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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
12
Plymouth police hunted a lone turtle that vanished from barber Paolo Provenzia's yard. Despite leads and long searches, investigators found no tracks or scent of cooking and finally gave up, noting the turtle's value did not justify further shoe leather.
Senator John J. Walsh of Boston will testify before the Federal Electric Railway Commission in Washington on Friday. The appearance was arranged by Congressman Tinkham of Boston.
Henry B Endicott as sole arbitrator filed findings on the wage dispute between Holyoke Street Railway Co and its employees. For 1915 to 1919 scales ranged from 37 to 43 cents hourly by tenure and rose to 49 to 55 cents from 1919 onward. Workers had demanded a flat five dollar daily wage. Lynn tax rate lowered by 10 cents as assessors cite higher valuations and equalization. rate drops from 21 80 to a lower figure.
Secretary Baker praised Marine bravery in France in a letter to Acting Secretary Roosevelt. The Marine Brigade, led by Pershing, was restored to the Navy after overseas service and demobilized at Quantico. Members from all states head home as courses in equitation are offered at Harvard Summer School.
The danger spot in every kitchen is the sink where dirt and grease breed disease. Neglected food and sewer gas from uncared waste pipes threaten health. Sylpho-Nathol mix cleans and disinfects when drained. Four sizes priced 10c 25c 50c and $1.00 sold at dealers.
Boston's 4000 postal workers push for a immediate 50 percent raise to restore dollar purchasing power. A mass meeting at Faneuil Hall is planned with invites to Senators Walsh and Lodge and several local Congressmen. The action reflects widespread unrest among clerks substitutes and laborers especially those supporting families on federal pay.
Washington August 13 Major General James M McRae former commander of the 78th National Army Division was detailed today as commandant of the army disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth Kansas succeeding Colonel Sedgewick Rice Officials denied the relief reflected on Rice administration noting disorders among prisoners had occurred during his regime but not as a judgment on his leadership
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