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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
8
The Post Office Department plans to experiment with private firms carrying air mail under contracts similar to railroad operations. Bids will be sought for several new routes, while existing Chicago New York and Washington New York lines stay government operated. One new non-government route may extend into the Southern states with Washington as the northern terminus.
Four American Woolen Company plants in Lawrence halt virtually all work for an indeterminate period. President William M Wood has indicated the entire chain except three mills will shut by July 10, with a layoff likely lasting at least a month. Street department also to close, delaying local construction due to stone and cement shipment shortages.
Officials discussed potential shutdowns across New England and New York State as part of a broader plan to conserve resources amid ongoing shortages. The plan would affect transportation and public services, prompting urgent briefings among state agencies.
The King has ordered a major-general level military funeral for General Gorgas. Services will be at St Pauls Cathedral in London at noon tomorrow. Ambassador Davis forwarded condolence to the American government and Gorgas family.
Mrs. Mary Jane Whitney, noted as the Betsey Ross of Somerville, marked her 99th birthday at the Home for Aged with a 99 daisy cake. Longtime flag mender for the city buildings, she spoke of current affairs and favored the Republican ticket and Coolidge as vice president.
Labor statistician Arthur Sturgis testified at the Carmen arbitration hearing noting Dr. Royal Meeker's views that prices will rise for years due to European rehabilitation and currency effects. Counsel Hurlburt cited wage increases 1910 to 1920 and Bay State Carmen earnings averaging 4.59 a day per seven day week, with broader declines in many professions.
Washington July 8 census revision shows Springfield Massachusetts at 129 563 residents, 225 more than previously listed. Hampden County rises to 200 254, up 68 885. Bristol County at 359 004 up 40 431 and Augusta Maine at 14 414 up 903.
The Michael J. Flynn estate must pay James Cunningham of East Second Street South Boston 87500 by decree filed in the Supreme Judicial Court by consent and execution issued. Flynn and Cunningham formerly partnered in roofing. Cunningham had married Flynn’s niece. Flynn died in February 1917. an investigation showed Cunningham had not received his share. Nathaniel N. Jones served as master and reported a settlement between the parties.
Henry J. Skeffington the federal conciliator was asked to help settle the 8000 shoeworkers strike in Salem. John Oldham general organizer of the United Shoe Workers of America arrived to investigate the situation and press for resolution.
Holliston July 8 Bathing in water over his head despite an inability to swim Edwin D Hopkins 22 of Georgetown lost his life in Lake Winthrop near here today and Henry Wilson swam out and made a desperate effort to save him
Noonan's Hair Petrole, favored by barbers, claims to rid the scalp of dandruff and prevent hair loss through antiseptic and scalp-stimulating ingredients. It is sold in stores for $1.00 a bottle or fifteen cents from barbers, with T Noonan & Sons Co. of Boston distributing.
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