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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
1
Judge Frederick T. Cabot told Symphony Orchestra members that the 39 year old ensemble will be continued and salary expenses were presented, while management expressed willingness to confer individually on contracts.
General John J. Pershing arrived in Boston and received a royal greeting from state and city officials. At Copley Plaza he praised the Yankee Division and its former commander General Edwards, calling him devoted to his cause. The banquet, attended by Governor Coolidge and others, marked Pershing’s first tribute to the division during the trip.
Sergeant Edward J. Seitz of Camp Devens has forty days to marry after discharge to inherit $10,000 from a wealthy New York woman. A veteran of American and Canadian service he lists his ideal bride and his intrepid travels, now ready to settle down. He will be discharged in about a month and ten days and aims for a home-loving wife.
The House rejected a bill to cut the factory meal time from 45 minutes to 30 minutes by a large majority in a voice vote. Representative Monk urged the change claiming workers prefer shorter lunches to finish earlier. The Labor Committee and the AFL opposed the proposal, saying there was no broad demand.
Snow trains blocked by an engine derailment left Boston to Lynn service suspended after 4:20 yesterday. About 300 snow shovellers cleared tracks but work paused at dusk. the derailed engine is to be righted this morning. Oak Island Revere trains stalled at 6 am. Winthrop service remained open.
Former Progressive Party leader Colby draws sharp questions in the Senate as Lan’s proposed successor case surprises observers. Confirmation is broadly expected despite inquiries into process and background.
Open Senate criticism of President Wilson's choice of Bainbridge Colby of New York for Secretary of State follows his replacement of Lansing. Despite opposition, there is little doubt Colby will be confirmed as discussions stir in the committee.
The Rev. Alexander Mann spoke at Trinity Church on the History of the Episcopal Church in New England. He called the Pilgrims England’s best blood, noting their separatist stance yet reverence they deserve.
The treaty will be raised again in the Senate tomorrow under an agreement to keep it under consideration until a ratification vote. Leaders from both parties expressed uncertainty about the outcome while some backers predicted ratification, others said it was impossible. Continued on Page 10-Sixth Col.
George A. Zabriskie, president of the United States Equalization Board, told the New York Wholesale Grocers’ Association that higher domestic consumption and an ample sugar crop make any major price reductions unlikely. The Feb 2 address framed the issue amid rising demand.
A $10,000 alienation suit filed by William E. Johnson against George C. Stock, a Reading policeman, alleges Stock eloped with Mrs Charlotte G. Johnson and her 18 year old son. The trio left Reading October 15, traced to Ottawa and Toronto, then returned with the boy to Reading. The case notes Mrs Johnson’s marriage and current living situation, with a pending divorce.
The House rejected an effort to remove from the legislative appropriation bill a plan to abolish sub-treasuries in New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Cincinnati Chicago St Louis San Francisco and New Orleans on next Dec 31. The measure was adopted 57 to 0 to transfer their duties to the Federal Reserve Board and the Treasury.
Mrs. Richard Doherty of Jersey City yesterday delivered twins marking the couple’s fifth set in 13 years of marriage. The mother and newborns are reported doing nicely, bringing the Doherty household to six girls and two boys, with two previous children who died.
A labor commission report condemns what it calls muisrule in Ireland. It says cruel misrule provokes deep discontent and portrays the Irish problem as a political pathology amid the presentation of a Home Rule bill in Commons.
The report stresses action on housing wages and education but says politics hide these issues. It urges economic renewal in Ireland to ease historic tensions only after political reforms are achieved. It cites repressive measures eroding press free speech liberty and jury trial.
Forecast for northern New England calls for snow and cold with fair conditions Thursday and Friday. Southern New England may see fair to mild air with continued unsettled conditions Thursday and Friday. An Atlantic coast storm moved to Canadian provinces and intensified while winds remained fresh north along the coast.
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