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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
2
Local shops advertise overcoat season with tailors offering ready made and custom fits. Tailors claim deals on durable fabrics and tailoring services to prepare customers for cold weather.
John Gardner Coolidge of Boston, United States minister to Nicaragua, resigns claiming U S meddling in Nicaragua's internal affairs. Washington circles report the State department did nothing to warrant the action, and the move is met with surprise and regret.
The statement asserts the resignation was entirely self initiated and not prompted by any officials. Mr. Coolidge, son of J Randolph Coolidge of 147 Beacon Street, is nephew of Hon T J Coolidge, and traces lineage to Thomas Jefferson through Mrs Randolph. One brother teaches at Harvard and another, J Randolph Coolidge Jr., is a leading Boston attorney.
Robert E. Wellman of Dorchester and his wife won a court case in New Haven restoring his rights after alienists in New Haven had declared him insane. Judge Studtey heard the case and allowed Wellman’s parole on release from hospital and his brother Walter Wellman withdrew as conservator.
The effort to move the frigate Constitution from Charlestown navy yard to the Charles River basin gained new life as Basin Commission Chair Henry D. Yerxa endorsed a suggestion from Congressman John W. Weeks.
The piece reports on push to move the historic frigate to a basin for public access, with quotes from Congressman Sullivan supporters and opponents including Mrs. Fitz and Miss Vining. It notes endorsements by Mrs. Edward Clark and a broader political fundraising push featuring John A. Sullivan and John H. Casey, amid district attorney race implications.
The commission urges repealing the 1908 ordinance to unify purchasing, appoint a street department purchasing agent, and require cross department use to secure wholesale discounts. It condemns secret bids and lax inspection while highlighting conflicts involving Burk and the Rawhide oil deal.
New York November 27 In advance proofs of Worlds Work Rockefeller outlines the burdens of wealth and the gains of giving He argues that the best use of capital is individual ownership and benefaction to advance civilization He defends individualism over socialism and stresses lasting gratification from service to the world.
Professor Clement Lenom of the New England Conservatory laments his wife’s disappearance and alleged elopement with Daniel Maquarie, first flute of the Symphony. Lenom vows divorce amid mystery. Maquarie also vanished after evening plans at the Longy Club.
An advertisement promotes Marine Eye Tonic to alleviate red eyes eyelids and tired eyes. It targets readers seeking relief for eye discomfort and fatigue with a claim of tonic benefits. The copy emphasizes quick relief and daily use.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine laxative with a claim to cure a cold in one day and features the signature of E W Grove. The product is pitched as World over trusted and priced at 25 cents.
The announcement that Frank H. Hitchcock has been offered and accepted the postmaster generalship in Taft's Cabinet raises questions about filling major roles for which Massachusetts men are mentioned.
The passage notes Postmaster General George Von L. Meyer may pursue a diplomatic post again and Mrs. Meyer hopes he becomes ambassador to the court of King Edward. It also mentions Samuel J. Elder as a leading Massachusetts candidate for a Cabinet role, with Herbert Parker influential in pushing his appointment.
Taft selects Frank H. Hitchcock for Postmaster General in his forthcoming cabinet. Hitchcock, with Charles H. Boynton, leaves Taft’s Missouri town for Washington and a dinner with Taft supporters. Timothy L. Woodruff loses a tennis match to Herbert Parsons as both plan talks with Taft on the New York senatorial situation.
Secretary Metcalf orders that no naval officer may discuss the Newport conference with the public without approval from the Secretary of the Navy or the President. The move revokes the prior October order permitting limited discussion of the conference.
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