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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
8
The council announced plans for an eight hour day and a 44 hour week in Canada. They seek 0 cents an hour for mechanics, 65 cents for helpers, and 60 cents for laborers.
Motorman James J. O Neill was found guilty by the police commissioner after a two day hearing on March 19 and 20 1920 for violating license conditions. He received a four day suspension of his Elevated license beginning March 31 1920 and notices were to be sent to him and the Boston Elevated Railway Company.
Striking Symphony players report backers of the new Union Boston Symphony Orchestra have promised $100000 yearly for five years to support the venture. A second guarantee will fund a new theatre if needed, contingent on the orchestra's incorporation, per the strikers' committee.
John Hays, GM of the United Shoe Machinery plant at Beverly, testified before Judge Chase that 18 nationalities were employed including Chinese and Arab workers. He said about 1500 remained in the shop during the strike, roughly twice the number who stayed before the walkout.
The Beverly shoe machinery firm seeks an injunction against the Lodge 848 of the International Association of Machinists, claiming the strike is illegal. Pickets number in the hundreds. Testimony notes 4000 machinists employed, 1750 on strike, 2400 out overall, with 20 working. About 2222 signed contracts, 1200 unsigned, 59 on strike. Letters from absent workers were debated, with Judge Chase allowing them as evidence after considering the Danbury Hatters case. The ruling on their admissibility was deferred.
Dr. Lawson Brown of Saranac Lake told the New York State Medical Society that courting is safest at night and late afternoon as fresh air sterilizes lips. He described a kissing test showing morning kisses carried a few germs, while afternoon and evening kisses posed a healthier risk.
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