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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
1
Senator David I Walsh of Massachusetts condemns swollen industrial profits in a Senate address. He warns profits threaten public sentiment and foresee a convulsion that could bring government collapse and the rise of an industrial state.
A fragment notes the American public facing a difficult issue. The line hints at a broader debate about national direction and collective responsibility, suggesting a period of deliberation and uncertain outcomes for citizens and leaders alike.
Manchester New Hampshire voters arrange to revert to Eastern standard time at 2 am next Monday after a unanimous Aldermen vote. Public opinion favored rejecting daylight saving by three to one, despite opposition from Governor Bartlett and rural towns.
A nationwide wave of price cuts in retail clothing was reported from 24 cities stretching from the Mississippi Valley to the Pacific coast. Reductions ranged from 15 percent to below cost, focusing on ready to wear, especially women’s garments and silks, with shoes also affected.
Tight money and weak transport hinder goods flow and market access for farmers. Chicago merchants claim price reductions calm "hysterical" demand, but may be temporary. A local financial authority notes cutting rumors signal lower inventories and cautious merchant behavior amid broader mercantile movement. Sales operate under various names.
In Hampden County Court Jennie G Zimmerman faces cross examination by District Attorney Charles H Wright over the slaying of her cousin Dr Ilenry Zimmerman. She testifies she did not realize she had shot him during the incident.
Lorenzo M. Jones aged 30 with a wife and two children died when a jack used to lift a trolley car in the Montpelier car barn slipped pinning him against a wall. Firemen removed part of the wall to extricate him.
Fire destroys a factory and warehouse in Cambridge thickly settled district. A fire horse collapses, and a fireman is run over during the blaze as tenants flee the flames and evacuate buildings.
A general alarm fire started in a kiln on the first floor of the Revere Sugar Refinery at 69 Ninth Street East Cambridge, then swept into a two story rear warehouse. The blaze threatened nearby tenements as sparks showered homes and residents fled in nightclothes with children to save belongings.
Fire discovered about 10 50 by James Hagan watchman who sent in the first alarm. Flames swept all three floors as apparatus arrived and burst through roof and windows. A strong west wind fanned sparks toward nearby tenements. A second alarm was followed by third fourth and a general alarm.
Yesterday's results show the American League Chicago 4 Boston 3 New York 11 Cleveland 9 Washington 17 St. Louis 8 Detroit 8 Philadelphia 2. National League Pittsburg 7 Boston 2 Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 0 New York 8 Chicago 6 in 12 innings. Fastern League Bridgeport 8 New Haven 1 Worcester 5 Hartford 0 Pittsfield 6 Springfield 5 Waterbury 1 Albany 0.
Mrs. William H. Tracey of Peabody sent five dollars to the Post Memorial Day Fund in memory of her two sons killed in the Argonne battle. The brothers died within days of each other, and the gift also honors a cousin who rests in France. Sergeant Arthur F. begins the list of names.
Fred V. Pickard a Democrat was elected Mayor of Calais in a May 18 special election defeating Percy L. Lord a Republican by 508 to 479. The earlier April regular election had Lord claiming a one vote majority before the Supreme Court ruled the vote a tie.
Inter State Commerce Commission reports progress in easing a freight jam. Empty box cars for grain loading move westward from New England and the Atlantic seaboard in solid trains under expedited orders. A counter movement of coal cars from the Middle West to East coal regions is also underway and will continue until a move is completed.
Reported combat in the Przemysl area as Teutons advance with Russians giving way. Note recalls a year-ago event for context, and mentions a volcanic disaster in Java with 50000 killed and a wage raise for 150000 textile workers in New England effective June 2.
Boston and vicinity expect a cloudy Wednesday with showers possible Thursday night. Winds from the south will be moderate. East of New York a similar pattern: cloudy Wednesday with night showers. Thursday partly cloudy with showers in western areas.
The forecast calls for unsettled showery weather especially later in the day and at night. Temperatures will not be as warm today with yesterday’s high around 66 and evening readings near 58 to 62 degrees.
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