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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
1
A Post reporter who traveled with the general from Richmond found the commander silent on politics and on reports of Yankee division coolness toward him. The article notes the quiet tone of the visit and the lack of published statements from the general.
A national debate intensifies as lawmakers consider aggressive enforcement of the Volstead Act. Proponents urge stricter penalties to curb illegal alcohol traffic while opponents warn of civil liberties violations and overreach.
Supreme Court asked to decide if States share equal power with Congress to define prohibition enforcement laws. George C. Dempsey, longtime Massachusetts brewery figure, and attorney P H Kelley filed the brief. Appeal from a Boston federal district court decision frames the question.
General Pershing due in Boston on Federal Express reports delays but refuses to discuss the disruption over the inspection tour. He declines to answer about the Yankee Division General Edwards General Cole Colonel Logan or the storm surrounding the visit.
Numerous organizations urged censorship of moving pictures before the Massachusetts mercantile affairs committee at the State House. The protest highlighted producer interests and ran through the morning and afternoon sessions. Continued on page 6-Sixth Column.
Washington February 24 rail road labor leaders announced they will ask President Wilson to veto the railroad reorganization bill. In a memorial to be delivered tomorrow the representatives of about two million union workers will request he withhold his signature until they can present a brief.
Amid tumult the New Jersey House of Assembly passed a 3.5 percent alcohol by volume wet beer bill after two hours of debate. The measure, a committee substitute for the Barrett 4 percent bill, earned 37 votes for and 21 against with Governor Edwards backing it. it now awaits Senate action after a week’s adjournment.
Chicago businessman and traveler Charles R. Crane, described as a millionaire and world traveler, is named to a world affairs post amid continuing coverage of his appointment.
A Massachusetts case draws significant attention from officials and the public as liquor regulations and enforcement are scrutinized. Key figures and agencies involved include state authorities and local leaders weighing policy implications.
Washington Feb 24 The merchant marine committee will urge fuller appropriations for the Department of Commerce as the Legislature executive and judicial bill moves. The bill would cut the department's items from about 12 million dollars requested to around eight million with over one million slashed for foreign commercial agents. Several commercial groups telegraphed protests and department officials presented protests to the committee.
Wallace F Robinson vice president of United Shoe Machinery left 90000 in public bequests with 50000 designated for the University of Vermont for general uses. He died at his home 206 Commonwealth Avenue.
The will, dated August 15 1918, allocates $10 000 each to several charities including the Industrial Home for Crippled and Deformed Children and the Boston Nursery for Blind Babies. Harriet F Blair receives $25 000 plus residue income after Harry F Robinson is paid $40 000 annually. if she outlives him she inherits $100 000 more for life. Harry E Robinson is named sole heir with $100 000 outright and $40 000 yearly from the residue. Executors are Melvin O Adams Daniel G Wing and Lewis Parkhurst.
Jane Goodwin Austin, author born 1831, commemorated. German supply ship Gotha captured by British in 1915. Laconia torpedoed off the Irish coast. One year ago today President Wilson returned to Washington. In Boston, 16 suffragists jailed after heckling President Wilson.
Forecast for eastern New York and southern New England calls for snow flurries and slightly colder conditions Wednesday with diminishing activity Thursday fair and partly cloudy conditions inland. Low pressure moves off to sea, temperatures fall slowly along the coast, with storm warnings posted from Delaware Breakwater to Nantucket and fresh northwest winds offshore Wednesday.
Forecast calls for cloudy unsettled conditions with temperatures near or below freezing. Light to moderate winds possible as a cold front moves in, bringing a drop in overnight temperatures and a risk of frost.
Average temperature yesterday was 36 with highs near 44 and lows around 24. A year ago yesterday the average was 43, indicating cooler conditions than last year.
Ernest Carrington of Somers creamery was fully cleared of any link to the murder of Virginia Louise Walker last Friday. After eight hours of questioning, Captain Quilty announced Carrington’s vindication.
Captain Quilty confirms Carrington, under constant surveillance since the murder, gave satisfactory explanations and an unshakable alibi for the night of the crime. He moved to Springfield from Pittsfield two years ago and has held three city jobs. employers praise his unimpeachable character.
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