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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
1
Freight service on major lines is virtually paralyzed and passenger trains are crippled as a nationwide rail strike intensifies. Federal troops moved into New Jersey to unload stranded mail trains while Justice Department agents widen probes in the New York district.
Appeals by railroads for volunteer workmen and the campaigns of the Continued on Page 10-First Col.
A general alarm fire destroyed the old West End Street Railway car barns and a nearby shop in Cambridge near Kendall Square. The blaze damaged hundreds of barrels and a large stock of blacksmiths tools and supplies. Firefighters were alerted when smoke burst through the roof as Hoseman Frank Foster of Engine Company 7 reported the incident. Continued on page 22.
A user describes a compact stove with coal and gas ovens. The right-hand oven heats for baking while coal and gas stoves run simultaneously. They note six percent square feet without racks and thirteen with them, plus room for nine kettles. The stove handles canning and busy cooking days efficiently.
Letters from former Senator W Murray Crane of Dalton and Speaker Frederick H Gillett announce they run as delegates at large to the Republican national convention and favor Governor Coolidge, with a fallback to backing the best qualified candidate if Coolidge fails to secure the nomination, issued by Gordon Ireland, secretary of the Hoover Republican Club in Springfield.
General Leonard Wood spoke in Pittsfield Holyoke Springfield and Worcester as part of a seven speech campaign to win Massachusetts delegates to the Republican convention and back his presidential nomination bid.
By far the largest gatherings of the day occurred in the city tonight signaling widespread public interest. Details on organizers and exact topics remain incomplete in the readable text.
Marseille reports that expert valuation of the late dancer Gaby Deslys jewels totals 5 300 000 francs about 1 000 000 dollars. The valuation was conducted per the Petit Parisien and reflects the late star's estate.
Attorney General J Weston Allen sided with the Christian Science Church board against the publishing company trustees in a Supreme Court interim petition. The dispute centers on control of the publishing enterprise and seeks an adjustment of power between directors and trustees.
Lowell April 12. Seventy laborers and dock scrap workers at the Boston & Maine railroad Billerica shops walked out claiming overload despite no wage or hour dispute. They argued too few workers to handle the department and expect a management response by tomorrow.
London April 12. Officials announce that King George and Queen Mary will not visit Spain this year. The decision ends speculation of a royal trip affecting diplomatic schedules.
The item lists birthdays of Thomas Jefferson and James Harper and historic events such as the 1778 Toulon fleet aid to the U.S. and Eugene Debs beginning a 10 year sentence. It also notes Anti Saloons League spending and a commemorative sunset timing reference.
Forecast indicates Tuesday rain possibly changing to snow with much cooler temperatures. Wednesday expected to be fair and cool. North to west winds shift to northwest with strong gales off the Atlantic coast as a regional storm moves east northeast from western Pennsylvania toward the mid Atlantic and New York areas.
Forecast calls for rain and possible snow with colder temperatures today. Clearing skies and light frost expected tonight as strong northerly winds develop.
President Wilson will not establish the summer White House at Woods Hole Massachusetts as expected. He will likely choose another location with greater accommodations for the extensive staff of secretaries and attaches.
Paris April 12 Premier Millerand answered the sixth note from Britain and told Ambassador Derby that evacuation of the recently occupied cities would occur simultaneously with the restoration of the conditions in place when France intervened.
London April 12 Mr Bonar Law told the Commons that a difference between Britain and France has arisen yet the exchange of notes justifies belief that both governments recognize the need for intimate cordial agreement in settling great questions in Germany and elsewhere
Berlin reports ninety four bodies recovered from Rotenstein East Prussia debris after the munitions dump explosion on Sunday. Authorities say many remain trapped in wreckage and the search continues.
The State executive committee of the American Legion at the State House unanimously opposes Ways and Means plans to drop the first three measures of the veteran bonus bill now before Congress. They moved to contact Congressman Allen T. to urge action.
Rebels seize Guatemala City while forces loyal to President Cabrera shell the capital. A guard from the Tacoma and the Niagara lands to shield the American legation as government troops retreat to Matamoras and Cabrera's La Palma. Despatches confirm U.S. aims to prevent bloodshed.
Alexander Mc Donald aged 55 of Hudson died at Marlboro Hospital from injuries suffered last Saturday when struck and knocked down by a bicycle in Hudson, according to police.
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