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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1919
Page
7
Aug 3 Sidney Johen, a constable of Hebrew ancestry, is described as having limited linguistic ability. He was placed in a Chinese laundry as keeper due to alleged unpaid rent, leading to his vow that he will not serve as a keeper in any laundry again.
All went well with Sidney until Saturday, then mischief began in the morning and wore on him as diplomat and interpreter. The Lawrence laundry in a cosmopolitan district was stormed by crowds of many nationalities, and Sidney seemed out of place amid the confusion.
In a crowded shop a misunderstanding over unfinished laundry leads Sid to seek legal advice. A barrister rules the collars and shirts must return to their owners, inciting frustrated patrons to reclaim their bundles while Sid declares he will not serve as keeper again.
Wireless messages from six dreadnoughts confirm tremors felt aboard as the flagship Mississippi rolled in heavy swells. Admiral Rodman kept the crew at quarters for 15 minutes before issuing a secure signal as officers and men hurried to their posts. An officer suggested the quake originated from a Sierra mountain crater offshore.
The Aug 3 report from the battleship New Mexico said a double quake near the Mexican coast did not register at Georgetown University. Director Tondorf said the event was probably caused by a tidal wave from volcanic activity in the Pacific, a strong wind, or a minor nearby tremor.
International officers of the various unions involved.
Advices from Cleveland say the executive board of the American Federation of Railway Workers with about 26000 unskilled members plans to strike tomorrow. The Maintenance of Way Men’s Union is preparing to strike as 260000 shopmen already walk out, risking severe disruption of schedules and partial factory closures for ore coal and other essentials. Leaders say the movement spreads, with talks in Washington and hints of a complete road tieup possible unless demands are met.
Paris Aug 3 AP reports sixty hostages in the Parliament building were freed by the new government. The cabinet is seen as provisional, likely to be replaced by a coalition, possibly including Count Karolyi. An entente commission member says the new ministry relies on former Soviet leaders and Central Workmen's Council members. Jacob Weltner admits the government is provisional and Vienna envoy Wilhelm Boehm may depart.
Cabinet talks at White House focus on cost of living as measures to curb profiteering gain momentum. Attorney General and FTC scrutiny widen. strike vote looms for 600000 railroad shop employees. public and officials urge action to lower prices on food and coal amid rising costs.
Public officials including Brigadier General Sherburne and Mayor Adams advance action to relieve high living costs. A Lawrence ice price hearing opens the commission’s probe with ongoing statistics gathering and planned future hearings. Acting Mayor Ford urges citizens to cooperate as Mayor Peters returns to City Hall.
Nellie B. Brittingham of Baltimore Maryland says five bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her organic troubles causing nervousness and headaches and made work enjoyable again. The ad urges others to try the remedy before agreeing to an operation after medical advice recommends it.
Two men tied to a string of thefts were arrested within 24 hours. Joseph Schieppa and Max Klein alias Weiss were taken in Everett and Chelsea after a river escape then a pickpocket attempt at the Everett terminal. Special Officers Chaisen and Power made the arrests.
Mrs. E. A. Eberle 78 longtime stage actress died at her Chatham home after a career with leading players. Best known as Aunt March in Little Women she last appeared in 1917 in Boston at age 7 in the role. Born in Glasgow Scotland she married actor B. E. Eberle in 1867. funeral planned for Tuesday with burial in Red Rock New York.
Geneva August 2 troops sent by the government to quell strike riots at Basle and Yurich used machine guns mounted on automobiles. Basle strikers attacked, injuring many, with reports of deaths and arrests. Basle alleged Bolshevik influence while Zuych blamed rising living costs. Newspapers halted, tramways stopped, utilities threatened, ringleaders reported aged 18 and 20. Militaries guard banks and factories.
The notice lists mean barometer 29.94 inches mean temperature 68 degrees mean dew point and relative humidity figures with a maximum temperature and a minimum value shown as 58 below zero. Meteorologist J. W. Smith signs the data.
Washington report notes plans to rush high cost of living measures and railroad wage reforms through Congress before a possible sine die adjournment this fall. Senate treaty reviews and debates on the peace conference and League of Nations are highlighted alongside tariff shifts and prohibition enforcement actions.
Bangor Me Aug 3 Mrs Hubert Legasse of Oldtown was killed when four motor cars skidded and went over an embankment near Bangor. Three other occupants were injured but not fatally.
Brand Whitlock United States minister to Belgium departed Brussels for the United States via Rotterdam after news the Rotterdam dock strike had ended. Newspapers hope he will not be transferred to the Rome embassy and note he is highly regarded for wartime services.
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