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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1914
Page
3
Ratifications of the peace commission treaty between the United States and Guatemala were exchanged at the State Department, and the first convention planned by Secretary Bryan to guard the nation from sudden war went into effect.
Governments begin choosing representatives for a permanent peace commission to weigh disputes for at least a year before war. a third commissioner will be selected jointly. Secretary Bryan announces swords melted into plowshares as gifts to ambassadors and Senate foreign affairs panel as treaties with Ecuador, Greece, and Sweden move toward ratification. The Senate ratifies treaties with China and Russia as 21 of 29 conventions are approved awaiting formal exchange of ratifications.
Cunard liner Laconia departed Boston for Liverpool at noon with 24 saloon 24 second cabin and 105 steerage passengers plus a large cargo. Two steerage travelers arrived late as the ship swung out. Mrs H Pilley of Pittsfield booked amid news her daughter ill in England. The Laconia shifts to New York Mediterranean service for winter while the Andania and Alaunia move from Montreal service.
Washington dispatch reports the manufactures committee favoring a bill requiring labeling of all fabrics and fabric manufactures when shipped in interstate commerce. The proposal would tighten labeling standards and impose penalties for misbranding fabrics.
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