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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1914
Page
2
President Wilson says Democratic leaders aim to adjourn Congress by June 15. He noted both chambers could work simultaneously on trust bills. He observes business interest rising but not as strong as expected, saying business men approve the general approach but doubt the specifics.
The President said many objections to the trade commission bill stem from a misconception of current law. He believes the Interstate Trade Commission and the Bureau of Corporations are similar and would be enlarged by the new legislation. The bureau already has broad inquiry powers and quick action is anticipated.
Adelbert Ames Jr., grandson of General Benjamin F. Butler, writes Moorfield Storey Esq. defending Butler's record. He cites legislative journals, Soldiers' Home accounts, and a U S Supreme Court case to counter claims of labor opposition, misused funds, and contraband trade. Ames asserts Butler aided labor, soldiers, and national Home finances, ending with a policy note on wartime trade with the rebel lines.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless back ache cure for lumbago sciatica and stiffness. It claims instant relief after rubbing on the affected area and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a druggist.
Dr Theodate I Smith longtime lecturer and librarian at Clark University Children’s Institute and holder of Smith Yale degrees died suddenly in Worcester Feb 16. She had served as research assistant to Dr G Stanley Hall since 1902.
The German freight steamer Wartenfels limped into port after a hurricane wrecked the bridge and damaged the steering gear. Five days overdue, she carried little coal as First Officer Voigt and Third Officer Inzinger battled to free a grievously injured quartermaster amid a bowing, storm lashed deck.
George E. Brewster a well known Dexter druggist died by his own hand at his home in Dexter Maine aged 35. Authorities suggest temporary aberration though he appeared in good health. The tragedy occurred February 16 according to the report.
City Council voted to extend the effective date of the third class building ban to May 1 from March 1. The amendment requires mayoral signature to take effect and gives builders extra leeway to comply with the ordinance.
Councillor Woods warned that heavy weather halts third class wooden building plans under new rules. He said unfinished frames risk prohibition when regulations take effect, with several builders already laying foundations facing financial loss without extra time. The council authorized auction of Sweet Adeline, ex Mayor Witzgerald’s car, and the mayor’s plan to sell Dearo flotilla’s pride, aiming for at least 700 dollars.
In Dedham the Norfolk Superior Court returned sealed verdicts in favor of David B. Godfrey of Weymouth for 4250 and Robert M. Wood of Braintree for 2000 against the Old Colony Street Railway Company. The suits stem from a January 5, 1911 accident in Quincy when a barge carrying workers was struck by an electric car on Quincy avenue near Shaw street, injuring several.
Professor Barrett Wendell of Harvard English declines the Berlin chair for the first half of the next college year. The post, part of the exchange with the German ministry of education, is refused due to his poor health concerns.
Dr. E Brooks Alexander a Los Angeles physician drowned off Hermosa Beach after an hour long fight with a tide rip. His body was not recovered as his aged mother, friends and about 200 onlookers watched.
President Wilson will veto the Burnett immigration bill if it reaches him with the literacy test. Senate committee chair Smith announced the bill, as passed by the House, would be favorably reported to the Senate soon. Close advisers say the measure will not become law regardless of passage in the Senate.
The President says literacy is not a test of character and favors alternate methods to bar undesired aliens. He disclosed views to the Senate committee and noted Caminetti’s immigration suggestions diverge from White House positions. The Burnett bill omits Asiatic exclusion provisions as the House rejected related amendments.
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