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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
1
President Roosevelt presided over a conference examining defects in the North Dakota and related ships. He set four topics for review including the North Dakota and Delaware design, the Utah and storida class, and broader future battleship plans.
Commander Key warned President Roosevelt that the five inch torpedo defence armor is inadequate. Newport meeting endorsed a casemate style eight inch protection split between side armor and bulkheads for the Florida and Utah uptakes. North Dakota torpedo battery is too low and the five inch battery failing in trade wind weather. No. 3 12 inch turret is sandwiched between engine and boiler rooms with a powder magazine surrounded by steam pipes. conference proposed refrigeration to avert danger.
General William F. Draper, former Republican congressman and ambassador to Italy, tells a Post reporter that the GOP must revise tariff pledges now. He opposes Taft yet predicts a mild revision once he becomes president, acknowledging business interests.
Gumpers attends a national convention amid debates over policy directions. Delegates from regional chapters collect to discuss platform priorities and nominations. The event signals renewed interest in regional leadership and party strategy.
Massachusetts labor leaders at the AFL convention in Denver favor re electing Samuel Gompers, despite national political divisions. The Boston view holds that Gompers supported Bryan and opposed Taft, aligning with local union sentiment. The convention otherwise centers on national politics rather than purely labor issues.
A reader shares views on Taft and Roosevelt, criticizing Roosevelt as erratic while praising Taft and supporting tariff caution. The letter discusses Gompers as labor leader, his stance against injunctions, and calls for his re election and defense of organized labor, citing his role with 2,000,000 workers.
A Belgrade despatch says Bosnian mountain refugees blew up the barracks at Konitza in Herzegovina, killing 170 Austrian soldiers. The report notes Austrian papers suppressed the news.
Benjamin Grant and his son Levi were badly hurt when a horse bolted in Wakefield this afternoon. Levi has a fractured skull and possible internal injuries while Benjamin, treated at Mass General, suffers severe scalp wounds and extensive bruising. Both may not recover.
A light wagon broken whiffletree sent a horse into a panic down Albion street. The father, 45, and son Grant, 18, were thrown out as the horse collided with a telegraph pole and an automobile. Grant was unconscious. the father, badly wounded, was hospitalized.
King Manuel arrived in Oporto for a state visit as crowds gathered in the city hub of republican sentiment. He was given a broad ovation by vast crowds in the streets.
Nat C. Goodwin and Miss Edna Goodrich married yesterday at the actor's parents residence 89 St Botolph street in a quiet ceremony. It was Goodwin's fourth marriage and Goodrich's second. a justice of the peace officiated amid efforts to keep the official details private. The bride dazzled with gems and beauty, her pearl necklace signaling wealth.
After a ceremony described by a Post reporter, Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin celebrated with a small bridal party including Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Goodwin and Mrs. Stevens. The bride wore a Paris Drecoll gown with white net over silk and chiffon, plus $60,000 in jewels including two pearl earrings, a $20,000 necklace, and a 50 diamond dog collar from London.
Forecaster notes fair and warmer conditions for Monday in Boston with light westerly winds. Tuesday brings fair weather, cooler in the afternoon and night, with fresh northwest winds. Washington reports forecast details. England also mentions fair conditions with southwesterly to west winds.
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In Trenton New Jersey the Roebling Sons plant will operate at full capacity starting tomorrow with 100 artisans joining the rolling mill. Frank O Briggs notes the firm will be busier than in years. Willetts pottery, Murray pottery, Mott Tron Company and Johm S Broughton report large new orders totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, and Trenton Iron will resume full force with workers.
In a public letter dated November 6 1908 President Roosevelt condemns political use of religion and says Taft's faith is private. He asserts Americans should not be barred from office over creed and notes all faiths have representation in government.
Pittsburg Nov 8 The Connellsville coke region seeks 3000 more workers as ovens fire up at midnight. Oliphant Coke Co reports a 12000 ton weekly contract for six months secured after Taft election. Jones & Laughlin Steel resumes work for new Alliquippa town and $15 million plant. Verona railroad to place most workers on time and a half starting tomorrow.
Post's sporting summary notes Somerville's upset over Maiden High, a blow to old followers. Harvard shines against Indians and looks ahead to Dartmouth. National League fielding averages for 1908. Catterson of Brockton leads New England batting percentage. Brockton’s Quill aims for win over Loughrey in a priming bout tomorrow night.
Arlington part of Mount Vernon street neighborhood terrorized by two men who assaulted and robbed Cornelius Peterson after he changed large bills in Boston. Conductor Thomas S. White and motor men James J. Monroe and John J. Kearins captured Frank Hughes and detained him until police. A second suspect was arrested after a fight, both to be charged with assault and robbery.
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