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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
1
Governor Coolidge to demand reopening of the Cape Cod canal in the name of Massachusetts if federal negotiations fail. Officials and plant heads, alarmed by a coal shortage, were heartened by the governor's decision as talks continue.
Senators call for leaders of railways and labor unions to appoint representatives to form a bipartisan board. The board would study the wage issue and propose a solution. Democrats face treaty pressure as Monroe Doctrine reservation shifts spark debate. Two Republican reservations on the peace treaty, including Monroe Doctrine, are readopted by larger margins.
Washington March 2 Definite steps toward settling the railroad wage controversy were taken with most railroad workers agreeing to cooperate with the government and railroads in testing the new transportation act and its arbitration provisions. President Wilson urged quick action and asked that representatives sit on the bi partisan wage board.
A post report notes a government seizure of the waterway shifted to the Cape Cod Canal Company. Officials say they will reopen to coal ships once legal rights in the court case are protected. Governor Coolidge’s stance signals action to restore traffic for 17 coal barges carrying over 23,000 tons of soft coal.
In Plymouth Probate Court a will presented for Josephine Bishop bequeaths $2,000 worth of property to her sister Ann FE Bishop of Hingham. If Ann dies the estate passes to Dr. Vance B. Murray of Fordham NY, a nephew. The document notes papers on the knighting of Thomas Ishop by the king of Spain are bequeathed to Dr. Vahee B. Murray.
In Pittsfield on March 2 Walter Bence, sick with pneumonia, was moved from 1562 West Street to House of Mercy Hospital by an improvised sleigh due to heavy snow stopping an ambulance. Boiling water, coal, and blankets aided the four mile journey amid grave illness.
Vara, a 19 year old store clerk, describes buying the revolver used in a fatal shooting. He says he did not intend to kill Clancy but to shoot De Franco, adding dramatic weight to the confession.
Fort Meyers Fla March 2 Captain R C M Page a decorated veteran of the air service and two passengers were burned to death when a seaplane caught fire and fell near the Everglades in Florida. Page was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guerre for actions in France.
The committee on constitutional amendments yesterday reported ought not to pass on proposals to amend the State constitution. The measures included biennial legislative sessions, appointment of special judges, regulation of the right to strike, building erection limits by use or construction, and referendum on federal amendments before legislative action.
Brookline voters approved liquor sales for the first time in years with 1449 yes and 1098 no. In local races, selectmen winners were Cusick, Neal, Parker, Baldwin, and Dane, while auditors elected were Church, Love, and Duffy with Burr at 1300.
Representative Niland of East Boston failed to substitute a bill capping cold storage of eggs at six months. He warned longer storage hoards eggs and raises prices, while opponents said storage prevents price spikes and eggs do not deteriorate for years. The motion was defeated 21 to 67.
Miss Dora Starrett of Worcester sues Dr. Clara P Fitzgerald in Superior Court claiming a disfigured back left her unable to wear an evening gown. The suit seeks 7000 in damages.
Miss Starrett, a prominent Worcester social figure, says acne on her back was worsened by a lotion used by Dr. Fitzgerald, causing great pain and disfigurement. The doctor denies the allegations, calling the claim silly, suggesting the fault lies with Miss Starrett. The declaration identifies acne as the condition involved.
The Shipping Board steamer Cedar Springs, which ran aground at Rose Island, was pulled free at high tide by the coast guard cutter Acushnet. She showed no damage and prepared to sail to Boston.
Today's anniversaries include Robert Emmet born 1780 in Cork, Americans bombard Boston in 1776, District of Columbia organized 1791, Boston Advertiser first issued 1803, Alexander Graham Bell born 1847. Also mentions Lee Dewey admiral, and a note about Ukranians fighting Polish armistice a year ago.
The forecast shows fair and warmer conditions for Boston and vicinity on Wednesday with unsettled Thursday and moderate southerly winds. Eastern New York and southern New England expect fair and warmer Wednesday, increasing cloudiness Thursday. Northern New England remains fair and warmer Wednesday, with east coast winds generally light to moderate.
Forecast calls for a mostly fair day with rising temperatures. Tonight may bring increasing clouds and a chance of cloud cover before dawn.
Yesterday's data shows average temperature 22.12.94 with pervious year noted as 36.6-24. The garbled figures include multiple readings such as 19 20 and 84 136, making precise values unclear.
In Skowhegan Maine on March 3 the Burke murder trial jury had not reported a verdict by 1 30 this morning after being out since 10 33 yesterday. They questioned Medical Examiner Boothby's testimony on how Burke was shot in the leg and asked for supper at 6 PM yesterday.
At 1 10 this morning Pudge Dunn asked to assist the jury and stressed the importance of a verdict for both the State of Maine and the defendant. Burke was brought from jail to hear the judge's remarks.
Nine manholes along the Boston Elevated cables blew up in Tremont and West Springfield streets. Ice shot into the air from vents as gas accumulated in conduits. No injuries or property damage reported. Explosions caused by short circuits and blocked venting.
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