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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
1
Senator Harding charged that President Wilson forced Democratic nominees to adopt the League of Nations as the dominant campaign issue. He said the President seeks vindication of his foreign policy regardless of costs or consequences.
Arthur E. De Cordova of New York says the shooting of his wife by their chauffeur on a country road near Stonington Connecticut stemmed from the chauffeur’s mad infatuation with Mrs De Cordova. The incident, reported by Post staff correspondent David P Shea, adds to the mystery as investigators pursue motive.
An unidentified man broke into Field Marshal Hindenburgs residence in Berlin and fired a shot. The bullet missed and the assailant escaped.
In the American League Detroit defeated Boston 10 to 4 while St. Louis won 6 to 4 over New York in the first game and 7 to 2 in the second. Cleveland beat Seen Elphin 4 to 3 and Chit edged Washington 5 to 3. In the National League Pittsburgh triumphed 5 to 2 over Boston and Brooklyn and New York played to a 6 to 4 finish in 12 innings. Cincinnati topped Philadelphia 8 to 2.
Warsaw reports women joining the defense as Bolsheviks drive toward Vilna along the northeast railway. Vilna must be held at all costs to maintain Baltic connections. Minsk now in Bolshevik hands with fierce fighting in the region. Poles deploy armored trains tanks and airplanes.
A Spa dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George has received a Bolshevik message from George Tchitcherin accepting Allied armistice proposals between Poland and Russia. The rumor cites authoritative Spa quarters and a Telegraph Exchange despatch.
Westford Virginia July 18 three youths Henry Campbell 0 Rodney 12 and Clark Burns 11 drowned in Brown's River swimming hole. Mrs Campbell and George Tatro found the bodies after the boys failed to return from the water. Campbell who could not swim may have attempted a rescue. his body was clothed.
A general alarm fire at the Woburn Iron Foundry, starting around 2 45 this morning, destroyed the foundry and spread to tanneries, houses, and the Boston and Maine Highland depot. Firefighters from Worcester aided after Woburn’s equipment proved insufficient. Hundreds were displaced as flames and wind threaten the area.
Frances McGaragle died at Millers River Hospital after a Boston and Maine train struck the automobile she shared with John F. Garrity near the Astor House crossing. Miss McGaragle gave birth to a child 10 minutes before death. the baby died at birth. Garrity, slightly injured, was questioned by Chief Callahan and gave shifting statements about their plans and whereabouts.
The forecast shows fair weather for southern New England on Wednesday with showers and cooler temperatures by Thursday. Northern New England remains fair Wednesday with some showers in northern Vermont and coastal Atlantic showers Thursday. Winds shift to moderate southwest, and overall conditions trend unsettled east of the Mississippi but likely hold off New England until Thursday.
A brief statement asserts the GOP and candidates gladly accept the challenge and express willingness to engage. The quote emphasizes readiness and resolve to meet the stated test or contest.
The snippet lists moonrise and set times for the day lighted vehicle note and announces a page continuation. It then mentions Today’s anniversaries including the Bastille destruction in 1789 and the retirement of German statesman von Bethmann Hollweg. It notes a year-ago U S State Department license action toward trade with Germany.
The forecast predicts a fair and warm day and evening with a chance of showers late tonight. The note attributes the outlook to a rural observer's intuition.
Yesterday's readings show morning 60 at 8 am and 67 at noon, afternoon 74 at 1 pm, evening 70, with a 4.60 chance reading and a mis orace noted. Average temperatures listed: yesterday 66 and last year 69.
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