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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
2
Republican opposition to the Canadian reciprocity bill in the Senate reaches open revolt led by Senator Dixon of Montana. Opponents say if the bill passes many Republicans would join Democrats to lower duties on all manufactured products.
Senators clash over a reciprocity bill as northwestern Republicans defend protectionist aims. Dixon and Crawford urge a full tariff rethink while Root and Lodge navigate amendments on Canadian pulp wood and paper. Taft’s speeches trigger debate about presidential influence and senate criticism.
Mme. Lucille Marcel, American prima donna in Europe, advises aspiring American sopranos to consult a mirror before pursuing opera. She says only those with exceptional beauty and superb figure plus extraordinary vocal power have real chances of success, in a letter to Alexander Kahn of the Boston Opera Company.
Opera star Mme Marcel recounts struggles of homely singers and the price of beauty. She rests in St Sulpice Switzerland and plans a summer study of a new soprano role with conductor Felix Weingartner. She urges American hopefuls to ensure they have a fine voice and real dramatic talent before pursuing an opera career.
The debate centers on the reciprocity bill and the Root amendment. Senator Williams argues the amendment would block free entry of Canadian paper and pulp until Canada lifts export restrictions. He accuses the plan of inviting a prolonged protectionist truse and insists upon careful consideration of duties and welfare.
Mildred Burgess of 28 Pearl St South Framingham describes years of deafness with ear discharge and noises. After long trials she credits Osmo-Chemic Physiolane for stopping discharge and ringing and restoring near normal hearing. Ida Nelson of 20 Crescent Weltham reports cataracts adenoids and tonsil issues but says Osmo-Chemic physicians cured her tar rhal bronchitis and restored hearing.
The Osmo-Cemic Physicians announce a new cure for deafness and will treat all patients who begin or renew treatment. The campaign emphasizes a “new discovery” in their program and invites interested individuals to join for the cure.
Reports from multiple residents in Boston and nearby cities claim recovery of hearing after Osmo-Chemic Physicians treatment. Testimonies describe prior near-total deafness and now normal hearing, with gains in one or both ears and ability to hear distant sounds or lectures.
Chief consulting physician J and Planket announces permanent offices at Suite 8 0 10 entrance No 18 Boyl a ton Boston. Office hours are 10 a m to 12 and 4 to 6 8 p m daily closed on Sundays
The article quotes a speaker arguing the amendment offers a path to indefinitely postpone removal of Canadian restrictions, while voting against it would end the current grip of the International Paper Company, favoring opponents who want to remove the hold and secure advantages.
Last night Wagner dominated the Pops concert in Symphony Hall with Mir Maquarie conducting a program heavy on Wagner. Selections included the Tannhauser march Albumblatt Rienzi overture and Waldganga March, with Night Fly Dance Espana and pieces by Forach and Herbert also featured. The hall was crowded and the audience enthusiastic anticipating tonight’s program of varied composers.
Benjamin F. Bradbury a longtime Boston druggist died at age 80 while en route to a relief station after a cafe illness. He served as a deacon at Tremont Temple for over 25 years and led patriotic services at Berkeley Temple and Music Hall. He married Clara Beal in August 1997 and had retired from the drug trade. Survived by son Rev Dr Woodman Bradbury of Cambridge and three daughters. Born in Chesterfield Maine.
Five United States Lighthouse inspectors based in Boston will tour lighthouses along the Massachusetts coast during their stay. The stations have requested improvements and the inspectors are expected to report on their condition and needs.
Yale graduates enjoy social events and reunions as they await diploma day. Attorney General G W Wickersham condemns Arizona’s proposed constitution, calling it radical and unsafe. The 13 Club reunion and gifts from the Stone Trust Association highlight the day and future plans.
Massillon State Hospital bakers claim the largest strawberry shortcake on record. The 21 foot square two layer cake used 500 quarts of strawberries and hundreds of pounds of flour and covered 441 square feet. It served 1800 patients and staff with fifty gallons of milk. Seven men lifted it from the ovens.
In Ghes ter Pennsylvania on June 19 John Ferguson of Upland startled by noises found a stranger in the dining room. The intruder jumped from an open side window and escaped after Ferguson hurled a glass at him. The thief shouted You'd make a bully pitcher as he vaulted the rear fence.
Lawrence Phillips of Hershey Nebraska died at 106 and said drinking beer since childhood kept him healthy though never drunk. He reportedly drank three quarts daily for a decade before his death and finished a 300 yard foot race second among 25 entrants, slipping near the end.
Mrs. Maude E K Mills told Judge Dana her husband Edson E Mills stayed out nights used bad language and returned intoxicated. She appeared in court in a stylish summer gown, presenting a formal request for separation.
Mrs Mills testifies that she and her husband have not lived together for six years and that he frequently came home drunk. She says she provided support not forthcoming from him and describes vile language and abusive treatment. Mrs Martha Innis corroborates long-term separation and unhappy marital life.
The Harvard Congregational Church on Gleason Street hosted a dedicatory service with representation from all Dorchester churches. Rev. A Z Conrad preached Venturers and Adventures of Faith while Rev. George Th Cady and others offered prayers and greetings. Samuel Asher and W K Wood spoke as the edifice keys passed to Thomas C Bachelder for the trustees.
Packey McFarland of Chicago and Harlem Tom Murphy of New York agreed to a ten round boxing match in Milwaukee. The bout will occur at 3 o clock with a weight limit of 185 pounds on the contest day.
Testimonial praises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as superior to doctors prescriptions for backache and kidney trouble. Jacob Dornacher of Edwardsville Illinois reports cure in weeks and endorses use by others. Notary Samuel W McKittrick authenticates the notarized statement dated July 14 1909.
Advertises Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY sample bottle and booklet on kidneys and bladder. Claims strong proof and mentions Boston Daily Post. Bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar available at all drug stores.
Secretary Meyer outlined a plan to concentrate navy yard work and abandon underused plants in war time. He will recommend closing Portsmouth New Hampshire Philadelphia and Charleston and prepare Boston New York and Norfolk yards to handle all Atlantic coast government construction and repair work.
Nantucket reports the death of Hiram Reed a colored man aged 81 born into slavery in Missouri He settled in Nantucket after the Civil War as a teamster living on Pleasant Street until increasing feebleness eight years ago The obituary notes his modest home and long local residence.
Funeral notices list many residents from Dorchester Boston and surrounding areas. The notices give names of deceased, ages where provided, residence addresses, and scheduled funeral times and church services for June 17 to June 21, including locations in Charlestown Roxbury South Boston Allston Dorchester and Melrose with churches and burial details as listed.
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