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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
3
Mayor William P. White reported that unemployment in Lawrence is not as bad as feared after talks with mill representatives. Everett Mills, which had run three days a week for eight weeks, is now near full operation with four days last week and full-time plans this week.
A city called conference gathered representatives from Arlington Pacific Acadia Everett Kunhardts Tiswoco and American Woolen plants to assess if the gloomy mood stems from business conditions or a push by manufacturers for lower wages. Officials report one third of 13,000 workers on part time since July and widespread stockpiling of cloth amid stalled orders.
Labor groups and builders back a Chamber of Commerce plan to probe Boston’s weak construction. Public hearings set for the week of January 31 to examine rent and housing crises as the city faces a 8248 home shortage and near stoppage of new building. A seven member committee led by James F. McConnell will oversee the inquiry with key figures from industry and law.
The 0th annual mid winter New England Bible conference at Park Street Church concludes with an evangelistic address by Dr. French Oliver. Other speakers include Dr. W. H. Griffith Thomas and Arno C. Claebelein. Newell Dwight Hillis set to speak at joint meetings January 17. William H. Gilbert leaves First Church Boston for Philadelphia bureau work.
An advertisement claims Hayes Healing Honey eases throat discomfort and cures a price of 5 cents. A free box of Grove’s Salve for chest colds head and croup is included with every bottle.
Simon Swig yesterday filed with the Legislature a bill to penalize by a fine of 100 to 1000 dollars or by two years imprisonment any person who defames or circulates damaging rumors concerning any national bank, trust company or savings institution. He also asks for a law to prohibit the state bank commissioner from employing as a bank examiner anyone directly or indirectly interested in a bank or trust company or related to someone so interested.
Harvard awaits arrival of Henry Guy dean of the faculty of letters at the University of Toulouse. He travels from France to Cambridge as an exchange professor while Albert Bushnell Hart teaches at the Sorbonne.
Council committee hears endorsements from James A. Watson and others for a Stuart Street and Cambridge Street widening project to create a traffic artery over the railroad. Electric rail modernization is urged, with study by street commissioners planning board and legal advice sought before advancing.
Chairman Ralph Adams Cram endorses a traffic strategy for Boston arguing proper development hinges on reducing congestion through new routes into and out of the city and calling for a strong start with route extensions.
Pittsfield January 13 a 15 percent wage reduction will take effect at the A H Rice silk mill starting Monday. The move affects all workers and follows ongoing cost concerns within the mill.
A description notes chic suits using skirts of novelty materials paired with jackets in simple colors. The item emphasizes contrasting textures and restrained color palettes for a stylish ensemble.
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