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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
12
William J. Bryan addressed twelve hundred newly elected precinct committeemen in Chicago urging a nationwide campaign club approach. He praised the primary system as voter driven, stressed organization, registration, and fundraising, and urged collective effort for victory.
Readville hosts the Regular matinee by the Gentlemen's Club of Boston with several good horses entered and fast racing anticipated this afternoon.
A parent cautions against sending the boy back to school in shabby clothes that would shame him before peers and the new teacher. The message emphasizes avoiding added anxiety about resuming study.
Orville Wright performed two record setting flights at Fort Myer, remaining aloft over 11 minutes on the first flight and nearly 8 minutes on the second. He kept perfect control during climbs to 60 feet and sharp turns, landing as darkness approached.
At around 6 pm the Wright machine leapt from the track and rose with little guidance before circling the field 13 times in 11 minutes 10 seconds. The crowd watched in silent amazement as the craft fell within 30 feet of the starting apparatus.
Ex-Congressman Joseph A. Conry challenged Congressman John A. Keliher at a Winthrop town hall. He claimed O Connell did more in six months than Keliher in six years and cited a 250 000 immigration site appropriation for Boston. He urged developing East Boston waterfront and Jeffries Point land for an immigration station.
The St James Total Abstinence Society at Temperance Hall Whitmore Street elected officers for the year James Connell president Michael J Coy vice president James L Pierce secretary Bernard Ilanagan treasurer William Carney sergeant at arms A winter campaign aims to recruit younger parish members with Michael J Coy Lawrence E Murphy Dennis Murphy William Cassell and F P McGrath assigned to youth outreach.
Pittsburg reporter notes Mt Washington Savings and Trust Company did not open for business today, signaling possible financial trouble and a disruption for depositors.
Florence Roberts enraged at being named co respondent in Beatrice Farquhar Bergen’s divorce suit. She calls the action outrageous and shameful and threatens damages unless an apology is made. Roberts says Bergen’s leading man Bergen was just a company member and her name was previously struck.
Cambridge faces heated primaries for state offices. In East Cambridge multiple candidates vie for two Middlesex district seats with incumbents Hogan and Sennott amid strong showings by Manuel Andrew and others. In the second Middlesex district three Republicans compete for nominations including Meyers and Wood with Beane Lundgren Morgan Jones in the mix.
Every grade of anthracite except pea grade rose 20 cents a ton in Boston retail trade. The latest price is 50 cents higher than a year ago when a 7 cent increase occurred.
Forest fires near Hibbing on the Mesaba Range drive residents to fight the flames. Businesses close as men work hose lines and pumps, with a Great Northern spur area and Brooklyn suburb under threat as wind shifts push the blaze closer.
Duluth fire department responds as Mesaba railroad readies trains to move residents from Hibbing. Dense smoke darkens Hibbing daytime lights and presses heat. If wind shifts, Coalition Cole Rain and Bovey may stay safe. Grand Marais on North Shore faces near fire with frightened women and no escape.
In nine of New York County’s 35 districts the test primaries show strong sentiment for Governor Hughes renomination and notable opposition. Across eight districts with 6371 votes, anti Hughes votes exceeded Hughes by 85, with five districts still favoring renomination though margins were small. Kings County delegation expected split about 57 for Hughes to 81 against him.
The Socialist Labor party of Massachusetts nominated its state ticket for governor Walter J Hoar Worcester lieutenant governor Joan Claudino New Bedford secretary of state George Nelson Boston treasurer Henry Hess Boston auditor Frank Bohmbach Boston and attorney general Eliot C Harding Tisbury. A resolution backed immigration in line with Karl Marx and Industrial Unionism urging one broad union. The party promotes vigorous campaigning with stump tours and widespread literature.
The Hon. Charles S. Hamlin was favorably mentioned for the Democratic nomination at a conference of Democratic leaders in Josiah Quincy’s office. Hamlin is described as a Douglas supporter with strong labor backing, while Senator Vahey of Watertown is seen as too radical for conservatives yet not radical enough for hardliners. Hamlin, not in town, stated he is practicing law and not a candidate.
The grand jury for the September term of the United States District Court was sworn in before Judge Dodge yesterday. About two dozen cases are ready for submission to the jurors, who are not ex pected to report before Friday afternoon.
Governor Guild is near full recovery and will attend a governors conference at the Algonquin Club Monday. He has walked at home and regained strength, signaling his forthcoming public appearance.
New York District Attorney Jerome said he is not sufficiently interested in the Thaw matter to care whether they take him to Pittsburgh or not. He indicated no preference for transfer location.
Superintendent of Streets Guy Emerson removed Edmund V. Lynch inspector in the sanitary division and John J. Cronin tollman in the ferry division. He placed 30 laborers on half time in the sanitary division all veterans. Lynch earned 3 dollars a day and Cronin 1080 dollars a year.
Rally for former Representative Michael J. Lydon, candidate for Senator in the sixth Suffolk district, will be held this evening in Ward 16 at multiple corners including Blue Hill avenue and Dover street. Lydon will be accompanied by prominent speakers and vows an energetic contest and confidence of success.
L. B. Schiller offers men s and boys clothing on credit at 1 dollar a week from 132 Hanover Street in the first floor.
At a School Committee meeting, James J. Storrow and colleagues learned of a Schoolhouse Commission decision. The vote states that charged lamps, including Tungsten lamps, in Charlestown and Brighton districts are considered supplies and will not be furnished by the Commission in any buildings.
Questions to Keough and Mulvey rose over higher lamp costs and funding. Storrow urged explaining the commission’s stance on new buildings, while coal-bin sizes at several schools were flagged. A tuberculosis outdoor school proposal and a North Margin Street occupancy dispute were reviewed as more than 1000 children may need accommodations.
Police in Rumford Maine search for two suspects who robbed and assaulted Dr William P Hutchins late last night taking about 250 dollars. The incident occurred in Rumford, and investigators pursue leads.
Patrolman Patrick H. Kirley of Roxbury Station 10 was beaten by about 20 youths on St Alphonsus Street during a wedding celebration. He sustained facial and head injuries, five stitches each, and identified one assailant, 18 year old Innis Tulley, who was arrested for assaulting an officer.
Mrs. Nellie Pidgeon of Newton Highlands tore off her 6 year old daughter Helen’s burning dress when the child set her clothes alight with matches. Both mother and child were badly burned and taken to Newton City Hospital. Neighbors helped extinguish remaining flames on Mrs. Pidgeon.
In Lynn on September 8 Miss Anna Grob a 19 year old resident watched her home burn with tears as flames gutted the house destroying her trousseau and more than 300 dollars in wedding presents. Her mother and sister were away when Goldie 14 accidentally toppled a kerosene lamp causing the blaze. Damage is estimated near 3000 dollars with no insurance.
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