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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1922
Page
11
A lightning bolt struck a residence on Randolph Road on September 4, damaging a roof and interior, injuring no one. A fire or electrical flash also affected an Atherton Motor Company building and nearby kitchen area, where Mrs. Emma Lauer and Mr. Alton Hall were present as the spark entered through windows.
London reports Colonel BE M Howse in the Times predicts a grave European situation. He urges France guaranteed against Germany and proposes Germany’s conditional League entry. He cautions against American optimism and notes the United States will not join the League now, possibly позже as an associated power without covenant binding.
The James J. Mansfield Post No. 158 American Legion Concord postponed its second annual field day due to rain. It will likely be held next Saturday at the Concord Center playground with all planned features.
Worcester and Boston trolley workers vote to continue the strike over a 62 cent per hour wage dispute and related conditions. The action, sparked by the original demand, aims to pressure operators during upcoming weekend shifts.
Following a strike, the general superintendent announced plans to operate the road but no cars today as food for sleepers loaded lines. Twenty workers were recruited from the old force while strikers did not report for work by noon, extending to 1 pm. Union leaders advise arbitration but walkout persists, hurting riders who face taxi price gouging from Framingham to Marlboro and Framingham to Jag Center.
Inclement weather postpones the four day field day at Joseph's Parish Quincy Point. Doll carriage parade starts at 4 pm and Humpty concert re slated for 9 pm this evening as the event continues today.
About $2000 damage resulted when Louis Allen’s small confectionery shop on Nutting’s Lake burned early today. Ankerosene lamp explosion caused the blaze. The nearby boat house roof was scorched, but firefighters saved the cottage district. The store was occupied by A. B. Cameron.
In Philadelphia on Labor Day, Samuel Gompers denounced the injunction against railroad shop workers as unconstitutional and harmful. He criticized President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty for endorsing compulsory labor and urged unions to aid workers' families while stressing a shift toward better times for labor.
Augustus Harris of Chicago regained his hearing after a seaplane flight at Ashburn Field Georgia. Harris spoke with his mother by telephone describing the conversation as the first since becoming deaf in 1917. The American Legion backed a trial flight by Ferguson and Ashburn Field pilot Jimmy Corea. Harris flew 6600 feet and stayed aloft for 1 hour 16 minutes.
After a two day layoff the South Boston Fish Pier expects a strong return with plentiful groundfish and likely some swordfish along with mackerel. Reports note arrivals including Comber 226000 lb mixed filth, Commonwealth 9000 lb, Dawn 70000 lb, Louise Marshall 60000 lb, and Katie Lamson with four swordfish.
Steamers Margaret Deermene and others sail via New York to Pacific ports, with calls in Rio de Janeiro and Calcutta. Vessels and captains named include Governor George, Tarmogtox, Filournoy, Calvin Austin, Bath B Fuller, Westmoreland, Horace Ally, and more. Weather notes report east wind, clear skies, 62 degrees at Graves end.
Weather delays Hinton and the Sampaio Tl. on Labor Day as they plan to depart for Brazil. The group defended their route through Nuevitas Bay, Cuba, with the next stop targeted after rough seas on the journey from Petersburg.
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