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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1912
Page
4
The Governor favored a tariff revision and an early special session to influence Congress before it convenes on April 15. He weighed public opinion and the desire of lawmakers to arrange Washington accommodations, then announced his stance after returning from vacation.
The President-elect plans quiet time in Bermuda to think on tariff reform banking and currency issues and will sketch his annual message for the New Jersey Legislature. He aims to avoid political calls while away with Wilson family stenographer and 3 servants, sailing on Bermudian.
Congressman Andrew J. Peters of the ways and means committee welcomes Governor Wilson’s plan for a special session to revise the tariff. He predicts a fair, orderly process with hearings and gains for New England workers, while business leaders offer cautious, varied opinions on timing and method.
Quotes from Daniel G. Wing and others discuss tariff revision under a Wilson administration. Analysts assess effects on wool, New England mills, and Montana, noting stock impacts at American Woolen Company and the broader risk of business slowing without immediate panic.
Mayor Fitzgerald of New England hosts a luncheon with Congressman Peters and Congressman-elect Thacher and Phelan to align on opposing tariff reductions. They pledge unity with Governor Gilmore and suggest business interests lobby Washington to protect regional manufacturing.
President elect Wilson orders an extra session to revise tariffs. Democratic leaders Clark Williams Bryan Dixon voice approval. Ways and Means prepares tariff bills likely on wool cotton and metals. House to begin work in January ahead of April convening. Republican views show some opposition but overall party backing remains strong.
Attorney General Wickersham ordered a federal inquiry into a reported agreement between the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada and the New York New Haven Hartford to assess if the plan violates the Sherman act. The probe targets Providence and Boston corridors, with field agents and district attorneys in Boston and Providence coordinating data.
Bancroft says port development rests on broad foundations not tied to one railroad. He cites Hamburg America line plans and believes Boston will become a major port for large steamship traffic. Officials report indeterminate talk with Montreal executives and a postponement of Chamber of Commerce action.
Advertisement notes Bromo Quinine laxative with BE. W. Grove signature claiming cures for cold in one day and grip in two days. Price listed as 23 cents. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and branded endorsement.
An advertisement touts Adamson's Balsam as the safest remedy for coughs and colds, claiming it as the sure cure.
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