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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
29
The New York market edged higher early with wider scope and professional support, while heavy selling in the final hour produced an irregular close. Fails rose, some stock dividends and possible consolidations were in air, with pools aiding recent gains in steel, equipment, motors, and oils.
West. sharaa sales reach 1 650 000. Foreign exchange remains unsettled. Bank of France increases discount rate to 6 percent, shifting bonds, rails, and Liberty and Victory issues. Total sales par value 10 875 000. Old United States bonds unchanged on call.
The House approved a rule limiting debate on the Austria-Hungary peace resolution by a 214 to 155 vote with seven Democrats backing the rule and one Republican opposing it. Democratic splits surfaced as figures like Huddleston Alabama and Flood Virginia clashed over party loyalty and constitutional rights. Republicans argued action ends war status while noting Senate timing and presidential veto uncertainty.
The list of participants includes York Evans Nevada Gallivan Olney Sherwood Ohio Ganly and Goldfogle New York. Debate will resume tomorrow at 11 and end sharply at 5 p.m. followed by the final vote.
Massachusetts Congressman Alvan T. Fuller was the lone Republican to oppose the rule on the joint peace resolution. He argued Congress is not the organ to manage relations with Germany and warned that adopting such a role would blur constitutional lines. He favored a league to enforce peace and urged action to unite with allies before further divisions arise.
Whitney reported daytime traffic at under half normal as leaders hoped to curb the strike. About a thousand Brotherhood men from other cities answered the call to act as strike breakers, adding to the tension in the area.
Railroad managers report more engines operating today but strike activity surges coast to coast. Counts from Chicago to Joliet show thousands idle or laid off with embargoes on freight in several cities and unions split over loyalties as demands remain unmet.
Medical examiner William H. Watters will lead a probe into the Roxbury gas leak that killed four men at a Massachusetts avenue excavation. Witnesses say workers wore masks earlier. responders from Edison Electric and Fred T Lay Co tried to assist but were driven back by fumes. Names: John P. Feeley Patrick Glynn Dennis Duggan Thomas J. Donlan Michael Maloney.
Reports from multiple cities show switchmen, yardmen, and shopmen at several railroads planning or voting for strikes. In Cleveland and Pittsburg employees threaten or vote to strike over demands, while others vote to remain at work or await further actions.
Buffalo April 8 Officials from railroads affected by the switchmen strike said no embargo lift was in sight. About 2000 yard workers who walked out yesterday drafted wage demands at meetings. Union leaders pressed to end the unauthorized strike but showed no sign of weakening. Central reported Gardenville yards at 35 percent, Pennsylvania near half, Lehigh 60 percent yesterday and 3 percent today.
Senator McCormick introduced a resolution authorizing the interstate commerce committee to investigate railroad employee walkouts and report on causes and merits. The measure, referred to the contingent expenses committee, targets strikes not authorized by union leaders and could include Los Angeles Buffalo and other cities. President Wilson's advisers urged rapid railroad labor board appointments.
President W G Lee telegraphed grand chairmen of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen saying Grunau’s personal grievance led a strike by few Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul switchmen. He urged upholding union law, opposing illegal action, and protecting yard jurisdiction as Whitney notes 1000 outside workers in Chicago.
The Somerville Ministers Alliance urged the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to reject Chapter 240 acts of 1920 known as the Sunday sports bill. The petition, signed by Rev. Charles L. Noyes Rev. Harley Maxwell and Rev. George Soper, was referred to the legislation committee with an accompanying order.
Pere Marquette Council K of C baseball team of South Boston plans a dancing party tonight at Municipal building on Broadway. The team opens its annual season Saturday with practice at M Street playground. Captain is William Mahoney, ex Notre Dame and Pete Marquette star. Schedule includes games with several strong opponents.
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