30 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
1
The last of 46 amendments to the peace treaty was defeated as the foreign relations committee adjourned. Walsh aligned with Republicans on the Moses proposal, marking the end of the contentious amendments after a long battle in Washington.
Dealers in Boston and nearby towns announce a 25 cent per ton increase in anthracite coal effective Oct 27. Current prices are $10 for pea coal, $12.75 for egg stove and nut coal, and $12 for furnace grade. Wage and freight rate hikes are blamed for the rise. mine costs exceed 20 cents per ton to transport coal today.
Washington officials announce a government wide effort to keep coal mines operating. They pledge to use all state resources to meet the challenge and sustain coal production.
Boston largely dry as federal agents intensify crackdown on illicit liquor. Dealers report minimal sales while authorities pursue violators and bars facing closures amid renewed enforcement efforts.
Federal government declares war on coal miners in dispute as leaders push to call 900000 men to action tomorrow night while 500000 soft coal miners plan to strike Friday night. Continued on page four.
Russia declares state of war with Turkey in 1914. Allies repulse German attacks east of Ypres in 1914. Germans capture Udine and push back Italian forces in 1917. A year ago British held Turkish forces on the Tigris. Americans west of the Meuse seize Amniceville. General Diaz admits Austrian delegates for armistice talks.
A special board of Attorney General Wyman and State Treasurer Burrill will review the 55 000 rejected claims for the state's $100 bonus to determine which are bona fide and hear appeals.
The Post notes a grocery store invites ambitious hustlers to apply for wages that may be good with experience preferred but not required. Respondents should mention telephone number age weight height nationality experience if any and wages expected.
William H. McCarthy of the City Detective Bureau testified in the Superior Court about a plot against Raymond M. Terry by Levenson and his wife. McCarthy said he was hired to gather evidence while employed by Terry to uncover alleged schemes.
Crown Prince Leopold Duke of Brabant became ill during a dinner hosted by Secretary Lansing at the residence of royal visitors in Washington. The Moroccan report notes the illness interrupted the event, with officials offering medical attention as details remain limited.
Senator Lodge will be among speakers at a large Republican rally set for Tremont Temple in Boston Saturday night. He will depart Washington Friday night after Congress adjourns and return Monday morning.
Chicago schools ban bare knees for students after issues with stockings rolled to mid thigh and group photos at Lake View High School. Officials disciplined participating students and urged adherence to dress codes, pledging not to violate school standards again.
An unidentified assailant fired five shots at a party of 12 bound for a wedding in Somerville at South and Medford streets. Driver Oscar I. Larrivree was hit behind the left ear and taken to Somerville Hospital where the bullet was removed. His condition is not serious.
Ten women among the occupants of an automobile were targets when shots hit the car after leaving a wedding at Salem. The assailant and a companion fled down an alley on South street. a late-night search found no trace of them. The car belonged to O. E. Dunbar, president of Page & Shaw Candy Company.
A forecast shows cloudy and warmer conditions across Boston and vicinity with rain expected Thursday night and Friday. New England regions will see rising temperatures Thursday and Friday, with winds shifting from variable to east and southeast and coastal showers likely between Sandy Hook and Hatteras.
The clippings note daily weather figures with temperatures and averages. Averages show yesterday at 45 degrees and the prior year at 69 degrees with observed highs around 78 to 81 and lows near 39 to 40.
A blaze at the Channing Sanatorium on Wellesley Avenue in Wellesley spread from an open fireplace to two rooms. About 12 patients were led out in their night clothing as smoke filled the building discovered at 12 30. One patient remained inside until rescued by firemen using a 41 foot ladder. Damage estimated at 3000 dollars.
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