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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
6
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The rain arrives as a timely blessing to a parched region. Boston waits while the west faced wildfires and dry streams, but now rain soothes the land, crops stay safe, no food famine looms, and hope returns as seasons align.
Samuel N Aldrich died suddenly at his Lynn summer house on Sunday causing wide regret. A Boston lawyer and financier, he shaped public life through law finance and legislation. He led commercial ventures and served as head of the federal sub treasury in Boston and president of the State National Bank. He resigned the sub treasury position eighteen years ago. He was kindly generous unpretentious and of sterling good sense.
The International Congress on Tuberculosis meets in Washington for its sixth triennial session. It unites a distinguished membership to advance the universal crusade against TB, highlighting progress in knowledge, public health regulations, and patient care as part of a long world effort.
A fish factory structure on Marginal Street in East Boston collapsed yesterday. One man was killed instantly as the building and dock were briefly unoccupied. An ongoing inquiry will determine if failure stems from construction, repairs, or overload and call for fixes to prevent further disasters.
The campaign tone sharpens as crude personal attacks surge. Rude personalities and explosive accusations threaten reasoned debate, testing the conscience and patriotism of Americans amid a barrage of charges.
The piece argues that the campaign mud affects lesser figures, not Bryan or Taft, and that voters will judge by policies and principles. It contends the public will see past incidental slurs, focusing on issues rather than personalities as election day nears.
The article notes a revolt against Speaker Cannon within the Republican ranks as pledges to bolt the caucus gather. It suggests twelve Republicans have signed and more signatures are sought to oust Cannon, contingent on a Democratic House or a large GOP revolt. Illinois is active in supporting the effort with broader sympathy outside the state. The article urges voters nationwide to elect Democrats to secure reform.
Missionaries sail today following a ministers' conference in Chipman Hall where they were introduced to clergymen. The Rev W B Boggs’s two sons prepare to depart for India. The first season meeting of the Methodist ministers in Wesleyan Hall discussed Deaconess Bible Training School needs. Rev H J Patrick, pastor emeritus of West Newton, spoke at a Pilgrim Hall ministers’ gathering. Shawmut Congregational plans an elocution and physical culture class in early spring. Ruggles Street Y M C A hosts open house inviting young men to hear Frank Palmer Speare on The Bargain Counter.
The Australasian Immigration League in Sydney sends a message to the U S after the fleet's visit praising informal exchange between nations. Secretary Venour Nathan invites correspondence from potential tourists and settlers seeking information about Australia and New Zealand.
A letter exchange in All Sorts accuses Jim Connors and a reader from Cambridge of avoiding a duel. The writer mocks the feud, proposes a shot at the duel, and predicts a swift outcome, while the reply defends personal honor and chastises outside interference.
In Cheyenne Wyoming a man named Jack Roberts asks to be a permanent guest at the state penitentiary. He confesses to helping rob a post office to join his jailed partner, and the judge says they will stay together for at least ten years.
Timely arrival at the office is not a constant concern for staff but when the clock hits five they leave the building promptly.
The Rev. Seth Russell Downie of Walnut Street Presbyterian Bath Pa is visiting Gettysburg this vacation and sends weekly sermons printed on postal cards to every congregation member. The brief sermons have drawn much favorable comment.
Robert Eyer a 22 year old heir to a 2 million dollar estate confesses stealing a $3000 touring car from Dr. Palmer J. Kress in Allentown Pennsylvania. He planned to sell the car to raise funds to settle a breach of promise suit from a girl and pursue another marriage.
Edward Moran and Margaret Hamilton, both 77, married in Tusville after being sweethearts six decades ago. The couple had separate marriages during an estrangement, later reunited as widower and widow before tying the knot in a quiet ceremony.
One piece frocks gain popularity and ribbon trims surge in vogue. Empire waist silhouettes with silk and chiffon dominate, while white poplin replaces duck and linen for boys’ suits. Beaded neckwear, new hat decorations, and fresh shade ideas appear. button making and butterfly handkerchiefs offer Christmas craft trends.
The Post begins its twelfth week in the Little Journeys series with a trip to the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence. The early fall ambiance makes this inland pleasure ground a delightful cross border retreat. Readers will enjoy upcoming views from the resort.
The Republican presidential candidate Judge Taft spends summers at Alexandria Bay near the Thousand Islands. His cottage overlooks the Lost Channel, a maze of channels where navigation is tricky, making the boat trip a famed attraction for visitors and vacationists. Tomorrow a view of Alistar Castle on Heart Island will be shown.
A streetcar scene features nine men wearing Panama hats who are mocked by a mysterious man. He reveals he is the Wisconsin hatter from Danbury and his joke enrages the group, ending with violent threats toward the hatter. The tale closes with a moral plus a dentist’s caper about a long-felt want.
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