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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
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Senate resists amendment by a 93 to 35 vote with 14 Republicans backing the treaty and three Democrats opposing Lodge. Lawmakers pledge to continue the fight despite the sizable defeat.
The flying parson Lieutenant Belvin W Maynard will resume his coast to Mineola after landing in a Wahoo Nebraska cornfield for engine repairs. He faces possible pass by Lieutenant Alex Pearson as next leg of the journey proceeds with plans to press on tomorrow.
The Labor Plank on collective bargaining calls for wage earners to organize unions and bargain collectively with representation chosen by workers. It states that opting not to join a union or to deal directly with employers is not restricted.
The Shantung amendment, pushed by Senator Lodge and approved by the foreign relations committee, was defeated in the Senate 35 to 55. Fourteen Republicans joined pro treaty forces, while three Democrats supported the amendment. Two Republicans were recorded as in favor among the absent six, with one Republican and three Democrats opposing.
Chicago October 16 steel mill officials in Gary Ind say the strike is virtually ended and stress plans to build a new union, citing labor surplus in some departments. Union leaders dispute the claim and seek independence from radicals. Major Thomas B Crockett leads a military intelligence inquiry into radical plots. John Fitzpatrick says reports radicals run the strike are untrue.
The 200 machinery manufacturers of the American Gear Manufacturers' Association closed their convention at the Copley Plaza yesterday afternoon.
Worcester witnesses a strong demand from Massachusetts World War veterans for a complete reorganization of the War Department and an immediate revision of the U S professional military system. The group wrapped up its first state convention with an assertive army resolution attacking the current military framework.
Colonel Edward L. Logan state commander presided as delegates representing nearly 60 000 discharged soldiers from the Bay State voiced unanimous approval of their sentiment and sharply condemned the president.
Washington Oct 16 Secretary Wilson will have no special plan to offer as to adjustment of the controversies between bituminous coal miners and operators when John L. Lewis acting president of the United Mine Workers and Thomas J. Brewster president of the Coal Operators Association meet to avert the strike set for Nov 1 in the Central Competitive Fields Conciliation is planned to bring the leaders together and resolve their disagreements from the conference.
A major fire on Eastern avenue Woburn destroyed the patent leather factory of James Robertson & Son shortly before 11 last night. Fire chiefs say lightning likely caused the blaze. The blaze threatened the manufacturing district, but Woburn and Winchester departments prevented further spread. Loss estimated at $50,000.
Fire Chief Tracey’s car collided with a motor ladder truck though he was not aboard. John Sli McGann escaped injury. Robertson leather factory, three stories and 200 by 75 feet, burned rapidly aided by oils and patent leather chemicals. The roof collapse sent sparks over nearby homes and businesses, while surrounding structures including Quality Manufacturing and Barker Lumber escaped major damage due to wet roofs and water curtains.
London reports war total of 7,759,000 gross tons of British merchant vessels lost to enemy action. Submarine activity caused 6,685,069 tons loss and 14,287 lives were killed in the sinkings.
Washington October 16 recognition of the right of collective bargaining came to the floor of the national industrial conference and was debated for three hours but a vote was impossible as the conference adjourned at 5 30 o clock under its rules.
An Italian woman, Theresa Ferrari, arrived from Genoa and Naples engaged to Francisco Romanini of 61 Bridge Street Dedham. She refused the marriage after meeting him, asked to return to Cremona, and Romanini seeks repayment of his $200 loan for her passage and bridal outfit. The case is now with the State Bureau of Immigration.
Washington October 17 Secretary Glass signed a check for 2 648 349 171.58 the largest ever drawn to cover June redemptions of certificates and other obligations. The prior outgoing treasury record was 200 000 000 loaned to Great Britain.
The rollcall ends six and a half hours of debate as six amendments replacing Japan with China in Shantung sections are treated as one. Only three of the committee's 46 amendments remain, with 36 earlier rejected. Remaining items include American representation on the reparations commission and voting power in the League assembly. Senator Lodge said he would have more remarks later.
The report notes the Siege of Sebastanol begun in 1854. It cites Russian claims of pushing back German and Austrian forces in 1915. It also records that the U S army transport Antilles was torpedoed and sunk with about 70 lives lost and recalls a year ago today when the steamer Lucia, fitted with buoyancy boxes, was reported torpedoed.
Forecast says Friday showers in Boston and vicinity followed by clearing and much cooler air. Saturday will be fair and cool with fresh west to northwest winds. Outlook for New England and Middle Atlantic echoes showers then clearing and cooler temperatures. Winds off the Atlantic coast shift to west and northwest with overcast, showery weather.
Yesterday's readings show varied figures with a noon 3 p.m. spike and averages. The report lists multiple city or station codes and temperatures, noting an average yesterday of 64 and a year ago average of 51.
Washington report notes President Wilson enters his fourth week of illness and was informed of the Senate roll call on the Shantung amendment to the peace treaty within minutes after the vote. The officials say his steady improvement continues.
The President, advised the Senate peace treaty vote was near, rested briefly as Dr Grayson reported a fairly satisfactory day. A White House bulletin said his glandular swelling relieved and his night rest good, while other affairs including the prohibition enforcement act moved to the Attorney General for consideration.
Manchester New York Giants beat St Anselm's College 8 to 4 at Textile Field. Kauff hit two triples and a single in the wet afternoon contest.
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