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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1913
Page
4
Five armies in the Balkan War are slowed to a standstill by wintry weather with frequent snowstorms and poor roads. Daily despatches report little news, noting that nothing of importance has occurred.
Paris February 26 The memory and attainments of the late Wilbur Wright the American aviator were favored today by a Taft message and by speeches from many Frenchmen at a luncheon. Myron T Herrick the American ambassador to France presided as guests included the committee of Frenchmen in charge of the memorial to the inventor on the Plain of Auvours near Le Mans where he made early public flights.
Secretary Knox dispatches Taft interest in commemorating Wilbur Wright’s first aeroplane flight in France. Le Mans mayor lauds Wright as Europe’s first birdman over the Plain of Auvours, boosting U S France friendship. Ambassadors and French officials note Franklin, Fulton, Morse achievements in France. About 50 dignitaries attend.
Washington Feb 26 Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock will not return to public life or start private work for at least six months after leaving the cabinet. He stated no definite plans beyond taking a long rest.
President Edson J. Chamberlin of the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada asked the Rhode Island General Assembly to guarantee bonds of 6 million dollars after the Central Vermont line. He argued the Providence in New England branch would be completed promptly and that the state would incur no risk of loss.
President Chamberlin outlined that late President Hays intended Grand Trunk and Central Vermont backing for the Southern New England railway. He said the Canadian road cannot guarantee bonds and Central Vermont has no US financing history, urging Rhode Island to lend credit to secure funds while promising no state interest or principal payments.
Cardinal Farley, taking part in the 400th anniversary of the diocese, was a passenger on the steamer Prazos which sailed from San Juan to New York today.
For indigestion gas and sour stomach Papes Diapepsin is praised for speed harmlessness and reliable action. It claims to cure indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and other stomach troubles with a single dose keeping a fifty cent case at hand for immediate relief whenever symptoms like sourness gas or nausea arise.
John Steele guided a runaway horse of the North Shore Express through busy streets yesterday afternoon and was brought to Relief Hospital. Doctors are working to restore his health.
A young man endured a 30 minute nerve wracking ride as his unmanageable horse charged through traffic around Young's Hotel and along Court Court Court Washington and State streets before careening onto the sidewalk at Congress Street. The wagon overturned injuring the driver, who is reported as generally well and expected to be around in a day or two.
Representative Lynn W. Wilson of Bridgeport filed in the House a bill demanding a rigid inquiry into the New Haven road’s organization and charter powers. He cites stock value decline, more wrecks, and merger tactics as causes and accuses Connecticut of losing taxes due to merger effects. The House tabled the bill.
The Noahzark Hotel fun scene promises lively times as readers are invited to check the comic section of next Sunday's Post for more details and laughs from the venue.
Mrs Pankhurst, held on remand in London, declares she cannot mount an adequate defence due to bail denial. She repudiates the legal authorities over her trial as a woman and vows to refuse prison discipline and to take no food from the moment of imprisonment.
A violent outbreak during suffragette protests hits Leigh on Sea Essex where a sandwich board parade injures two women. In Walsall a mob wrecks a shop selling suffragette literature. In Southampton militant speakers are booed at a meeting. In Nottingham phosphorus is released into pillar boxes, setting mail ablaze.
Washington February 26 The Senate approved the postal appropriation bill carrying about 283 million dollars, nearly 3 million more than the House. The largest item is 51.5 million for mail route transportation, with 47.5 million for rural delivery. The parcel post system drives the year led increase of over 12 million. An amendment to pension postal workers after 25 years was dropped on a point of order. Fourth class postmaster elections were also removed.
Washington February 26. A joint resolution in the House proposes a 4 member committee to study a universal one cent first class postal rate. The measure would authorize the investigation and provide a 25000 dollar appropriation for expenses.
President Taft and former Governor John D. Long will speak at the Edward Everett Hale statue unveiling on the Charles Street side of the Public Garden on April 8, chosen to mark Hale's birthday anniversary.
A Harvard square event features 10 Dickey Society initiates performing as an all star circus. William Thorndike leads nine companions in tights through skits and stunts attracting about 300 onlookers. The group measures Massachusetts avenue with a halyard as unit and concludes with operatic singing.
Washington Feb 26 Shelby M Cullom of Illinois longtime Senate member and foreign relations chair will retire March 4 after 80 years of continuous service, the third longest Senate tenure. The committee honored him with remarks and a proposed portrait as colleagues praised his fairness and courtesy.
A. Lawrence Lowell urges cooperation between Harvard and the Institute of Technology to train graduates and calls for vigilant supervision to curb extravagant football expenses. The annual report, released today, emphasizes prudent budgeting and shared resources.
President Lowell defines education as personal effort toward knowledge, urges a general examination in concentration areas, notes history and political science already use the system, and reports three of four dormitory buildings funded to house over 40 freshmen. The university notes a year deficit of 14 750 40 dollars and seeks endowments for higher salaries, more labs, a dental school endowment, new business professorships, and a University Press funding fund.
The new Buffalo and Indian head nickels will arrive in Boston to be distributed on Saturday. The sub treasurer has been allotted 100,000 of the new coins.
An ad touts a simple mixture of Toris compound and syrup of sarsaparilla to be taken with whiskey for rapid relief from rheumatism and backache. It claims first doses show good results and urges buyers to insist on the original sealed Toris package. Also mentions St Benedict Kidney Tablets for immediate relief.
John Beazley Webb promotes Tona Vita as a remedy for nervous debility linked to blood quality. He claims it stabilizes nerves, improves blood oxygenation, and alleviates symptoms like restless sleep, drowsiness, back pains, and fatigue. Tona Vita is available at major Boston drug stores.
A health ad warns that constipation fosters aging and urges a mild approach for seniors. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are presented as a gentle bowel aid, avoiding harsh calomel or strong laxatives. The message touts steady natural support and painless action from olive oil blends, sold by The Olive Tablet Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
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