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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1919

Page

3

Strikers Refuse To Land Fish Morning Star Delayed

True to their threat that any vessel leaving after June 20 would not have fish handled on return the Fishermen's Union officials refused to permit the Schooner Morning Star to discharge at the fish pier on her arrival yesterday morning. After a few cartloads were unloaded the work stopped and the crew went on strike. The schooner sailed June 21 and her catch was made subject to union conditions.

Fishermen's Union Morning Star

Fishermen’s strike threatens Boston seafood supply

The schooner delivered 143000 pounds of cod and 18000 pounds halibut worth 10000 dollars before being moved to Gloucester for salting. Trade officials warn the strike will squeeze the fish market next week as cold storage stock is exhausted and smaller dealers may close.

Western Bank Gloucester Natalie Hammond Greater Boston

Beginning of General Strike Signals Ocean Crew Walkout

A walkout by the Ocean Line steamship City of Montgomery crew, and a looming national strike of marine firemen coal passers water tenders oilers cooks and seamen across Atlantic ports, signal a broad labor conflict. Most major lines may accept union demands, potentially paralyzing shipping along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts unless deals are reached. The Basfh Steamship Corporation Lines appears closest to agreement with a decision expected Monday. The New England Steamship Association convened to weigh the demands.

Atlantic Boston Ocean Line City of New York Portland Bangor St. John Yarmouth Clyde Line Merchants & Miners Line Maine Coast Steampship Company New England Fuel and Transportation Company Coastwise Transportation Company Gulf New England Steamship Association

League of Nations ratification fight begins soon

Washington July 11 Senate leaders in the League of Nations controversy held conferences to prepare for the ratification battle set to start when the Senate reconvenes next Monday. Both sides claimed progress in solidifying their forces though exact lines of division may take days to emerge.

Washington Senate League of Nations

Wilson's treaty talks leave ratification path uncertain

President Wilson has delivered the treaty to the Senate and offered full information, but has not met active opponents. Open sessions may occur if questioned, with two thirds on reservations a key issue. He detailed Shantung terms, noting return to China after reconstruction and Japan's gains from German assets in the interim.

Wilson Senate Polk State Department Foreign Relations Committee Mr. Wilson Shantung China Japan

Clemenceau Explains Treaty to Deputies

Paris July 11 Premier Clemenceau spoke to the Chamber of Deputies peace committee, outlining how war circumstances shaped the treaty. He stressed the aim of world peace through the union of four allied powers and France’s security against Germany, while urging a League of Nations staff and accountability for war makers.

Clemenceau Deputies Paris Chamber of Deputies France Germany League of Nation League Leon Bourgeois

Found Dead in Bed in Haverhill at 49

Neighbors forced entry to 40 Granville Court after missing Mrs Sophia Parman for two weeks and found her dead in bed with three gas cocks turned on full. She was 49 and lived alone.

Haverhill Sophia Parman Granville Court

HAZZARD TO FACE HEARING IN DISTRICT COURT

Arthur Garfield Honey Hazzard fiancé of Miss Mabel E. Puffer will appear in District Court for three charges tomorrow morning. First is enticing Miss Puffer from her Sandy Pond home to Concord New Hampshire. a guilty finding could permit a penalty. The second charge covers larceny of about $6000 from Puffer and may send the case to the grand jury. A third hearing concerns a search warrant executed at his home two weeks ago yielding household furnishings alleged stolen from Miss Puffer.

Honey

State House Briefs Show Senate Rejections and Debates

The Senate rejected a highway improvement bill between Belchertown and Amherst after the Governor vetoed it. It upheld the veto with no opposing vote. The Senate advanced a street railway fare changes bill to a third reading, subject to Public Service Commission approval. A mass of actions followed including teacher certification standards, a World War tablet proposal, and tax provisions for street railways. The gas and electric hearing debated delaying the price cut date for Charlestown gas and electric, with supporters citing output declines. Wendell P. Thore moved to start a noncontributory old age pensions petition requiring 20,000 names. The Middlesex and Boston Street Railway fare protest grew, with a public hearing scheduled for July 22.

Belchertown Amherst Senate Public Service Commission Gas and Electric Light Commissioners Charlestown Gas and Electric Company A. E. Pillsbury Samuel J. Fowler Mahoney Meilen Charlestown Wendell P. Thore Boston S. and R House Thore Public Service Committee Middlesex and Boston Street Railway

Gettemy resigns as state statistics chief to join Federal Reserve Bank

Governor Coolidge accepted the resignation of Charles I. Gettemy after 1? years leading the state bureau of statistics. He will leave next week to become assistant federal reserve agent in Boston. Gettemy said the move was based on merit and denied influence from census changes or the state department consolidation bill.

Coolidge Charles I. Gettemy State Bureau of Statistics Mr. Gettemy Federal Reserve Bank Boston Federal Reserve Gettemy Reserve Bank Massachusetts State Department

Slays Son at Wedding in Bluefield West Virginia

Roy Willard, 20, was murdered at his wedding in Bluefield as his mother-in-law Mrs Wad Taylor opened fire with a revolver. The bride’s family witnessed the tragedy at minister Reg Otosson’s home. Taylor, jailed, offered no comment.

Bluefield W. Va Roy Willard Wad. Taylor Willard

Police Seek Men Who Robbed Anzalone in Roxbury

Roxbury police probe an alleged holdup at 868 Massachusetts Avenue Roxbury targeting William Anzalone night manager of the United States Oil and Gasoline Co. Two men in a car backed the attack as Anzalone was robbed of his watch chain and $25 and later released by two friends unaware of the incident. Anzalone provided a full description to investigators.

Roxbury William Anzalone United States Oil and Gasoline Company Massachusetts Avenue Anzalone

Senate Passes Swig Bill Back to House

State Senate yesterday engrossed and sent to the House a measure allowing savings departments of trust companies and savings banks to pay interest monthly. It imposes a $1000 penalty and six months imprisonment for paying interest not earned in the prior month, differing from the House version and extending the monthly payment privilege to savings banks and savings institutions.

Simon Swig House of Representatives State Senate Senate House

New Act To Raise Cash For Bonuses

The legislative committee on taxation reported in the House a bill to raise 20 million dollars to pay the 100 bonus to Massachusetts war service men. The measure was sent to Ways and Means which soon reported favorably with minor changes.

Legislative Committee On Taxation House Massachusetts

State tax plan outlines multiple levies to raise funds

A proposed package adds a $3 poll tax for four years and raises revenue via several taxes. Domestic and foreign corporate income taxed at 1 percent to offset federal tax, plus 1 percent on other corporations. A 1.5 percent increase on intangible personal property income tax for four years. A 25 percent rise in inheritance tax for one year. A separate $660,000 yearly State tax for four years. Total estimated revenue reaches $9.865 million with notes maturing to bolster treasury on March 1. Two State tax bills anticipated. one for $11 million in general expenditures to be reported next week.

B. Loring Young House Ways and Means Committee Senate

Soldiers to Get Public Lands of Lithuania

New York July 11. The Lithuanian Council of Ministers votes to distribute public lands to soldiers. Each soldier receives 20 to 53 acres not to be sold or rented. If short, large landowners must cede 10 to 30 percent to the rural pool. Half of Lithuania’s land currently belongs to peasants, averaging five acres.

New York Lithuanian Council of Ministers Lithuania Lithuanian National Council

City of Mobile crew arrive on Artigas in Boston

Eight crew members aboard the steamship Artigas reached Boston yesterday from Montevideo. They are associated with the bark City of Mobile which was burned at the Uruguayan port May 1 after an explosion in its petroleum cargo. One crew member died and several were injured. The City of Mobile had just completed its first voyage from Port Arthur, Texas to Montevideo when the accident happened.

Artigas Boston Montevideo City of Mobile Port Arthur Tex

Memorial Service for Marne Heroes at St Pauls Cathedral

A memorial service for those who died in the second battle of the Marne will be held Friday July 18 at 12 10 PM at St Pauls Cathedral. The service honors American and French troops who withdrew German forces from the gates of Paris. Relatives and participating officers are specifically invited, with public admission as space allows and no tickets required.

Marne St. Paul's Cathedral Paris

Morris to Investigate Situation in Siberia

Pare TOKIO July 4 AP Roland 8 Morris American ambassador to Japan will leave here July 7 for Omsk to investigate the Russian situation. He knows Siberian affairs from two prior visits and aided in reorganizing the transsiberian railroad. Recognition of the All Russian government is not yet accomplished at Omsk. Morris' study aims to help Washington form a policy.

Tokio Associated Press Roland Morris Japan Omsk Siberian Kolchak Washington

Jamaica Ginger Drunk Arrests Grope Revere Case

The Metropolitan station made the first drunkenness arrest in a week at Revere yesterday. The intoxicated man, described as a sailor, became drunk on Jamaica ginger. This marks the second Jamaica ginger arrest at Revere in two weeks.

Revere Metropolitan Jamaica

Ford Reorganization Narrows Ownership at Ford Co

Detroit July 11 Reorganization of the Ford Motor Company nears completion with Edsel B Ford becoming sole partner with his father Henry Ford besides one other stockholder. Frank Klingensmith announced that nearly all minority stock is bought, possibly totaling about 100 million dollars. Up to now Henry Ford held 58 12 percent. Dodge brothers sold stock. Mount Clemens July 11 Edsel Ford said wages would rise but he did not confirm a seven dollar minimum soon.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Edsel B. Ford Henry Ford Frank I. Klingensmith James Couzens Klingensmith Ford Motor Mount Clemens Mich Ford

School Children Present Ship With Brass Tablet

Worcester school children present a hand engraved brass tablet aboard the steamer Worcester at Hoosac docks Charlestown. Mayor Peter G Holmes leads the delegation with President Riley of the Chamber of Commerce and other officials. The ship sails to Antwerp after a loaded trial run in the bay.

Worcester United States Shipping Board Hoosac Docks Charlestown Peter G. Holmes Boston Riley Chamber of Commerce Allen Homer Gage Plana Antwerp

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