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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
1
A woman said to be the wife of Arthur E. De Cordova was killed by Bernard Geisler the couple's chauffeur on a rural road north of Stonington. Geisler then shot himself and died later in New London hospital. The double tragedy was discovered by James S. Brown at seven in North Stonington.
Attorney General states delegates may be elected to conventions and serve on ward and town committees. A man abandons a $13,000 job to support his wife as Miss Parker, 16, continues work with a statistician.
Miss Bessie B Parker private secretary to Roger W Babson resigns a 13000 a year post to marry Elroy L Powers of Norwood a Pinkham press employee earning under 2000 annually.
A man named Brown discovers the body of Mrs De Cordova on the road edge, prompting investigation into the circumstances and location. Authorities have begun reviewing the scene for clues and potential motive.
London July 12 Great Britain and Japan have notified the League of Nations that they have prolonged their treaty alliance for a year, the Daily Mail reports, and note that the treaty terms align with league principles.
News from New York reports Shamrock IV measurements finished and her fleet departed South Brooklyn for Sandy Hook. It also states the Resolute will be hauled out in drydock at Staten Island today, as announced by the Staten Island Shipbuilding Company.
The defender leaves the dock for cleaning and hull maintenance at Sandy Hook after an oil smear during departure. The refit work continues to restore performance ahead of the next voyage.
Mrs Grace Nicholas Fournier separated from her husband Leon W Fournier the day after their marriage to spend several weeks of simple life on a farm. Continued on Page T-6th Column.
Sir Edward Carson, Ulster Unionist leader, declared that Ulster faces government inaction and would mobilize volunteers if protection cannot be provided. He spoke in London on July 12, signaling potential escalation amid political tension.
A fragment notes a person pledging to focus on home duties such as housekeeping, baking, and mending. The text conveys a resolve to manage domestic tasks and daily chores without external plans or commitments.
A single motorcar injured two people in Lynn within three hours. Frank Pettier of Dorchester was struck on Market Street and treated for a fractured rib and head injuries. Mrs. Susan Nicholls of State National Bank suffered a fractured skull and remained in danger. Different motormen operated the vehicle. police say brakes failed.
New Haven defeats Albany 11 to 3 while Waterbury beats Bridgeport 8 to 4. In a doubleheader Bridgeport wins 7 to 3 over Waterbury in the second game. Worcester Springfield and Hartford Pittsfield facing rain canceled or unsettled.
James W. Ryce of Rochester New York shot Harold P. Joyce in Worcester on Main street after a Boston joy ride. He had also wounded taxi driver Abraham Smith and attempted to kill Walter Andrews Mrs Margaret Rivert and Patrolman O Malley. Ryce had agreed to pay seventy five dollars for the trip.
A robber named Ryce forced a taxi driver to proceed to Hartford after demanding more money. On Hammond Street Joyce, seated with the driver, challenged him and was shot by Ryce. No further details provided.
Fragmentary weather notes show temperatures around 71 to 83 with several unreadable marks. Timings span from early morning to a.m. readings, indicating a routine daily observation sequence.
A brief news item notes continuation of a story labeled 37 SUN on Page four column. Page reference indicates continued coverage without additional details in the fragment.
The item lists Moon M nine fifty nine rising and five eighteen rising or setting times with daylight saving notes. It notes anniversaries including Battle of the Pyramids in 1797 and birthdays such as Roger Wolcott 1847. Journal recalls historical events in Argonne Forests 1938 and Reichstag war credits 1916.
Attorney General J Weston Allen ruled that women may be elected as delegates to Democratic and Republican state conventions this year may serve on ward and town committees and have the right to nominate presidential electors. The ruling follows both parties stating their intent to elect women as delegates.
A columnist discusses the word person as inclusive of men and women and notes that a candidate’s stance broadens with this interpretation. The piece centers on linguistic breadth in political discourse and its impact on candidate evaluation.
The forecast advises showers in the early morning then fair weather for Tuesday in Boston and vicinity. Southwest winds shift to moderate, with cooler conditions in northern areas and slightly warmer Atlantic states. South of Sandy Hook expect moderate winds with showers Tuesday and Wednesday.
After early showers and possible thunder lingeringing, forecast calls for brighter skies and warmer temperatures. Expect improving conditions through the day and night with temperatures similar to yesterday.
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