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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
3
The passage of the soldiers bonus bill is awaited as plans unfold for a major mid-summer trip to the fight. Over 140 members have already bought tickets for the excursion.
Representative Gallivan labels Dempsey a bum in a heated critique over the upcoming Dempsey Carpentier bout. He argues millions would better fund a soldiers' bonus and recalls wartime service while opposing an international bout on American soil. He vows to push his resolution despite fellow lawmakers' opposition.
A wildfire in wooden L cars sparked panic as several ties burned near Washington and Valentine. Passersby and an alarm box prompted fire crews to wait for the third rail to be deenergized before fighting the blaze. A five car train halted mid blaze after the power cut, with flames rapidly consuming the cars.
Passengers on a car filled with smoke battle to stay aboard while guards hold them from leaping. Fire crews quickly extinguish the blaze after the current is shut off, with ladders aiding passengers to escape.
The Bakers Union in New Bedford ends a nine week strike against the open shop ultimatum. They vote to accept the open shop policy and the strike is called off as the Master Bakers agree to rehire striking workers where positions exist.
Thomas K. Phillips testifies before a Senate committee about filming during Senator Newberry's campaign. A Detroit publicity man describes a navy officer on a wooden battleship replica in Central Park inspecting war gardens as part of coverage in New York.
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