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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1916
Page
5
Cambridge school officials plan to abandon afternoon sessions at the high schools next year. About 500 pupils currently attend afternoon sessions, caused by facilities not keeping pace with growing high school enrollment.
Under Henry Ford's neutral conference, meetings were held today across Scandinavia Switzerland and Holland to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the first Hague conference. The announcements came via Stockholm and London on May 18 and 19.
Washington May 19 Secretary Daniels appealed to President Wilson to use his influence to preserve the navy oil fields in California as a vital part of strengthening national defense.
President Taft era bill faces Senate vote as Navy warns oil fuel limits ship performance. Navy designers urge coal if oil ships risk unsafe fuel supply. Daniels submits full summary and President studies options.
Chinese revolutionary leader General Chen Chi-Nei was assassinated in Shanghai last night by three alleged Yuan Shi Kai supporters. Two of the assailants were captured, per Chinese Republic Association dispatches.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court declared Chapter 778 of 1914 unconstitutional, removing the judiciary’s power to grant injunctions in labor disputes unless irreparable injury is shown. Labor leaders call for study and appeals, with some urging U.S. Supreme Court review as tensions rise between labor and management. Leaders from the American Federation of Labor express mixed views, citing years of effort to secure equitable legislation.
The ruling, written by Chief Justice Rugg, arose from a dispute between two labor organizations rather than capital and labor. Local labor leaders call it significant and fear it could inflame class distrust. The case involved General Laborers' Industrial Union 324, linked to I W of W, against Hod Carriers' Building and Common Laborers' Union of AFL.
Faris May 19 A semi official statement denies Armand Nisard the last French ambassador to the Vatican before the concordat ended has been charged with a mission to Pope Benedict L Homme Enchaine claimed Nisard had two long interviews with the pope The statement says he wintered in Florence and Rome in a private capacity and never sought any government mission.
Cambridge Mayor Rockwood criticizes the City Council for delaying approval of bringing Billy Sunday to Cambridge. He says hesitation cost the city a chance to host a major event drawing visitors, boosting local business and showcasing institutions amid a national campaign.
The House passed to engrossment a bill extending the duties of the Civil Service Commission. An attempt to add county and city extensions failed. The House moved to third reading a measure prohibiting unfair sidewalk solicitations near merchant establishments after reconsidering its prior rejection.
High turnout at Tufts College Goddard Gymnasium features about five couples. Dancers enjoy a Japanese garden style setting with lantern lights. Special guests include President and Mrs Hermon C Bumpus and deans from Engineering Theological and Graduate schools.
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