16 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1919
Page
1
Labor leaders take charge of a union drive as patrolmen are eligible to join while Commissioner Curtis threatens to discharge any member. The formation followed a chartered AFL meeting amid labor tensions and enforcement threats.
Boston faces a tax dispute as 71 percent of 4 039 774 dollars is demanded by the state with a requested 2 905 950 dollar payment. Alexander Whiteside, city corporation counsel, calls the elevated deficit partitionment unjust and illegal and accuses Republicans of shifting burdens to Boston to shield gains in political strongholds.
Forty thousand watched the Giants falter under the Reds in a Polo Grounds doubleheader defeat, with twenty thousand admitted late and five injured in a gate crush. The collapse capped a dramatic pennant chase marked by chaos and high tension.
Authorities seize 10,460,000 eggs stored in Detroit facilities in a major stockpiling operation. Investigators say the eggs lacked proper documentation and safety compliance. Officials from local health and agricultural agencies coordinated the raid and ongoing inspections.
Attorney General Palmer orders Ohio officials to aid Governor Cox in seizing stored meat butter and eggs held six to ten months. Close cooperation between state authorities and the Palmer staff aims to enforce food control laws and reduce living costs.
Boston police union support backed Curtis as he vowed readiness for action. Police chiefs warned against repressive moves, while the Boston Carmen's Union and Boston Firemen's Union pledged solidarity and urged no strike pending measures against the new organization.
The Prince of Wales Albert Edward arrives at Reed's Point St John New Brunswick with the Duke of Devonshire and Sir Robert Borden among the crowd. The visit echoes Edward VII’s former 59 year earlier tour as Prince of Wales. The royal party receives enthusiastic welcomes as the cruiser Dragon docks.
Regular train service for both passengers and freight resumes after a workers strike. The page note indicates continuation across pages and columns, signaling ongoing coverage of the disruption and its effects on regional rail operations.
Arraignment by Mr Whiteside targets the city treasury burden from Boston's apportionment of 2 906 930 dollars, over 71 percent of the Elevated's 4 089 774 dollar first year deficit in public operation. Continued on Page 2 Fourth Col.
National League games saw Boston beat Pittsburg 6 to 3 in one, and 3 to 2 in 15 innings. Cincinnati defeated New York 4 to 3 in the first game and 4 to 0 in the second. St. Louis won 7 to 2 then lost 2 to 7 to Philadelphia. American League Chicago edged Boston 6 to 5 in 11 innings. Detroit routed New York 7 to 0. Washington beat Cleveland 3 to 2. St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 8 to 2. Eastern League results include Pittsfield 5 Providence 4. Worcester 9 New Haven 6. cprincesl4 4 Bridgewcrt 2. Itford 1 Waterbury 0.
Herbert C. Comins of Richford Vermont was nominated by President Wilson to be collector of customs for District No 2 with headquarters at St Albans Vermont. He was reappointed.
Seven year old Irving Dezendorf was arraigned in the Children's Court on a homicide charge after a bow and arrow made from an umbrella rib killed eight year old Joseph Murphy. The judge released him on the plea of the victim's mother who asked for clemency and permitted the boy to return home with his mother.
About 1150 of Boston's 1400 patrolmen attended two union meetings in Fay Hall Washington and Dover streets. Organizers spoke after the gathering about organized labor’s stance against Commissioner Edwin A Curtis and the actions he may take. Night and afternoon crowds cheered tentative plans for the new body’s future functions.
Forecast for southern New England calls for local showers and thunder storms Saturday and probably Sunday with little temperature change. Northern New England remains partly cloudy Saturday, then showers and storms Sunday. Atlantic coast winds vary from moderate to variable. a low pressure system sits over Nova Scotia with scattered showers across the Atlantic States.
Average temperature yesterday was 63 degrees with a high near 68 and a low around 58. The record shows minutes and times with sporadic figures, noting the day's readings at Thompson's Spa and a comparison to last year's average for the same date.
President Wilson told Senator Hitchcock that if the Senate removes the Shantung settlement from the peace treaty he would send Lodge and Knox to Berlin to negotiate a new treaty with Germany. The exchange occurred as preparation for a Senate conference.
Attorney General Palmer and United States District Attorney Kane vowed vigorous action against food profiteers. The Lever bill will apply to small retailers within a week with severe penalties. States will address rent profiteering as Washington regulates the evil and aims for a nationwide just system.
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