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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
5
Sir Edward Morris, Newfoundland prime minister, told a Post reporter at the Hotel Touraine that Washington should place fish on the free import list. He argued Newfoundland has removed duties on many American goods and urged a reciprocal concession, noting the U S has offered similar terms to Canada.
The British Titanic funds total about 1 6 million dollars. A Mansion House conference decided immediate relief for widows and bereaved families of crew members. A committee including the Lord Mayor the Earl of Derby and Bank of England governor will run the fund. They will ask American relief groups if emigrants who lost relatives will settle in the United States.
Senator Smith announced no public hearings in New York but will probe claims news of the Titanic disaster reached the city on April 15. He cited Vice-President Franklin of White Star Line and John Bottomly of American Marconi as witnesses, while noting Marines experts will shape the final report.
The coffin of Colonel John Jacob Astor travels to Ferncliffe Rhinebeck by special car. Flags fly at half staff as Rhinebeck prepares for the funeral at the Church of the Messiah. Vincent Astor accompanies the body. will and estate details place $25 million for Mrs Ava Willing Astor and Mrs Madeleine Force Astor with Vincent set to inherit under guardianship until 21.
Directs a special stockholders meeting to authorize a proposed $200,000,000 refunding bond issue for the Saint Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company.
The seventh Conrad Bene fit Association event for Conrad store employees drew about 300 couples to Inter colonial Hall Dudley street Roxbury for a concert reception and dance. Sickness benefits are paid and the group now numbers about 180 members with a diverse committee of Misses Desmond Blumenthal Canty and Doyle helping host.
The plan proposes a five year limit for Methodist Episcopal ministers in a single church, to be recommended to the general conference. Currently ministers may stay indefinitely. Supported by 24 active bishops, the measure aims to stimulate church growth and would restore a limit abolished in 1900, with opposition anticipated.
Bishops advocate changes to pulpit tenure and amusement restrictions amid debate at the conference. Critics warn long ministry periods may end too soon and hinder growth while supporters cite broader access to strong preachers. Bishop Earl Cranston notes church membership grew less than two percent amid large expenses and loss from unsubscribed members.
An oil fire was set on the exterior of the wooden Union Congregational Church in Marion Street South Medford last night. J T Henderson alerted a Sunday school crowd and fire crews prevented major damage. The Rev Salem Town will aid in police investigations as they probe the motive. The church, built two years ago, is valued at $14 000.
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