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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
18
The war in Europe has altered the congressional scene. Administration leaders once hoped the minority would restrain filibusters on anti trust measures and allow timely adjournment. Republicans, eager to return home for the fall campaign, agreed there should be no filibuster and to push for early adjournment.
Senate leaders warn of a prolonged session as debates over the Clayton antitrust bill and river and harbor appropriation continue. Republican senators push to vote on the river and harbor measure but a filibuster and broad concerns push adjournment further away.
The House works on conservation legislation and Senate action is anticipated after response from across the country. Officials foresee emergency revenue measures tied to delayed customs, but lawmakers plan a deliberate, safe approach with no immediate deficit risk. War risk insurance may be discussed, bills expected to surface soon.
A large ornamental marble slab four and a half by two and a half feet fell from a fountain at Thompson's Spa while clerks filled ice cream orders. An investigation traced the fall to a cloth bundle raised by a dumb waiter that wedged the slab and caused it to crash to the floor, narrowly missing workers. The slab, carved with figures, hung about two feet above the clerks.
The post office department announced mail for Europe is now dispatched several times weekly. Mail to Germany and Austria Hungary goes via steamers docking in Italy Norway Holland or Denmark. The American Line steamer Philadelphia will sail tomorrow carrying mail for all Europe except Germany and Austria Hungary.
About 3000 florists and horticulturists from across the United States attended the 30th annual convention of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Mayor Curley officially greeted the group in Convention Garden in the Fenway.
More than $500000 worth of rare plants cover 10 acres in Fenway as Boston hosts major horticultural conventions. Allied societies including American Rose, Sweet Pea, Gladiolus, and Carnation groups meet while the Convention Garden and Seal of Boston exhibit frame the program at Paul Revere Hall. Public viewing runs each afternoon from 1 to 4.
John H. Fahey president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States sails from Houston for Washington to join a joint conference of the executive committee of the U S Chamber and the 12 committeemen named by Secretary McAdoo and big business leaders. They have drafted tentative shipping recommendations for the European war period.
Boston Lodge of Elks plans a gala outing at Nantasket with pig races a fat men's race potato races and a baseball game between single and married men. About 1500 members and guests are expected to attend. A Nantasket steamer departs Rowe's Wharf at 10. After harbor cruise they land at 12 30 and parade to New Rockland House led by John J Cassidy. Dinner by Tommy Boles.
In Washington on August 18 Senators Pomerene and Borah demanded removal of labor and agricultural exemptions from the Clayton anti trust bill. The Senate adopted the judiciary committee’s amendment, establishing dissolution decrees won by the government as prima facie evidence in later private damages suits, while the House bill treated such decrees as conclusive evidence.
John Croscioni pleaded not guilty to murdering an unidentified man in North Providence on Sunday. He was held without bail for a hearing on August 27 after a chase ending with his surrender from Greystone pond. The victim's name was reported as Passo Iazine or Parlo Vald ciizo.
Rome reports the Pope is not in grave danger, per Dr Marchiafava. His sisters and niece nurse him to aid recovery and ease his spirits amid a tense European situation.
Dr Marchiafava reports the pope is suffering from a simple cold with hoarseness and slight bronchial catarrh. If no complications occur, a week's rest should restore the pontiff to health. the pope slept fitfully last night but today has a normal temperature and can sit briefly.
The Bar Harbor summer colony prepares for a vigorous suffrage campaign. Friday Miss Jane Addams of Hull House Chicago is to speak on votes for women at the home of Mrs. A D Saunderson. Other Island colonists are expected to continue the popular diversion.
Secretary of State Donahue questions the designation on Charles L. Burrill's nomination papers for Republican State treasurer. Burrill describes himself as Republican, 1918, and plans to appeal the ballot decision.
New York designers boast this season of hats trimmed with bright feathers and beads inspired by savage head dress. They credit Malay, Chinese, and Japanese influences for hats and dresses, with mandarin coats, cork hats, and large bows defining the fall styles.
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