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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
1
Massachusetts voters from both parties cast ballots to select delegates for the national conventions. Governor Coolidge plans to vote around noon before returning to Boston to resume official duties later today.
State Officer Michael F Fleming and Inspectors McElery and McGuire chased leads after a car left Providence Sunday night and was found Monday morning. A suspect offered to sell the car for 800 dollars to a garage man while investigators searched the Hockomock swamp near Taunton and North Easton for Eklund's body amid brutal evidence.
The governor's statewide travel to cast his ballot is expected to energize turnout beyond initial estimates. Republicans will elect four at large delegates and two from each of 16 districts except the 10th.
Amundsen's Maud is ice-bound at the mouth of the Kolyma River in Siberia and awaits a chance to sail southward. Reports indicate he abandoned plans to reach the North Pole after discovering the South Pole.
A White Sea expedition departed Dixon Island in September 1918 and had no further contact until a navy radio station at Cordova Alaska established communication. Continued on Page 2-Third Col.
In San Remo on April 26 the allies issued a joint declaration faulting Germany for failing to meet the Versailles provisions. They warn no favors will be given until Germany proves willingness to execute the treaty, pledging united enforcement and possible occupation if needed.
A public call says the last year’s law was too restrictive and demands banks pay monthly interest to all savers. It cites Massachusetts borrowing three million dollars at 5.55 percent as proof the state secured the lowest rate then available.
Yesterday temperatures were recorded with highs around 69 and lows near 41 at Thompson's Spa. The report lists hourly readings from 6 p.m. to midnight with variations and notes an average daily temperature of 61 and an average from the previous year of 372-24.
Church leaders mobilize to rally support as smaller congregations face overpledging and larger churches assume leading roles in funding and mission work. The movement highlights increased unity among Baptist groups and a push to secure resources for regional ministries.
Small New England church drives fund campaign for 30 Protestant denominations. Obscure parishes in Maine and New Hampshire exceed targets, with some doubling aims in two days. Continued on Page 2.
In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil condemned the Irish administration. He said the Ireland situation was graver than for centuries with sixteen murders noted. Continued on Page 92 Fifth Col.
A clock update announces new Daylight Saving times with 8 10 for vehicle lights. The item lists anniversaries including U S Grant born 1822 and inventor Charles J. Van de Poele born 1846. Forecasts for Boston area and New England predict rain Tuesday and Wednesday, with cooler temperatures and variable winds. Reports mention storms and disturbances moving across Indiana and Newfoundland, with shifting rain patterns along the coast.
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