09 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1913
Page
1
Biting winds and soggy grounds marked opening festivities as the Red Sox defeated Harvard 5 to 0. The college squad offered little resistance, failing to reverse the outcome against the world champions.
The contest under Coach Sex ton drew predictably spirited pupils yet fell short of championship stakes. Harsh Fenway Park winds and spring chill dampened the Red Sox energy and enthusiasm in yesterday afternoon’s game.
Dr. Howard W. Nowell announced at the 73d annual Massachusetts Homeopathic Society meeting that after three years of original research he has identified the most important step yet in cancer study. He warns it is not a cure but a first step toward a real cure. Physicians at Evans Memorial applauded his work.
Officials stressed caution in presenting Dr Nowell's findings claiming a potential cancer breakthrough. They warned against implying a definitive cure while outlining the discovery's possible implications for future research and public understanding.
John S. Lucas longtime Dorchester resident and Dorchester station letter carrier observed the 50th anniversary of his wedding to Miss Catherine L. Simpson of Nova Scotia.
Washington April 8 The fight for Democratic tariff revision began in Congress today with open steps toward passing the new tariff bill. President Wilson urged quick enactment and a Democratic caucus in the House to settle differences and secure support for the Underwood bill.
Democratic senators debated the tariff bill with Western members voicing criticism of free wool and free sugar proposals for 1916. House Democrats made no tariff decisions as a three hour session failed to open doors to the public by 167 to 84. Bills of the new tariff bill move to be taken up tomorrow. Continued on Page 5 Fifth Column. The President's message on the tariff is printed in full on Page 5.
City reports indicate Mayor Fitzgerald may quit politics after his term to pursue two major business offers. One proposal would place him as head of a large New York exporting company, with another possible banking position also in view.
A planned company to develop an export business with South American countries is said to be forming with major New York exporters showing interest. Mayor FitzGerald, during a New York visit last week, held a lengthy conference on the matter and acknowledged facts behind the stories but declined further discussion as personal business matters.
Massed unions and the Telephone Operators' Union prepare for a major labor clash. Six hundred girl operators from New York New Jersey and Maine have moved to the city to replace strikers with 1000 more sought from Chicago Washington Baltimore and other points. A near unanimous strike vote and imminent talks with company officials and the State Board of Arbitration set a tense scene for an open conflict.
In Boston yesterday 600 girls from New York and New Jersey arrived and caused union leaders to act as hotel housing and restrictions from car services were debated. Operators grew highly excited and prepared for a possible strike at hastily convened executive meetings.
The disturbance tied to a threatened telephone strike began in Malden as youths stoned company machines gathering former workers to replace striking female staff. Twenty four cars were sent out through Malden Wakefield Melrose and Everett yesterday afternoon.
Reports from Rome say Pope Pius X suffered a relapse and his condition is described as extremely serious though officials claim no alarm. Doctors Marchiofava and Amici remained at his side with sacred college members expressing great worry.
A fragment suggests the plaintiff suffers uremic illness. The item continues on page 3d.
The item notes celestial events and lamp timing for the day, then lists La Salle’s 1682 claim on Louisiana and the 1864 Battle of Pleasant Hill. It also recalls General Lee’s 1865 surrender to Grant at Appomattox and references Roosevelt’s near landslide in Illinois GOP primaries a year prior.
Forecast for north New England calls for fair conditions Wednesday with increasing cloudiness Thursday and moderate north winds. South New England should be fair Wednesday, with Thursday turning cloudy and likely rain, and moderate north winds.
Yesterday's temperatures were recorded with a high around 47 and a low near 33 at Thompson's Spa. The day averaged about 40 degrees, with notes of cloudy conditions and cold easterly winds compared to the previous year.
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