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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
2
Jeremiah J. McCarthy former surveyor of the port of Boston says the apportionment board’s second report is improper and declares the board in contempt describing the dispute and his stance last night.
The speaker condemns the apportionment board for unequal ward representation. He cites Ward 7 with three seats against Ward 25 and 26 with one each, argues the second report shows contempt of court, and accuses Chelsea and Chelsea allied Republicans of colluding with Boston Democrats to secure extra seats.
Theodore Roosevelt issued a statement via secretary John W. McGrath declaring he will not support Samuel Seabury in the Progressive primaries for New York Governor. Seabury is the Democratic nominee on that party's ticket and Roosevelt says Seabury backs Wilson, risking the country and urging Progressive voters not to back Seabury next Tuesday. The note also mentions advance Sunday Post orders.
President Thomas R. Marshall was notified and formally accepted renomination for vice president on the Democratic ticket in Indianapolis. National Chairman Vance McCormick and many prominent Democrats attended the event.
Informal political conferences were held by the leaders and campaign plans were discussed thoroughly. Reports of Indiana activities were presented to National Chairman McCormick. Martin H. Glynn, former New York Governor, delivered the notification speech after introduction by J. A. M. Adair, Indiana gubernatorial candidate and ceremonies chair. All speakers praised the current Democratic administration and rejected Republican attacks, expressing confidence in a Democratic victory.
Groton residents Rev Dr Endicott Peabody and Mrs Peabody announced the engagement of their daughter Miss Rose Saltonstall Peabody to Dr William Barclay Parsons Jr of New York. Dr Parsons recently returned from Europe aboard the Touraine. The Peabodys have long led Groton School with the father serving as headmaster since 1884.
Eugene B. Willard, a young Chelsea resident, announced to the Post office that he will embark on a long distance barefoot hike to Wilmington, Delaware. He displayed his bare feet as he declared the plan.
Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Page asked British authorities to explain why Michael James Finnerty of New York City, a visitor to Ireland, is barred from returning to the United States.
Massachusetts lawmakers approved a bill expanding local health board powers to quarantine premises with infantile paralysis. Governor Durbin signed the measure. The State Board of Health reported 32 cases, with Boston noting two cases including a four year old boy in Dorchester and a 12 year old girl in West End. Officials fear warm weather will worsen spread while lantern slides and slogans are prepared for awareness. Lexington postponed opening due to paralysis. Allen Grammar School in East Bridgewater canceled plans. a second Bridgewater case and a fourth in Stoughton were also reported.
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