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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
1
New York March 31 A complete tieup of harbor traffic at this port was threatened when the American Association of Master Mates and Pilots with a 28000 membership voted to strike at 7 oclock tomorrow to enforce demands for an eight hour day.
Republicans in control of the House pushed a joint resolution declaring the war with Germany at an end. The foreign affairs committee framed the measure and sent it toward a floor vote as a bid to end hostilities.
Sherman E. White of 231 Eastern avenue Malden an employee of the Malden Electric Company escaped serious injury last night when he seized a live light wire on Winthrop street Melrose. He hung from the wire until power was shut off and fell to the ground. Firemen from the Central Melrose station took him to the fire house. White suffered only a burned thumb and palm and returned home. He was repairing a street light shade when the accident occurred.
Federal Reserve Bank officials report the postwar era of extravagance and reckless buying is nearing its end. They note hesitation or a recession in prices and a more hopeful view of business conditions, with advice urging smaller stock purchases. Continuous coverage on page 18.
A lively hearing saw Thomas W. Lawson ejected after a brief clash while lawmakers debated the Allen bill. The session continued as tensions rose and the home rule measure proceeded, with the Commons passing it amid strong procedural motioning.
London March 31 the British Parliament voted 348 to 94 in favor of home rule for Ireland this afternoon. The measure grants a majority of Irish self government though details continue on Page 18 First Col.
Former Governor Samuel W. McCall announced his definite support for Herbert C. Hoover for the Republican presidential nomination as delegate-at-large. He noted that if Hoover would not accept a nomination he would have backed Wood, marking a shift after expectations he would campaign as a Hoover man.
A fragment lists historical milestones and anniversaries including the start of Massachusetts first railroad in 1826, battles and raids across history, artist A. Abbey born in 1852, and a note that telegraph rates rose 20 percent a year ago. It mentions a 1915 air raid and a Wilson proclamation releasing meat packing from food administration control.
The forecast covers southern New England with fair conditions Thursday and cloudy with probable showers Friday. Northern New England expects increasing cloudiness. Showers and possible thunderstorms are noted Thursday in the upper Lake region, Ohio valley, and South, persisting into Friday in the lower Lake region and toward the Middle Atlantic States. Winds mainly southeast to south with fair weather and colder Friday in several regions.
The forecast notes a cool morning with a potential warmer trend later day and night. Forecasters warn that conditions may flip with the sun, and residents are urged to dress in layers and check updates for any sudden changes.
Mayor Peers approved new leases on Faneuil and Quincy markets for ten years. Rents will rise by 15 percent, adding more than $97 000 to the city's treasury.
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