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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1920
Page
1
Auto insurance firms push for a grand jury inquiry into how Barney escaped Charlestown State Prison and why Patrolman Deininger was killed. The investigation aims to uncover the loss of thousands of dollars in Thefts across Greater Boston.
A two ton truck struck a crowd at Bayside Playgrounds Hull as former Boston mayor John F. Fitzgerald pushed a group to safety. He was badly injured with both legs run over and faces six weeks recovery. Physicians report serious injuries and non life threatening.
Cox McAdoo and Palmer reengage the struggle amid stalled conventions. The White House remains hands off with no dictation, keeping lines unbroken and decisions far off.
Companies say Barney led a gang responsible for thousands of dollars in stolen cars. Barney’s imprisonment did not stop the thefts, and investigators are expected to find other members of the ring who profited from the auto theft business.
Aviator Robert Fogg left Toronto at 9 40 this morning and reached Concord at 3 30 this afternoon covering 600 miles at about 120 mph. He made three stops at Niagara Falls Albany and Buffalo. Willis Thompson of Concord a former U S naval aviator accompanied him. Fogg plans to land at Tilton fair grounds around 10 o clock Monday if winds stay favorable.
A $200 blaze at Logan's South End saloon was attributed to an overheated stove. The bulletin omits the preceding clause describing the stove's origin.
A former mayor, smiling despite his injuries, sat up as a truck passed over him. He reassured the crowd with a rush of supporters fainting, then ran toward the end of his campaign song Sweet Adeline.
Metropolitan police backed Prohibition Agent McCarthy and 40 men when a mob of several hundred gathered at Nantasket after a raid. Stones flew but no injuries. Three hotels were raided and liquor seized with arrests made, including Robert B. Kelly and Matthew Fitzgerald at Randolph House and James Patterson at Kensmore Hotel.
Vermont plans foresters to tackle a wood pile project as part of local work. Officials announce an organized effort to manage fallen timber and support winter preparation.
Governor Calvin Coolidge arrived in Plymouth Vermont for a vacation with his fatherat the family homestead birthplace. He traveled from Boston by car and was joined at Bellows Falls by Mrs Coolidge and their elder son John.
A sentry deserts his post at Fort Banks Winthrop and fled with three prisoners he guarded. One prisoner Clarence Gilman was captured at Rowe's wharf while Gilman and two others Debonis and Rivers remained at large. Munson supposedly left with the gang, his gun found on the parade ground.
The statement indicates a person intends to remain in the location for a minimum of two weeks, with the possibility of extending the stay beyond that period.
San Francisco July 4 William J Bryan said he would urge the convention to consider names beyond the current list and that he would propose several men.
Arthur Sullivan aged 10 of Crest Avenue Beachmont was struck by a train on Narrow Gauge tracks near Beachmont station and suffered a compound skull fracture and injuries. He was found under the parkway bridge by Patrolman Daniel Sweeney as another boy who was with him disappeared.
A remark argues it is unfair to claim the Democratic party is insolvent, noting the influence of friends of leading candidates on the perception of the party's finances and viability during the campaign season.
San Francisco July 4 Ambassador Davis is described as the strongest of the dark horses with a 52 vote on the final roll call. Despite efforts to initiate a break in his direction, those close to him expect renewed strength but not a stampede in the morning voting.
The Democratic convention adjourned after the 22nd ballot with Palmer leading McAdoo 16614 to 3724 and Cox 430. Georgia shifted votes on the 21st but returned to Palmer on the 22nd as McAdoo failed to gain momentum. The body plans to reconvene at 10 o'clock this morning.
In San Francisco on July 4 the leaders of the presidential camps reported no progress toward breaking the deadlock. The battle lines remained unchanged and rumors of possible coalitions circulated without any concrete outcomes.
National League games saw New York 8 Boston 5 and Brooklyn 10 Philadelphia 1 with Brooklyn 7 0 in the second game and St Louis 8 Chicago 6. American League results list Cleveland 1 Detroit 3 and other scores. Temperatures reported by Thompson’s Spa show afternoon highs near 92 and evening lows around 61.
Fair, continued cool Monday and Tuesday with moderate winds from the northwest. Temperatures will remain on the cool side with light to moderate air movement keeping conditions steady.
Forecast calls for a bright and fair day with warmth similar to yesterday. Tonight should be clear with cooler temperatures.
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