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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
12
President Wilson signed the railroad appropriation bill and the Indian bill among others to become law before July 1 in mid ocean. Trustees outlined a five year program with new cars track and subway improvements, aiming for better service and lower fares while acknowledging past deficits and legislative relief needs.
On June 30 aboard the U S S George Washington the President signed the Indian appropriation and deficiency bills while at sea. A pouch with the bills traveled on the Great Northern from New York and was transferred to the President via a destroyer after wireless coordination.
A ten cent fare on the elevated lines will be increased starting July 10. The change follows a yearlong period and applies to riders citywide, with the higher grade of fare taking effect after a month of preparatory steps.
Trustees announce the eight cent fare fails to cover costs with six months to May 31 1919 showing a deficit of 1 519 974. They set a 10 cent fare effective July 10 to offset deficits while noting uncertainty on revenue and potential legislative relief. They warn higher fares risk further passenger loss and stress the car rider bears the service burden.
Members of the United Improvement Association Housewives' League and Dorchester Board of Trade announce a forthcoming protest against the elevated lines fare hike. Officials say action will be vigorous but the specific method remains undecided.
The American full rigged ship Brynhilda departed Boston for Halifax to load 1 100 000 feet of lumber for Ireland or England. Captain A E Tribe commands the Missouri on this voyage after a lengthy crew wait. Naval sweepers failed to locate the submerged object after the Edgar F Luckenbach collision. A suit in U S District Court seeks 56522 92 damages from Great Lakes Dredging for the Massachusetts collision.
O Sullivan's Heels are described as a durable and resilient footwear accessory. The product uses high grade rubber and toughening agents, cured under high pressure to achieve maximum wear life.
The American labor party will decide whether to put a national ticket on the ballot at a Cleveland conference after Labor Day. Delegates from ten states including Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon, Montana and New York will attend, representing over 2,000,000 workers. The repeal of the federal prohibition amendment is a party plank. The conference is expected to issue a call for a national convention.
Ginter Company stores shut at 7 PM drawing hundreds of patrons who arrived to shop. Shelves still held ample bottled goods to meet a week’s demand.
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