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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
3
William J. Bryan answered a direct question about running for the presidency again. He dictated a statement on whether rising conditions would prompt a new bid, indicating uncertainty about future possibilities.
The statement expresses optimism about the Democratic party’s future. When asked about a Nebraska Senate run, he says Nebraska does not elect a senator this year and hints at a possible election two years hence. He declines to elaborate. Mr and Mrs Bryan are en route to Mexico.
An article extols the stomach as a vital organ overworked by unhealthy habits. It warns of depleted gastric juice and excessive alkali, then promotes Dyspepsia Tablets from F. A. Stuart Co as a remedy, claiming quick digestion and free trial mail offer from Marshall, Michigan.
The Pittsfield in the Heart of the Berkshires airship, after a 70 mile flight reaching 10 000 feet, drifted into Rockville causing damage to electric and fire alarm lines. Pilot William Van Sleet and passenger William K Morrison were detained by police for settlement of property damage.
Boston hosts an extensive laymen missionary drive aiming to boost interdenominational support for foreign missions. Secretary J Campbell White reports pledged gifts totaling $2 million more annually in the regions already reached, with expectations of substantial increases from Boston. The effort emphasizes male leadership, personal responsibility, and directing gifts to home and foreign fields.
Rev Samuel M Zwemer urged a sustained Christian warfare in missions calling for a forward movement along the whole line. He noted men should lead and women have built strength while laymen must mobilize reserves for outreach to heathen lands. The gathering drew about 2000 attendees in Tremont Temple.
William Van Sleet arrives from Rockville Conn saying his latest balloon trip was the most thrilling yet. He reached an altitude around 11000 feet the highest in the nation. Warm air at that height kept the bag aloft until a drop into cold air caused a rapid descent. An open field landing planned near Rockville failed when the anchor broke. The 70 mile trip took about one hour testing racing-car speeds.
Clifford Dykens aged 6 of 18 Bismark Street Cambridge was badly injured yesterday when he fell under an Arlington electric car and both feet were severed. He was treated at a local drug store before being moved to Cambridge City Hospital. Witnesses said he jumped from another car and slipped under the inward bound Arlington car.
Woods won Somerville with a narrow margin, defeating opponents in Ward 3 and Ward 6 where Mary R. Brewer lost to Leon ard H. Pete. Wilbur S. Clark beat Pennock in Ward 3, and reformer Newcomb’s stance left Woods short of anticipated lead.
Malden reports George L. Richards nominated for mayor by Republicans, George H. Fall to run as an independent. Ward 1 aldermanic race ends in Murphy over Perkins, 257 to 242. Ward 2 untaken. No women named for school committee as board reduced to five with 21-member slate.
In Melrose on November 17, 787 votes were cast in a Republican caucus with Mayor Eugene H. Moore renominated unopposed. Aldermen at large included Thomas H. Gilman 648, Leslie F. Keen 565, and John Buffum 493. Ward contests prompted recounts in Ward 6 and Ward 7 as candidates J S Hitchins, William Cogswell and Augustus Holmes led with tight margins. Doherty 144, Andrews 142, Fahey 140 led Ward 7 results. School committee nominees were Lowell Wentworth 458, Frank West 561, Edward Small 546.
Conductor Herbert P. Greeley of the Boston Elevated was found guilty of larceny of fares by the South Boston District Court. Judge Fallon sentenced him to 30 days in the house of correction.
Contemporary reports corroborate the Post story about The Rev. Payson Young, rector of St. Mary the Virgin in San Francisco, previously Patrick J. Lyons of Boston, once a poor clerk, detailing a sensational career across narrows of his history.
The schooner Jennie Thomas of Savannah with 100 feet of hawser dragging and waterlogged sails east of the Capes of Virginia is being towed toward port after the captain William Campbell and six crewmen were brought to New York aboard the steamer Afghanistan from Arabian ports. The vessel carries a lumber cargo and remains afloat under fore staysail.
Captain Campbell recalls a voyage beginning October 16 from Savannah with lumber for Philadelphia. Storms battered the vessel, seams opened, pumps worked for 12 days as water rose. On November 16 the crew abandoned the schooner, last seen drifting east at 50 miles per day as Afghanistan approached.
Michael Quinn of 9 Preble Street and John O Toole of 8 Humboldt Place were detained after the death of Mrs. Chick Stahl. They were arraigned in court today and are the only suspects who saw her Sunday. Medical examiner says death may be natural. viscera sent to Harvard Medical School for tests.
Marine Eye Remedy guards eye health as a beauty ad notes its protective benefits and claims. The copy promotes ocular wellbeing and cosmetic improvements with a focus on eye care.
Massachusetts College would be a statewide system with college districts led by a head in principal cities. Using existing school buildings and libraries the plan aims for a four year course at 138 dollars. Edmund D Barboure of Boston leads the effort with a $1,000,000 endowment goal and a $100,000 subscription already secured.
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