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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
5
Copenhagen and Aalborg departures involve Maersk and Staro lines transporting cottonseed cake. New Orleans to Aarhus and Savannah to Aalborg also noted with Danish and Norwegian operators.
The Industrial Traffic Conference urged Public Service Commissions across New England to back the New Haven in retaining control of its Sound lines of steamers. The move follows the Panama Canal Act forcing separation of steamship lines from railroads and the ICC’s permit power. A Boston meeting of New England interests pledged full support to avoid added shipping difficulties, list of endorsing firms and chambers includes major regional companies and associations. The scene also notes a St Valentine’s Chapel meeting in Boston and Knights of Columbus events.
The executive council of the Massachusetts State Board of Trade voted against separating the New Haven railroad and Long Island Sound steamboat lines under the Panama Canal act. They urge New Haven control for New England traffic and oppose a national bill on elevator operators. They endorsed small loans wage assignments and a market gardening station. They voiced support for U S Chamber positions on the Seamen’s Act and urged Congress to suspend sections discriminatory to American ports until international parity. They urged repeal of deserter penalties for foreign vessels and urged abolition by other nations. They also urged withdrawal of treaty abrogation notices and creation of a Federal Shipping Board.
A health ad touts Hood s Sarsaparilla before meals and Peptiron Pills after for blood strength and anemia. It claims fourfold benefits when used together, notes harmless ingredients, and promotes economical 25 day course. Also promotes ORRINE for home addiction treatment with a money back guarantee. Sale via Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
The Rev James Leo McGuinness assistant pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Beachmont will speak at a Holy Name Society meeting at St Peter's Meeting House Hill district on Sunday Feb 20 at 730 PM in the lower church His topic is Preparedness in Faith A large crowd is expected.
London reports that Britain's national debt has more than tripled since 1914. Public debt rose from 708 million pounds to about 11 billion dollars by end of 1915-16, while German war spending reached around 7.5 billion dollars and France borrowed 6.2 billion dollars between 1914 and 1915.
Edward Stotesbury of Philadelphia was re-elected president of the National Horse Show Association. Robert A. Fairbairn became vice president, R. & Schofield treasurer, and James T. Hyde secretary. Pierre Lorillard Jr. and C. Howard Davison joined the board of directors.
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