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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
13
Democratic candidate Thomas C. Thacher spoke at Bridgewater and Middleboro to large crowds on Cape Cod. Enthusiastic audiences included many Republicans and Bull Moosers. He expressed confidence that his campaign reception has been strong and beyond expectations.
Mr Thacher spoke at Bridgewater to a large crowd urging a congressional survey of the Taunton River from Taunton toward Bridgewater and Middleboro to assess canal navigation and lower freight rates. He cited waterborne freight costs and noted interest from the Landa and Harbor Commission. Other speakers included Charles S Hamlin Roger Sherman Hoar Robert P Clarkson and William A Schwab. Thacher planned Bridgewater Middleboro and Cape Cod stops then New Bedford campaign events.
The Melrose Model Aeroplane Club, comprised of high school boys, has led to the creation of the Massachusetts Model Aeroplane League. The league will hold inter-school meets annually during the fall and winter months.
Eugene W. Chafin, Prohibition party candidate for president, spoke in Hagerstown Maryland tonight as part of a Maryland campaign tour begun last night. He planned to visit Frederick and Mount Airy tomorrow.
Chairman Thomas P. Riley of the Democratic State committee invites all Progressives who favor the direct election of United States Senators to vote the Democratic ticket on Nov. 5.
The text discusses Matthew Hale urging Bull Moose leader to unite Republican and Democratic factions in the state to form a Progressives joint special primary for US Senate candidate selection after the state election. It notes coordination across major parties and the unusual alliance.
Chairman Riley advocates direct election of U S Senators, urging Progressive supporters to back the Democratic party in elections. He says a Democratic Legislature will pass a bill for direct senatorial election, dismissing Bull Moose prospects. Republican leader Hatfield declines comment, noting any proposal would go to the state committee meeting.
W. M. Washburn, class of 1915, claimed the Harvard tennis singles title by defeating J. J. Armstrong, class of 1914, in straight sets on Jarvis Field 6-4 6-3 6-2. A doubles match saw Washburn and Armstrong beat Kayser and Williams 6-2 2-6 6-4.
New York Oct. 17 Governor Wilson's telegram to Senator Beveridge answers Roosevelt questions on why Standard Oil and American Tobacco were not prosecuted in New Jersey. He says the Republican Legislature blocked revision of corporation laws and no New Jersey official could prosecute breaching federal statutes. Senator O'Gorman announced the message at Democratic headquarters.
Edward Norton of Concord New Hampshire was found guilty of manslaughter for the August murder of Patrick Lucy of Willimantic Connecticut. The jury returned the verdict tonight in Augusta Maine and Norton received the maximum sentence of 20 years in Thomaston State Prison. The shooting arose from a quarrel over money matters.
Jewelry worth fifteen hundred dollars vanished on the Erie line and reappeared hanging over saplings near a station. A man changes his name to Gold to aid recognition. Beau Brummel named James V. Parker leads Newport’s fashion parade at eighty nine. Minnesota farmer Benjamin Souba sells a second crop of strawberries in August heat. A separation dislike ends with potatoes thrown by a husband. An Alton horse with a worn shoulder gripes work. China becomes a republic with modern rights. New York divorce marks a first where both spouses are Chinese.
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