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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
9
The Democratic national committee via John J. Gordon claims Roosevelt promised an office to a longshoreman leader, causing the shift away from Samuel Gompers. The statement was released Oct 13 at headquarters.
The Democratic committee alleges Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit a top AFL official met with President Roosevelt in Washington on October 3 offering immigration commissioner post to split from Gompers. Keefe later said he would vote for Taft and had signed a circular urging defeat of Taft and Republican Congressmen on Sept. 26.
President of the International Longshoremen and Transport Workers' Association, Daniel J. Keefe, refutes claims he was promised the Commissioner-General of Immigration for backing Taft. He recalls a brief Oct 3 meeting with Roosevelt and says no offer was made. He reiterates he will vote for Taft and not Bryan.
A short advertorial touts P. and G. Naphtha Soap as the simple solution for washing colored clothes. The message urges readers to try it on the next wash day and notes it is sold by grocers everywhere.
Mrs Emma Duke Legg replies to a Worcester posting by her husband John Francis Legg denying any separation. She says she left for health reasons with his knowledge and that weekly money was not an exclusive allowance, while her father Charles Duke backs her claim and Legg declines further comment.
Malden High vs Mechanic Arts hinges on Leary officiating dispute as Quincy faces Somerville. Dedham West Roxbury, St Johns Danvers, Everett Brockton Haverhill, Cambridge Latin, and Revere also in action with coach notes and returning stars shaping outcomes.
Hanover Illinois October reports rough afternoon session at Dartmouth with long scrimmages and increased effort. Ingersoll returns after four weeks and may suit up Saturday while Captain Kennedy likely to see playing time at end. Varsity squads practiced against first and fourth elevens in sessions lasting about 145 minutes.
William Joy known as Hiker on the Holy Cross gridiron has drawn wide notice this season. In the Yale game last Saturday he punted three times from behind his goal line and placed each punt beyond Yale’s reach, preventing fair catches. Holy Cross, though averaging about 163 pounds, is touted as Yale’s fastest opponent this season.
An advertisement extolls Van Camp’s Milk as sterilized whole milk free of germs. It contrasts with milkman’s raw milk, cites tests showing no germs, and highlights sanitary dairies, high butter fat, and cost advantages. Produced by Van Camp Packing Co. in Indianapolis across five states.
Hyde Park hosts Rindge Manual Training School and falls 32 to 0 as visitors surge in the second half with five touchdowns. Wilson scores three times and O Brien Hadley Metivier add others, with 500 in attendance noted.
Jack McCloskey, praised by Manager Joe Kelley and teammates for his Boston Nationals work, rejoins Harvard to assist Pooch Donovan with his squads. The summer experience boosted his development and he plans to sign with the Doves for next season.
A vintage health ad noting middle age kidney strain and symptoms of backache irritation and fatigue. It praises Dean's Kidney Pills for restoring kidney filtering action, banishing pain, regulating the bladder, and reducing risks of gravel dropsy and heart trouble. It claims public recommendation by thousands and suitability for all ages.
Yale laboratories secrecy marks prep for the Army game as coaches trial new formations behind closed gates. Hobbs out, Brown at left tackle, Hopkins possibly quarterback with Fred Murphy sharing duties. Freshman guard Greenough and center Lilley tested while Stillman aids snaps. Wheaton returns from tonsillitis as seven coaches watch for improved team work.
Robert B. Cantwell, attorney and president of the White Sox Rooters Association, was found guilty by a jury in Judge Foster's court of assaulting Umpire John Kerin and breaking his nose on September 28 after a quarrel over a decision. The offense carries a fine up to $100. the court will set the amount later. A motion for a new trial is set for October 24.
Frank Corridon, famed pitcher with Philadelphia National League club, has been nominated by Newport Democrats for the Assembly as representative of his district.
Oswego witnesses report two German laborers named John and Peter Bohli found dead in their Ingally Crossing cabin this morning. Police investigate the double homicide and seek local tips.
Li Sum Ling editor of the Hong Kong Chinese Mail arrives in Boston tonight at 8 30 to inspect local institutions. He has met Taft and Bryan and plans to study Harvard methods while in the United States. He travels widely and will stay at the Hotel Touraine during his visit to Boston.
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