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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
14
Joseph M. Nye known as Bill Nye resigns from the State Department after years in federal secret service. He led confidential wartime missions and safeguarded the King and Queen of the Belgians and the Prince of Wales during royal visits to the United States.
Most students exposed to phosgene in the Tufts College chemical laboratory report only minor effects such as headaches and colds. Professor Worrall cut his organic chemistry lecture to twenty minutes but is improving. Charles Mullin, Tufts tennis captain, was gravely affected but is recovering at a friend's Medford home and is not expected to suffer lasting harm.
Retail sugar prices should fall as wholesalers are limited to one cent profit and retailers to two cents per pound. Boston stores may charge around 25 cents per pound to consumers, though some outlets currently demand 30 to 32 cents.
Commencing today such quotations if proven to net retailers over two cents profit will be classed as profiteering and wholesale arrests will result. Investigation into all allegations of profiteering is noted.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative and breath purifier. It claims the vegetable formula clears the blood and purifies the system without harsh after effects, contrasting with calomel. Prices listed are 10c and 25c.
Agents report sugar sold to retailers at 19.50 to 22 cents per pound with wholesale dealers noting limited profit and scarce supply. Officials say price drops unlikely until raw sugar declines, hoarding feared, and DoJ actions may curb gains though overall impact on trade remains uncertain.
The convention at Ford Hall passed a motion to form a special committee to study a proposed fusion of textile and clothing trades. General President Sidney Tillman of New York warned that those who preach against production are the greatest enemies of the union. President Hillman stressed production's importance after shifts in the officers' report read by A. J. Shiplacoff. Harvard's Professor William D. Ripsiey gave the morning address, arguing the public cannot bear current high clothing prices, illustrating with a coat lining.
Senator Poindexter of Washington urges the interstate commerce sub committee to consider his bill to penalize those who strike and interfere with interstate commerce. He hopes for enactment during the current session.
Subscribers have sent in 1766 toward a $50,000 annual increase. Trustees, needing more funds, avoid a public drive and will rely on private appeals. They are pleased with the past week’s showing.
President Wilson signed a bill authorizing coinage of a special 50 cent piece to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims.
The Attorney General’s sugar ruling is treated as an enforceable order by the city’s government prosecutor. Immediate arrests for violations are anticipated while sugar men statewide will be watched. U S Attorney Boynton notes prices will vary by wholesaler and retailer, so a uniform price is unlikely. Some expect consumer relief, though a nationwide standard price is not feasible under current conditions.
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