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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
8
Russia signals friendship by seeking a peace commission treaty which may open talks on a new commerce and navigation treaty to replace the one abrogated in the Taft era.
Diplomatic circles note Secretary Bryan's briefing on Russia may accept a treaty modeled after accords with Britain, France, Spain and China. The plan would place disputes before a permanent commission for one year. Russia’s Jewish policy is cited as a barrier. Sweden agrees to sign a peace commission treaty. total pacts reach twenty eight. Germany and Japan have not yet signaled, but discussions continue.
The Melrose Wakefield and Stoneham fire departments face ongoing brush fires spreading across large districts. Minimal rainfall this month hinders extinguishing efforts as several fires burn continuously since last week.
Laura G Murray stenographer to Judge O Brien of Lynn is chosen by the Lynn Chamber of Commerce to emulate Ruth Ambrose from Along Came Ruth in a Plymouth Theatre production. Mayor Newhall Postmaster Higgins and a Chamber delegation attended the show. Mildred Huston of Quincy has begun a similar effort there.
William H. Niles, president of the Essex Bar Association and a leading New England lawyer, died at his Lynn home of heart failure. A New Hampshire native who studied law in Boston, he practiced in Lynn since 1870 with the firm Niles, Stevens, Inderwood & Mayo. He never sought public office.
Parroff, nicknamed the Russian Mystery, now in Boston, vows to escape any bonds. At noon today he will jump from the West Boston Bridge with hands cuffed and feet shackled to free himself underwater and avoid drowning. The ad ends with an unrelated product plug for Adamson's Balsam.
The Clayton anti trust bill, second administration trust measure, is ready for final Congressional consideration after months of debate. Conferees approved a report, shaping a reform that targets officer liability, interlocking directorships, exclusive contracts, price discrimination, holding companies, and labor exemptions with penalties including fines and imprisonment. Senator Culberson sent the conference report to the Senate for immediate action.
Miss Margaret E. McMahon daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas F McMahon of Brookline wed Thomas P Gormley of Roxbury in a St Marys Church of the Assumption ceremony officiated by Rev M T McManus. The couple's nuptials followed a church mass and involved a notable turnout. The record mentions Boston harbor improvement funding and a $20 000 000 potential federal allocation debated by officials.
Mayor Curley urged Boston business groups to unite for harbor development funds once Congress passes the amended rivers and harbors bill. A telegram from Senator Weeks informed him the Senate approved the bill, now set to channel allocations for Boston’s improvements.
President Wilson approved Frederick Jesup Stimson as the first U S ambassador to Argentina. He is a Harvard professor, lawyer and novelist. Wilson also elevated Henry Prather Fletcher from minister to Chile to ambassador to Chile.
The two legations promoted to embassies mark a recent upgrade for Professor Stimson. A Harvard professor since 1903, he has long been active in law and Democratic politics, born 1855 in Dedham and educated at Harvard. He wrote fiction under J. S. of Dale, including The Crime of Harry Vane.
The executive council voted to give $100 to each member of the legislative recess committee for August, replacing the former $17 monthly stipend. It is expected that $100 will be approved for six months, with $300 remaining to be paid until attendance issues are resolved. The council also confirmed Michael J. Gonnolly of Waltham as special justice of the second district of Middlesex County under suspension of the rules.
The Norwood Press Club grounds will host the NE AA meet on Saturday under the club’s auspices. Entered athletes include John Lawler Sergeant Lynch William Colleary of the Irish American A A A and Jack High of the B A A An aeroplane stunt exhibition will also be held featuring New England fliers A E MacDonald Irving Streeter and Russell B Merrill of the Irish-American Athletic Association will compete.
An advertisement appeals to American women to help European sisters in misery. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, non alcohol remedy for a range of feminine ailments, available as tablets or liquid, with a free 136 page book and specialist diagnosis offer.
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