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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
9
Colonel Michael J. Kelly commanding the First Hibernian Rifles of Rhode Island offered the force to Governor Aram J. Pothier. He said the regiment numbered 500 men and could be recruited to 1000.
An advertised cosmetic claims ethine double strength can remove freckles. Buy an ounce from Riker Jaynes or Houghton & Dutton Co and apply nightly and morning to fade dark spots with a money back guarantee if ineffective.
Mexican gunboat Progreso with 500 soldiers steamed to the Vera Cruz harbor mouth but did not enter as Americans held the city. Lieutenant McCandless boarded the Progreso after being denied a gangway. Tehauntepec and a fireboat moved in with 30 regulars and 250 prisoners, while Zaragoza lay abandoned in the harbor.
Lieutenant Byron McCandless of Admiral Badger's staff informed the commander on The Progress that he could stay under the flagships guns and searchlights or head to sea. He was told the United States was not at war with Mexico, but the current presence of Mexi
The transport Morro Castle chartered by the government sailed from Philadelphia navy yard at 4:35 PM with the marine regiment bound for Vera Cruz. Crowds cheered as tugboats saluted and hospital supplies were loaded just before lines were cast off.
New York report cites census figures showing 102 022 Mexican men aged 21 plus in the United States not counting women and children. It notes few are naturalized and mentions a militia strength of 122 67 officers and men with 16 004 683 unorganized reserve militia.
The review shows 1911 trade: Mexico sixth among America’s top customers with imports of 61.28 million and exports to the US of 57.49 million. By 1913 the trade balance favored Mexico with imports 54.57 million and US exports 77.51 million. Population figures list the US at 96.8 million and Mexico at 16.1 million. naval and army strengths are detailed for both nations amid ongoing instability.
At a New York meeting the New York State Association opposed to woman suffrage declared it would leave decisions on war to men. Members argued women would be too emotional to judge national policy. Mrs M Phillips issued a statement endorsing the stance.
Marie Gane, an Industrial Workers of the World speaker, denounced the war measure in Mexico from a Franklin Square soap box near City Hall. As crowds hooted, she was dragged from the box and pelted with vegetables and fruit. She sheltered behind an American flag at the base of the Benjamin Franklin statue while continuing her harangue.
French society women favor Savon Cadum as the facial soap of choice for lasting clarity and radiance. Louis Nathan of Paris makes the soap with pore cleansing ingredients that suit delicate skin and reduce dependence on cosmetics. Sold in department and drug stores at 50c per cake.
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