06 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1919
Page
1
Two Boston men, Harry Clauson 19 and Jack Lonigan 21, were killed on Mt Washington when a plank they rode down cog railway tracks detached just above Jacob's Ladder. They were hurled 100 feet and found wedged in tree branches. Continued on Page 11-Third Cot.
A runaway freight train of 20 oil tank and coal cars plowed down Summer street yards on the New Haven road. It jumped the tracks and crashed through 104 Summer street, killing one child and injuring seven others including a 14 month old baby. The wreck tore away much of the lower half of the dwelling.
Washington reports government action to curb living costs and unrest. President Wilson will urge Congress to pass more anti hoarding and profiteering laws under the food control act. Justice agents to prosecute hoarders. Julius H Barnes maintains wheat guarantee at $2.26 a bushel as price protection.
Washington Aug 5 businessmen of the United States Chamber of Commerce, from a referendum of its 670000 members, favor private ownership of the railroads. The announcement follows publication of the demands of the chamber and reflects broad support among business leaders for private control over rail transport.
Washington August 5 The War Department announced seven hundred fifty six American soldiers killed in action were gas victims. The average age of all the men killed was two years emphasizing the youth of the army. The department also noted that missing in action on July 1 stood at 241 with large reductions after verification.
Law rence ice companies unanimously approve a State Commission on the Necessaries of Life proposal to cut ice prices about 25 percent. The new scale takes effect by Monday next after a stormy investigation where heads of all Lawrence ice firms were questioned and smaller dealers admitted pricing tied to the Lawrence Ice Company.
Mayor Charles H. Adams of Melrose, a commission member, presided and was aided in his strict probe into conditions under review.
In Waukegan Illinois on August 5 John Nevelier of Zion City is described as a financial genius. His daughter Grace testified in Lake County Juvenile Court that she had supported herself since age twelve and that her mother did washing, with Nevelier charging a dollar to fix a broken pump. The piece then switches to a New England industrial strike, noting planned walkouts by New Haven road workers and Boston Albany shops affecting thousands across Massachusetts and New England, with unions preparing for a coordinated system-wide strike pending votes.
The general strike of New England railroad shopmen starts at 3 30 this afternoon. Machinists and helpers at the Billerica and Concord shops on the Boston and Maine system walk out at the end of their day. About 3000 workers are employed at these two largest B M shops.
In command of Lieutenant-Commander W. J. Rague 23 years old the youngest captain ever to head a 12000 ton troopship. The Finland with 3585 officers and enlisted men sailed from Brest France and arrived in Hoboken this morning.
The Finland troopship sailed from Brest with Captain Hill aboard despite illness. He died the next day in line of duty while wishing to command the ship on its last troop voyage. Lieutenant-Commander W J Rague, Brooklyn native, assumes command and has prior service and 16 round trips aboard the Finland.
The Prince of Wales, in naval captain uniform, leaves London for Portsmouth to board the cruiser Renown. He sails for Canada at 6 pm with King George, Queen Mary, and royal family members. Premier Lloyd George and Winston Churchill are among those bidding him farewell at the station.
London reports Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and Admiral Sir David Beatty will receive titles early for war service. General E. H. H. Allenby to become a viscount. Generals Plum er Rawlinson Byng and Horne to be made baronets.
At day’s end, the cabinet sub-committee appointed by the Attorney General Palmer and the AG himself announced immediate steps and the government wheat policy. The lengthy statement explained why the price of wheat would rise but for certain actions.
Daily notes show sunrise at 5 40 and moonset at 7 59 with vehicle lights required tonight. Page 11 column seven continues the A M 7 55 line.
Entries mark anniversaries and notable events from 1914 including Holland’s neutrality, Austria declaring war on Russia, President Wilson’s wife’s death, Mauretania seeking Halifax refuge, and a Somme battlefield action. The note also records Romania’s peace with the Central Powers and the Morak sinking off Cape Hatteras.
King George advises the House of Commons to award large grants to British wartime leaders. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and Admiral Sir David Beatty would receive 100000 pounds each. Viscount French and General Allenby receive 50000 pounds, with 30000 pounds for Plumer Rawlinson Byng and Horne, and 25000 for Sir Maurice Hankey.
Forecast for northern New England calls for partly cloudy Wednesday with showers and thunder storms Thursday. Southern New England and eastern New York likely to see showers and storms Wednesday and Thursday. Winds shift to light to moderate south. Pressure generally high over Canadian maritimes and below normal inland. Temperatures largely unchanged with above normal in the west of the region.
A terse snippet from Thompson's Spa notes shows temperatures and times with scattered numbers. It lists average temperatures for yesterday and the previous year, along with unreadable codes and partial measurements.
Former Governor Eugene N. Foss announced his bid for the Democratic nomination. The manifesto backs public street railway ownership and a five cent fare. Democratic State committee chairman Michael A. O Leary outlined the slate for state offices as primaries approach. A candidate for state auditorship is expected to be named today.
Chairman O Lean presents four gubernatorial hopefuls led by Foss Long and Deitrick who back public ownership of street railways and five cent fares. Monahan opposes League of Nations with a working man friendly platform. Foss blames Republicans for rail confusion and vows active campaign. mass meeting at Faneuil Hall via the Massachusetts Public Ownership League is postponed with a Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers official planned as speaker.
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