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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1920
Page
1
John D. Rockefeller Jr. headlines the gatherings as thousands cannot enter meetings. Speakers urge Christian service and press churches to operate on a business basis. About 30 denominations join the effort.
In Philadelphia on April 16 switchmen trainmen yardmen and all other employees on strike for the Pennsylvania Reading and Baltimore and Ohio railroads in the Philadelphia district were ordered late tonight to resume work at once. The order was issued by representatives continued on Page 17 third column.
Rockefeller and 30 assistants tour the country to aid church work as four thousand people fill a Symphony venue. Luncheons and meetings dominate the afternoon schedule with a push to meet the budget.
On the yacht Ostara stranded at Sulina near the Danube mouths Romanian authorities found 11 noted Russian men and women dead, all shot in the head with no survivors, marking a stark Bolshevik mystery in the Black Sea region.
Colonel William A. Gaston issued a statement assessing the 1932 campaign. He says candidates will largely dictate their platforms but notes fundamental stances may influence voters. He remarks Hoover would have been formidable against Coolidge as a Democrat and signals early views shaping the race.
Eamonn De Valera provisional president of the Irish republic arrived in New Orleans amid a nine hour delay caused by a Bay Minette Alabama wreck. British consul-general Major Wallis protested the entertainment plans. Loyola University awarded him a doctor of laws degree at a reception.
A dated ad seeks young, studious workers to join a long standing leading organization. It requests applicants to write a history including age weight height nationality and address N 63 the Post. The message emphasizes selfish devotion to the job and becoming the best retail grocer in the country.
The text presents a focus on restoring peace and defining American participation in world affairs as the primary platform, followed by economic questions. It urges candidates to take definite stands on these principles and signals the importance of clear positions on both foreign and domestic policy.
A two story wooden building housing part of the American Reed and Willow Furniture Company on Railroad Street Wakefield Junction burned after 6 pm. The fire destroyed a large quantity of raw material and furniture and heavily damaged adjoining stock by water. Loss estimated at 60000 dollars.
Today's anniversaries note a 1915 British capture of German trenches in Belgium. The 1916 wreck of the Gilt Edge at Bradford Station Rhode Island caused several deaths. John Pierpont Morgan was born in 1837 and the marker recalls a Chase jurist signer born in 41. One year ago today Army officers used homing pigeons in New England due to a telephone strike. Sale of the war-built merchant fleet began by Shipping Board.
The forecast predicts unsettled weather for Boston and nearby areas with Saturday and Sunday showers. Temperatures remain steady and winds shift moderately. Across New England expect cloudy conditions with possible rain and no major temperature change through the weekend.
An overcast pattern with showers remains likely through the day and into the night. Temperatures will stay moderate, offering little relief from damp, cool conditions for the period forecast.
Fragmentary report shows temperatures and times with unclear abbreviations. Mentions Thompson and average temperatures from yesterday and a one year ago reference, but no coherent event or location details.
A conference of Christian Science churches and societies met in Boston led by Second Church of Christ, Scientist. Delegates from thirty-six Massachusetts branches gathered to promote unity in support of the Manual of The Mother Church.
After a full and free discussion many delegates took part signaling a thorough exchange of views and engagement among representatives. The summary notes active participation across committees and a broad spectrum of opinions aired during the session.
Two alarms sounded as East Cambridge near Jordan Place faced danger when the vacant 18 family Mosquito Block at 1385 7 Jordan Place burned. Nearby Mason & Hamlin Piano, Liquid Carbonic Gas, and Standard Oil plants triggered the extra alarm.
An employment ad seeks a young woman aged 18 to 25 to learn expert olive packing with good starting wages. Apply at address N 62, the Post, specifying age height weight nationality and wages expected.
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