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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1919
Page
2
Both sides in the steel strike await the industrial conference opening in Washington next Monday. Reports say little chance of a break until then as strike leaders claim gains and companies say plants run with more workers than since the strike began.
National headquarters say 875000 workers are out an increase of 33000 from last week. Daily bulletins will inform strikers. Circulars urge unity as most plants run at 30 percent or less. Chicago reports heightened tension but no violence. Duquesne mass meeting blocked by mayor. Govs consider troops only if needed. Bethlehem Steel notes improving conditions.
An advertisement promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a nightly sleep aid. A half teaspoonful in water before bed is claimed to ensure sleep.
The government statement notes further improvement in the situation with an extended railway service in operation and food distribution continuing satisfactorily.
The communique urges strict economy in milk coal and petrol to spare children. The vehicle workers order members not to touch railway works during wartime operations. A temporary eight minute Underground service runs between Hammersmith and Mansion House with troops in depots and depots transformed into soldiers’ quarters. The Seven Tunnel branch gives 48 hours to withdraw troops guarding the tunnel, else pump men may strike. Engineers' union rejects a general strike though mechanics must refuse work by railwaymen.
In New York more than 10 000 pressmen and feeders across 250 book and job printing shops faced closed doors if they report to work tomorrow. Union leaders declared a sympathy strike while printers banned union members from employment, naming Local 61 and related unions as outlaw despite International Pressmen Union repudiation.
Brockton hosts the 46th Brockton Agricultural Society fair with about 40 000 attendees on children's day. Highlights include a flag raising, balloon ascension, and notable exhibitors such as Constance Vauclain Janice Liggett Reginald Vanderbilt and Sir Adam Beck with a major horse show and cattle displays.
A newswriter becomes the first woman to go to sea on the all America recruiting trip aboard the flagship Flying Billy Goat at Chatham air station. Lieutenant Frank Burk pilots the sea voyage escort ship and the NC-4 navy pilot joins the journey.
An advertising piece touts a dental film problem and claims Pepsodent dissolves the slimy film that causes tartar decay and pyorrhea. It emphasizes activation of pepsin, patents, and tests, urging readers to try a 10 day tube by sending in a coupon.
The narrator relives a sea plane voyage above Deer Island and Lynn harbor, noting the dizzying wind, foam, and spray as they skim 1800 feet high. He describes the pilot's calm, the crowding scenery, and the thrill of returning to the assignment after a nerve racking glide.
In Philadelphia on September 30 Judge Joseph Buffington of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals denounced William Zebulon Foster, leader of the striking steel workers, as a dangerous domestic enemy. He presided over the Naturalization Court assessment and warned prospective citizens to beware of such agitators.
A silver shield was presented to the Boston City Club by 100 privates and three officers of Company H 6th Regiment Massachusetts State Guard Worcester in gratitude for hospitality shown during their Boston service last month. Captain George R. Stobbs and Lieutenants Charles P. Adams and Chester T Porter made the presentation accepted by President George S. Smith and John White executive committee chair.
A heated argument erupts as one partner accuses the other of folly in marriage while the other concedes fault but shares responsibility. The exchange reveals strain and mutual blame with no physical violence reported.
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