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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
14
Professor Hugo Munsterberg shocked Economic Club diners by a drastic critique of Harvard President Eliot. The remarks contrasted sharply with Eliot’s views, signaling a heated clash over Harvard leadership and policy.
A professor of psychology criticized an outburst by citing Dr Eliot who backs prohibition while Professor Munsterberg advocates licensing as a counterpoint. The disagreement highlights differing scholarly views on regulation and personal conduct.
Professor Munsterberg calls anti alcohol experiments unfounded and opposes nationwide prohibition. He argues self discipline and education are key to liberty, while warning prohibition may fuel intemperance and disrespect for law. The discussion features Hatton Hapgood Fox and Lincoln with about 800 attendees.
Peter C. Delorey, indicted with others for the Annie Mullins killing, declares his innocence to his mother after a lengthy jail visit. He says he would not confess to murder and cannot recall that night, insisting he never knew the victim. His family accompanied him during the interview at East Cambridge jail.
Dionisios Spiropoulos alias James Mantir told Greek consul A L Benachi his account of the night of March 27 as relatives and reporters gathered. Lawyers Moroney and Kelley stood by while Mantir claimed ignorance of the alleged facts. A Greek community fund has begun for Mantir's defense as Miss Mabel Delorey visited her jailed brother with supplies.
An advertisement notes Salada Tea equal in purity strength and flavor with a trial packet available for 10c at all grocers.
John G. Milburn of New York, chief counsel for Standard Oil, began the defense in the government’s suit to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey. In a 40 minute address he outlined the early history of the company from the defense perspective.
Milburn asserts the corporation boosted American industry and commerce and that Standard Oil’s products are found globally wherever civilization, trade, or national symbols appear. Kellogg and Morrison close the government opening by accusing Standard Oil of unfair competition and secret spying on rivals including the Hisgen brothers of Albany.
Lena Losman aged 30 has been missing since Sunday from 116 Upland Road North Cambridge where she worked for Mrs Frank H. Davis. Police focus grows over the uncompleted work unlike a prior missing case Annie Mullins from a nearby home.
St Johnsbury Vermont April 6 Professor Harry H May longtime musical director died today at his Concord Vermont home from sepsis He was born May 29 1848 in Concord educated in Boston served as music instructor in St Johnsbury schools chorister for 21 years and a respected organizer of Vermont New Hampshire and Canada musical activities Survived by widow son Walter daughter Viola and brother Elisha A Masonic funeral will be held Thursday in Concord.
At the New England Cattle Dealers Association annual meeting at the Revere House, members favored abolishing the State board of beef inspection in favor of universal federal inspection. Walter S. Glidden of New England Beef and Wool Co. of Somerville criticized the current system.
Boston reform groups led by the Women’s Board of Trade and the Women’s Industrial League condemned a tariff bill aimed at women’s goods. They argued duties on gloves stockings and tea punish working women while liquor and tobacco escape similar taxes.
Representative Serena E. Payne asserts that increased duties on women gloves and hosiery under the Payne tariff bill will not raise consumer prices. He charges importers oppose higher duties to protect foreign firms and ridicules claims of a resulting hosiery trust. Payne cites labor-cost differences and notes the duty increase from 123 to 212 cents per pair, denying a 25 cent price rise.
A report states Marshall Field & Co and other major firms maintain large Chemnitz establishments with a full force to secure foreign hosiery at minimal cost. It claims foreign credit and German export incentives lower prices for U.S. consumers and notes petitions to keep duties to protect domestic workers.
In Washington on April 6 the House opened a partisan battle over the Payne tariff amendment. The day focused on the lumber and hides schedules with sharp exchanges and legislative maneuvering. The committee's plan to retain free raw hides and impose a $1 per thousand duty on sawn lumber remained the core issue.
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