15 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
1
Returned soldiers and sailors in policemen uniforms may patrol Boston streets within 48 hours. Hundreds of officers may be discharged for joining the new Policemen's Union which meets for organization.
Washington reports a definite move toward altering policy toward Mexico with a threat of intervention if American lives are harmed. Carranza is told murders and outrages may force a radical shift in U.S. policy, though no steps or actions are spelled out at the State Department.
Shopmen's Representatives from all sections vote to return to work tomorrow after stern warnings from leaders at Washington. Holdouts risk expulsion from the union as the action ends the work interruption.
First Mate Theodore Burnett, a seaman aboard the Horatio G. Foss, pleads for his French stowaway wife who sailed from Le Havre to Boston. He recounts a tempestuous union that led to potential deportation as immigration officials intervene.
Boston & Maine and Boston & Albany workers vote to return to work at 7 am tomorrow, making New Haven the sole railroad still struck. The national movement to end the rail stoppage gains force as other roads resume operations and directors anticipate limited impact. The New Haven strikers’ defiance is described as ineffective against the broad return-to-work trend.
New traffic regulations take effect Monday on Tremont street business side from noon to 6 pm forbidding stopping except for passenger drop or pickup. Similar rules apply on Park Street, Devonshire Street, and Ashburton Place with time windows 9 am to 6 pm or 1 pm to 6 pm restricting vehicle standees except for boarding or alighting.
August 14 in New York theatrical managers rejected mediation offered by a volunteer playwright committee led by George W Hobart George Ade and Irvin S Cobb They refused to recognize the Actors Equity Association and said they would not compromise The Equity representatives demanded recognition as actors representatives and contracts on the equity plan If the writers deem the actors position fair the actors would act promptly under mediation outcome remained uncertain
Washington August 14 The military affairs committee heard the first representatives of the American expeditionary forces Lt General Robert L Bullard and Maj General James W McAndrews endorse the War Department bill to train 19 year old youths for three months and to create a peacetime army of 576000 men Their testimony reflects views of General Pershing and other officers in France
A Michigan jury awarded Henry Ford six cents in damages against the Chicago Tribune for calling him an anarchist. Foreman Orry Hulett said nine ballots were taken with the first tally 8 to 4 in favor of damages.
A reporter asks Mr Linlett if the six cent award reflects jury feelings. He agrees it largely does, saying it expresses their judgment. Attorney Alfred J Murphy for Mr Ford says the key issue favored the plaintiff and he has been vindicated.
Francis J. Lynch 31 of Exchange Street died at Brockton Hospital after an alleged injury from a kick while under care at a Boston hospital. Medical Examiner A. Elliot Paine reported the case may involve non natural causes and an inquiry was ordered by Assistant District Attorney William J. Kane. The autopsy findings were not released.
In the National League two 14 inning affairs: New York 9 over Cincinnati after a 1-0 first game. Chicago beat Brooklyn 2 0 in the first game with Beecklvs 1 Chicago 0 in the second. St Louis 4 over Philadelphia 2 in the first with St Kaysin 6 3 in the second as Hoston Pitt. Rain halted others. In the Eastern League Haven 3 Hartford 0 with other games off due to rain.
The committee decides to continue hearings on the peace treaty and League covenant inform the President it will meet at his convenience. Republican members urged conciliation as they aim to resolve disputed points with the Senate relations committee.
The committee votes to call additional witnesses and continue hearings. The President schedules a meeting for 10 o clock next Tuesday morning and informs Chairman Lodge that discussions will not be confidential. Senator Lodge is notified that members do not wish to be silent.
At 264 South Union street Burlington Vermont a valuable diamond stickpin gold watch jewelry and $75 in cash were stolen from the bedroom of George L Preston president and manager of the Bero Company while he bathed. He heard footsteps and called out Hello then found his clothes rifled and the robbery discovered.
A fragment quotes a dialogue about fate and resistance, with a character named Burnett questioning the impact of a strong man wooing a strong woman aboard a ship or in a confined space. The tone suggests a dramatic exchange on personal agency against larger forces.
Substitute Letter Carriers' Association says at least 50 percent will resign if wages and working conditions are not improved. Meeting held at 694 Washington Street to organize appeals to Congress and to send a delegate to the Washington investigation committee.
Governor Bartlett telegraphed the Prince of Wales at St. John to-night, inviting him to visit New Hampshire on any date he can fix. The message from Portsmouth, N H, dated Aug 14, seeks a royal visit and outlines flexibility on timing.
Atlantic City officials report a record breaking rain of over 1.5 inches in 24 hours. The summer northeast storm laid heavy over the coast, flooding trolley tracks and leaving ocean front passengers marooned in cars overnight.
Almanac style note lists events and anniversaries with dated military references. German repulsion by Belgians in 1914, French army entering Germany, Canadian troop actions, and U S naval events are mentioned alongside a weather clock and sunrise sunset times.
Forecast covers Boston and vicinity with fair conditions Friday and Saturday and warmer Saturday. Northern New England sees partly cloudy skies with showers in Maine. Southern New England remains partly cloudy then generally fair and warmer. Atlantic coast near Sandy Hook to Cape Cod faces fresh north winds and showers as a northeast storm moves northeast, with warnings in effect and temperatures below normal along the mid and north Atlantic coast.
Yesterday's temperature report from Thompson's Spa notes a high around 60 and a low near 13 to 24. An average figure from a year ago is not specified in the readable text.
The statement clarifies that Sunday dinner service remains uninterrupted with luncheon and dinner offered as usual. Hayward maintains dining facilities and entertainment at the standard level and has no plan to close.
The prior night’s storm moved out to sea northeast of Nantucket with cloudiness. Boston and New England received the year’s heaviest rainfall at 1.86 inches, as the center cleared to the east.
The city and suburbs faced travel delays as wind and rain intensified. Shipping was paralyzed for a time with several vessels damaged by the storm and heavy seas. Loading at terminals paused until conditions eased. A tramp steamer drove ashore at Cape Pogue in foggy gale conditions with breakers washing over its deck.
London announces government will suppress Sinn Fein and related groups in County Clare Ireland due to rising crime, signaling a hard line stance amid unrest.
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