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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
3
Dublin April 19 government regulations set a detailed code for prisoner treatment. It provides ameliorative care for preventive and other detained prisoners, separating political offences from ordinary crimes. Viscount French remains acting chief secretary while Greenwood stands for re election at Sunderland.
Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel told stockholders at the Ho boken annual meeting that the company kept prices down due to the high cost of living. He cited production costs and industry price agreements set on March 21, 1919, as reasons for not raising prices despite strong demand.
The speaker argues the high cost of living harms fixed incomes and calls for reasonable price bases and possible government intervention. He notes steel prices have risen due to costs but claims the corporation maintains open shop policy and supports labor rights with government oversight. Directors elected to 1923 term: W. J. Philbert, Samuel Mather, Thomas Morrison, John S. Phipps.
A Mississippi congressman blocked quick action on a 400000 appropriation for the Pilgrim tercentenary. Representative Luce of Massachusetts sought unanimous consent to floor the bill. One member’s objection halted it, but Luce moved to place it at the top of the calendar, likely to be resumed in two weeks.
Rep Hardy questions timing of appropriation as Luce argues the 300th anniversary cannot be postponed like earlier expositions. Luce notes the requested funds are small relative to Jamestown and St Louis Expositions and mentions Provincetown as a possible partial funding option.
Advertisement notes headache relief from cold remedies labeled LAXATIVE and BROMO QUININE. Mentions a product Tatleta to ease headache by reducing cold symptoms with a tincture or destroyer. Signatory signature KE. W. GROVS on box, price 0c, ad.
Representative Luce cites a unanimous special committee report urging a 100000 appropriation for Provincetown improvements. Provincetown delegates oppose the amount as insufficient for proper monument surroundings, while Massachusetts gains support from national significance and limited land takings.
A fire at the Industrial School of Quincy broke out from unknown causes noon yesterday. Firefighters confined the blaze to the north end, with damage estimated around $6000.
A lighted cigarette dropped on gasoline-soaked floor at Lynn garage on Fortesque terrace caused a fire yesterday afternoon. Owner Andrew Schlehuber reported about $10,000 in damage as three automobiles and two touring cars were destroyed.
Ace of Ace a Boston terrier under 17 pounds owned by C H O Connor New York shown by M F Doherty Boston was named best dog of all breeds at the Toy Dog Club of New England show held at Malta Temple Hall Cambridge Prinz Galler the Belgian police dog noted for World War I service drew crowd attention and Kenneth Hutchins had obtained him Barney the full breed bull terrier won best of breed in the event
Fire at Bush Terminal in Brooklyn endangered the Norwegian steamer Hallfried after explosions in 2600 tons of nitrate. Two piers were damaged, several firemen and workers injured, and rescues were made as tugboats and land equipment battled flames reaching 50 feet. The Hallfried crew escaped by jumping to a lighter.
Anti-Saloon League of America general superintendent P A Baker urged state superintendents to convene in Chicago and San Francisco just before the Republican and Democratic national conventions and stay in session throughout the events.
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