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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
3
Neal R. O'Hara notes that the National Board of Censors set a three second limit on kissing scenes, claiming this speeds up films and unships actors from lengthy embraces. He argues the constraint hampers acting ambitions and compares it to a two second duel.
Critics claim film life differs from reality yet three seconds on screen reshapes kissing, pushing directors to limit scenes to short quick exchanges. Vamps fade as romance rides fast and vivid, with stars like Reid and Fairbanks delivering momentary kisses that still captivate audiences.
A letter to the editor argues for higher wages for married men with families in New Zealand and condemns working married women after marriage as mercenary. The writer cites a Boston couple with no children as an example and urges wives of higher earners to stay home to allow widows or large families to gain employment. The Aug. 7 letter is signed by a two year Post reader from Mattapan.
A federal hearing before Judge Anderson granted a temporary injunction on William A. English and John H. O'Brien to prevent asset transfers while the government seeks 2 650 000 in taxes and penalties. Assistant United States Attorney Lewis Goldberg argued for the restraining order as Charles Choate pressed for rights. Final arguments on permanency to follow.
Miss Jennie Zimmerman who yesterday shot and killed her cousin Dr Henry Zimmerman was arraigned today for murder while in a coma like state on a cot in her cell at the police headquarters. A plea of not guilty was entered and a hearing set for Sept 4.
The barge Northern No 8 unloads 119.5 tons of ice from Deering Maine at Commercial Wharf Boston the first shipment of its kind in years. Three large tripods rigged to lift ice to docks while 35 workers load and breakage and salvage reduce losses. Captain James J. Madden sails with family aboard during vacation season.
Public Service Commissioner Lewis Nixon said Lindley M. Garrison, receiver of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, agreed to mediate the strike after three days of paralysis on surface, subway and elevated lines. Garrison will meet a workers committee as restraint efforts continue. night operations were to persist to protect passengers and crews amid a mob attack on cars leaving Greenwood depot.
Paris August 8 The peace conference reportedly reached a Thracian settlement dividing the region among Greece and a future free state of Constantinople along with a new free state under the League of Nations, per Intransigeant.
The Senate adopted a resolution to authorize the foreign relations committee to investigate damages and outrages against U.S. citizens and property in Mexico. A subcommittee led by Lodge aides Fall Brandegee and Smith will begin work within days to report findings and possible remedies to the Senate.
Chicago readers are urged to watch their steps and keep feet from wandering into shoe stores as a prospective tax on walking looms. Citizens are warned to maintain restraint for two years amid talk of higher footwear costs.
H W Boyd president of Armour Leather Co says shoe prices should not rise from current peak levels. He cites demand for top grade leathers, limited hides, and fashion for best looking shoes as reasons prices will stay high. He notes good wearing shoes cost about prewar levels, but demand favors style over durability.
The Chamber of Deputies in Brussels today unanimously ratified the peace treaty with Germany, signaling parliamentary approval of the accord. The move closes a chapter in postwar diplomacy with Germany and solidifies the terms agreed by both sides.
The August forecast from the Department of Agriculture reports a drop of 27 052 000 bushels in the national corn crop for July lowering the projection to 2 788 378 000 bushels from 2 815 430 000. Wheat and oats totals also fall with drought rust and pests impacting several regions.
In York Maine on August 8 Thomas Nelsom Page ambassador to Italy received a public reception after six years in Rome. Captain John Bennett and John Cadwalader delivered welcoming addresses and a cane and bouquet were presented to Mr Page and Mrs Page.
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