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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1909
Page
3
G O P in Minneapolis reports fractures within the party as Taft's North West trip sparks new feuds between tariff insurgents and stand-patters, signaling rising internal conflicts.
In Minneapolis and St Paul the Taft tariff controversy sparked disappointment and a looming party cleavage. Insurgent and old line Republicans foresee losses in Minnesota and the Northwest, with Tawney’s seat in jeopardy and possible shift toward the Democrats in the next federal elections.
London report notes Harry Lauder has acquired property near Dunoon and a mansion named Gerhallow. He appeared at the Cowal games welcomed by McCallum Mahor, the Duke of Argyll’s Scottish title. Lauder jokes about retirement plans and pride in his new estate.
John J. Cummings receives endorsement from ward 21 committee and Harry Nawn for the Democratic bid in the eighth district Senate race as primaries approach. Cummings said yesterday that only dedication and service count in the campaign.
A political figure warns that internal betrayal in the ward could jeopardize their chance at the party nomination and notes no indication of opposition within the camp. The remark signals intra party tension and concern over loyalty ahead of key primary votes.
Martin Tierney, 41, of North Main street Sharon, suffered a crushed left leg yesterday afternoon after alighting on the wrong side of an outward-bound train from Boston at the Sharon depot.
An old advertorial-style piece warns that backache from kidney trouble worsens without kidney treatment. It claims kidneys filter poisons, making Dean's Kidney Pills a quick cure, regulate urine, and end backache for good.
E. D. Knight of 19 Brigham Street Boston recounts severe back pain worsened by movement. After reading about Dean's Kidney Pills he tried them and says the remedy acted on his kidneys, relieved the pain, and left him in good health for years. He highly recommends the pills to others with similar trouble.
Town politicians discuss who signed Representative Grafton D. Cushing of Ward 11 onto Republican nomination papers filed with the Election Commissioners. Some claim the papers were returned after being taken from the office recently bearing what is thought to be Cushing's signature.
Law requires signatures on nomination papers to validate filings. Cushing's papers bear a bold signature resembling his, but skepticism grows as Europe timing and power of attorney questions surface. Election commissioners may investigate as Frederick F. Smith filed the papers and Courtenay Guild denies involvement.
Arthur Woirdl of 7710 Minnesota Avenue was fined 25 dollars by Judge Kleiber at Wyoming Street Police Court for flirting. He was released on condition to devote himself entirely to his wife and refrain from going with other women.
Timothy Kelley, formerly of the Watertown fire department, becomes a regular officer of the Boston police department assigned to Station 2. The Kelley family now has five members in the police force, including his sister and brothers who have long served with distinction across Stations 1 and 2.
A 10 year old boy, Robert H. Gibson of 33 Circuit street Melrose, was struck by a large touring car while attempting to cross the Fore River bridge late this afternoon.
A boy attempting to dodge a car was struck by a mud guard on a 45-horse touring car. He suffered a crushed skull and was taken to Quincy City Hospital with uncertain recovery. The chauffeur BH. BH. Fletcher, of 746 Shawmut Avenue, was not arrested. Mrs. M. H. Stone of Saginaw Michigan, wife of a wealthy businessman, rode in the car and aided the boy’s condition before ambulance arrival. The incident occurred about 3:30 p.m. as the boy stepped from behind an iron support to cross the bridge.
William A. Pair of South Boston and Francis E. Murphy of Houghs Neck were nearly drowned when their sailboat capsized about a mile off Houghs Neck during a gale. Fisherman Philip Manto rescued them after they were in the water about seven minutes.
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