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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
4
Mrs Sherman and family endure shock after the Vice President's death as Utica townsfolk react with universal sorrow. Mayor Baker declares a city in mourning. flags lower to half staff while political activity is paused.
James Schoolcraft Sherman born October 24 1855 in Utica New York. He was a lawyer mayor congressman vice president and key Republican figure with a notable record in Indian affairs and party leadership. He faced strong opposition in 1906 and recovered to become senator presiding officer in the Senate and a trusted party man with business ties in Utica.
President Taft in New York sent a telegram to Mrs Sherman condoling her loss of her husband. He praised Vice President Sherman’s services to the country and noted his death ten years before the psalmist’s time. He signed with heartfelt sympathy.
Booths HYOMEI vapor treatment is praised for stubborn chronic catarrh and colds. Use nightly with a bowl of boiling water and a towel to breathe the vapor. Bottle costs 50 cents, complete outfit $1.00. Australian eucalyptus with antiseptics touted to destroy germs and soothe membranes.
After leaving an Madison Square Garden meeting, President Roosevelt learned of Vice President James S. Sherman’s death. He sent a telegram to Mrs. James S. Sherman, Utica New York, expressing sincere sympathy from Mrs. Roosevelt and himself.
The Utica area mourns the death of James Sherman known as Our Jim and Sunny Jim. He expanded the electric system and water board, allied with Utica Trust & Deposit, and supported local politics with a jovial presence and strong community ties. His family included son Richard Sherman and others in local business.
President Taft, dining with Brooklyn navy yard workers at the Thirteenth Regiment armory, learned Vice President Sherman had died. He held his silence, then asked the gathering to adjourn in his memory before tears filled his eyes as he left for Washington.
News of Vice President Sherman's death provoked deep sorrow in official Washington with plans for funeral attendance by Senator Bacon the Senate and President Taft and the Cabinet. Proclamations to observe mourning, half mast flags, and possible court and diplomatic attendance were outlined. The line of succession shifts to Secretary Knox if needed as the Senate awaits reassembly.
Miss Elizabeth Burke daughter of Mr and Mrs John Burke of 81 Garfield avenue and Thomas Maguire son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Maguire of 106 Main street were married at St Charles parochial residence at 7 o clock this evening in Woburn.
The advertisement claims Danderine cleanses dust and oil from hair and scalp while stopping itching and shedding. It promises visible new hair growth after a few weeks, describing hair as light, wavy, fluffy and lustrous. A 25 cent bottle is urged from druggists or toilet counters.
Mrs Hale Jacobs and Andrew Carnegie presented a recital and concert with Ernest Meheffey assisted by Miss Gertrude Edmands a contralto. Also featured were contralto Mrs Lillian Elsworth Sargent Fullerton Vose tenor James Gordon choir director Miss Helen Goodwin and Miss Viva Richardson.
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