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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1907
Page
4
Senators and Representatives fault Governor Swettenham for asking Rear Admiral Davis to leave Kingston and halt aid to Jamaica. Lawmakers call actions churlish tactless and improper and urge restraint and clarification amid relief efforts for Kingston.
Governor Swettenham’s despatch forwarding Jamaica’s thanks to the United States government for Admiral Davis’s aid has been sent to Washington with Great Britain’s thanks attached.
The Missouri arrived at Guantanamo from Kingston as Governor Swettenham delayed dispatches about recalling marines aiding relief. Kingston mayor and council begged the admiral to remain. the relief committee threatened to resign. Red Cross nurses denounced the governor’s withdrawal as criminal.
The British foreign office replies to US aid inquiries after the Kingston earthquake. It gratefully accepts continued American help but expects Jamaica to report needs, noting initial US naval relief under Rear Admiral Davis was prompt and powerful.
London Secretary of State Haldane expresses gratitude for American admiral's aid to Jamaica during a crisis. President informs Sir Henry Bacon that the U.S. is ready to help further if nearby ships or transports are needed due to proximity and ongoing danger.
In Washington on January 21 a British official tone is shown by praise for US aid. Jamaica's Governor reportedly opposes Panama Canal construction, writing to West Indian governors, showing unfriendly attitude toward Americans and restricting Jamaican labor migration to work on the canal.
A marketing letter urges readers with piles to try Pyramid Pile Cure, promising a free trial package and eventual purchase of a 50 cent box. Testimonial from J J McElwee of Honey Grove Texas praises the remedy after months of suffering.
A Boston letter from Pearl Carder of United Fruit in Port Antonio Jamaica reports a Kingston earthquake tremor felt in Port Antonio about 40 miles away. He describes leaping from his chair, spraining an ankle, and now moving about on crutches after the quake.
London reports that Admiral Davis, as American member of the Paris arbitration court over the sinking of British fishing vessels, influenced the decision favorable to Great Britain. His stance helped secure a unanimous ruling alongside British and Austrian officers. King Edward invited Davis to Buckingham Palace, but he declined to avoid offending Russia.
Roxbury firm at 2249 Washington street dedicates a large display window to commemorating Robert Burns born 148 years ago next Friday. A plaster plaque by Hugh Cairns shows the poet with Highland wax figures. a reproduction of The Gathering of the Clans and an oil of Waterloo flank the scene with kilts and banners held by Highland figures.
The Very Rev. John J. Collins reports all missionaries on the Jamaica island are safe after the disaster. The mission buildings including two churches in Kingston and nine outlying stations were ruined. The American Jesuits from the New York Maryland province now run the mission, with four Bostonians among them. A college, St. George's in Kingston, and staff members from Boston College are noted.
The article argues Rexall medicines pioneered public disclosure of ingredients and single remedies for each ill. It notes no secret formulas, open access to every formula, and a money back guarantee, crediting Rexall with influencing modern regulation and building rapid success.
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