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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
1
In Jackman Maine on July 1 the state observes its sixteenth anniversary of statehood and the first anniversary of national prohibition with Portland adorned in flags while much of the state hosts bootlegging displays.
Herman L. Barney, wearing gray prison attire for 36 days, will resume work in a state prison workshop this morning after a thorough grilling by state officials yesterday.
Governor Clement of Vermont said after a July conference with Senator Harding that he would immediately call the Legislature in special session to act on the federal suffrage amendment. He indicated there is a Republican leaning toward ratification, though he did not commit to a course.
More than 200 delegates from nearly every state gathered in San Francisco to organize a drive for Ireland recognition. The action aimed to marshal a nationwide campaign and press for acknowledgment in Washington.
Under a plank adopted today the platform committee declared the Democratic party would express sympathy with the aspirations of the Irish people for self government and pledge action in line with international comity. The committee rejected a sub committee plank to refer the issue to the League of Nations and voted down a proposal for diplomatic recognition of the Irish republic.
At the Democratic convention in San Francisco the platform wrangles stalled progress on a dry plank and the resolutions panel failed to resolve the prohibition issue. The session adjourned at 10:20 p.m. to reconvene next day at 10 o'clock amid ongoing debate.
In an amendment to its traction fares case in Circuit Court the Detroit United Railways declared it will establish 8 cent cash fares or seven tickets for 50 cents on all non franchise lines starting August 1.
Veiled intimations suggest Barney is being manipulated as a political and official pawn by powerful actors. The fragment hints at a broader power struggle influencing decisions and public perception.
The recap lists MLB results from the American League with Washington over Boston 1 0 and New York 9 Philadelphia 5. St. Louis beats Chicago 4 1 in the double header with a first game 11 innings. Brooklyn defeats New York 8 1 in the National League. Chicago 1 Cincinnati 0 and Pittsburg 6 St. Louis 2 in 10 innings. Eastern League action shows Worcester 8 Hartford 5, Bridgeport 6 Springfield 1, Waterbury 2 Albany 1, Pittsfield 3 New Haven 1 in limited games.
Boston motorists are warned to observe traffic laws at night as strictly as in the day. Commissioner Curtis demands enforcement and patrols around the clock, with several drivers already caught speeding on moonlit streets.
Across the city officers on duty use flashlights to signal and stop fast drivers. Many motorists who thought they escaped notices are hailed by blue coats after speeding through different parts of town tonight and tomorrow night.
Forecast for southern New England calls for partly cloudy Friday cooler on the coast and Saturday showers. Northern New England expected fair Friday cooler along the coast with Saturday showers. East of the Mississippi will be unsettled with showers Friday and Saturday, while New England remains fair Friday. Winds off the Atlantic coast will be gentle to moderate and shifting. Temperature notes mention highs near 100 in Kansas and 104 in Arizona.
The forecast calls for overcast skies and cooler temperatures today and this evening with a chance of showers late in the day.
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