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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1908

Page

11

Delegates Push Reinstatement of Free Hides in Tariff Talks

In Washington on November 27 representatives from the shoe and leather trade met ahead of a House Ways and Means hearing. Delegates from Massachusetts urged restoring hides to the free list, noting the current 15 percent duty under the tariff.

Washington, D. C Ways and Means House Massachusetts

Packing interests push tariff claim to shield hides profits

The argument centers on large packing firms deriving most profit from the hides tariff. They contend farmers need no protection as foreign hides cannot meet domestic demand. Major packers control about 70 percent of wet salted hides and with the duties on hides they can influence leather production.

Carnegie Attends Old-Time Telegraphers Banquet Birthday

In New York on November 27, Andrew Carnegie marked his 78th birthday at the Hotel Manhattan during a banquet hosted by the Old-Time Telegraphers. Edison and early Civil War operators joined the Iron Master as telegram code word 73 for best regards flashed through the room. Carnegie recalled past club hurdles over his authorship and joked about novelist snubs and secretary speculation.

New York Andrew Carnegie Iron King Manhattan Mr. Carnegie Thomas A. Edison United States Carnegie Author Club

Lords Reject Licensing Bill in Heavy Vote

In London the House of Lords rejected the licensing bill by 272 to 96 this evening creating a political spark. Liberals plan to use the defeat to urge curtailment of peer power and to frame the move as opposing the people's will.

London House of Lords

Lords Rejected Revenue Bill Sparks Election Sentiment Clash

The bill is said to be a revenue measure beyond Lords jurisdiction while Conservatives label it highly unpopular and say Lords rejection reflects public feeling. They urge a general election test, but chances of one are slim.

House of Lords

Rice Held On New Complaint

Edwin J. Rice, recently arrested for sending money demands to Mrs. Melvin M. Johnson, faced a new charge after arraignment. He was booked on illegally obtaining goods valued at $113 from a Washington Street business and held in $500 bail at court.

Edwin J. Rice Melvin M. Johnson United States Hayes Federal Building Washington Street

Hood Co faces charges against railroad officials in Boston

On a complaint by H. P. Hood & Sons, a major Boston milk dealer, the Interstate Commerce Commission heard testimony yesterday at the federal building alleging attempts to drive Hood out of business by Delaware and Hudson River Railroad officials.

H. P. Hood & Sons Boston Delaware & Hudson River Railroad Interstate Commerce Judson C. Clement Federal Building

Whipple Claims Milk Route Discriminated Against Clients

Sherman L. Whipple for the complainant asserts the Boston & Maine line from Poultney Vermont to Eagle Bridge New York favored competitors. He notes tariffs set at 16 dollars per milk car daily and 612 cents per can over 250 as minimum carload. He says the railroad billed the cost of a whole car for excess milk cans.

Sherman L. Whipple Poultney Eagle Bridge N. Y Boston & Maine Boston

Committee Eyes Isthmian Canal Zone Visit This Winter

Washington November 27 at the first meeting of the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce it was suggested the committee visit the Isthmian canal zone this winter to inspect conditions and operations.

Washington House Isthmian Canal Zone

Fisheries Port Receipts Jump Amid Strong Fresh Fish Run

Yesterday eighteen boats brought in a total of 914,900 pounds of mixed fresh fish over two days, with haddock 35,500 pounds cod 338,400 hake 112,009 pollock 13,000 cusk 15,000 and halibut 1,000. Prices ranged haddock 21 to 2 cents and cod about 23 to 24 cents per pound as vessels listed their fares and cargoes for the period.

Thomas F. Carroll Conqueror Natalie J. Nelson Helen B. Thomas Haddock Rex T Wharf John Grady Edgewater Daniel Willard N. J New York Borgestad Sydney C. B Barenfels Hiansa Line Calcutta Colombo Newport News Lascar Canopic Satiag Mediterranean Ponta del Gada Azores Islands Pollock Rip Buoy Calburga

Busy Atlantic traffic and new vessels reach Boston

The tug Juno assisted a vessel outside Boston Light while the five masted Boston schooner Fuller Palmer sailed from Bath to Boston under Captain Otis Clark. The Allan liner Buenos Ayrean arrived from Glasgow after a stormy voyage. Leyland liner Philadelphia departure was postponed due to steam pipe issues. Four schooners mainly lumber carriers were chartered to sail to Boston from the South, including the Medford Nantasket and Calumet with coal, among others. the three masted Helvetia also joins shipping movements.

Buenos Ayres Juno Boston Towboat Company Boston Fuller Palmer Palmer Bath Newport News Otis Clark Rebecca Palmer John Hall Glasgow Hall Leyland Philadelphia Schoorers Emery Medford Port Arthur Nantasket Savannah Calumet Baltimore Helvetia Landsman

Shipping News and Church Notices From Boston Harbor

Shipping list lists arrivals and clears of steamers and schooners with routes to Glasgow Halifax Calcutta Colombo and New York plus tugs and barges. Also multiple church notices including Shawmut Congregational Park Street Union and People’s Temple services and events in Boston with sermons music and revival meetings.

Buenos Ayrean Hall Glasgow A. W. Perry Hawes Halifax M. S Calvin Austin Pike St. John N. B Eastport Portland Kasenga Dobbs Calcutta Colombo Brewster Ger Hint Port Antonio Jam H. F. Dimock Crowell New York Onondaga Chichester Jacksonville Brunswick Lynn Hoboken King Josiah Musselin Windsor N. S. Quetay Comeau Vermouth N. Y Edward Eveleth Anderson Newburyport Boston Queenstown Liverpool London Paris Saxonia Sylvania Lucania Campania Auretania Lusitania

Sunday Spiritual Meetings Across Boston Offer Talks and Circles

A dense list of religious and spiritual gatherings across Boston and suburbs. Events include lectures at Huntington Chambers and Paine Hall on themes from Thanksgiving proclamations to Christianity and socialism, plus numerous spiritualist meetings with mediums and demonstrations at locations like Ideal Hall and Tremont Street venues.

FIRST NEW Thought Society OF Boston Huntington Chambers Huntington Avenue C. E. C. Norris Governor Guild Christian Society Paine Hall Appleton Street Joseph Williams Odd Fellows Berkeley Hall Tremont Berkeley Streets Slattery Mazdaznan Church of Humanity Bland and Martin

Austria Frowns On Turkey Reported Crisis

London Nov 27 The foreign office reports a grave crisis between Austria and Turkey. Baron von Ahrenthal Austro Hungarian foreign minister is said to have exhausted every possible means to reach a conciliatory settlement of difficulties.

London Foreign Office Austria Turkey Baron von Ahrenthal

Turkish Merchants Boycott Austrian Goods Reported

Advices from Constantinople state Turkish merchants refuse to handle Austrian goods, marking a broad boycott with wide-reaching consequences. The report notes tensions affecting trade and policy as the action spreads beyond initial targets.

Constantinople

Baptist Churches Schedule Services in Tremont and Back Bay

A compilation of Sunday worship times and sermon topics across multiple Boston churches. The list includes Be ds ae ject and The Ideal Church at Tremont Temple, Two Facts About Jesus at Warren Avenue, and What the South End Believes About Heaven. Also noted are Bible schools, musical events, and baptism plans for various Baptist congregations.

First Spiritual Science Church Massachusetts Avenue M. Wilkinson B. Treadwell Sandeen Frederick White Ackerman-Johnson Jeannette Peters Eva Johnson Professor Peak First Spiritual Church of Boston (Inc Washington Street America Hall Clara E. Strong W. C. Mason FE. L. Cambridge M. Etta Buck First Spiritual Temple Exeter Street Temple W. H. Cudworth N. J. Willis H. ¥. Ross Tremont Temple Baptist Church Poo Ssenkon Ideal Church E. C. Lane L. W. Hazen Henson Warren Avenue Baptist Church West Canton Street Joseph Perry Jesus Herbert S. Johnson South End Heaven Johnson Lotus Quartet Albert C. Orcutt Bible School First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Clarendon Street Francis H. Rowley D. D Music Committee Boston Ruggles Street Dudley Street Baptist Church Kaiser Harvard Sumolay School All Persons Welcome Clarendon Street Baptist Church Tremont Clarendon Streets

Balkan tensions rise as Austria-Hungary readies force

Berlin dispatch reports growing disquiet over the Balkan situation with Austro-Hungarian preparations seen as a pledge to back claims at all hazards and crush any move by Serbia or Montenegro to disturb the peace.

Berlin Balkan Austria-Hungary Servia Montenegro

Bulgaria’s Hands Free In Event Of War

Sofia's officials debate Bulgaria's response if Austria-Hungary and Turkey clash. A cabinet minister states Bulgaria's hands are absolutely free to act in any manner she finds advantageous, fueling speculation about an Austro-Bulgarian convention.

Sofia Bulgaria Austria-Hungary Turkey

Boston Seeks Proposals for December Hay Straw and Grain

The Boston Supply Department invites bids for hay straw and grain for December 1908. Specifications require bright No 2 bay hay New York rye straw and No 2 white clipped oats weighing 32 pounds per bushel. Proposals due by 12 M Monday November 30 1908 with a $500 60 certified check. bond of one third contract value with surety. bids opened publicly at Room 801 Tremont Building. Walter F Buck Superintendent. k26-30

City of Boston New York Chamber of Commerce Walter F. Buck

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