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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
6
The piece argues artists and merchants share traits, with shopkeeping hidden beneath artistry. It contends art and utility mix, noting merchants need taste and artists benefit from trade. The author cites Leather Goods as a benchmark of excellence and declares ongoing commitment to being “the world's greatest leather manufacturers.”
The Senate canals committee voted eight to six to report the House bill repealing the free tolls provision of the Panama Canal Act. An amendment preserving U S treaty and rights was approved. The measure heads to the Senate calendar as a major unfinished business with further floor debate anticipated.
President Wilson reportedly approves the amendment to the repeal bill and administration leaders believe it will secure Senate passage. Some opposing Senators are said to have shifted to support the measure after the attaché's inclusion.
A list shows donations to the Elephant Fund with a grand total of 6508.13 dollars. Contributors include Anna Elizabeth and Henry J. A. Jur lian of Boston and Deola Cross of Provincetown, among others. The item notes prior acknowledgments totaling 6504.23 dollars and a marketing line for Adamson's Balsam.
Francis B. Sayre son-in-law of President Wilson spoke at the Williams College dinner in Boston on political issues and college criticism, stressing public opinion's power. Sayre and Mrs Sayre arrived at 3 55 yesterday and will stay until Friday. Younger Williams Alumni Association led by Dwight F E Mead invited him to discuss college matters.
Mr Sayre speaks at the Williams College event urging reform in higher education to emphasize thinking straight, high faculty quality, and public opinion backing administration. He cites college criticisms, toll exemptions, and criminal law gaps, pledging Williams as a leader in intellectual training and national policy influence.
Williams College proposes securing two million dollars for endowment efforts. Mr. Sayre expresses strong optimism about the prospects and the plan’s potential impact on the college’s future financial stability.
Sergeant James M. Harmon served as lieutenant for two hours after Mayor Cliff sent in his nomination and the Board of Aldermen confirmed it. The board later rescinded the confirmation and laid the appointment on the table, leaving Harmon still a sergeant the next morning.
A morning blaze at Alden Spear Sons Company on 156 Sixth Street Cambridge destroyed five motor trucks two touring cars and 100 feet of shed. The fire spread from exploding gasoline prompting two alarms and drawing nearly all Cambridge fire apparatus attended by firefighters and a watchman who alerted authorities.
Taunton citizens urged Governor Walsh to reconsider Lakeville as a militia mobilization site citing risks to the Assawompsett water supply and possible troop disturbances. State health officials assured no watershed drainage and highlighted water supply protections as troops rely on pond water. Adjunct reports praised overall readiness but noted gaps in some units while the Adjutant General sought War Department gear to meet standards.
Governor Walsh voiced surprise at opposition to troops amid concerns over water supply. He pledged strict rules and swift penalties for violators while Lakeville occupation plans proceed on paper. General Pearson promised rapid Massachusetts troop readiness as Taunton officials pressed for shore fencing as a water safeguard.
Mrs Oscar Welberon French of Cambridge 2 Arnold circle appeals to police for aid in locating her 18 year old son Jerauld L French Rindge Technical School student who disappeared from home April 17 after taking his clothes and 55 dollars from a bank He is believed to have gone to New York then possibly to Mexico to join the US Marines at Vera Cruz.
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