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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
4
The Rev William Smith of Suffield refused to wed Frank P Newkirk of Easthampton Mass and Elizabeth Bugbee of Springfield Mass because she was divorced. After seeking guidance they traveled to the home of Rev S A Apraham who performed the ceremony. The couple then left for their wedding trip.
Pneumonia weakens lungs making consumption germs attacks likelier. Eckman's Alterative advertised from Philadelphia touts a 28 pound gain example by Thomas Reilly. Sold by Riker Jaynes, Houghton & Dutton, and leading druggists with a booklet of cured cases and further evidence.
Congress ends extra session after a lively week. President Taft signs late measures while the House and Senate adjourn amid mutual good will. The record shows 14 038 House bills and 484 resolutions and 3296 Senate bills with 58 resolutions.
President Taft vetoes the cotton bill citing lack of tariff board report and hasty passage. He argues amendments on iron and steel and chemicals lacked adequate study and would affect industry and government revenue. He urges basing tariff laws on tested facts, not guesswork, and notes potential acceptable changes after board reports.
Republican Leader Mann declared the extra session strengthened the President and weakened the Democrats. He accused Democrats of bungling legislation, trying to put Taft in a hole, and being hoist by their own petard.
Champ Clark says the Democratic party has set a good example for Democrats everywhere and has redeemed every campaign pledge since 1910. He notes the first session of the 62d Congress surprised friends and confounded enemies with its record, and predicts a sweeping victory in 1912.
Chairman Fitzgerald reports total appropriations in the extra session at 301052 dollars. He notes more than 200000 dollars saved by abolishing sinecures and cutting gratuities for congressional staff with further retrenchment planned. Cannon accuses Democrats of niggardliness over quarters. funds reallocated to fortify Fort Mason and other minor needs.
Representative Hamill of New Jersey urged delaying ratification of arbitration treaties with England and France, saying quick action could lead to a Pacific coast menace from coolie labor. He claimed British Ambassador Bryce crafted the treaties, not President Taft.
Senate passage of the Peters bill on Lodge motion allows 28 stained glass windows destined for Gate of Heaven Church in South Boston to be admitted duty free as a gift. The measure cites the windows as a gift and not subject to duties.
James E. OConnell of Ward 20 Dorchester announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for clerk of the Superior Court in Suffolk County for criminal business. He cites a 25 year incumbent tenure and notes strong regional party backing and signatures collected. OConnell, born in 1877, is a practicing attorney affiliated with his brothers Joseph F. OConnell and Daniel T. OConnell.
Aug 22 Fitchburg records a day of accidents. Henry Mc Cluskey, year old son of Mr and Mrs Peter Mc Cluskey, drowned when left alone during laundry. James Middleton, six, right leg broken on a swing at Whalum park. Leon Noel broke left hand and arm repairing machinery. Jaakka Jussila broke foot under car wheel. Edil Moulton hospitalized with back and body injuries from a truck hub. Michael Lowe, eight, near death after a stair fall. John Hasty of Dillon works struck by switcher, foot and head crushed. may recover.
The tax on each Massachusetts business corporation this year is 17.93 per 1000, up 33 cents from last year. State tax commissioner sets the rate to reflect average property taxation in the Commonwealth. Revenue from the levy likely exceeds 8 million dollars due to the increase.
Washington reports the Senate approved a resolution replacing the extra month's pay for congressional employees with a travel allowance of 6 cents per mile for commuting to and from their homes. The House began the process of cutting the extra pay.
Boston will keep 10 Milk and Baby Hygiene Association milk stations open throughout the year. Stations in Springfield Holyoke and Worcester will close on September 1 or October 1.
The Mona Lisa, a world famed painting, reportedly disappeared from the Louvre and sparked a major investigation. M. Lepine, prefect of Paris, and detective chief M. Hamarda led a large search and questioned curators as authorities consider theft or a possible prank. The incident follows decades of debate over the artwork’s display, restoration, and enduring mystery of its enigmatic smile.
Justice James B. Richardson of the Massachusetts Superior Court showed slight improvement tonight at his Orford summer home. Doctors warned he is not yet on the road to recovery after weeks of illness and several near-fatal spells.
Former Massachusetts governor William L. Douglas of Brockton celebrated his 66th birthday today. He visited his shoe plant, then boarded his private yacht Machigonne at Newport with daughter Mrs. Harry B. Russell and Mr. Russell. A quiet day aboard the yacht with a private dinner was planned, with several days of travel expected.
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