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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
19
A critic condemns silver stock frauds tied to Imperial shares. He warns buyers swindled across the nation, notes the market manipulation, and urges victims to dump worthless swaps for Imperial and reinvest proceeds. He predicts a public resumption and price movement as authorities pursue criminals.
A brief market barometer reports mixed results with minor gains and losses across sectors. Readings indicate cautious trading as investors weigh commodities and currency movements against equities.
Police strikers issue 27 statements signed by John F. McInnes and William P. Wills outlining the union side as part of a statewide campaign. Lawyers for the strikers expect a mandamus from the Supreme Court against Commissioner Curtis, which could reinstate 19 discharged officers with back pay and affect the rest of the strike.
The article outlines ongoing disputes over the Boston police strike, detailing the force size after resignations, plans by union supporters to seek changes, and statements from officials. It cites union letters, civic leader reactions, and questions over plans to reinstate strikers and use state forces.
Crowds gathered in Back Bay and downtown hotels to celebrate Hallowe'en with cabaret style entertainment and costumes. Alcohol visits were whispered about as ginger ale and near beer fueled wildly excitable revelers amid rattles and cow bells.
Colgate football left Hamilton for Hanover under steady rain as 30 players, led by Watkins Laird Woodman Barton and Captain West, prepared for tomorrow's supreme test against Dartmouth. Injuries to Anderson and Gillo worry coaches who expect a hard battle and may rotate substitutes like Bek Webster Woolsey Cornelius Davern and others to fill roles.
Hanover merchants announce a townwide half day shutdown tomorrow afternoon for the Dartmouth Colgate game. It marks the first time stores close during a regular workday since Dartmouth’s Harvard victory celebration. Referee E J O'Brien, umpire F W Burleigh, and linesman G Brown oversee the 15 minute period game.
Dartmouth conducts a light practice at Alumni Oval after a night rain, with Colgate arriving to stay in Lebanon. Coach Spears maintains the lineup against Cornell, noting Myers or Strong at left end. Hanover crowds swell as students and alumni rally behind the Green ahead of the decisive game.
Auction of government wool will resume in Boston on November 10 to 13 and 18 with a second sale run from December 9 to 12 inclusive. The dates appear in today’s government notice from Washington.
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