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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1921
Page
5
A 20 ton slab of concrete from the Marlborough Blenheim Hotel kitchen roof and wall collapsed in Atlantic City killing one waitress and injuring two other waitresses and two male workers. The victims were in the hotel dining area when the structure gave way during the afternoon. Details on identities and conditions are unavailable.
Springfield July 9. Smith and Weston pistol makers say their plant will not reopen before September 6 due to quiet business and large on hand stock after a month long closure from July 15.
Charges allege three employers discharged six men for joining the National Guard tour of duty. Boston publisher, Quincy shipyard, and coast defense plant deny or alter positions after soldiers reported for camp. Lt Col Ralph M. Smith investigates. if true, prosecutions under militia protection law may follow. penalties include fines up to 500 dollars or six months’ imprisonment.
Marshall Field & Company issued an order banning bobbed hair in its shops today. The directive drew protests from workers and customers but was modified to allow bobbed hair if wearers promise to use nets.
Miss Helen Armstrong and other girls describe a ninth floor inspection that forced bobbed hairstyles to be concealed under nets. They say the policy labels bobbed hair as undignified and orders workers to slick hair down each morning.
The Senate privileges and elections committee voted 8 to 4 to award Senator Truman H. Newberry of Michigan a clear title to his seat after the 1918 contested election. Democratic members opposed, and the case proceeds to the full Senate for decision.
Captain Herbert Parker refutes rumors of wholesale dismissals among the new State constabulary. He confirms four discharges and two resignations, noting one discharge linked to a disciplinary issue and another to unauthorised attendance at a Plymouth dance. Several others were discharged for failing to meet physical or mental standards or for prior complaints. The constabulary remains stationed at Plymouth and will be reassigned after the pageant.
The plan allocates 860000 dollars to the Worcester plant to employ about 800 workers for the remainder of the year, supporting job security and production capacity.
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