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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
9
Delegates contended all day and into the night as stand-patters and reciprocity advocates fought to secure a majority. Early morning claims suggested stand-patters would win a tariff revision plank aligned with their views.
The Republican platform committee wrestled with a tariff plank dividing reciprocity supporters and stand-patters. Foss and Draper threatened opposition if the clause fails to satisfy their factions. A late-night session produced drafts, with Whitman opposing the current form and hopes of a coalition emerging before today’s reading.
Secretary Edmund Billings of the Good Government Association rebutted criticisms over its stance on the National Dock Trust issue. He said the association has nothing to do with the matter and that member involvement does not justify interference with private or public business. He affirmed the board members he endorsed remain candidates.
In Maiden Lane New York a thief Louis Brown grabbed a tray with 30000 dollars in gems at Cross Beguelin store. Oscar Windorf clerk confronted him and was stabbed while the suspect fled but was subdued by a crowd and two detectives. Windorf was not seriously hurt.
The Hon. Harry C. Hunter was renominated for the Senate by acclamation at the fifth Middlesex convention yesterday. George H. Doty, assistant secretary of the Republican State committee, was renominated.
Delegates argued over the lieutenant governor race at the American House with Draper favored on the first ballot and Hall opponents questioning strength. Four candidates for attorney general battled amid last minute deals as Malone supporters claimed the goods and Champlin delegates faced pressure about choosing Malone or Sanderson.
In Cambridge observers note French and Malone factions threaten to back a Middlesex contender if Sanderson fails to nominate. The Sanderson camp fears many supporters will shift to General Champlin amid the bitter Middlesex contest.
Colonel Sidney O. Bigney of Attleboro was nominated by the Republican district committee for the Governor's Council at Wesleyan Hall. Attorney William H. Pond introduced the candidate and Bigney delivered a 15 minute acceptance speech stressing harmony and Republicanism. A chrysanthemums basket on the platform bore a note from an Attleboro supporter.
The quiet dawn ceremony united Robert Ervell Roe assistant rector of St. Luke's Scranton and Ezra Diana Higby of Brookline at Peep O' Day. Rev. Richard Loring officiated with Rev. Roger Israel assisting. Close family and friends attended after a years long courtship. Roe from Cambridge Md lineage and Adeline Jefferson Ewell Roe noted for Southern beauty.
The platform supports protection with tariff adjustments by public need and Congress agreement, urges Massachusetts to push tariff revision, endorses Roosevelt administration including pacific treaties and anti discrimination efforts, supports laws to protect workers and children, recommends a ship subsidy commission, defends Negro rights, and endorses Governor Bates.
The platform committee endorses protecting American labor and industries while allowing tariff changes when public interests demand it. It calls on Senators and Representatives to pursue tariff revision and readjustment on a maximum and minimum rate basis. It also urges enacting a tariff provision to protect experts from discrimination and ensure the US receives most favored nation treatment in foreign markets.
The article reports denials that Edward J. Donovan is the machine pick for mayor. It notes tensions within the Boston political machine led by James Donovan Patrick J Kennedy and Joseph J Corbett and cites Fitzgerald declaring his independent candidacy to the finish.
George Manning of 3 Howard Street Brockton was robbed and beaten by two footpads on Chardon Street last night. They lured him into an alley, stole his watch, and searched his pockets before motorists scared them away. Manning was treated at the Relief Hospital for a deep forehead gash and multiple injuries. Police have a good description of the assailants.
Bridgeport New Haven. The beautiful Miss Blitz became locked inside her father's store while working late. After three hours of nervous prostration she finally escaped when her father returned and investigated the missing clerical door key and her absence.
Fire Commissioner Wells announced yesterday transfers inside the department. Daniel J. Cadigan moves from Engine 17 to Ladder 7. J J Higgins shifts from Ladder 7 to Engine 28. Edward F. Anderson, district chief Keyes East Boreton driver, passes examinations and is assigned to Ladder 24. Frank S Jewett succeeds Anderson.
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