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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
9
A Salem patient reports dramatic relief from infant eczema after using Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment. Starting with samples, itching ceased quickly and facial sores improved from the first application. The cure was nearly complete after continued use with a second jar, as recommended by a doctor.
The question of peace or war between Governor Foss and his Council hinges on today’s executive chamber meeting. The key item is confirming George W. Anderson as public service commissioner after a delayed appointment, opposed by financial interests as partisan, while Foss defends the pick and dares the Council to block it.
Proposals to pardon life term murderer John Wainwright face limited opposition as district attorney reviews the case. Governor Foss weighs pardons for Max Lazarus and Gettysburg veteran David Farnsworth, who killed a thief in self defense after his chickens were stolen. Foss plans major appointments to Boston boards and commissions, including a Republican appointee, with ex Senator Crane a potential chairman and a $900,000 State House wing budget.
A judge ordered mandamus for Lizzie M. Blake and Helen M. Talbot as rightful president and secretary of the Ladies Kennel Association, but the writ is stayed after a bill of exceptions by incumbents Elta H. Seagrave and Edmund Squires. The fight over offices, records and paraphernalia continues in court.
Marion Elizabeth Plaza of 65 Charles Street Waltham, aged 2 years 7 months, is described by Dr B F Marshall as nearly perfect. The child measures 3 ft and various body parts listed, has never been sick, and is noted for brightness and good looks while being fond of her father.
The new Public Service Commission succeeds the old Board of Railroad Commissioners and began duties yesterday. The transition ends about 50 years of commission control and starts a new era under the Washburn act, which was enacted despite the governor’s opposition to merging the commission with financial provisions.
State Department agents terminated the inquiry into the expulsion of Korean fruit pickers from Memet California. Secretary Bryan had ordered the probe amid U S Japan talks on alien land laws and received word that the Koreans were not Japanese subjects.
Frederick J. Macleod Clinton White and George W. Bishop lead the new public service commission with full authority to set rates and compel service for railroads trolleys express steamboats and telecoms pending confirmation of two appointees George P. Lawrence and George W. Anderson. The old board retains limited powers until full membership. records move to the new office as bond issue for Hampden railroad is reviewed.
Roy Norton surveys American and other spendthrifts in a detailed feature for next Sunday's Post Magazine, offering comparisons, examples, and behavioral insights.
Secretary Redfield orders the Commerce Department to study railroad wrecks caused by broken wheels and axles. The investigation follows data from the Interstate Commerce Commission showing far more wrecks from wheels and axles than broken rails during 1902 to 1912.
Brigadier General William Crozier relinquishes presidency of the Army War College and resumes as chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. Romers Birnie serves as acting chief, with Birnie returning to New York to head the ordnance board. Colonel Edwin B. Babbitt designated to command Sandy Hook proving grounds.
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