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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
2
The City Council unanimously Passes a resolution by Councillor Watson backing a Congress bill to impose a six months embargo on sugar exports. The action aligns local policy with looming federal restrictions.
Senate debate over anti strike provisions of the Cummins railroad bill sparks a clash with labor, as Senator Myers of Montana accuses labor of seeking power while coal miners defy a federal injunction. A quorum battle by Senator La Follette delays final votes on the measure, amid questions on its impact as railroads return to private control. Senator Thomas of Colorado questions the chamber’s attendance during this crucial debate.
The senator accuses Samuel Gompers of aiding radical elements in the steel strike and warns a two week national railroad strike could kill millions, endorsing anti strike provisions of the Cummins bill. He denounces the Plumb plan and defends government action to uphold constitutional order amid coal strike tensions. Passage of the Cummins bill is delayed.
United States Senator Truman H. Newberry and 13 indicted aides stood mute at arraignment in Grand Rapids. They planned to plead not guilty but postponed trial to January 27 with demurrers due January 6. Bonds set at 10000 on first indictment and 5000 on second.
Mrs Lilian M Glover Delamarre widow of Clarence F Glover a Boston laundry man linked to the Hatie LeBlanc sensational murder case was arraigned in Central Court and the case was continued for one week Detectives in a leading Boston store accused her of stealing two handbags a pair of shoes and some beads She is free on $200 bail furnished by her husband.
A fashion note highlights accordion pleated skirts paired with interesting blouses to create stylish day dresses. The look emphasizes texture and volume for versatile daytime wear.
Washington December The resolution by Senator Fall of New Mexico to urge President Wilson to sever diplomatic ties with the Carranza government was abandoned by Republican leaders after informally learning the President would oppose its passage. Senator Lodge said the foreign relations committee would take no action and the matter now rests with the President.
The president argues that Congress cannot advise on foreign affairs outside a presidentially requested setting, warning a resolution would reverse constitutional practice. Senator Fall counters with precedents and plans to press the committee to delay action until the president weighs in.
Rupert Sanborn of Kennebunk Maine swore he is too poor to pay debts after a car ride caused disruption on the Sanford Springvale road injuring laborers. He was jailed briefly on a capias before being released on the poor debtor oath before Edward Titcomb and Lucius Perkins.
Stanley Dudas, 20, was fined 15 dollars for assault and battery on Tony Scarra in Brockton Police Court. He was described as an undersized 6 foot 6 inch man in a parable like scene with Scarra, whose height exceeds six feet. The judge called it a scrap.
Perley Brock of Alfred Maine offers 500 dollars for information about his missing brother. The reward applies whether the missing man is found alive or dead.
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