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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
3
Fire swept through Heublein's Cafe early today gutting the Yale landmark. Interior destroyed, reopening doubtful as plans for a large business block rise on the site and city officials consider buying the lot for a new city hall. Estimated damage about 15000 dollars.
Fire followed a gay New Year celebration and, with reports of incendiary origin, damaged Woolworth nearby and destroyed a Yale athletic photograph collection. proprietor Louis Gargullo said guests brought liquor and drank freely. fire marshal noted alcohol odor. Sabbatino’s tied to a boxing event. police to investigate under state law.
Saltillo dispatches report President Carranza has ordered General Francisco Murguia removed from command of federal troops in Coahuila and sent General Manuel Aquizo to relieve him. The action follows Murguia’s failure to engage Villa after the Muzquiz raid.
Ottawa January 1 Premier Borden reshuffles the Dominion cabinet ahead of a prolonged vacation leaving tomorrow. Major-General Newburn resigns as minister of military and defense effective January 15, with acting duties by J A Calder minister of immigration and colonization. Arthur Sifton becomes secretary of state. Martin Burrell moves to customs. Dr J D Reid to railways. Sir George Foster will act as premier in Borden's absence.
A fragment mentions a public works minister serving temporarily until a permanent appointment is made and the premier returning to oversee consolidating several departments. The text implies a government reorganization plan but provides no dates or names.
Mrs Daniel J McDonald wife of the city councilman will be buried this morning from 41 High Street Charlestown. A solemn high mass at 9 o clock at St Marys Church Charlestown honors the deceased with city officials as honorary pallbearers. Burial in Holy Cross cemetery Malden. She is survived by Councilman McDonald a daughter Marion and four sisters.
Henry Chaney Norton, the town s oldest resident and holder of the Post cane, died at his Vineyard Haven home after a long life begun January 28, 1898. He leaves his wife and three children, Mrs. Josephine M. Cleveland, Harry F. Norton, and Marshall W. Norton.
The Federal Reserve Board released its December review noting continued price rises, reduced production, and high living costs as a commercial menace. Retail activity remained strong and orders held, but growth favored dollars over output. High-priced labor reduced regular work and hours, slowing production. Near-term uncertainty restrained expansion, and labor unrest eased though worker idleness remained a problem. Housing congestion was expected to ease with more construction.
The report foresees economic activity rising as raw site values decline, suggesting a policy shift or market adjustment will spur development and investment. This projected stimulus could influence construction, land use, and financing decisions in the near term.
Volunteers of America held a New Year event for children from the West North and South ends at 89 Howard Street. Over 300 children received mittens stockings mufflers candy and nuts from a Christmas tree arranged by soldiers and sailors at the Volunteer hut. Colonel Fred A Lindsay led the program. More than 290 service men attended the volunteer chapel as New Year was ushered in.
Boston received about 53,000 tons of coal in one day. The Sewalls Point brought 8,800 tons from Norfolk, while the Lake Yemassee delivered 32,000 tons. A flotilla of 28 barges from Norfolk, Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey ports added over 41,000 tons, marking a record daily intake.
A blaze in Portland Me damaged the old section of the city’s new million dollar high school, with losses estimated over 100000. Three firemen were injured, one seriously, as the roof collapsed. injuries included chest and ankle, back and scalp wounds.
New War Savings Stamps in the National Thrift campaign go on sale today throughout New England. Directors of the savings division in the First Federal Reserve district are formulating active plans to push the campaign. The stamps are carmine and feature George Washington.
Bath Me Jan 1 Twenty five vessels with a gross tonnage of 47123 were built and registered in the Bath customs district during 1919. This was the largest tonnage constructed in a similar period for years and probably in the history of the district. The number consists of four steel steamships three gas screw steamers one screw steamer six steel scows six schooners and five barges.
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