18 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
1
The Republican State convention in Concord nominated Henry B. Quinby of Laconia for governor, ending months of party rift among three factions. Quinby secured the nomination by a narrow vote tally.
The body of a 26 year old Lettish woman, Miss Marie Langsden, was found floating in the Muddy River near Charlesgate East. She had been missing since last Thursday and allegedly wrote of ending her life due to unrequited love. Police and medical examiners ruled drowning likely, with relatives notified and morgue autopsy performed.
Leaders predicted a wide first ballot majority for Quinby but after two ballots the result was decided by a margin of five votes.
On the first ballot Quinby led with 372 votes, 39 needed for nomination, while Pillsbury trailed with 252 and Ellis had 143. On the second ballot Quinby rose to 397 with Pillsbury at 246, Ellis 122, Cook 14, and Greenleaf 3 as the convention proceeded under a new voting law.
Senator Joseph B. Foraker, named in letters from John D. Archbold, drew praise from an oil trust ally for work on reforms. Roosevelt faced pressure amid oil trust scrutiny as Foraker’s stance drew attention from industry circles.
Dedham suffered a spectacular fire on Westfield Street tonight destroying the fashionable mansion of Charles L. Harding after hours of battle by the fire department. While firefighting continued another grass fire broke out in a different area but was contained before spreading.
In Harrington Del a campaign controversy erupts citing United States Steel Corporation officials backing the Republican party in return for favorable treatment. The alert follows a fire at the Harding residence on Westfield Street where workers had recently begun an addition to the ell. The blaze began in the unfinished section and grew quickly prompting a prompt alarm.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Friday and Saturday. Fresh winds shift from northerly to westerly, becoming variable. Washington reports similar New England forecast with increasing west to northwest winds. Yesterday's temperature noted.
An ad touts Calista Cream for a beautiful clear complexion and non greasy skin. It promotes use at all toilet counters and markets the product to consumers seeking flawless results.
An aeroplane using newly installed left propeller blades breaks a blade during a left turn over a shed and Arlington Cemetery wall. The craft tilts and crashes from about 100 feet as spectators react in horror, with the event continuing on the next page.
Michael J. Downey discovers a blaze in a blacksmith shop at Lawley yards enclosed by a high fence near the waterfront. The wooden shop ignites rapidly, threatening a long storage shed and nearby facilities including Walworth Manufacturing, Edison Power Plant, and oil works. Firemen combat flames with a third alarm as winds drive embers away from yachts and boats.
The letter dated March 26 1900 from John D Archbold to Hon J B Foraker claims a cash deposit of 15000 dollars. It states an understanding and asks Foraker to acknowledge receipt. The missive lists Foraker in Washington D C and mentions 26 Broadway New York.
William R Hearst read letters said to be from John D Archbold of Standard Oil to Senator J B Foraker of Ohio. They referred to pending legislation and included two enclosed checks of 15000 and 14500 dollars. Hearst claimed the Republican party benefits from trust corruption while Democrats seek trust favor.
At Memorial Hall Hearst attacked Roosevelt for Standard Oil actions and claimed Democratic aid to Rockefeller. He read letters alleged from Archbold of Standard Oil and Elliott comments, stating legal proof and naming a witness from Broadway New York. Continued on Page 9 Fifth Column.
In Chicago the Cubs defeated the Doves 4 to 1 amid a rough day for the Doves. Cleveland edged Boston 1 to 0 in a pitching duel between Young and Joss. New York beat St Louis 10 to 5, Pittsburgh topped Philadelphia 8 to 1, while Detroit won 7 to 4 over New York and Chicago shutout Washington 5 to 0 as rain halted the St. Louis Philadelphia game.
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