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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
6
Washington May 5. The Supreme Court heard a puzzling question about the Sherman anti trust law. Does a conspiracy to fix the use of a commodity by cornering it violate the Sherman act. The government ranks the issue with Standard Oil and Tobacco cases pending decision.
The New York federal court dismissed counts charging a conspiracy to corner the cotton market tied to the 1916 bull campaign on the New York cotton exchange. The case, involving James A. Patten Eugene C Seales Frank B Hayne and William P Brown, could take years to reach arguments on appeal.
Representative Warburton a newly elected Republican from Washington announced support for the Democratic free list bill in a House address. He said some criticisms are justified while others are exaggerated and urged removing duties on sugar. The debate featured speakers from McHenry Ansberry Hensley McCoy Sitepage Dixon Bartlett and others citing cotton bagging trust concerns and southern farmer discrimination.
Representative Francisco of Ohio challenged claims that reducing the wool tariff or making wool free would lower prices. He urged a congressional inquiry into the American Woolen Company, which he says controls mills with 69 million dollars in capitalization across New England New York and Pennsylvania and fixes prices through a woolen trust. He opposed free wool and wanted the tariff debate settled.
Representative Peters of Massachusetts introduced a bill targeting United Shoe Machinery Company for its alleged monopoly in shoe machinery. The measure lets patent owners not block the use of other machines when leasing patents, opposing United Shoe’s contract that restricts lessee equipment. The bill was sent to the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee.
General Nogi arrives in St Petersburg on a mission to place a wreath on the grave of Major General Iondratenko, commander of the Seventh East Siberian Rifles, killed at 203-Metre Hill in 1904 during the Russo Japanese war. He will then proceed to London as part of the coronation party.
The window display at Wolf's Clothier on Hanover and Portland streets features changing photographs supplied by Underwood. New images appear every other day showing scenes and incidents you could only witness firsthand.
President Mellen of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad proposes the state modify its lease of the Commonwealth pier to the New Haven and spend several million dollars to build modern freight and passenger sheds.
Dorchester Social Club of Women presented a choral class program at Colonial Hall Dorchester attended by over 1000 guests. Notable performances included Miss Alice C Clark Alma where do you live and Miss Eva Sanford with Miss Caroline B Bullard delivering popular selections.
A Boston proposal urges using a 3 million dollar appropriation to develop the South Boston side starting with Commonwealth docks. Backed by the Chamber of Commerce and likely President Mellen to secure the lease, the plan aims to begin work immediately, tying waterfront development to South Boston and East Boston cooperation.
Wellesley College plans a new president with a likely choice of acting president Wilen F Pendleton by the May 16 trustees meeting. Pendleton has the favorable consideration of the board after Miss Caroline Hazard’s retirement, with no details on other candidates.
Mrs. Julian A. Kittridge, 61, of 1188 Main street, Waltham, chloroformed herself to death in her room last night. Medical Examiner George West ruled a death by own action. She had lost her husband and all close relatives in the past three years and told neighbors she felt lonely in Waltham Heights before retiring to her room, where she was found dead ten hours later by her landlady.
Legislators and Boston real estate leaders spent the afternoon assessing harbor docking and channel needs. The group, aboard the tug Vigilant, heard expert plans from the Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange and the legislative committee on metropolitan affairs.
Reports say President Diaz is considering resignation with no opposition to interim leader La Barra if it occurs. Corral’s resignation remains unsettled. Skirmishes near Saltillo are unconfirmed while Puebla day celebrations show national tension and public unrest in Mexico City.
President Taft and his cabinet debated the Mexican situation and agreed to stand pat for now. no new troops to Texas and no warships to Mexican waters until negotiations between Diaz forces and the revolutionists reach a clearer outcome. Emissaries note forces gathering near San Luis Potosi while Casasus travels to El Paso for Chamizal arbitration.
The group visited Charlestown docks the navy yard dry dock Chelsea waterfront and Hast Boston to assess dock and slip needs including Bird Island slips President Martin urged immediate development Real estate men pressed for a paid Harbor Commission board Legislators from the committee on legislative affairs were present along with Senate President Treadway and several House members including Cushing Rideout Whomasney Carr Newton Rothfeld Connolly Parker and Ryan
Chairman George E. Smith and members Samuel M. Mansfield Heman A. Harding and Frederick N. Wales participated in the trip.
The Senate Republicans tabled the resolution for direct U S Senate elections by a straight party vote of 17 to 14. Senator Pearson urged waiting for Congress to act, while Senator Malley pressed immediate action and had enough votes. Schoonmaker and Nason joined the Democrats in voting with Republicans.
The Massachusetts House backed a bill to jail a railroad official who violates the law, rejecting an amendment to require wilful violation. White of Brookline supported the bill while Washburn of Worcester opposed adding wilful. The bill passed 165 to 42 after substituting the bill for the committee report. amendment failed 82 to 125.
The 54-hour bill for women and children was passed to be engrossed in the House without dissenting voice. In the Senate the eight-hour bill and the peaceful persuasion bill went over until Tuesday.
The Boston Printing Pressmen's Union No. 67 held its 17th annual reunion and ball at Intercolonial Hall Roxbury with about 500 in attendance. James J. Reagan acted as floor marshal with a team of aids. reception committee members listed include J A Mullin J Frank O'Hare and E J Beale among others.
Jules Adams aged 36 of 26 Chandler Street Somerville suffered severe burns to head and arms about 11 30 am while trying to quell a fire in a four story building at 3359 Washington Street occupied by the Hallenday Cleaning Company. The blaze was started by an explosion of a can of naphtha causing about 200 dollars damage.
Mrs Bertha P Alger of Stow testified that her husband deserted her in 1908, two years after their marriage when she was 14. A decree nisi was granted in the East Cambridge divorce court.
The ad promotes Fels Naptha soap for easy washing. It claims boiled and hard rubbing are unnecessary and urges soap washing with light rubbing, rinsing, and hanging to achieve clothes that are clean and pure. Follow wrapper directions for best results.
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