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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
1
Reports from Dublin and Belfast describe fierce rioting with deaths and injuries as authorities struggle to quell unrest. In Brixton jail Lord Mayor Terence MacSweney of Cork remains critically ill after a hunger strike, with hope pinned on possible royal intervention.
A thousand Legionnaires gathered in Springfield to prepare for the second annual State convention, set to begin at the Municipal Auditorium tomorrow morning. The event centers on debates over leadership and a proposed fourfold bonus plan as key points of contention for state commandership.
Receivers searched Ponzi’s safe deposit boxes and found only a small addition to his tangible assets. The highly touted mystery box, once billed as holding a half million dollars or more, revealed only limited contents.
In Provincetown the French cruiser Ville D ys anchors as the official representative of the French government to Pilgrim events. The paper notes parade plans by the Famous Beachcombers and pirates appearance. Baseball scores from American and National Leagues are listed with several games decided in extra innings.
A dated note lists anniversaries and historical events from 1914 to 1916 including Alexander II coronation in Russia and wartime movements such as Ostend and Posen with Anglo German and U S relations cited. It recalls 1915 talks with the United States and Italy declaring war. A Canadian National Exhibition scene from a year ago is referenced with a Prince of Wales greeting.
The Lord Mayor grew weaker with physicians stating death was a matter of hours. He suffered moments of unconsciousness throughout Thursday as the Sinan Fein party and city officials awaited further updates.
Lucilius A. Emery of Ellsworth former treasurer of the Maine Supreme Court died at his Hancock Point summer home this evening of heart failure after several months of stomach trouble.
Mrs Edwin J Thompson of 48 Bailey Street Medford was critically injured and her 19 month old son Edwin F Thompson Jr. was slightly hurt when the automobile they rode in was struck by an outbound Boston car at Riversea avenue and the Fels way Malden. The mother suffered facial and body injuries and a fractured skull. The child had cuts and bruises around the mouth. other three Thompson children were unharmed.
Secretary Colby signed the proclamation at his home declaring the woman suffrage amendment a part of the U S Constitution. The act followed Tennessee's final approval, completing the required 36 states, though no public ceremony was held.
Secretary Colby announced that the suffrage amendment has been officially affixed to the certificate making it the 19th amendment. He stated the ratification was completed with state approval and that his proclamation merely solemnly announced the fact.
Salvationists from across New England gathered at Shawmut Congregational Church to greet new New England Province commander Colonel William X McIntyre his wife Mrs. McIntyre and staff. He said the army’s policy remains general and urged acceptance into their community.
Polish residents of South Boston were swindled by Stanley Waitkus and Martin Koleja who sold improvised money making machines that were only strips of board and blotting paper. The pair, brought from New York by Special Officer George B. Augusta, face indictment in Superior Criminal Court. Victims include Blanche Krasco who paid 540 dollars and Frank Melimtcky and William Cznickey who pooled 1000 dollars. Police say the duo operated the scam for over two years, netting more than 50 000 dollars.
The forecast from Washington August 26 says New England and eastern New York will see fair weather Friday and likely Saturday with little temperature change. Light to moderate breezes shift along the Atlantic coast from Sandy Hook to Hatteras, generally fair conditions expected.
The forecast notes another day of generally fair weather with continued warmth similar to yesterday and a steely calm in the skies.
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