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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1913
Page
7
Washington April 25 President Wilson has daily recreation prescribed by White House doctors. He plans a day trip aboard the Sylph yacht with Miss Eleanor Wilson and Dr. Cary Grayson to Chesapeake Bay and back.
A committee from the Hebrew Bakers Union 4 and the employers held yesterday afternoon and agreed to an eight and a half hour day from May 1 next year until May 1, 1914. It is understood the eight hour day will go into effect, though no official agreement has been made.
James J. Greenough, founder and longtime guiding spirit of the Noble & Greenough School at 100 Boylston Street, Cambridge, died at his home on Elmwood Avenue after about three months of illness. Born September 8, 1861 in Marshall Michigan, he taught at J. P. Hopkinson School after Harvard graduation in 1882 and helped form the Noble & Greenough partnership in 1892. He leaves a widow, a daughter Laura, and two sons James and Charles W, with James a Harvard sophomore and Charles W a Noble & Greenough student.
More than 350 couples attended the annual ball of the Insurance Writers of America at Odd Fellows hall. L. Chisholm directed the floor with P. J. Crotty and M. McCormick assisting, and J. G. Johnson as chief of aids. Reception chair John Love led George H. Tubman William Symonds and Andrew Hickey on the committee.
Washington April 25 The directors of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States chose San Francisco as the next meeting place after a two day session in Washington They outlined a July tour from Chicago visiting Denver Salt Lake City Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Spokane Helena and St Paul to brief businessmen on the organization's aims The board denounced exemptions for labor and agricultural groups from anti trust prosecutions as a violation of equity President Wheeler met with President Wilson who showed interest and arranged for the chamber to assist the Commerce Department with research crews
Berlin April 2 The German crown prince announced he will take 100 poor Berlin schoolchildren for a three week seaside visit to Danzig. The group will be housed in his regimental barracks and expenses covered by profits from his book From My Hunting Diary.
Secretary Bryan plans brief Sacramento visit to confer with Governor Johnson and the State Legislature on proposed anti alien land laws. He aims to present Wilsons views and ease U S Japan friction, returning to Washington by May 7.
Officials note Japan may shield its nationals while China seeks guidance from Pekin on alien land ownership amid US Japan talks. The Chinese legation observes the issue, warning treaty guarantees could favor Japanese property rights. China’s west coast Chinese population has declined, with about 40,000 in California in 1900.
The First Baptist Church Malden meeting on Wednesday night was stated to be purely local, with no relation to the anti-vice movement. Rev. Charles Moss, pastor, said no speaker mentioned conditions in Malden.
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as effective for pimples blackheads rashes ringworm and eczema claiming rapid gentle healing suitable for infants and children. It offers a free trial by parcel post from Resinol Baltimore Maryland and highlights eighteen years of prescription use.
Boston's Park and Recreation Commission says it will defy the Mayor on selecting a new Ward 19 playground if the Mayor insists on the Mission Church site. The stance was clarified at a conference with the Finance Commission.
The Park Commission told the Finance Commission that Ward 19 likely cannot get a playground unless the Mayor backs their position or removes a majority of the current board. The board, including two former members, will not change its stance despite City Hall pressure.
Health Board issues formal warning to all physicians and midwives in the city to prosecute neglect of treating children's eye diseases. The move follows a court case against Dr. Joseph Slattery of 88 Worcester Street who was charged with failing to report ophthalmia and fined zero, with an appeal in progress.
The first McLaughlin prize at Yale awarded for essays, honoring Edward Tompkins McLaughlin, went to Richard Dereng Pierce of Newtonville Massachusetts for his piece on The Historical Value of Carlyle's French Revolution. Second prize awarded to William Wyer of Albany New York for his essay on The Titanic Disaster.
Thomas H. Pointdexter 21 of 216 Northampton street attempted suicide late last evening, shooting himself in the left chest after Pearl Cogbill of 16 Northampton street refused to marry him. He remains in critical condition at City Hospital.
The Speakers' club at Harvard formally opened its new quarters at the Agassiz house corner of Broadway and Quincy Street Cambridge. A dinner attended by over 100 undergraduates and graduates followed remarks by Professor Sarah L. Winter and other club leaders.
Striking Kanawha coal field miners, in a late convention held in Charleston, voted to accept Governor Henry D. Hatfield's proposals for a settlement of the dispute.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for sick headache biliousness and dizziness caused by a torpid liver and foul digestion. It claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach regulate digestion remove poisons from the bowels and leave the head clear by morning.
The lengthy strike surpasses a year with repeated rioting and three periods of martial law. Authorities struggle to restore order as clashes and violence persist, underscoring the severity of the labor dispute and its social impact.
A weak vehicle struggles in a dealer's demonstration, underscoring limited appeal and doubtful performance. Prospective buyers observe modest handling and marginal features, casting doubt on the car's market viability.
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