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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
6
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The article criticizes Taft and Roosevelt over campaign fund publicity and tariff policy. It argues Roosevelt concealed contributions in 1904 and taft echoes Roosevelt, fearing public reaction to money sources. It surveys past tariffs and warns of impacts on New England industries and workers, noting forthcoming convention effects on policy.
The Democratic State convention aims for smooth candidate selection and a clear declaration of principles with no factional contest expected. Delegates focus on party unity and defining the campaign issues to guide the party's path.
The article weighs whether President Roosevelt should campaign publicly for Taft. It argues he should preserve dignity and avoid a stump speech, noting Cabinet discussions guide such decisions amid Bryan’s rising momentum. It cautions against risking the presidency’s decorum.
Dear Newt-Solomon had 700 wives and was a wise man or not. The column muses on the folly of mega marriages, costs, and beliefs, then shifts to a travel note about the St. Lawrence River rapids from Lachine to Cornwall, noting navigation challenges and a U S border point at seven miles. Tomorrow will show an island camp view near Clayton.
The Post's series visits the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence as an inland resort shared by America and Canada. Readers will see daily selections of the area's beautiful views from this week in the Little Journeys to Interesting Places column.
George T. Angell of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals suggests naming the open space before Harvard Medical School Vivisection Avenue. He argues against Pasteur and says the avenue should honor humanity, quoting criticism of animal experiments and urging a humane alternative.
Henry Stoneman of Keene New Hampshire thanks the Boston Post for advertising and locating Mr Southcott. He sent the Sunday Post report of the finding to the wife in England, who believed him dead before the aid.
In a reported horticultural boast, the Kennebec Journal notes Androscoggin County’s cucumber outstrips Auburn’s prize. A garden cucumber from George W. Vickery in the city measures 13 14 inches long, 12 inches in circumference, and weighs three pounds and two ounces.
A Bunker Hill resident advises the Parkman Fund editor to allocate a large portion of the fund to improve Bunker Hill Park in Charles Town. The letter highlights the park's prominence and location as justification for this selection. Boston, Sept. 30.
A Roslindale reader urges transforming the neglected Washington Street playground into a gymnasium. The appeal cites strong athletics spirit from Roslindale baseball teams and asks the Parkman fund committee to fund the project. John Frankston notes Roslindale on September 30.
City officials weigh how to manage the Parkman Fund with Boston as custodian. Officials consider governance options and potential policy changes affecting investment and oversight. The discussion focuses on accountability, transparency, and long term returns for the fund.
A letter from John E. Gillis of Brighton dated September 30 argues for a school by which city children would learn farming through tilting and manuring the soil on the Common. He notes elm trees would benefit and prefers farms to grassless lawns and signs telling people to keep off the earth.
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