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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1913
Page
10
Norman H. White, Progressive candidate for Congress in the 13th district, defended his labor record before about 200 attendees in Medfield. He charged that Democrats were turning against workers by seeking tariff changes that could place shoes on the free list.
A political exchange accuses Mitchell of endorsing tariff for revenue only while the shoe industry faces free list pressure. The speaker emphasizes Massachusetts shoe workers' wages and industry protection, citing Massachusetts leaders and national figures on Ways and Means.
Democratic hopeful faces question of alignment with Washington leaders versus defending local and state industries. Charles Sumner Bird of the Progressive ticket backs White for Congress. In Medfield and Dover crowds welcome White. Dover locals pledge support, confident he will carry the town.
Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology proposed a joint plan to cooperate and end long standing rivalry. The plan aims to instruct advanced and graduate students with top faculty from either institution once Tech moves into new buildings near the Cambridge side of the Harvard bridge.
Sir Frederick Borden of Ottawa and Lady Borden visited the Bellevue Hotel but refused to see anyone and retired. He is a cousin of Premier Robert Laird Borden. The visit sparks speculation of a trade extension inquiry with the United States and other unnamed reasons.
President G Stanley Hall of the Mental Hygiene Conference told the Tremont Temple audience that flowers bright lights and music foster a conducive environment for digestion. He spoke at Lorimer Hall during the closing session of a five day lecture series on treatment and prevention of mental diseases.
President Hall urges that environment and social company influence appetite and food choice. He notes daylight, decor, service, and music boost dining pleasure while knowledge of food preparation and hygiene shapes attitudes toward eating. The talk precedes a nine‑meeting city council series on urban improvements.
Dr. R C Cabot spoke on Vital Statistics at the School for Social Workers in Boston noting Ward 8's low infant death rate. He warned about misdiagnosis of deaths, the bias of private practice over public health, and stressed the value of hospital data sharing for disease control.
A spirited clash between Mayor Fitzgerald and former Senator Michael J. Murray marked the first Boston City Council town meeting at Dorchester School. The mayor and council members heard citizens and improvement groups discuss district needs for nearly three hours.
The Boston mayor discusses a proposed street cleaning yard for Cadman square amid public opposition. Debate covers drainage fixes at Neponset Avenue costing about $100,000, eminent domain for Tenean Beach, and paving contracts. Officials promise temporary relief and review of projects as residents press for action.
Mrs. Josephine H. Horne 55 a prominent Lawrence woman has filed a suit for divorce at Salem Superior Court against husband Byron F. Horne senior member of J. H. Horne and Sons paper machinery plant at South Lawrence. Libel names Boston woman as co respondent.
An old style ad promotes Cascarets as a gentle internal cleanse for bowels liver and stomach. Claims include cleansing undigested food reducing foul gases and delivering a morning relief after use. Promotes a 10 cent box for adults and children with regular use over months.
The Telephone Girls Union with about 2200 members plans a strike if demands are not met. Leaders claim strong support and vote will favor strike, with a 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. vote at 7 Warrenton Street. Spalding may face no conference. unions pledge united action and public inconvenience is not desired.
Chief George F. Choate of the Milton fire department died at his East Milton home after a paralytic stroke. A Milton native, he served 50 years with the department and led as chief for 21 years. He was 65, survived by his wife, two sons Fred and Ernest, and two daughters Mrs. Laurie of Concord and Mrs. Davidson of New Jersey. He belonged to the Massachusetts Chiefs' Club and led the Milton Firemen's Relief Association.
Four hundred students attended the All-Technology smoker last night at the Tech Union under the institute committee. W. R. Mattson, president of the senior class, presided over the event with a fine entertainment program.
London April 4. Powers insist Balkan allies answer peace terms without further delay as naval demonstration against Montenegro proceeds to Scutari. Frontiers drawn straight from Enos to Midia justify pressure. Russia consents though cannot ship, fleet to be commanded by senior officer in blockade plan. King Nicholas vows to seize Scutari.
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