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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
2
Conditions in the Pittsburg steel strike were unchanged with no new plant starts and no major additions to strikers. A council meeting discussed the situation and police restrictions, fueling talk of a possible general strike if perceived injustices persist.
After a two week idle spell operations resumed in the Donora Monessen area with Carnegie Steel plants in the district continuing to run. Striking workers are returning slowly to their old posts while strike leaders report some men at various plants but production remains limited. The Pittsburgh Central Labor Union executive council met behind closed doors.
Secretary Lansing and Representative Johnson urged the House foreign affairs committee to extend wartime passport regulations for a year to curb undesirable aliens entering the United States. Lansing noted other nations are tightening entry controls amid global unrest and said the State Department would use the authority to block dangerous entrants.
The survey compares speeds of three duck types, noting canvasback about 120 mph, teal 115 mph, and broadbill near 110 mph. It suggests a near tie among the species with the broadbill slightly slower.
The piece notes a hunter can target the leader of a flying flock to bring down a line of ducks. It observes duck speeds, with mallards and black ducks capable of about 50 to 75 miles per hour on the wing, and describes the laziness of mallards in flight compared with faster bursts when motivated.
In a light exchange a wife jokes that her husband’s odd ideas of economy hinge on avoiding spring bargain sales. The pair lightly discuss thrift and temptation as they navigate household budgeting.
Fashion notes describe pleated frills appearing on many self-collars of dresses. The feature highlights a returning detail with a soft, decorative edge and versatile wear.
Washington Oct 7 After organizing the industrial conference, Secretary Lane was elected permanent chairman amid calls for harmony between capital labor and the public. John Spargo led a protest over minority expression, and the group approved open sessions and a 15 member committee to vet resolutions. The conference adjourned to reconvene tomorrow with groups to offer proposals.
Frederick P. Fish of Boston leads a board resolution urging each delegate to act as a representative of the whole community and decide to serve national interests. The campaign plans posters and ads with Boy Scouts aiding distribution and clergy urged to promote Navy Sunday on October 10. Major O Keefe notes local advertisers will push New England’s share.
Washington reports the railroad administration will not raise freight rates before railroads return to private operation on January 1. Director-General Hines informed T De Witt Cuyler that the government cannot establish a general rate readjustment since earnings earlier this year under normal conditions do not provide a fair test of income.
Major P F O Keefe announces a nationwide advertising push by the Navy Department to recruit 100000 sailors. He states one third of US publications will carry enlistment ads and a 12 member committee will draft copy and monitor results.
Thomas J. Roberts Post of the American Legion met in Codman Square Hall and passed resolutions condemning the police commissioner and Governor for their actions. The group urged reinstating about 1200 striking officers, framing it as a city interest.
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