10 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1919
Page
1
Governors plan to examine a 43 million dollar federal deficit in New England railroad operations over 23 months and its impact on transportation firms and local industries as railroads revert to private control on December 31.
State police were called to guard Hopkinton High School and school committee members as seven prominent citizens received rioting summonses. The day ended amid sensational events and threats of further action.
The election results show a broad sweep with wins in Everett Newton Beverly Attleboro and Malden staying dry. Sullivan secures the Worcester Melrose mayoralty in a standout campaign outcome.
The results from 15 Massachusetts cities show Melrose and a few others voting against prohibition, while most cities supported a wet regime. Notable mayoral results include Everett and Worcester backing licensed liquor, with several cities electing no mayor. The report notes broad public sentiment and signals continued prohibitions debate.
Miners reject plan to end strike action as heating rules ordered by National Fuel Administrator Garfield are set to be enforced today across Boston and New England. James J. Storrow, state fuel administrator and recently named federal enforcement officer, continues efforts amid unresolved settlement.
Today marks the 1898 treaty of peace between the United States and Spain and notes on German advances and returns in 1916. It recalls the German troops welcomed in Berlin and Americans occupying Ehrenbreitstein near Coblenz as Belgians hold Dusseldorf.
London reports Premier Lloyd George will present a new Irish home rule bill in Parliament on Monday. The plan envisions two Legislatures with a coordinating Senate, though Senate powers are not defined yet and the bill's fate hinges on government generosity.
Fractures in the town surfaced after Ellen M. Duffy, a popular high school teacher, was discharged for alleged insubordination and conduct unbecoming. Longstanding friends turned hostile and townspeople discussed vigilantism as Selectman Edward Carr cites a sinister outlook requiring state police protection. Deputies and suspected state police patrol the officials' homes.
Clerk of the Court John P. Driscoll filed charges with Sheriff William H. Walsh against seven townspeople accusing them of inciting the riot that occurred last Saturday. No further details were provided about the incident or participants.
Authorities in Weymouth report the bodies of Henry Nutting aged 87 and his wife Louise G aged 82 found dead from exposure. The case highlights harsh conditions in an apparent long struggle for existence.
An elderly couple with no food and a cold stove died of exposure and natural causes after days without nourishment. Mrs Nutting and her husband were found in a senescent state, feet frozen, with authorities estimating they had been dead about 24 hours. Their daughter, Adeline Humphries of Braintree, was notified after neighbors could not enter the home. The tragedy was only revealed when the daughter arrived and access was gained.
New Orleans officials of the Southern Pine Association announced an embargo on all lumber exports effective at midnight. The notification came from B L Winchal regional director of the United States Railroad Administration based in Atlanta.
Paris December 9 acting on a pastoral letter from Cardinal Annette archbishop of Paris the vicar of Notre Dame d Avenieres posted a notice forbidding entry to women wearing low necked dresses or outfits that do not reach down to the ankles
Forecasts indicate Wednesday rain or snow with a sharp cold wave Wednesday night and Thursday. Strong to gale winds off the Atlantic with shifts to northwest, widespread colder conditions across the region east of the Mississippi.
Miss Rachel Barton Butler, former Radcliffe student, wins the Morosco prize for best play by a Baker workshop member. Her comedy Mama's Affair was selected from entries by Harvard and Radcliffe participants. Judges include Professor Baker, Oliver Morosco, and Winthrop Ames.
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