scalp issues. It cites testimonials and lists product forms with prices and a mail order offer.
Caroline Bailey, 19, admitted kidnapping her younger brother Walter from a Windham New Hampshire school on October 21. She promised detectives Morgan & Wood to return him but failed to do so after requesting her mother's exemption from prosecution. Bail was continued at 2000, with the case to be prosecuted next week. the mother may face charges as well. The detectives continue efforts to locate Walter.
In Chicago on November 6 Judge Grosscup granted a temporary injunction in the Missouri rate case, criticizing the Interstate Commerce Commission for changing freight rates from Mississippi River crossings to Kansas City. He noted the need to determine undue discrimination and allowed other railroads to intervene.
The complaint that sparked this order became a leading, ongoing matter for the commission. It charged that class commodity rates between Atlantic seaboard points and Kansas City were too high and discriminated against certain shippers.
The long list of eminent Harvard graduates being considered for the Harvard University presidency expanded yesterday. Names include Bishop Lawrence, Senator Lodge, Governor Guild, Herbert Putnam librarian of Congress, and Theodore Lyman the youngest Harvard professor. They are viewed as ideal candidates though the first three are unlikely to accept.
The article lists possible successors to President Eliot at Harvard, including Bishop Lawrence, Senator Lodge, Governor Guild, Professor Lyman, and Mr. Putnam. It notes health factors, youth balance, and their credentials, with Lyman as a favored likeliest among many.
At the Denver meeting the American Federation of Labor will consider binding the organization to stay out of politics. Resolutions support condemning President Gompers and the executive board for backing the Democratic ticket. Socialist members lead the effort with Republican backing.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor left for Denver to answer critics at the convention. He says he is not a candidate for re election in the sense of seeking the office, though he would be glad to serve again if the convention wills it.
The Boston ward leaders show united support for Hon. P. J. Kennedy as the Democratic nominee for street commissioner. Kennedy, speaking at his Webster Street home, says he would unite city factions and serve with his best judgment if elected, noting decades of public service and readiness for the duties.
Commencing today cars will run over the new track on Broadway Malden between Melrose line and Salem Street leaving Melrose line for Sullivan Square terminal via Malden and West Everett at 5 39 a m and about every 20 minutes to 11 48 p m Sunday 6 24 a m and every 20 minutes to 11 48 p m Returning leave Sullivan Square terminal 28 minutes later.
Mrs J Conner of Cincinnati and Levi S Bartlett of Kingston NH seek to break the 1906 probate of Ella A Bartlett granddaughter of Josiah Bartlett signer of the Declaration of Independence The estate worth 380000 largely stocks and bonds includes 5000 to Hale Hospital Haverhill and 3000 to Cottage Hospital Exeter DAR interests noted.
A tug towing barges Buycaner with Nanticoke and Shamokin collided with barges Alice and Edith in Vineyard Haven harbor. The Alice sustained a bow dent and began taking on water before being towed for temporary repairs.
Miss Ida Pauline Williams of Beacon Street marries Howard Parker of Malden in Valparaiso Chile. The union, kept private by the bride’s family, follows Parker’s years of South American travel and a lineage linked to Dr. Frank Parker. The couple are expected to reside in South America.
Ernest Dickson, University of Arkansas right end, died in Austin after injuries from last Friday's game with Oklahoma University. He passed away at midnight.
Plans for three Cambridge subway stations at Sixth Street Cambridgeport Pearl Street and Harvard Square await Mayor Wardwell’s approval before forwarding to the Board of Railroad Commissioners for final decision. Islands at Sixth and Pearl streets. Harvard Square to have an incline to enter the subway. surface cars to Central Square Pearl Street. Citizens’ meetings urged public input and Wardwell seeks wide publicity while deferring to resident opinion.
A veterans group from the Forty-fifth Massachusetts Cadet Regiment plans an excursion to New Bern NC to attend dedicatory exercises for a Commonwealth memorial to regiment members who died in battle or of illness. The trip includes transit via Providence and Norfolk VA with rail travel to New Bern. The list of travelers includes Edward F. Reed and other officers and soldiers.
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