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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
1
Federal authorities uncover evidence of I W W complicity in starting and directing the strike. New England railroads face shutdown with no fuel since midnight last Sunday and only about a week of supplies. A food famine and suspended industrial activity loom as the outlaw strike worsens in the East.
The ongoing outlaw strike has created a near total freight deadlock, isolating New England from the world. Railroad workers largely stay loyal as shipments stall, with continued disruption spreading across the region.
William Biros was found guilty of second degree murder for the shooting of Mary B D Lavoie by a Sussex County Superior Court jury in Salem. The verdict was returned at 1 a.m. after deliberations began at 5:30 p.m. yesterday.
Colonel Edward L. Logan lauded the service of America's foremost soldier amid cheering crowds as General Leonard Wood reluctantly relinquished command during a national ceremony. The event drew about 1000 attendees, highlighting wartime leadership and public tribute.
After a conference with Senator Lodge and Representative Mondell the Republican leader said Congress would adjourn June 5. All appropriation measures would be ready for approval by May 20 and other pending legislation disposed of by June 1.
The Lynn City Council passed the Sunday sports bill after a hearing last night. Ministers and church workers spoke against it, with only two council members voting no. No speakers supported the measure.
George Leroy Nelson, a lieutenant of engineers in the American expeditionary forces, and his wife, formerly ... Continued on Page 10-Firth Col.
Los Angeles April 13 An automobile accident seriously injures Edna Purviance noted screen actress and leading woman for Charlie Chaplin. She suffers a deep incised wound along the right side of her face concussion and numerous bruises. Recovery expected but facial damage may end her film career.
Dublin reports a general strike beginning today in Ireland except Ulster in sympathy with political prisoners. The government, led by Bonar Law, declares it will not yield as a manifesto issued by the Trades Union Congress calls for continued demonstrations outside prisons and support for prisoners.
Governor Frank Lowden led in Illinois as results from 9 percent of precincts show 203059 for Lowden 126428 for Wood and 37028 for Johnson with Wood carrying Chicago and Cook County. Women voted unofficially and their ballots will be counted separately to record preferences.
Full authority was given an executive committee of general chairmen from all railroad systems of the Brotherhood of Railroad and Steam ship Clerks in New England and New York to handle wage demands. The May 1 strike threat for a 2 cent per hour increase was concurred.
Washington April 13 The draft soldier relief bill being prepared by a House Ways and Means sub committee makes clear commissioned officers in the military or naval service during the war would not receive benefits. The plan also excludes yeomanettes shipyard workers employed by the armed forces but paid civilian wages and former service men whose salaries were paid by their employers while in service.
A final compensation rate is to be discussed this week with a composite measure including home-building aid vocational training and land settlement priority. Those not using benefits would receive 1 dollar per day. The plan rejects a 1.50 daily rate from the American Legion. Revenue options include a flat sales tax up to 1 percent or additional taxes on war profits.
Contests staged in eight cities today set the scene for a string of events as cool westerly winds gust through venues. The Braves will line up against the Giants at the Polo Grounds in a marquee baseball clash.
Weather permitting the Red Sox will start the 1920 campaign at Fenway Park this afternoon. If not interrupted by rain the nation will hear reports of the opening struggles of the season tonight across major leagues.
The Birmingham News reports a newsprint shortage forcing all regular clients to have their ads cut by half and no advertisement larger than half a page will be accepted, effective immediately in Birmingham, Alabama.
Zeppelins raided England causing minor damage as John Pratt born 1831 becomes noted journalist inventor first to patent the typewriter. Lincoln assassination recalled 1865. A year ago ships arrived in New York and the Hudson while Berlin riots claim many lives amid petroleum protests.
Forecast for northern and southern New England calls for partly cloudy Wednesday and fair Thursday with warmer temperatures. Strong westerly winds and rain occurred along the Atlantic coast as a disturbance moved northeast to the Maine coast. Winds off the Atlantic coast shift from Sandy Hook to Hatteras with fresh west and northwest gusts followed by fair conditions.
The forecast calls for pairing cool conditions with fresh westerly winds today and tonight, shaping a brisk day and evening.
Yesterday's temperature readings are incomplete but show a mild average temperature with notes referencing 18 Spa and 532-24. The fragment mentions 1 8 a m and 6a mm and other unreadable data from Thompson's log.
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