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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1920
Page
5
Ford announces an unqualified reduction in the price of Ford cars trucks and tractors to prewar levels. He says the move will cause a temporary loss for him but that business men should bear temporary losses to lower living costs.
Ford says output reductions are in place while prices include the cost of starting systems and demountable rims. He aims to return the country to a normal basis. No wage changes will occur at his plants.
Edsel Ford announces immediate price reductions on Ford cars and the Fordson tractor from 1920s levels, citing postwar normalcy and a halt to war prices. He says inventories and demand justify the cuts, despite temporary losses, to revive general business, with prices effective today.
The Times, a powerful conservative paper, says the Cork Lord Mayor’s death transcends prior uprisings and condemns government actions while praising self sacrifice in Sinn Fein. It argues the mayor acted from idealism not base motive and calls for a policy that preserves national honor.
The report notes Ford lowers prices arguing its car is unique while offering no wage cuts. Business leaders predict possible price declines across the market even as Ford maintains payrolls. Workers face concern over wage stability as plants adjust and some reduce staff.
Lord Mayor MacSwiney remained conscious but greatly weakened. He endured great pain with no speech all day, and the jail physician advised no exertion or contact by relatives to avoid worsening his condition. The Irish Self Determination League reported no change in his state.
The wife and sister reported the Lord Mayor was in a very bad state tonight. A 10 o clock bulletin said the doctor after visiting him advised relatives not to speak to him or exert him. Miss Annie MacSwiney replied to the statement issued.
The Home Office is accused of a red herring while the Lord Mayor protests his imprisonment. He claims Ireland denies England’s right to set up courts in the Irish republic and to arrest citizens. His condition remains grave with reports of continued strikes and clashes nationwide.
McGuire was taken to hospital in a critical condition after an arrest at Guire near Ferbane. Constable Donoghine died from an ambush at Newcastle. A publican in Balinglass was shot and seriously wounded, and a constable was wounded the same time. In Abbeyfeale two civilians fleeing barracks were wounded as they failed to halt.
Frank F. Quesada arrived in New York hunting a car to fit his price. Bidders pegged the value of his ear at wildly different sums from $10,000 to $100,000, with $2000 the stated target. He jokes about offering an ear for the right car while noting he wants to marry.
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