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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
14
Witnesses before a Senate investigating committee blamed high newsprint costs on small manufacturers brokers and jobbers with publishers also bearing some responsibility. The session outlined price mechanisms and market factors impacting newspapers.
The article argues that restricted consumption, to break the spot market, paired with increased production, was proposed as a remedy. It notes the strategy as a common solution among observers seeking price stabilization.
Seven witnesses testified that reduced paper production caused by publisher manufacturer misalignment and rising ad revenue created a shortage. They urged contracts discipline, warned small papers face suspension, and cited alleged corners and profiteering while opposing government allocation of printing stock.
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine publishes the concluding instalment “And Ramsey Sees It Through” of Booth Tarkington’s Ramsey Milholland. The feature presents the latest developments and closes the ongoing, fas cinating, up-to-date story.
The House yesterday defeated a bill to grant veterans a five percent preference in civil service exam promotions. Three members of the American Legion spoke against the measure, while only one supported it.
The bill passed to the next General Court by an 87 to 33 vote. Rep Marshall of Worcester stood alone in support, urging WWI veterans want the 5 per cent preference while others argued for limited civil placement but not promotion favoritism. Several reps opposed, including Pond Greenfield Fish Brookline Potter, with Webster Boxford and Batey Salem voting against. Police Commissioner Curtis also opposed the act.
Horace Gardiner aged 3 son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Gardiner of 22 Chestnut street Hyde Park fell into a brook near his home while playing and became entangled in debris at a two foot pipe opening. Firemen with grappling hooks freed him after about half an hour. His brother Thomas, also present, could not assist.
Friends and co workers hosted a wedding shower at 97 Calender Street Dorchester in honor of Miss Margaret M Sullivan. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage in June to Carl H Aspacher. Guests enjoyed gifts music and refreshments.
Newark April 29 Major General Leonard Wood led Senator Hiram W Johnson of California by 1220 votes in the New Jersey preferential primary as returns from all but four districts were tabulated late tonight.
Premier Lloyd George hailed the San Remo conference as a distinct stage in Europe’s convalescence. He called it the most remarkable conference since the armistice, noting that the gaping wounds of Europe are gradually healing.
The premier said the conference resolved misunderstandings with France and that allies agreed to enforce the treaty, oppose French annexation of German territory, and maintain a firm stance on Armenia. He noted German disobedience issues, famine reports, and that Mosul would be included in the British mandate while trade with Russia would be opened.
An advertisement from Fruit-A-tives promotes Fruit Liver Tablets as a cure for kidney trouble and constipation. A customer, Henry Dater, reports rapid relief after a month. The ad lists price 25c trial size and 2.50 for six, with distribution by Fruit-A-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg, New York.
Six tenants in the Philip Zisman apartment at 0 146 Howard Avenue Roxbury challenged rent hikes of 2 to 4 dollars set to take effect May 1. The Boston rent and housing committee urged Zisman to reconsider and warned against evictions.
Four men tried to rob the Milford post office early today but fled empty handed. They left behind nitro glycerine and a set of tools in the building.
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