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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1920
Page
15
Executives representing about 90 percent of the nation’s railways met in New York to discuss the railroad bill before the President and the March 1 private ownership resumption. They said the measure will succeed if carriers have enough credit to fulfill their public duties.
Executives say rail lines are about five years behind in operating gear with three years lag in passenger cars, two in locomotives, one in freight cars and two in Pullman cars. The bill aims to test private control and establish credit to enable carriers to meet duties under interstate commerce regulation.
Harletonon, W. Va. Feb 27 At a special session of the Legislature the Senate failed to adjourn on a tie vote and will reconvene tomorrow afternoon. The adjournment vote split 24 for and 12 against, seen as an indicator of how the ratification issue may proceed. No bet has yet been placed in the House.
Notice is given that 1500 shares of the preferred stock of the New England Power Company will be sold at public auction on Wednesday, March 1920, at 12 o'clock noon at the Real Estate Exchange on Congress Street, Boston. The sale is by Hobbs Arnold pursuant to an order of the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners and by order of the board of directors. William W. Brooks, Treasurer.
Col Edward L. Logan urged a large navy mobile heavy coast artillery and an enlarged national guard as the best defence plan. He spoke on The Military Policy of the United States during an extension course in history at the State House hosted by the State Department of Education.
Washington reports President Wilson is expected to sign the railroad bill tomorrow. The measure clears the way for private ownership of railroads by Monday as Director General Hines reviews it and the Justice Department passes no constitutional obstacle.
Boston led a statewide Irish bond drive with $150000 raised as Lowell pushed $50000 and Milton surpassed its $3000 quota by $2000. The article notes subscriptions across Malden Wakefield and Roxbury with diverse donors including Fenian sympathizers and unionists. Roslindale and Cambridge hosted mass meetings and speakers from New York Ireland and local officials promoted the campaign.
A speaker urged universal training beginning in schools and warned against turning to army models. He argued traditional U S policy relied on Congress led professional forces and state citizen soldiers, citing World War I lessons and postwar propaganda for larger forces.
Dorchester prominent resident Harry B Whall died yesterday afternoon at his home 389 Ashmont Street after a short illness from double pneumonia. He was well known in Ashmont and Dorchester civic circles.
Miss Catherine Bownoski, the newly appointed matron at the State reformatory in Bedford New York, was seriously injured by two girl inmates. Three other inmates aided the matron until guards and the disciplinary officer arrived to intervene.
Dr Thomas Amory De Blois a nose and throat specialist and former naval officer died at his home 523 Newbury Street in his 83rd year He leaves a daughter Elizabeth Amory De Blois and son Louis Amory De Blois of Wilmington Del He served with Boston Dispensary and Boston City Hospital outpatient clinics for many years was a Harvard Medical School laryngology instructor and helped organize Massachusetts Naval Militia He was a charter member of the Boston Athletic Association and active in Newton Reading Club Naval Order of the United States and medical societies
A likely House Senate clash over choosing a successor to the late Thomas F Pedrick unfolds after the Senate elected John E Beck of Chelsea. In the House James Beatty of Waltham, the longtime doorkeeper, appears favored, with other candidates Harry C Woodill and Arthur N Newhall drawing support. The House vote may occur early next week.
Edward J. O'Brien age 30 and Helen L. Capote age 18 both of 1054 Washington Street plan marriage. Mark S. Freedman age 26 and Sarah Levinthal age 19 of 66 Shawmut Street Chelsea also seek nuptials. Daniel Sullivan age 38 and Mary Costigan age 4? of 188 Seaver Street appear as a couple. Farl J. Brown age 21 and Florence FE Francis age 19 of 14 Fast Avenue, and Francesco Soldi age 30 with Jay Antonia Ferrara age 21 of 33 London Street are listed for marriage intentions.
San Juan reports Porto Rico’s population at 1,295,826 per the recent census, an increase of 177,814 or 15.9 percent since the last count. The figure was announced this afternoon.
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