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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
1
The long battle for women’s voting rights ends when Tennessee becomes the 36th state to approve the federal amendment by a close 50 to 46 vote. The result confirms passage with two days remaining for possible reconsideration.
The Tennessee House votes 50 to 46 to concur in the Senate resolution, making Tennessee the 36th state to approve the amendment. Secretary Colby says he will promulgate the proclamation once formal notification is received, completing nationwide ratification.
Nearly 4000 members of Associated Republican Clubs from Middlesex Essex Norfolk and other sections gathered at Norumbega Park for the annual outing. Governor Coolidge presided and thanked supporters including Lieutenant-Governor Cox who was introduced as the first speaker of the afternoon.
The statement expresses gratitude to Mrs Alexandra Carlisle Pfeiffer for her effort in placing his name in nomination for President at the Chicago convention. It notes Pfeiffer's role and the speaker's appreciation for her work in the nomination process.
Tennessee ratified the 19th amendment making all women 21 or older equal voters with men. This move marks the state as the 36th to approve the amendment, closing a century long battle for equal representation.
The article urges Greater Boston residents to donate to the Floating Hospital for sick children. It promotes gift levels of 50 100 500 and 1000 dollars and calls for new public donors to support the hospital’s work.
In Moscow on August 18 the Soviet minister of war Leon Trotzky issued a call for volunteers for service on the southern front. His speech at an Opera House meeting honoring Bela Kun praised measures against Wrangel and blamed France and England for aiding the anti Bolshevik forces. The address drew enthusiastic responses.
The article states public sentiment in France mirrors the United States on whether to intervene in Poland. It suggests both nations face similar constraints and cautions about inciting broader conflict. No decisive action is imminent.
Paris dispatch says Warsaw has shifted from defense as Pilsudski’s forces push an offensive with French generals Henry and Billotte, achieving first objectives and seizing the key to Warsaw defenses. Washington reports Colby pledges full U S support for Polish independence to the extent of constitutional power.
The Secretary of State stated that the issue of material aid on a large scale is a political question rather than a matter for immediate executive action. The remark frames aid debates as policy matters for elected representatives to decide.
The forecast continues fair and cool weather today and tonight with possible cloudiness, according to the Old Farmer's Prediction.
Ponzi will be taken from East Cambridge jail for a continued 10 o'clock hearing before U S Commissioner Hayes. The charge is using the mails to defraud and stems from his arrest by federal authorities a week ago.
Hundreds of depositors crowd First State Bank on Salem and Parmenter streets between 7 and 9 pm in a run sparked by a Ponzi expose. About 1000 people gathered outside as 100000 in deposits were withdrawn amid assurances from President Thomas Nutile that funds would be paid and the bank would reopen tomorrow.
A Ponzi agent arrested yesterday had prior ties to a Somerville meat market before joining Ponzi's operation. The case links the suspect to the earlier business in the Somerville area.
Theda Bara arrives from Europe aboard the Mobile of the White Star Line. Her sister Laura Bara, now Mrs. Frank Getty, wed London correspondent for the New York Tribune after a romance started aboard the Vestris. The vamp actress recounts guiding the romance and notes Paris fashions lag New York.
The House may rescind its action as Speaker Walker who opposed suffrage shifted to supporting it. He can move a reconsideration within the next two legislative days under House rules. Continued on Page 20 First Col.
Rises 5 55 Sets at sun 7 40 moon 10 81 p m light all vehicles tonight 8 10 daylight saving time. Germans capture Liege 1914 Russians beat Germans in Gulf of Riga 1915 British cruisers Nottingham and Falmouth sunk 1916. One year ago Senate on peace treaty Wilson on League. House overrode veto daylight saving repeal. Chicago theatres closed by actors strike.
Forecast for northern New England calls for fair Thursday and Friday with moderate temperatures. Southern New England will be cloudy Thursday and fair Friday with rising temperatures. Winds along the Atlantic coast from Sandy Hook to Hatteras will be northeast and moderate to fresh, with cloudy conditions and no significant temperature change through Friday.
A list of registration openings for women in suburbs with dates and times. Arlington through Woburn and Swampscott to Aug 31 include varied hours, daily sessions, or special evenings. Cities like Cambridge Chelsea Revere and Watertown show extended windows toward Sept 1 3.
Governor Coolidge expressed pleasure yesterday afternoon over Tennessee's ratification of woman suffrage by the state legislature. He stated I am pleased and emphasized the significance of the achievement for the nation.
Rev Edward W Wild of Westminster Vermont pleaded guilty in Vernon Municipal Court to a technical trout law violation. Sheriff Wellman found about 20 brook trout in his basket five under legal length. He paid a fine of 35 dollars with costs, returning to the Northfield conference.
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