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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
4
Arbitration awards grant wage hikes to blue uniformed workers and hundreds more employees across crafts. Officials estimate nearly $2,000,000 needed for raises with possible car fare increases to offset costs. Some dissent favors limits or alternate staffing impacts.
Arbitrators raise wages for Boston Carmen's Union members by 3 percent plus boosts in hourly daily weekly and yearly rates. The 7000 employees gain to 70 cents an hour 11 cents fare may rise to cover costs eight hour day seven days a week with one day off in 15. Retroactive to May 1 the package raises annual earnings and adds about 2 million dollars in company costs.
Judge Wallace McCamant of Portland refuses to cast his vote per Oregon primary results, prompting a convention dilemma over delegates' freedom from instructions. The issue centers on whether one Wood or Johnson vote could set a precedent for all primary elected delegates, with broader implications for future ballots. A separate government report notes 49,195 trucks in use on farms and a rising trend.
Chicago reporters capture William J. Bryan reacting to the Supreme Court prohibition decisions as movie cameras roll in a hotel lobby. Clergy practice prayers aloud in the Coliseum while delegates arrive unbossed for the convention. Prohibition director Howard warns druggists about filling prescription requests at the opening of the event.
Radcliffe College Club of Boston hosted its annual fete at the Cambridge Boat Club with an entertainment supper and dance for Greater Boston women’s college clubs. An informal reception was directed by Mrs. Robert Blackall of Watertown.
Charming little handbags are described as made of painted Japanese silk lined with bright satin, highlighting the delicate artistry and materials used in these small accessories.
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