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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
18
The Equity strike remains unsettled since Labor Day with theatres dark and both sides insisting on opening with union or non union casts. Managers and actors see insurmountable obstacles without a settlement.
Striking actors press for union justice amid manager control of venues. Arlington Theatre hosts shows while Fidelity League fails to gain traction. Dorothea McKay contemplates union loyalty after attending Kyle’s Steinert Hall pitch. Losses top 75,000 dollars from Labor Day shutdown.
A congressional election slate advances as House adopts a resolution from the elections committee directing ballot procedures. Key figures include the Maine committee chair and the board of election officials in Boston for the Tague Fitz meeting.
The House accepted a resolution after initial opposition by Rep Blanton of Texas and support from Rep Lehrbach of Massachusetts and Rep Lehib of New Jersey. The issue centers on formal action to claim ballots under Massachusetts law and ensure custody before they are brought to Washington. Rep Lace and Chairman Goodall coordinated with Boston election officials to time a committee appearance.
Four organ recitals will be given in St. John’s Episcopal Church Winthrop on September 7 14 21 and 28. Eugene P Whittier organist and choirmaster of the church will perform on all four Sundays.
The passage portrays Commissioner Curtis as certain of his position in police union cases. It notes his long public engagement and trusted advisers in close touch with the situation, suggesting he has more reasons to expect a favorable outcome than the average leader.
The committee completed debate on the League covenant whether to ratify with four Lodge backed reservations and an unconditional withdrawal. The report will go to the Senate with amendments for vote around mid September. Democratic opposition and Republican defections shaped the party line in approving key reservations on Article 10 and national sovereignty.
The Cathedral Church of St Paul observed its 100th anniversary with a noonday service led by Dean Rousmaniere attended by clergy including Rev Henry Goddard and Rev Paw Huntington. The dean highlighted past supporters Dr John Collins Warren and Rev Dr Alonzo Potter as proof that men sustain the church through peril. Bishop Lawrence's address was cited as influential in American church history.
Major-General Frederick E. Pierce of Greenfield, a Republican nominee contender for State Treasurer, launched his active canvass in western Massachusetts with committee meetings in Worcester, Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Pittsfield yesterday.
The commissioner stood by his ruling that city police cannot belong to a labor union affiliated with outside organizations. He had been ready to officially state they were guilty but did not back off his original position.
The police labor dispute nears a crisis as Commissioner Curtis delays action to avoid provoking officers. Supporters expect a court challenge to the department ban on forming a union while cooler heads urge restraint and await outcomes from the mayor and citizen committee chaired by James J. Storrow.
Government sale notice for 12 000 units of 7-9 oz leather straps listed as surplus. Bids to be opened at 10 M. Sept. 22 1919 at Zone Supply Office 461 8th Ave New York City. Special bid forms available from Surplus Property Officer Zone Supply Office Boston.
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