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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1920
Page
1
Steam rail traffic in New England will be restored to normal by noon as an army of workmen cleared tracks after the weekend blizzard. Northern cities report trains resuming service after closures since Friday.
Three men and about 20 others including several women and a baby were injured when an Allston-Dudley streetcar on Mission Hill Roxbury slid down an icy grade toward Roxbury Crossing. Motorman Henry Dunn applied an ineffective air brake and used a hand brake to stop the car after a perilous ride.
A letter warns the Senate that no compromise on Article X will be accepted. It declares Lodge reservations plainly nullifications of the clauses they refer to, signaling firm opposition and precise constitutional stakes.
The United States navy prepares for the inaugural flight across the Pacific using two 3600 horsepower flying boats. Construction starts soon for a route from San Francisco to Hongkong, a distance of 7616 nautical miles with planned stops.
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians resumed rehearsals at Symphony Hall after a strike last Saturday. A union meeting at the Boston Musicians' Protective Association likely addressed dues and continued tensions as Fradkin urged an end to the dispute.
President Wilson delivers final ultimatum to the Senate and vows not to accept the peace treaty with Lodge reservations. He states any treaty lacking Section 10 intact would be a scrap of paper and frames ratification as a campaign issue.
The Boston committee for Americanism sent the names of Lieutenant Paul Hines and Sergeant Edward Creed of the Yankee Division to the mayor for possible appointment as executive secretary. The committee also recommended Joseph Glaney be provisionally reinstated as publicity director after a Civil Service ruling removed him from the post.
Sharon introduces curfew for all youths after 7 pm with police to enforce. Any minor found in public without a parent or guardian after that hour will be detained by authorities.
Chicago reports Republican managers staged an air dash to secure Senator Bloch's presence in Charleston by Wednesday to avert a adjournment without his vote on the suffrage amendment. An air flight from Cincinnati to Charleston is arranged, with Behncke the pilot, to ensure the four hour connection.
An express train on the New York New Haven and Hartford line derailed at Mill River Junction just north of New Haven. The No 60 Boston bound train left the rails causing injuries to one man and delaying service by about one hour and forty minutes as passengers were moved to intact cars and replaced cars were attached at the station.
Edward J. Mahoney was nominated by Mayor Breath to be electrician for the city of Chelsea. The Board of Aldermen confirmed the appointment under suspension of the rules. The position is a new one.
Immediate relief is planned for patrons of the Elevated at Harvard square station in Cambridge during peak hours. Edward Dana, general manager, says 93 cars per hour will be added as schedules shift to two car trains to North Cambridge Arlington Centre and Arlington Heights on a faster timetable beginning soon.
Peru voted license for the first time by 6 to 5 as 16 residents met. Amesbury approved license for the first time in 25 years by 844 yes 494 no, electing George E. Dearborn town clerk after 45 years. Weymouth voted yes 351 no 185. Bradford Haines reelected to a 26th term as Selectman. other members listed.
Concord N H March 8 Tomor row this State holds its presidential primaries and the result will give the nation first indications as to the strength of General Wood Four candidates at large are pledged to Wood opposed by an unpledged group and two other candidates one for Johnson and another who has expressed no choice for the presidency
In Saugus Center last night a special town meeting approved a $29,000 appropriation to raise salaries for school teachers by $250 annually per person, marking a pay increase for the faculty.
The page lists high tide and celestial times, tomorrow’s anniversaries, and brief historical notes. It recalls British destroy operations at Smyrna in 1915 and bandit violence against Americans at Columbus New Mexico in 1916. It also mentions the Monitor and Merrimac clash in 1862 and Ottawa events from a year ago.
Forecast for eastern New York and New England calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday. Light local snow possible in northern areas Tuesday. winds from the southwest moderate to fresh offshore. generally fair weather east of the Mississippi with rising temperatures.
The forecast predicts a fair day and tonight with mild warmth compared with yesterday, suggesting pleasant conditions ahead. No significant precipitation is expected and light winds may accompany daytime sunshine.
An incomplete timestamped weather log notes times such as 163 p.m and 2119 p.m with references to averages and a date around Mon 28 12 mid. The garbled text provides minimal context on location or specific conditions.
Faculty and students at Jackson College report a middle aged man has repeatedly stalked female students after dusk on campus. He has followed girls returning to dormitories and spoken to them offensively during the past week.
A tall, thick set man in a dark suit long overcoat and derby hat attempted to peek into a Gamma House bedroom as students aged to retire. Tufts and Jackson College officials fear two intruders shadow the Medford Hillside area and urge precautions until suspects are caught.
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