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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1912
Page
6
In London on February 19 a sharp attack occurred in the House of Commons as a vote of censure was introduced via an amendment to the address in reply to the throne speech. The quarrel centered on the government’s pledge to reconstruct the House of Lords which critics say has not been fulfilled.
Frederick F. E. Smith, unionist MP for Walton Liverpool, accuses the government of a sham reform under Nationalist pressure and says the Home Rule bill is a late Liberal attempt to appease Irish and other UK inhabitants. Sir John A. Simon replies, defending the bill as a just, tardy settlement. Debate expected to run two days.
B J Blommers, renowned painter, arrives in New York aboard the New Amsterdam to undertake a portrait of Andrew Carnegie for the Peace Palace at The Hague.
A fragmented list records fur coat prices and types including Russian Pony Coats and Baltic Seal Coats with figures ranging from 14 to 95 dollars. Additional notes mention Hudson Seal and Marmot coats, reflecting a mid century catalog entry.
About 1000 guests attended the ceremony at Church of Our Saviour Longwood yesterday afternoon as Edith Faneuil Willard of Brookline married Robert Chauncey Seaver of Longwood. The Rev Reginald Heber Howe officiated. The bride was escorted by guardian Payson Dana with sister Mrs Paul Babcock Moulton as maid. Best man was R Clifford Black Jr of New York. A reception followed at the Riverdale Casino with both families hosting.
The Supreme Court ruled that steamship companies must provide rejected immigrants with free return passage to their departure country. The decision, announced in Washington, applies to inspections and carrier responsibility for outbound travelers.
A Victorian era ad offers Pyramid Pile Remedy with hundreds of testimonials claiming cure for piles. It invites readers to mail name and address for a free trial package, then to purchase if satisfied, pricing at 50 cents per box from Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.
A 25-cent trial bottle of D. D. D. promises quick relief from eczema itch. The guarantee states if the first regular bottle fails to work, you pay nothing. Drugstore guarantee is backed by the D. D. D. laboratories and your local druggist.
Acting Secretary Huntington Wilson said Secretary Knox will not visit Colombia during his Caribbean tour unless Colombia extends a special invitation. He noted the invitation is unlikely and clarified reports of an planned itinerary including Colombia.
Colombian minister Senor Pedro Nel Ospina states his letter to the State Department was polite and aimed to avoid unpleasantness as he calls for arbitration over the Panama dispute. He argues Colombia resents the U S stance on arbitration while critics see his move as political elevation. The State Department asserts no need for arbitration between Panama and Colombia, viewing the issue as bilateral with no U S role.
Eight hundred members of the John T. Connor Associates gathered in Copley Hall for their third annual concert and ball. Frank W. Mason presided as grand march leader with Mrs. John M. Griffin, as George and Martha Washington hosted a festive procession.
A bold advertisement promotes Hyome as a pleasant remedy to end catarrh by simply breathing the medicated antiseptic into the nose and throat. It claims the treatment soothes inflamed parts stops discharge and heals membranes, with thousands of cures cited.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as eucalyptus based antiseptic inhaled to destroy the catarrh germ. A full Hyomei outfit with inhaler costs 1.00 and a single bottle 50 cents, available at druggists. Mail orders prepaid by Booths Hyomei Co Buffalo NY.
President Taft sent Senate nominations for Mahlon Pitney of New Jersey as associate justice of the Supreme Court Julius Mayer of New York City as judge for Southern New York District Court and Ferdinand Geiger of Wisconsin as judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. As part of a court expansion Taft later elevated Edward D White to chief justice.
Chancellor Pitney is discussed as the long time candidate for a successor to Justice Harlan. Early speculation favored Judge William C. Hook, with objections raised over two Oklahoma decisions. Another potential pick was Secretary Charles Nagel, who faced protest from labor groups over past actions.
A. L. Urick urged Senators Cummins and Kenyon in Washington to oppose President Taft's nomination of Mahlon Pitney to the Supreme Court. Urick warned Pitney would harm the working class, citing rulings like Frank and Duncan vs. Herald as evidence of a tilt toward property rights over human rights.
Mayor reports from Washington that Speaker Clark and Leater Underwood assured him the $50,000 appropriation for the International Congress of Chambers of Commerce to be held in Boston will pass in the House. Senator Crane expects Senate approval as well.
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