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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
15
The market reported a firm day with tin up about a quarter cent and lead rising five points in asked. Spelter advanced in bid and asked, as copper and other metals held steady with mixed shifts in London futures and spot prices across copper tin and iron markets.
In North Cambridge Odd Fellows Hall the Bryan and Dutch clubs hosted a reception for Frederick S. Deitrick, candidate for Congress in the Eighth District. Deitrick attacked Mayor Barry over labor policy and the police and fire pay raises stalled for 30 years, with speakers including James T. Whelan John Lynch John Buckley David O Keefe and Joseph Donohue.
The Progressive party announced at its headquarters that the party will relocate its offices to a new building at 70 Devonshire Street. The move was planned for today following the announcement yesterday.
The Baxter Progressives debate whether to back Benton or Walker for governor while rejecting Bird the Bull Moose candidate. They failed to decide at the Parker House amid criticism that Benton is too conservative and Walker not a true Progressive. The Bull Moose attack the Baxterites as Roosevelt allies in Massachusetts.
President Joseph A. Maynard of the Democratic city committee spoke at a Foss meeting in South Boston. He noted Governor Foss appointed Michael J. Creed to the Municipal Court and referenced former Congressman John A. Kelcher. Maynard called District Attorney Pelletier the Ward 9 candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. he noted Ward 9 supporters led Pelletier’s rally in Fall River with Kelcher Attridge and Gordon speaking.
Seminary head Dr. Guy M. Winslow of La Salle Seminary Auburndale is named as a Progressive candidate for the House. George H. Mellen of Newton Highlands is endorsed for the Senate in the Fourth Middlesex. Norman Marshall of West Newton and George W. Taylor of Newtonville are listed for the remaining Progressive House nominations.
Several municipal court justices were seen regarding the bill by Thomas J. Giblin to establish night courts in Boston within the metropolitan district. Judge Frederick D. Ely opposed the bill, saying it is unnecessary, while Judges Creed and Murray declined comment. Ex-Alderman Giblin calls late‑afternoon arrests inhumane due to jail time or high bail.
An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a harmless cure for biliousness gas headache and constipation. It touts a natural laxative action using figs senna and aromatics and claims calomel pills and castor oil are outdated. The ad urges customers to buy the genuine product by The California Fig Syrup and Elixir of Senna.
In Portland on September 11 Colonel Roosevelt toured the city amid a rose welcome. He wore a rose in his buttonhole and carried one in his hand as a girl beside him held a market basket of blooms. His private car was decorated as a rose bower and passersby showered blossoms as the train departed.
Colonel Roosevelt spoke five times in Oregon today announcing five Republican delegates to the national convention who voted to seat 90 delegates Mr. Roosevelt said were fraudulently elected. He attacked Thomas McCusker, La Follette's Oregon campaign manager and Republican nominee for Congress from Portland. He defended the Progressive stance on trusts and recall of judicial decisions and urged Oregonians to back the Progressive party. He led a parade, spoke at a luncheon, and concluded with a large tabernacle rally. He then headed eastward across the state.
Courtenay Guild and Ambassador Guild return home from Russia on vacation. A Boston crowd including Representative Herman McDonald and local officials greet them at the dock. Guild denies any political bid, defends his work aboard, and notes 60 day vacation, with plans to return to Russia.
Lowell report shows District Attorney Pelletier attacking Governor Foss and citing political manipulator James Lomanskey of Boston. Pelletier vows to push statewide reforms on railroads, utilities, and railroad terminal tunnels, arguing Foss won t back them without reelection.
Waterville Missouri September 11 Governor elect William T Haines says he will not influence the race for the presidency or the governorship. He explains health will keep him from any public contest and he will seek recovery of his eyesight in the coming two months. He acknowledges support from both Republican factions and declines to pick a side.
Governor Woodrow Wilson and Tammany leader Charles F. Murphy plan an informal meeting in Syracuse with Governor Dix present. They aim to discuss support as the Democratic State committee convenes to name electors at large and choose a temporary chairman ahead of the October convention. Murphy surveys sentiment among state and county leaders.
John J. Walsh, Democratic candidate for Congress in the new 10th district, spoke at outdoor Charlestown meetings. He criticized neglect of the Charlestown navy yard and outlined opportunities to employ hundreds of men there.
Governor Eugene N Foss urged developing inland waterways led by the Connecticut River to boost Massachusetts commerce. He noted Holyoke’s role and called for state cooperation, dredging, and broader transportation balanced with railroads to cut costs for industry valued at about 150 million dollars.
An advertisement claims sallow jaundiced health stems from a torpid liver and constipated bowels. a 10-cent Cascaret box will cleanse bowels, restore regularity, improve tongue coating, and refresh mood by morning, with benefits lasting months and a note to consider children.
Alonzo M. Tufts longtime Republican warden of Ward 5 Gloucester resigns from city post and party to enlist with Democrats supporting Woodrow Wilson. He cites intolerable conditions in the Republican party when asked for comments.
Governor Robert P. Bass of New Hampshire endorses Roosevelt in Zion's Herald letter. He praises Roosevelt as a pioneer of the Progressive movement and criticizes Taft, saying Taft is no longer useful, while Wilson earns respect though Bass with Roosevelt for championing the plain people.
District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier speaks tonight at Fellows Hall in New Bedford with Fred W. Mansfield John F McDonald and others. James Hilahey to campaign nightly through September primary. Tomorrow Ward 9 rally opens at Franklin schoolhouse Washington street then Cambridge rally Institute Hall. Mansfield to preside at Faneuil Hall event. Curley Vahey Kelcher Dennison Cassidy and Mullen also to speak.
George W. Smith of Wakefield was sentenced to two months in jail by Judge Charles M. Bruce at Malden Court for failing to pay his wife a weekly allowance of eight dollars as required by a court decree. She is to receive 60 cents a day during his imprisonment.
The Hon. Joseph H. O'Neil president of the Federal Trust Company and former congressman says he is unalterably in favor of Governor Foss renomination for the Democratic nomination for governor.
A hearing before the street commissioners on widening Seaver Street from Blue Hill to Walnut Avenue concluded with the need for park commission approval to take 20 feet from Franklin Park. The board will seek park consent within three months then keep the matter open.
A head on crash between a work train and a freight train on the Western Maryland line near Neffs Cumberland left one man dead and seventeen injured. The dead and injured were foreigners.
The Post announces a cooking page in next Sunday’s issue featuring daily menus and dozens of fine recipes for special dishes to guide readers through the week.
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