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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
8
A full Tremont Temple fills to capacity last night as Senator Lodge speaks on naval power and merchant marine. Cries of more interrupt the plea for a strong navy, linking Bryan's election to potential war and shaping views on Middle West tensions.
Lieutenant Governor Eubeen S. Draper defends discussing national questions in a Massachusetts campaign, arguing national policies shape the election and urging the Democratic candidate for Governor to address Governor Douglas and national topics as well. He defends Republican governance, tariffs, civil rights, and state expenditures while praising state administration and pledging to curb waste if elected.
Ex Governor Bates denounces the Democratic platform as dreary and unpraising of Roosevelt. He urges voters to back a strong navy and merchant marine to deter war, cites Boston ship history, and promotes candidates Campbell, Galvin, and Lane while attacking Bryan and Democratic views on naval policy.
Mr. Frothingham, winner of the lieutenant governor race, delivered a humorous speech praising the Democratic platform. He likened it to a railway platform saying it is a good thing to board, noting it is shorter than the national platform and that some run before they read it.
Secretary James R Garfield declares there is no doubt about Ohio or other Western states. He frames the election as a vital conflict, criticizes Bryan for labor politics, and warns that Bryan would divide the nation and threaten Republican power. He notes support from reputable business men for Taft and highlights Oklahoma as Bryanism in action.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge warns that imperialist danger comes from class warfare and urges a larger navy to defend coasts. He cites 1908 sea strength figures for England France Germany Japan and warns the U S must avoid slipping to fifth in naval power within five years.
Philip Stroebel and Katherine Stroebel path the strangest divorce tale as the wife led two households across Brooklyn Richmond Hill and Manhattan each day. Mrs Stroebel known as Mrs Jacob Bilusse visited Grand Avenue each evening while her husband Bilusse worked. The judge referred the case to the district attorney for investigation.
Crowds packed the Mechanics' building for the New England Food Fair with Bostock's wild animals as the main draw. Moving pictures and the Mexican National Band complemented exhibits from Boston schools, state displays, and a grand Mexican government showcase, signaling a strong fair success.
Miss Mary N. Perry of Worcester learned Bryant was divorced on April 10 1907 by Mrs Jennie M Bryant of Clinton. They learned at attorney Sibley that they could not marry for six months. The marriage license lies unused. Bryant had returned a purse of gold to guests at the Aurora Hotel before the truth emerged.
Martin Conly Jr aged 28 an employee of the comptroller's office and son of Brooklyn Democratic district leader Martin Conly was crushed to death today when a 60 horsepower automobile toppled onto him in New York City.
London October 12 opening of Britain's autumn session fills 10 weeks with government measures led by the licensing bill. Lords may alter or defeat it while education Irish land and unemployment bills loom. Asquith signals focus on a peaceful equitable Balkan settlement and possible conference talks.
The Ipswich estate of John B Brown purchased a Broadway Maiden Lane 18 story building in New York City for 6 million dollars, the largest local purchase in two years. The will left most of the fortune to Ipswich school plans, while brothers Harry B Brown Allen Brown and Mrs Alex Martin contest the will claiming unsound mind.
Howard Cahill, 27, of 11 Bulfinch Street, was arrested in the Palace Theatre lobby after a quarter mile chase by a mob. He faces larceny charges for stealing a watch valued at 1 the gold-plated chain worth 8 and S1 in money from Michael J. Bowen of South Acton near 163 Court Street. An officer pushed through to arrest him as the crowd grew heated.
William J. Bryan visited Lincoln to commend Governor Hughes of New York for his position on trusts during a speech at the university. He emphasized Hughes' attitude as notably impressive on the trust question.
Students cheered as a speaker opposed the Democratic remedy on trusts and questioned campaign fund contributions from industrial leaders. He held votes on campaign finance publicity and direct senatorial election, and answered Governor Hughes, whose address had impressed many in university circles.
At a La Liguria dinner in Boston the ex mayor urged that Boston needs a Columbus to restore prosperity. He attacked the Republican machine and criticized Senator Lodge for doubting a Democratic Secretary of State, saying such a claim would not pass in the West.
Judge Bosson denounces Mill Hill area of Chelsea as Hell Gate district and vows to jail nonresidents charged with drunkenness. Probation officer notes Friday and Saturday crowds degrade the neighborhood, prompting new Monday start to imprison all non Chelsea citizens charged with drunkenness.
The first Harvard student council election selected seniors R M Middlemass of New Britain Connecticut and L K Lunt of Colorado as council members. Also elected were senior R C Brown of Medford and S A Sargent of Brookline and sophomores P D Smith of Chicago and W Herbert Jaques Jr of Brookline. They join sport captains W M Rand track F H Burr football E P Currier baseball and W R Severance crew to handle athletic affairs in 1908 09.
William H. Taft spoke to seventeen Ohio towns delivering key addresses in Zanesville Cambridge and Akron. He left his train to greet crowds in each city and in Zanesville attacked both Bryan and Gomperts.
Former President Taft denounces William Jennings Bryan for alleging he fathered injunctions in labor disputes. He asserts he did not invent injunctions and emphasizes the lasting impact of his decisions on labor law, claiming unions now view him as a benefactor rather than an foe.
In Somerville an effort to reduce the School Board from 16 to five aims to deprive Democrats of board representation. The Board of Trade met last night but took no action. William W. Kennard, a former School Board member, spoke to promote the measure, and Somerville’s Republican leanings could leave Democrats without a seat on the board.
North Dorchester Jrs. seeks 90-95 pound team for Saturday October 17 at near expenses. Herbert Mullen, 72 Roseclair Street Dorchester. Darnele Academy seeks strongest 110-115 pound teams in the State. Joseph F. Murphy, 197 Elm Street Cambridge.
Empress Eugenie fled Paris in 1870 with Dr Evans. She washed a handkerchief, revealed she had no water for brushing, then used Dr Lyon's Tooth Powder from a stream to clean her teeth. Evans notes her as having the finest smile in Europe.
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