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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1919
Page
3
Brigadier General John B Sherburne, chair of the State Commission on the Necessaries of Life, reports no coal shortage expected this winter for Massachusetts. He says Reading barges freed from Port Richmond in Philadelphia and will continue running.
General Sherburne believes last year’s coal conservation reduced fears of a major shortage. He cites a present anthracite shortfall of about 20 percent and 25 to 33 percent in bituminous coal, yet expects rail transportation to offset any material impact.
In Los Angeles on September 7, Lydia McPherson reportedly wears a seven foot long auburn hair coronet. The 5 foot 8 inch woman, weighing about 130 pounds, braids her hair into a circumference of 10 to 12 inches and keeps it wrapped like a turban. A shampoo takes a half day, with washing done along the braid.
Members of the Union of Park Employees of State, Cities and Towns voted yesterday to push a 20 per cent raise for laborers and mechanics. The bid will go to the State House commission and a legislative bill will be filed. They also seek abolition of the check payment system, claiming it is not legal tender for wages and noting prior attempts with State Treasurer Burrill without result.
Union delegates report vigorous protest against eight hour violations at Blue Hill Park Reservation where workers claim 24 hour shifts followed by days off fail to meet daily limits. They demand enforcement, extra help for emergencies, and end to prepayment pension tax with pensions granted without assessment. Delegates for the Federated States convention were elected at the meeting.
Delegates from every central body and local union gather in Greenfield for the 34th annual Massachusetts State Branch American Federation of Labor convention. The right of police to organize under the A F L is a key topic with potential implications for Boston policing and political action. The Insurance Association of Boston charter request is also on the agenda as the executive council reviews its merits. The opening follows at 10 o clock with reports reading through most of the day.
President Wilson smiled at a trainside chat reveal that ex Senator Crane of Massachusetts warned Republicans opposing the League of Nations would hurt the party. The President said he drew consolation from agreeing with Crane’s view on the matter.
Former German emperor William II left Bentinck Castle with his wife and guests to Belmont Castle near Amerongen. He visited Countess Constant and took tea at her chateau once eyed by the Dutch government as a potential residence for the exiled ruler.
An announcement from Mexico City newspapers claims General Juan Barangan, Mexican chief of staff, uncovered a plot to assassinate President Carranza. Officials see this as part of a broader effort by Carranza’s inner circle to bolster support amid signs of weakening power.
The British destroyer S-19 struck a Russian mine on Wednesday near Helsingfors. The captain and one officer survived along with several crewmen, while eight officers and 16 men are feared lost.
In Chelsea on September 7 Maud Ti Shannon widow of Gaspar G Shannon aged 50 passed away. Funeral services in penitence at 2 p m Wednesday with relatives and friends invited to attend.
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