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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1921
Page
15
Washington Feb. 6 There is growing uncertainty among Republican members of the Senate over the foreign relations program that President elect Harding will advance in his inaugural address on March 4.
The passage outlines President elect Harding weighing foreign policy options and domestic priorities. It mentions Senate opinions, Lodge influence, a possible allied powers invitation, a US peace with Germany, and the likelihood of a presidential commission to Europe, while predicting internal party splits over the league and timing for a clear stance.
Washington Feb 6 Congress starts a busy week by voting to sustain the President's veto of a joint resolution directing cessation of enlistments until the army is at 175 000 men The House adopted the measure 271 to 16 after the veto was announced The Senate is expected to follow suit and uphold the veto
The Boston Central Labor Union plans a City Hall visit to question Mayor Peters after a union meeting at Fay Hall. They challenge his statement that a wage conference is unnecessary due to lack of funds, following his note to the Journeymen Horseshoers' Union.
Delegates charged a $2 500 000 treasury surplus publicized as political advertising and blamed department heads for unspent balances. Dennis D Driscoll noted Boston horseshoers now lack union membership and wage talks with the Mayor yielded no funds or conference. Anna Niland led a move for a committee to press the Mayor on higher wages, urging parity with private employers in city services.
The Boston Central Labor Union pledged unanimous support for hotel and restaurant workers at Quincy House and Hotel Essex. Over 1000 delegates approved plans to finance the strike with an initial 100 raised and called for affiliated unions to coordinate actions against the two venues. Delegates also suggested appealing to the Minimum Wage Commission after noting a $9 a week floor was set by the commission.
The article notes a push for a minimum wage for women workers in the state and details plans to strengthen picket lines. It mentions the creation of a defence committee of 100 to cooperate with the C L U committee.
Leon Tarment aged 21 of 27 Washington Street Dorchester died at City Hospital from a fractured skull after being struck crossing Columbia Road near Geneva Avenue late Saturday night. Edward Curran of 4 Melville Avenue drove the car. chauffeur Arthur Graham of 4 Richfield Street Dorchester, 23, was arrested. Graham faces a pending manslaughter warrant in Dorchester Court.
Funeral services for Max Zach, longtime conductor of the Pop concerts and founder of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, were conducted at his home 36 Atherton Street Jamaica Plain yesterday afternoon. The Rev Arlea J Marsh of Boylston Congregational Church officiated. Burial followed at Forest Hills Cemetery.
Liberal responses arose yesterday as hundreds of churches in and around Boston joined a China Famine Sunday appeal. Religious bodies across faiths contributed funds, part of a nationwide campaign for famine relief in China.
A motorcycle with side car crashed into an automobile on a curve near Manchester Cove this afternoon. One man, Harry O'Brien, 21, of 162 1 2 North Street Salem, died within minutes. Three others were seriously injured.
The report details a crash at Magnolia avenue and Summer street after a racing motorcycle collided with a sedan driven by George F. Stocker of Melrose. John F. Clapper suffered severe injuries. John J. Carroll had a fractured leg. O'Brien died from a skull fracture. Edith Arbogast and Mrs Stocker were lightly injured. Arbogast was later sent home after Beverly Hospital examination.
Dr James T Gallagher spoke before St Brigid's Council A A R IL R at Boston College Hall last night. The presentation included graphic pictures of scenes in Ireland, described as more vivid than any words could convey.
An event drew an audience composed exclusively of nurses and their friends, creating a packed hall atmosphere with a broad turnout from the nursing community.
Advertisement claims Noonan’s Hair Petrole cures dry scalps and brittle hair by cleansing the scalp and stimulating roots with antiseptic action. A week’s trial shows a cleaner scalp and glossy hair. available from barbers or a $1 bottle from T Noonan & Sons, 3 Portland St Boston.
Dr. Timothy J. Leary, medical examiner of Suffolk, explains a new protein inoculation technique from foods and flowers. He cites indigestion, hay fever, asthma and childhood diseases as key targets, with proteins identifying which foods poison the system and guiding diet. The method, in early use, involves skin scratches to reveal reactions within minutes.
Patrolman Trent and Patrolman Mayo helped raid a house at 1 Crosby place Roxbury to arrest alleged card players. Trent was assaulted losing his badge and a glove. Joseph Bruno, Frank Eunasatia, and Peter Bruno were arrested on charges related to the disturbance.
In Stamford, two fast automobiles and a motorcycle chased liquor runners de lux and 1 case of whiskey valued at 2700 dollars. Federal agents captured Adolph and Sadie Mink of 1447 Fifth Avenue, New York, after shots were fired but no injuries reported.
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