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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
1
Dr Alexander Mann of Trinity Episcopal Boston was tonight elected bishop of the Protestant diocese of Washington on the seventh ballot. The vacancy followed the death of Bishop Henry Y Satterlee after Bishop Brent declined twice post election.
Genevea born Dr Mann, 1860, son of the late Rev Duncan Cameron Mann, obituary notes scholarly lineage. The notice references continuation on page 3 first column.
The Democratic State convention at Faneuil Hall nominated Vahey and Barton with youth in charge and adopted a Denver-style platform. John Golden declined a ticket position but pledged organized labor unity for Vahey and Barton. E Gerry Brown shifted to support the Vahey ticket, making the nomination unanimous.
The piece notes a rare sewing of Democratic support for Draper and Frothingham amid strong Republican opposition over labor policy money usage and state management. It cites Melrose leader Charles J. Barton and shifts in party representation from veteran figures to younger names like Roger Hoar and Dixie Hayes as the Boston Democracy shows limited visible coalition.
Electricity costs far less than matches for closet lighting. A thousand matches run about five cents, while a 4 candle power lamp provides a thousand lights for under one fifth of a cent. Electric prices have been cut, reducing danger and lighting trouble.
Democratic slate lists Governor James H. Vahey of Watertown Lieutenant Governor Charles J. Barton of Melrose Secretary of State James F. Aylward of Cambridge Treasurer Erwin H. Kennedy of Pittsfield Auditor Simeon Viger of Lawrence Attorney General John Alden Thayer of Worcester Presidential electors at large Richard Olney of Boston James E. Cotter of Dedham
The piece catalogs Republican policy about raising state taxes, denounces a State House commission rule, and attacks lobby influence. It demands free raw materials, condemns anti monopoly law defeats, favors direct election of US Senators, and praises Bryan while criticizing GOP failures on women and minors legislation.
A Boston convention showcased youthful leadership with Rep. Andrew J. Peters presiding. The Boston machine received little attention, listed among many vice-presidents, while Vahey faced failed attempts to sidetrack him.
John Francis Brice son of the late Senator Calvin Brice of Ohio, a New York society figure, was arrested last night in Jamaica Plain on the charge of being drunk and disorderly. He resisted Patrolman Butler and a struggle ensued until Brice was subdued with help from nearby citizens.
A south bound elevated train halted on the Pleasant street incline at 6 30 last night after a spring wedged between ties causing the derailment like jam. About 40 trains were held up as guards aided passengers from the cars and back up to stations. The incident prompted two hours of traffic disruption and a perilous exit across the tracks.
Senator Foraker questions prosecutions for alleged wrong doings and ethics in serving clients while William Taft defends campaign finance publicity. Taft dismisses a rumor about paying workers a dollar a day as false and asserts his election confidence after a speaking tour. Roosevelt to question Hitchcock over campaign mismanagement. Continued on Page 5-Fourth Column.
Mary Newall of 1196 Dorchester Avenue was knocked down by a thief as she entered her home last night and robbed of a handbag containing over 75 dollars. She kept more than 400 dollars in bills in her stocking, which the thief did not take. Newall works as a cashier at John T. Connor’s grocery at 951 Dorchester Avenue. a second cashier for the firm was robbed within a week, suggesting an organized gang targeting Connor’s cashiers.
Miss Newall, 20, left the store after 6:30 pm with that day’s receipts in her handbag and over 400 in bills in her stocking. As she reached her doorway, a well dressed young man asked for directions to Greemount street.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity indicates Friday will be cloudy with occasional rain and easterly to northerly winds. Saturday looks fair and warmer as conditions improve. Washington reports New England will see rain Friday with strong northeast winds and a transition to fair and warmer conditions by Saturday.
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