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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1920

Page

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Wood campaign in New England outlines Navy and politics

General Wood’s New England visit centers on naval readiness and caution against untrained crews. He condemns radical liberal ideas and urges a disciplined navy while praising women’s potential in politics. Wood meets Republican leaders at the Algonquin Club but avoids broader commentary beyond his speech.

New England Leonard Wood Boston General Wood Algonquin Club le General

Terrific Seas Sweep Atlantic Seaboard Aboard Powhatan Flooded

The Powhatan with 900 aboard battles a flooded boiler room as Terrific Seas sweep the Atlantic Seaboard. Cedric stands by to render aid when the gale subsides while the freighter Yarmouth and vessels Independence and Jebsen are reported in distress nearby.

Atlantic Seaboard Powhatan Cedric Yarmouth Independence Jebsen

Sinn Fein Strength Shifts in Belfast Elections

Belfast election returns show Belfast Corporation moving from 52 Unionists and eight Nationalists to 37 Unionists five Nationalists five Sinn Feiners and 13 Laborites after Saturdays votes. Laborists vary from extreme Socialist to Labor Unionist in stance. Continued on Page 6 Fifth Color.

Belfast Associated Press Belfast Corporation Ites Deviinites Sinn Finers

Fire Battle In Boston & Maine Yards Destroys Rail Offices

Five hours of bitter flames threatened property exceeding $500 000 in the Boston and Maine freight yards before fire was checked. Two buildings the general freight offices and the Y M C A were almost wiped out. A linseed oil warehouse with hundreds of barrels of oil was damaged as flames raged, continuing on page six.

Boston & Maine

Uncomfortable Winter Day with High Wind and Snow

Five vessels reported in distress across the Atlantic seaboard from Maine to Florida as a fierce gale raged yesterday. Army transport Powhatan, once Hamburg, sent word she faced flooding and pump failure about 500 miles east of New York with 500 on board while Cedric raced to assist.

Atlantic Seaboard Maine Florida Powhatan Hamburg New York Cedric

Secretary Daniels Confirms Navy Operations Ongoing

Secretary Daniels states in a letter to Senator Page that official confirmation of Navy operations is forthcoming. The message, dated January 18, suggests continued action and coordination at the naval affairs level in Washington.

Washington Daniels Page Senate Naval Affairs Committee

Coast Guard Itasca Takes Yarmouth In Tow To New York

A wireless report from the navy yard late tonight said the coast guard cutter Itasca had taken the Yarmouth in tow and was proceeding with her to New York.

Yarmouth Philadelphia Navy Yard Coast Guard Itasca New York

Murray's Restaurant Announces New New York Location

M H Cox of Boston vice president and general manager announces Murray's Restaurant at 228 West 42nd Street is now permanently located in New York City. Edward M Marlowe is named assistant manager. he has long connections with hotels restaurants and clubs in New England including the Point Shirley Club. Visitors from New England will be warmly welcomed by Cox and Marlowe.

M. H. Cox Boston Murray’s West 42Nd St New York New York City Edward M. Marlowe New England Point Shirley Messrs. Cox and Marlowe

Anniversaries and historical notes in today’s brief items

Sun and moon rise times given for tonight, 10:30 p.m. and 6:28 a.m. The page lists notable birth anniversaries for HB Lee and Edgar Allan Poe and mentions a 1915 German airship raid on the British coast. It also notes Roosevelt guard actions and a one year ago reference to Germany’s universal suffrage riots and elections.

HB. Lee Edgar Allan Poe British Roosevelt Germany

Fair Cold Forecast for Boston and New England

A historical weather forecast notes a fair yet cold pattern for southern New England on Monday, with Monday cold, Tuesday cloudy and slightly warmer, and likely snow by night. Eastern New York and northern New England expect similar cold, with Tuesday snow or rain south of the great lakes. winds shift west to northwest.

Boston Washington New England New Fingland New York Atlantic Q Sandy Hook Hatteras Mississippi River Middle Atlantic States Atlantic States

Powhatan Likely Towed to Halifax in Rough Seas

New York January 18 The U S army transport Powhatan leaking badly about 700 miles east of New York remains not in immediate danger and is likely to be floated into Halifax the nearest port according to a wireless message from Captain Randall the ship's commander.

Powhatan New York Halifax Randall

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