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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
13
Representative William H. Hearn of Ward 2 East Boston asked Mayor Peters to back a recreation ground on the water front with bathing facilities for men women and children. He argued the improvement would cost comparatively little and benefit the district.
The House rules committee voted to report against admitting the petition from the State A F L branch seeking legalization of four per cent alcoholic beverages in Massachusetts. Reported opponents include Speaker Warher and Representatives Kneeland Lyman Hartshorn Allen and Makepeace.
Proponents spoke last week, opponents yesterday before the vote on the measure. The hearing room filled with women from state temperance groups. Wayne R. B. Wheeler argued that the act nullifies federal law and constitutional authority, urging Congress to seek repeal through proper channels. State leaders Gen. Bigler and Rep. Jones spoke against suspending rules, while others including Mrs. Ella C. Gleason and Leslie Smith testified against admission of the pill.
Governor Coolidge urged the Legislature to authorize the Industrial Accident Board to investigate Massachusetts needs for rehabilitating injured industrial workers. The board would report to the 1920 Legislature with recommendations for provision of rehabilitation means.
Mrs Eliza beth Fant of Holden sues for separate support in Worcester Probate Court to shield her children from an alcoholic home. She alleges her husband John Fant also of Holden creates a harmful environment and has contracted gross and confirmed habits of drunkenness.
Former President Taft urged fostering workingmen who love institutions to counter Bolshevism. He said labor must organize with a square deal on both sides, placing the first move on employers. At Tremont Temple, he urged Americans among workers to retain patriotism and responsibility, stressing practical compromise after war altered labor dynamics.
The text argues for distinguishing real Americans among laboring men from those who are un-American in principle. It urges recognizing loyal workers, encouraging organization, and urges employers to engage with unions. It stresses labor must organize to achieve equality with employers and to prevent a drift toward extremism. It calls for cultivating relations with unions that ally with community values.
Washington reports private George W. Bourn Jr of Templeton Massachusetts has been killed in action. The casualty list issued today confirms his death in the Marine Corps casualty roll.
Washington May 20 Major General Holbrook relieved of command at Camp Grant Illinois and ordered to report to General Pershing for duty in France Major General George Bell Jr will command Camp Grant Major General Charles S Muir reassigned to command service schools at Fort Leavenworth Major General George B Duncan assigned to command Camp Merritt New Jersey
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