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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1904
Page
8
Republican figures launch a bid in the Philippines for a political figure named Aker. Campaign rhetoric includes a line about perseverance across generations and dismisses critics as poltroons. The move signals a strategic effort to gain party influence in the region.
Senator Joseph B. Foraker argues the Philippines are part of a broad American policy, linking the war, the canal, and open trade. He recalls Dewey's Philippine victory, Hawaii annexation, and Caribbean aims, defending measures as essential to national defense and commerce.
A brief dispatch reports a government release claiming improving conditions while labor action unfolds as fewer than one hundred workers join a strike. The note frames economic growth against ongoing labor unrest and regional job activity.
Governor Bates cited Fall River as a rare exception with 26 000 workers striking over wages while claiming Massachusetts overall shows 400 000 employed in solid jobs. He argued statewide prosperity, higher wages, and greater savings despite local unrest.
Senator Lodge compliments Senator Foraker for his Philippines presentation and thanks Governors Bates and others for their welcome. He says the speech set a high standard and leaves little room for broader political remarks.
delegates at Wesleyan Hall chose William T. Shea of Quincy as the state committeeman. The senatorial committee appointed last year was reappointed in a meeting held last night.
Senator Thurston declared the Republican party in its national convention united in a platform that stays true to its history and obligations. He contrasted it with a Democratic platform he said abandons key issues, claiming Democrats now affirm what Republicans achieved.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Henry G. Davis leads a rapid tour through Maryland and West Virginia. He speaks twelve times from the private car Grace Land with Senators Daniel and Hill and ex Governor Whyte nearby. Rallies occur in Piedmont and Keyser with escorts from District of Columbia and Democratic clubs at Rockville and Brunswick.
Emperor William’s bronze Frederick the Great statue to be unveiled by Baroness Speck von Sternburg at the Army War College esplanade in Washington on November 19. President, Cabinet, diplomatic corps, Supreme Court, navy admiral, army chief of staff, and officers to attend. Taft to give final remarks.
Miss Alice Gertrude Linnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank M Linnell of 61 Columbia Road married Walter Shuebruck the Harvard oarsman at All Souls Universalist Church Dorchester Last night Miss Lilian Baldwin Dorchester was maid of honor Borden Covel Boston classmate of the groom was best man The church was decorated with golden rod and autumn foliage.
The Republican national committee schedules two major New York meetings on the night of Oct. 19. Senator Fairbanks will speak at both events. One gathering at a Brooklyn rink includes Secretary Shaw and John L. Griffith of Indiana. the Madison Square Garden meeting features former Secretary Elihu Root and George A. Knight of California alongside Fairbanks.
The Episcopal convention opened a heated debate on divorce in marriage, with the committee proposing a ministerial inquiry to verify no prior marriage exists. A minority urged using civil court records to determine fault, sparking sharp questions about fraud and fairness. The session also covered missions in Japan and China, with bishops reporting on education, conversion, and wartime religious awakening. The Duke of Newcastle plans to attend, and Cuba gains a designated bishop as Porto Rico's James H. Van Buren oversees the Cuban field.
A Victorian style admonition describes biliousness as a common yet serious complaint if not treated. It suggests restoring secretive organs to full function and hints at a reliever acting like a charm.
About 6000 people attended a reception at the Art Museum hosted by Bishop Lawrence and diocesan officers for bishops deputies and visitors of the Episcopal general convention. Notables included the Archbishop of Canterbury and President Warren of the Art Museum. Ushers guided guests to bow to the archbishop. a luncheon followed in Pierce Hall with tea service provided by members of St. Paul’s Church.
A crowded Pierce Hall session of the Women's Auxiliary to the Board of Missions heard speakers from New York Philadelphia Boston southern California Hankow China and Baltimore describing missionary work. Deaconess Knapp outlined the deaconesses school and Mrs Davidson wife of the Archbishop attended.
Fifty horses from the late Wil Co Whitney estate sold at Madison Square Garden for a total of $238,000. The two night sale brought 91 horses to the hammer, realizing $463,650.
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