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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
3
William B. H. Dowse of West Newton, re-elected president of the Home Market Club, said at the annual meeting that the Souths habit of voting solidly against protection is one of the greatest menaces to the countrys continued prosperity.
President Dowse praised the nations calm patience as the club calls for tariff revision. A resolution urges Congress and the President to adjust tariffs to protect American business and workers amid renewed international competition after wartime.
In a discussion on wartime conditions and national welfare, members press for tariff legislation to protect industry and employment. Secretary Marvin notes attacks on Wilson influenced voters, calling the election a panorama rather than a mandate. Officers elected include Dowse as president with a broad slate of vice presidents across New England and adjacent states.
The Oblate Fathers celebrate the centennial of their order with the dedication of the Oblate Scholasticate at the Catholic University in Washington. New England members join in the exercises as novices advance and teachers move from Tewksbury to the new scholastic house.
Malden police officers begin new routes today under Commissioner 2 C Burbank as 18 officers shift roles after the motorcycle squad was pulled from service yesterday.
Suits against the eight hour railroad law were begun in many states today as railroads challenge its constitutionality. The Department of Justice plans to defend the law and contest each suit as it arises. No test case settlement has been proposed by the railroads. Attorney General Gregory has not offered a settlement.
Assistant Attorney General Underwood will lead the defense with Trent Hagerman of Kansas City assisting. The government plans to contest railroad requests for temporary restraining orders and argues Congress had power to enact the law. Proceedings may go directly to the Supreme Court for prompt ruling, with test cases possibly advanced for early hearing.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills as a powerful pair to purify blood, restore energy, and aid digestion. It claims two dollars yields 200 doses and advises buying today from all druggists, warning against substitutes.
Plans for a big parade by the Second Brigade Massachusetts National Guard were approved yesterday at City Hall in a meeting of Mayor Curley’s general committee on arrangements.
Citizens prepare for a 20 000 strong parade with civic and military groups stationed along a downtown route. Mayor Curley and Governor McCall will speak at the Soldiers Monument on the Common after the procession, while General Sweetser notes artillery and cavalry will not march due to horse scarcity.
The Holmes Manufacturing Company distributed an extra dividend of $10 a share on its common stock in addition to its regular $3 per share dividend. The total extra amount distributed to stockholders was $120,000.
Brookline firemen with five apparatus raced out early yesterday to calm a balky horse that had toppled a wagon and spilled many milk cans. The animal lay on the street refusing to rise, and the responders found no action required beyond a few curses.
Ray Brisban pleaded guilty in Somerville Police Court to a serious assault on 12 year old Dorothy Hatch of 16 Watson street West Somerville. He collapsed in the dock before arraignment and was restrained by officers until Dr. Miles arrived. Brisban, a marine at the Hing ham naval magazine, is held in 5000 for the grand jury after being identified by the girl and two playmates.
Wilmington readers hear a testimonial about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound from Mrs George W Sebold who credits it with easing backache nerves and weight gain After four doctors offered varied advice the remedy is praised for alleviating pain and fatigue citing forty years of use and widespread female testimonials
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