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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1913
Page
4
The Progressive party of New England plans a key event at Springfield on Tuesday May 6 the get together meeting at the Hotel Worthy featuring a conference of party members in the afternoon.
A large list of prominent men and women in New England plan to attend a festival and conference. Massachusetts figures chaired by Matthew Hale will discuss general state conditions and party finances while Mrs George H. Mellen focuses on work among women. Connecticut leaders Herbert Knox Smith and Senator Joseph W. Alsop will describe ongoing state efforts. Mrs Robert P. Johnston will speak about New Hampshire women’s work in the Progressive party.
Frederick O Booth of Boston and his mother Mrs Edward Booth of Brookline were injured when a Main street trolley crashed into their touring car. Mrs Booth suffered severe lacerations and possible internal injuries, Frederick had deep cuts and facial lacerations, the third occupant was uninjured and the car wrecked.
Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst was granted a seven day extension of her license in London after a visit by Holloway jail’s governor and a prison doctor. Her license had been revoked for noncompliance, with a warrant issued for arrest, but health concerns led officials to keep her at liberty for now.
Washington April 29 fierce debate opened the reading of the Democratic tariff bill in the House. Progress was slow but the chamber buzzed with vociferous talk as Speaker Clark delivered a vigorous speech. Republicans offered amendments to the chemical schedule and were voted down by the large Democratic majority. Ways and Means committee amendments to correct phrasing were adopted.
The House sparred over a tariff commission with Republicans led by Rep Mann arguing weaknesses in the chemical schedule show the need for a tariff board. Rep Underwood defended the Commerce Department bureau and criticized Taft era underfunding. Speaker Clark warned against partisan schemes and urged using Ways and Means with expert help. Reading of the chemical schedule wrapped around 6 pm before a 7:39 recess.
Miss Alice Stone Blackwell writes that the suffrage movement gains momentum as legislatures submit or pass referendums. She cites South Dakota, Oregon, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin again, noting shifts from defeats to victories across recent years and sessions.
Article reviews new fashion seen at Longchamps on April 6 featuring kimono blouses, sheath skirts, helmet hats, and Bulgarian influences. It discusses the oriental trend and comfort focus, noting the Persian trouser skirt and bustle draped designs draw attention and may not suit slender figures.
A masked man entered a bank on Mill Street demanding $800, taking $84 from the cash drawer while Miss Osgood verified the other safe contained no money. Teague alerted bystanders and a chase ensued, but the robber escaped. Police described the suspect and island investigations focus on his need for funds for a deal.
In Sacramento on April 29 the Senate rejected a bill to bar executions after a heated debate. The defeat preserves the possibility of capital punishment pending further action.
Brief notice from Schenectady New York reports lack of appetite remedies offered by Dr Williams Medicine Company. Product scope and availability are summarized with emphasis on dosage and consumer guidance.
Musterole ointment claims quick relief for sore throat and related ailments. The clean mustard oil preparation is rubbed on with no plaster, offered in 25c 50c jars and a $2.50 hospital size, with orders by mail from Cleveland and testimonials from George L. Moxley Martinsburg WV.
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