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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1919
Page
17
In Strasbourg Premier Clemenceau declares workmen have rights that must be respected while urging workers and farmers to unite for production. He warns against those who seek disruption to advance Bolshevism and praises France and its allies for saving civilization.
The American steamer Pensacola, in drydock at Passage West near Cork, was raided for arms as telegraph and telephone wires were cut. A watchman was overpowered and tied, three rifles were stolen, and the vessel remains listed as a 2298 ton ship sailing from San Francisco August 6 to Guam and then to the Philippines.
London November 4 The first meeting of the Fight the Famine Council convened with 60 delegates including German professor Guttmann who declined interviews. An official report later detailed speeches on economic conditions in Russia Germany and Austria and notes British economists discussing an international advisory body to address urgent problems.
Police from Hanover Street station, led by Captain Matthew J. Dailey, arrested thirteen women on idle and disorderly charges as they left a popular Hanover Street resort. The arrests drew excitement in the North End after a routine cafe patrol.
Richard J. Cummings age 68 of 113 Belmont street Belmont is on the danger list at City Hospital with a punctured lung and abrasions and contusions after being struck by an automobile driven by Frederick B. Jordan of 36 Glen road Winchester while crossing St Stephen's street near Massachusetts avenue last night.
Atlantic City saloonkeepers vote to strike until wartime prohibition ends. Thomas Williams, president of the Atlantic County Liquor Dealers Association, says near beer is unprofitable and open bars would sell stronger liquor, prompting possible prosecutions and further investigations.
A basement fire at 723 725 Boylston Street caused about 15000 in damage mainly to gowns and dress goods at a fashion millinery and costume shop. Traffic on Boylston Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Exeter Street was halted for about an hour.
In North Adams on Nov 4 Governor Coolidge carried the city with 1812 votes to 1168 for Richard H Long. Lieutenant Governor Cox led with 1720 votes to 1095 for Herbert. Secretary of State Langtry won 1725 to 913 for McGlue. Auditor Cook gained 1629 to 1040 for Cartier. State Senator Moulton received 1681, Brothers 1227.
Dolly Briscoe refuses to perform with the Step Lively Girls after a court hearing in Central Court. She kept in touch with probation officials and faces six months on a suspended sentence with regular reporting. The case involved missing wardrobe items and a $20 bill linked to Erma Trust and Dolly Smith.
Governor Milliken outlines topics for the special session in Augusta to address an $8,000,000 highway bond issue. He discusses woman suffrage, federal amendments, high cost of living, and veteran bonuses, defending referendum safeguards while noting limits of legislative remedies.
Fire Commissioner Murphy explains the defeated two platoon proposal would have raised Boston costs by about 400 000 to 600 000 annually and stalled officer salaries. He notes officers opposed the plan to protect wages and that most firefighters favored both the plan and higher pay, risking 1 100 000 yearly in the fire department.
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