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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1921
Page
1
Lloyd George warns of looming dangers and calls for national unity. He pledges continued coalition government and asserts Ireland should receive a greater measure of home rule than offered by Asquith. His remarks frame a pivotal moment in wartime governance.
Premier Lloyd George told the Welsh National Liberal Council that the coalition faces a terrible task and urged continued unity beyond defending his government. He warned that the need for unity had not passed and expressed dread at its absence.
A proposal to place manufacturing plants in rural areas to provide work for agriculturists during off seasons. Advocates say it will promote industry and labor where they belong, away from crowded cities, with cities potentially losing manufacturing roles.
Henry Ford tells the New York Tribune in a Detroit interview that he has not sought a fifty million dollar loan and discusses general and personal business matters. He asserts plans to extend plant operations across the United States and into foreign countries, while predicting dire outcomes for cows and horses. The piece continues on Page 1.
In a dire assessment the leader urged authority and vision to calm a nation reeling from a catastrophe. He warned against reviving old factional fights while peril persisted and addressed attacks on the coalition as some coalitionists split to pursue their own aims, citing Ireland as a reference.
Washington Feb 8 Senate naval committee ordered a negative report on Senator Borah Idaho resolution asking if it was practicable or advisable to suspend naval building for six months. The ruling came after hearings by the navy general board and naval officers with no witness supporting a temporary or partial halt.
Police and firemen conducted nearly twenty rescues after a smoky blaze broke out just after six o'clock in the shoe store of Abe Lebovitch on the street floor of a five story brick block at 10 Cross Street.
Barnstable Feb 8 Mrs James Keveney of Hyannis testifying in Probate Court before Judge Raymond A Hopkins said she feared for her life and health if she remained loyal as wife to Keveney amid a sensational alienation of affection suit. Neighbor accused of stealing his affections. harsh words exchanged with Mrs Fay during the trial.
Patrolman Martin E McCarthy discovered the Hanover Street fire and carried two Bandolizety children to safety as others escaped through the stairs. Firemen from Ladder 1 and officers evacuated families from the third to the fifth floors of the four story brick building at 190 192 Lincoln Street, causing about 35000 dollars in damage.
In Hyannis court Mrs Keveney derided Mrs Fay with insults during testimony in the alienation of affection case involving James Keveney. Judge Hopkins admonished the witness for her language and declared the defendant would be called Mrs Fay for the trial. Mrs Fay denied friendliness with Keveney beyond business and rejected any improper relations.
Farmers, housewives, railroad workers and others urged repeal at a legislative hearing in the State House auditorium yesterday. Protestors said they rose at 3 AM, performed chores, and traveled over 100 miles to Boston at their own expense to voice opposition to the current daylight saving statute. Continued on VPage 4-5th Column.
Two youths forced their way into a small grocery on Flint Street West Lynn last night. One carried a blue steel automatic pistol and threatened the proprietor David Shapiro with death to obtain $30. The men escaped after the robbery.
Today marks Ash Wednesday with a nod to William Henry Harrison born 1773. The item recalls a year ago when the US Senate voted to revive a peace treaty with Germany and New Jersey ratified the federal suffrage amendment. A Paris treaty ceded Spitzbergen to Norway.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity expects rain likely Wednesday afternoon or night with warmer temperatures. Thursday to be fair with fresh southeast winds veering to southwest. Northern New England to see snow and warming midweek, southern New England to have rain or snow then fair, and the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions to experience snow or rain Wednesday with improving Thursday. East of the Mississippi generally fair Thursday. Winds along the coast from Sandy Hook to Hatteras fresh to strong with rain possible Wednesday.
The report says expect fairly good weather until late afternoon or this evening when rain or snow may occur. It notes a slight warming trend ahead of the precipitation.
Washington Feb 8 The executive committee of the American Legion adopted a resolution regretting the American government apologizing to the Berlin government for the attempt by Americans to capture Grover C Bergdoll, a wealthy American draft evader.
Thomas W. Miller of Delaware urged a congressional investigation into Berg doll's escape from custody as a resolution was sent to Congress. Knights of Columbus offer of 5 million dollars for a Washington war memorial faced conditions from the Legion, with the committee voting to refuse unless unconditional. John G. Emery noted the fund cannot be used for non war work or permanent structures per United War Work campaign terms.
Capetown Feb 8 The South African party led by General Smuts has elected 39 candidates, Laborites eight, Nationalists six and Independents one. Nationalists may win seats in Transvaal while South Africans seek strong Cape results. Prevailing view has Smuts forming a workable majority and no secession from the British empire.
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