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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
5
Justice Aiken of the Superior Court leads the new Probation Commission which begins duties today to reorganize the state probation system and appoint a deputy probation commissioner to serve as executive over probation officers. Several men have been named for the post.
William J. Bryan issued a statement at Fairview denouncing Taft for adopting Roosevelt’s views on campaign contribution publicity. He says Taft echoes the charge that voters are misled if the amounts and sources of donations are exposed. The release presents his essential points on disclosure.
Washington reports show a heated debate over whether pre election publication of campaign contributions or expenditures best reveals influence peddling. The piece notes criticism directed at Chairman Hitchcock for campaign management and notes calls for more cooperation with the congressional committee.
Worcester on October 1 heard Elgar's cantata Caractacus for the first time at the festival concert. Soloists Jeanne Jomelli George Hamlin Reinhold Werrenrath and Frederick Martin with Dr Mees conducting delivered an earnest, well orchestrated performance praised for its instrumental mastery and moving final lines.
Taft defends national ticket unity and forecasts electoral votes for Wisconsin Minnesota the Dakotas Iowa and Nebraska amid reported Republican defections. He speaks in Nebraska stops stressing labor rulings and injunction history while defending his role and a "square deal" legacy.
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