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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
2
Commissioner Philander P. Claxton of the U S Education Department cited data at a Boston University conference showing 41000 schools staffed by unqualified teachers. He contrasted teachers pay of about 600 dollars a year with 900 dollars for telegraph company workers and overtime.
Commissioner Claxton warned 2000 schools closed leaving 500000 children without instruction while rural carriers earn 1500 dollars yearly and many new teachers leave for postal work. He cited Illinois up 24 percent since 1914 amid rising living costs and urged improved pay and status for teachers.
Today features an orchid show at Horticultural Hall in the afternoon. Sanford Bates and Robert W. Kilso will lecture at the Twentieth Century Club, followed by a Dickens birthday dinner there. Sir Oliver Lodge appears at Symphony Hall in the evening.
The manuscript recalls Richard Boylston, editor of the Farmers Cabinet, and his memories of the Boylston family, George Washington’s Springfield visit in 1789, and the young Sam Woodworth who later wrote The Old Oaken Bucket. It notes Woodworth’s apprenticeship at the Columbian Centinel and a famed anecdote about water from the old oaken bucket.
The Rev Louis D Kellefh er will address the Cathedral Holy Name Society Sunday at 4 p m in Prighton. A triduum for Lourdes novena non-attenders will be held at Old St Marys North End Sun Mon Tue 745 p m. Passionist Fathers begin a two week mission Feb 22 at Cathedral of the Holy Cross for women then men with conferences for non Catholics. The Rev Peter Guilday will discuss Inalienable Rights at the League of Catholic Women meeting today 230 p m. Charles I Fay to speak True Americanization at Common Cause Forum Sunday 730 p m.
Coal, both anthracite and bituminous, increases of fifty cents per ton. Dealers in Boston and suburbs posted noon pricing at thirteen fifty per ton for hard coal and ten fifty per ton for soft coal, with delivery charges from carrier to bin extra.
The Boston postal district faces the worst tieup in 20 years as outlying areas remain cut off with no mail since Thursday night. Quincy Braintree Weymouth Revere and Winthrop are affected along the South Shore. the Narrow Gauge road accident worsens deliveries and dispatches.
The Supreme Judicial Court hears J. L. Walker Company of Boston petitioning for an injunction against United Shoe Workers of Lynn and allied unions. The issue is whether a silent strike that reduces daily shoe output without violence or property damage is illegal, given workers could restore average production.
Transportation difficulties from the Thursday blizzard push coal prices higher. Largest city firm says labor and supply shortages drive the rise, while others note added delivery costs. Some firms hold prices at 13 and 19 dollars but plan an extra half to cover costs. Barges and trains bring more coal, yet prices are not falling.
Massachusetts American Legion prepares memorial ceremonies on Washington's Birthday. France certificates will be awarded to next of kin of World War casualties. Adjutant Leo Spillane outlines program with national airs, readings, prayers, pageants, and a memorial honor roll. Relative seating is suggested as a priority.
Transportation officials made no attempt to send mail to points by motor trucks due to heavy snow. Quincy, Braintree and Weymouth stations asked Boston for help but were promised none by closing time. Deliveries in Boston were delayed and New York and the West mail was hours late. No mail had left Boston for New York by 6 p m yesterday. North of Boston freight fared better with Bangor on time and St Albans only hours late. Sacks of mail piled at South station awaiting trains when service resumes. Officials expect conditions to improve today.
Health officials note the day’s figures do not signal an end to the outbreak. In the 24 hours ending yesterday morning 3874 new influenza cases and nine deaths were recorded along with 17 pneumonia cases and seven deaths. Between 9 and 5 yesterday 106 influenza cases and five deaths plus six pneumonia cases and eight deaths were reported.
Ottawa February 6 Predicts rate hikes of 40 to 80 percent on Canadian railroads after estimates show deficits may reach 28 million dollars for the current fiscal year An inquiry is ordered to determine needed increases to cover expenses and keep operations solvent.
Arthur St Brigham the boarding stable caretaker and nine horses were buried by snow and debris when a Wakefield stable roof collapsed under heavy snow. Firefighters and citizens rescued them. Brigham suffered bruises but no serious injuries and most horses escaped unharmed. The incident caused about $20 000 in damages.
Influential American friends press Polish authorities to seek a rapid peace with the Bolsheviks. Diplomatic circles note Britain's desire for peace with Soviet Russia and expect such appeals to influence a ceasefire.
Director Bard of the Open Forum in San Diego will address Unity House Sunday night under the Unitarian Laymen's League. A musical program by a quintet from the Boston Festival Orchestra will follow.
At a brief hearing Judge Crosby considers whether a concerted layoff by workers at Lewiston factory constitutes sabotage and whether output was below capability. The dispute centers on an arbitration clause and whether the ban on strikes applies to outside work. A master will determine facts before ruling.
American aviators Lieutenants Usher and Wolf detained at Nacozari face further delay as Mexican officials demand an explanation for venturing more than half a mile south of the boundary. Consul Dyer in Nogales reports continued discussion between the two governments before release.
Three temperamental dogs Pensey a Setter Rags a Pointer and Jazz an Airedale are known as the Lonesome Dogs at the Animal Rescue League. They howl in rain and snow refusing shelter and stare toward the Common as if dreaming of theater and tears.
In Providence on February 6 Mrs. Thomas J. Fitzgerald fainted when a masked man entered her Porter street home and threatened her with a revolver. He rifled a desk, taking $1400 in Liberty bonds belonging to her husband, while she lay unconscious. Florence Perault found her sister, police have little to go on.
Washington February 6 Dr Grayson arranged late jazz records for President Wilson to amuse his long convalescence in the White House. Wilson has been confined for four and a half months and normally attends two theatre performances weekly. A moving picture machine now serves as his substitute, with daily films of current events and photoplays. Margaret Wilson often sings for her father serving as the White House entertainment.
Stockholm dispatch reports peace negotiations between Great Britain and Soviet Russia in progress. Adolph Joffe, heading the Bolshevik peace delegation in Dorpat, is cited saying Russia seeks peace with all nations and only insists on no interference in its internal affairs.
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