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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
1
A historical account argues Sir Roger Casement was delivered to the British by the German government. It claims Germans knew his Ireland voyage, timing, and location and sought his death rather than an invasion. Casement faced execution after realizing he was betrayed, choosing to meet fate boldly.
Dr John W Coughlin longtime Democratic national committeeman and former Fall River mayor died at his home after a throat illness. He was 59. Born in Fall River he was educated at Baltimore’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and served four terms as mayor from 1891 to 1895. He led the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee and ran for lieutenant governor in 1901. Services note his WWI era Frothingham mission work. he leaves a sister Miss Helen Coughlin.
President-elect Harding will confer with President Wilson about the League of Nations when he returns to Washington on Monday. Secretary Tumulty said the President will be glad to receive Harding, though no invitation had been extended yet.
Allied premiers meet in London and decide to send a note to Greece stating that restoring Constantine to the throne would be seen as Greece’s ratification of his hostile acts and would worsen relations with the Allies.
The British French and Italian governments condemn Greece for restoring a king whose wartime conduct embarrassed the allies. They state they will not interfere in Greece's internal affairs but warn a royal restoration could worsen relations and reserve full liberty to act on the situation created.
In a Commons statement Premier Lloyd George said documents found with Eamon de Valera after his May 1918 arrest would be published. He asserted the papers implicate the Irish Republican Army in the German conspiracy.
Longshoreman Michael McGovern was sentenced to the House of Correction for two years after being found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal Leyland line docks brawl with Joseph Karpoff. Witnesses recalled McGovern striking Karpoff with an iron pipe during the East Boston altercation. Karpoff died shortly after the blow.
Reports describe yesterday's sentencing by Judge Dubuque for Mc Govern who supports an aged mother and dying sister in Ireland. Witnesses include Inspector Hennessey and Dr Bottomley’s wife, along with Ellen S Kenney. the defendant pleads for mercy as his wife laments losses. Senator David ST Walsh left Clinton to reach Washington before Congress opens to assess a light legislative agenda.
In Manchester a Belfast woman nicknamed Saba Dyer and a man posing as her husband were arrested after using a $1000 sable coat to draw attention while passing worthless checks across several states. Dyer admitted forging checks in multiple cities, while the male companion faced no charges yet. Authorities from Pinkerton and local police are coordinating across cities to question the pair and uncover further cases.
A wireless despatch reports President-elect Harding would meet with Wilson on the peace treaty only if Wilson signals interest. Secretary Tumulty says Wilson does not wish to force a refusal while Harding may visit the White House to discuss the treaty.
Perth Amboy New Jersey December 2 Alvin Jensen a Raritan inventor seeks a divorce from Dora Jensen while she also seeks a divorce. Affidavits reveal counter charges with the wife saying he threw pie in her face and washed her face with butter while the husband accuses her of placing carpet tacks in his rice pudding and sleeping fully dressed for eight years. Custody of their ten year old daughter is sought by the mother.
Secretary Colby will depart Washington on the first leg of his voyage to South America, setting out tomorrow from the capital as part of a diplomatic mission.
Geneva December article X interpretation by the league commission on admission of new states declares no guarantee of territorial integrity for any member. The decision, adopted unanimously, is viewed as a major league milestone.
A Swiss delegation member M Motta proposed Vorarlberg join Switzerland if Austria’s status changes. The commission interpreted Article X as not guaranteeing territorial integrity, and urged no change to prevent Vorarlberg’s possible future alignment. The interpretation was prepared by a sub committee and presented to the full commission.
Federal agents yesterday raided Julian Meidzwicki at 75 Chester Street Chelsea and found a 30 gallon copper whiskey still in operation. They also recovered a large liquor haul and 100 gallons of prepared mash for moonshine production.
Masked robbers staged four holdups last night. In Dorchester a boy was seriously injured during a 226 Boston Street delicatessen raid. A Roxbury tailor was beaten and robbed at 697 Dudley Street. Cambridge's Tech Lunch at 100 Massachusetts Avenue was raided by three armed men. three others joined the spree.
Italian Parliament opens amid wartime tensions with Italy pursuing a three years war. Kitchener’s interview from 1914 is recalled. A year ago soft coal strike leaders faced contempt charges in the U.S. Court. Germany balks at peace protocol, indemnities tied to Scapa Flow, and surrender of the ex Kaiser. Rome and other major Italian cities see general strikes.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions Friday with a rise in temperatures into Saturday. Winds shift from northwest Friday to variable by Saturday with generally fair weather expected through Saturday night.
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