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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
1
Representatives from 15 railway unions issue a manifesto denouncing a proposed rail bill. They declare the measure will destroy employees constitutional liberties and vow to fight its passage. If approved they will appeal to the president for a veto.
Robert Whittemore a World War II veteran twice cited for bravery was shot twice in the right breast at his Morrisville area home by Henry Gangnon 45 father of Isabel Gangnon 18 The shooting stems from Gangnon objecting to Whittemores attentions to his daughter The victim is in serious condition Whittemore married but separated from his Jericho wife Miss Bentley
Organized railroad workers and AFL leaders meeting with Gompers and Morrison declared the redrafted railroad reorganization bill destructive of employees rights and urged Congress to defeat the measure in full. They issued a memorial to Congress detailing this stance.
A heavy snowstorm and gale paralyzed Boston and disrupted railroad schedules and shipping as it swept north to Maine New Hampshire and eastern Vermont. The storm grew to blizzard dimensions in a harsh winter. Continued on Page 12-Second Col.
Elihu Root, elected temporary chairman at the New York Republican State convention, set forth a platform urging decentralization of executive power, ratification of the peace treaty with Senate amendments, reform of the League covenant by a congress of nations after March 4 1921, strict governmental economy with an executive budget, and limits on strikes along with a labor tribunal to enforce mandates.
Mrs. Annie Martino, 35, lies seriously injured with stab wounds to neck and back after an alleged attack by husband John at their Shirley Street Roxbury home. Police from Dudley Street station searched the area last night after neighbors heard screams and saw the suspect flee as officers arrived. The couple had prior trouble including a recent court appearance for assault and battery.
Gangnon visited the Whittemore residence around 9 this morning and insisted the girl come back home. More details continued on Page 14-Sixth Col.
Prisoners at Cook county jail will not witness the execution of 21 year old gunman Smiling Jack O’Brien for the police murder. Sheriff Peters said prisoners will be removed from the death corridor after notice from the Assistant Attorney General Mills and State Attorney Hoyne that public hanging plans would be prosecuted.
Paris reports a stunned reaction in France to President Wilsons Adriatic settlement warning. British officials express surprise, Italian leaders show disappointment, while France fears the United States may withdraw from the security pact against German aggression. Continued on Page 14-3d Column.
James J. Storrow former fuel administrator urged federal control of coal exports after February 29 when the fuel administration ends. He pressed for export restrictions to back New England relief, with the matter to be presented to President through Tumulty after meetings with the Shipping Board and governors.
Washington report says the cost to enforce the prohibition amendment and related laws will be about 50 million dollars annually. Senator Warren Wyoming, Senate appropriations chair, issued the estimate during the session.
At the request of petitioners the reinstate bill for striking Boston police officers was withdrawn from Legislature consideration. It had been scheduled for a hearing before the committee on cities but was moved to yesterday, with supporters preferring to rely on the metropolitan affairs committee investigation of the strike riot and related disorder.
The pending bill would deprive railway workers of certain protections. Details are continued on page 18 in the third column.
Today’s anniversaries list Henry F Durant founder of Wellesley College born 1822. German submarine torpedoed British steamer Cambank in 1915. One year ago Congress man Victor L Berger of Milwaukee convicted of violating the espionage act. Restrictions on grain use in near beer manufacture removed by government.
Forecast for southern New England calls for fair weather and cooler temperatures on Friday with continued cold through Saturday. Northern New England also stays fair and colder. A strengthening storm southeast of Long Island has increased in intensity, with last 24 hour precipitation confined to New England and eastern New York. Storm warnings posted from Delaware Breakwater to Eastport. Winds shift with west to northwest near Sandy Hook and fresh northwest from Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
It reads like a bright fair day yet very cold. No slush or wet feet, though the risk of slippery spots is noted.
Yesterday's temperatures are noted with hourly values from 3 AM to 9 PM, showing lows around 20s and highs near 37. The report lists an average of 33 for yesterday and mentions year-ago averages.
New York February 19 Raymond Belmont elder son of August Belmont faces a $15 000 suit filed by E W Rankin to collect an I O U given after a Newport roulette game. Belmont argues statute of limitations and that the debt arises from gambling, which is uncollectable. Rankin's attorney notes Belmont was abroad for years and cites the Newport event and a Newport residence.
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