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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
13
Advertisement notes Madras waists in white and colored stripes featuring laundered collars and cuffs. This catalog line highlights bright fabrics and crisp finishes for summer wear. May appeal to shoppers seeking lightweight, neat shirts.
Chicago May 20 R C Ballard Thurston of Louisville Kentucky was elected president at the annual congress of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. A Howard Clark of Washington was also named in the session results.
Berlin May 20 The threat of dissolution looms over the German Imperial Parliament as Centrists and Socialists prepare to cut appropriations in the new armaments bill per a Lokal Anzeiger communication.
In April the Centre and Socialists clashed with the government over army cuts as von Bethmann Hollweg warned the Centrists Parliament dissolution loomed if their course continued. Centrists offered to restore three cavalry regiments and later proposed deep cuts to officer additions. Socialists backed the reform moves, signaling a likely government defeat.
At a Massachusetts State Board of Trade meeting in New Bedford on May 20 the group endorsed creating a permanent tariff commission. It would include men with relevant training to ensure tariffs are set on sound business principles rather than political trades.
Berlin May 2 The Princess Elizabeth of Roumania is earning praise as one of the bridesmaids for Princess Victoria Luise's wedding next Saturday. She is under 20 and noted for her clear Caucasian beauty, rivaled only by her mother Princess Marie of Roumania. Other bridesmaids include Princess Mary of England Princess Yolanda of Italy and Grand Duchess Olga of Russia. The Kaiser's daughter's ceremony is billed as a major royal wedding of recent years.
A constitutional amendment to provide direct election of President and Vice President for a single six year term was proposed in a resolution by Representative Britton of Illinois. The amendment would also provide for a short ballot and would not prevent President Wilson Roosevelt or Taft from running again.
Kolders' Sanitarium at 65 Main Street St. Joseph Missouri has published a book detailing the deadly effects of tobacco and a method to quit in three to five days. Free copies are available by sending name and address to the sanitarium.
The central branch of the United Irish League plans a conference at the American House to raise the remaining 8000 of the pledged 20000 to support Ireland's home rule. T. B. Fitzpatrick pledged Massachusetts for 20000 at Philadelphia. about 12000 has been sent. The 11 o'clock meeting will attract loyal supporters of the Irish Parliamentary party.
Paris reports a dealer named Dardene was shot during a car demonstration for a buyer near Senlis. The assailant fled after six shots and drove off. Police suspect Davignon, a Paris visitor who left with his wife after returning to the city.
Firemen across 11 Fall River stations take to knitting and crocheting to pass idle hours. Shawl contests have sparked widespread participation led by George Hood of Steamer 4 at Niagara Maplewood. Hood's station dominates prize wins as crews churn colorful shawls.
The article promises upcoming Sunday illustrations showcasing modern French millinery. It highlights colorful designs and fashionable headpieces likely to set trends in hats this season.
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