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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
1
New York on June 1 saw Mr and Mrs Douglas Fairbanks arriving in the morning and entertaining a group of newspaper writers at luncheon before an automobile tour through the city. The actor and his wife met others during the day in the city.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that federal constitutional amendments cannot be submitted to state referendums. Ratification remains a national power, not a state referendum. Continued on Page 11 First Col.
Chronology of Civil War events notes Savannah’s escape from Charlestown Harbor and capture the next day in 1861. Also lists Austro German recapture of forts at Przemys in 1915 and the U boat sinking of the Edward H. Cole off New Jersey in 1918. A year ago, a bomb wrecked the residence of A Mitchell Palmer.
In Washington on June 1 the Senate and House were stirred by women sympathizers with Irish freedom. The disruption began during Senator Brandegee's speech opposing an Armenia mandate. A woman then eluded guards at the House chamber and, with gallery supporters, challenged members to reject the appeal for Ireland.
Busy day at Hoover headquarters in Chicago as national committeemen delegates and visitors surge for the nomination. New York and Los Angeles workers join locals while Harry Daugherty and support for Senator Harding draw many to the Ohioan’s camp.
The latest scores show the Philadelphia Phillies sweeping with 8 to 6 and 7 to 2 wins over Boston in the American League. New York pounded Washington 14 to 7 while Detroit edged Cleveland 11 to 10. In the National League Boston defeated Philadelphia 8 to 4. Brooklyn beat New York 10 to 9. St Louis won 5 to 4 over Pittsburg in 15 innings. Cincinnati topped Chicago 6 to 5. Eastern League results include Pittsfield 7 Hartford 0. New Haven 3 Albany 1. Springfield 7 Waterbury 2.
William H. Crocker of California arrived today and, absenting himself from the national committee meeting, made calls along the presidential row to pay respects to leaders overseeing Senator Johnson's headquarters. Continued on Page 11-Fifth Column.
Mrs Abbie D Harris of 14 Brooks street celebrated her 87th birthday by riding in a Curtiss army biplane with her grandson Fred H Harris. They flew over Brattleboro for about ten minutes reaching an altitude of 3000 feet before landing at the Brattleboro retreat field.
New Haven June 1. Mr and Mrs William Howard Taft announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Taft to Frederick Johnson Manning. Manning a Yale history instructor and former first lieutenant in the field artillery plans to marry in Canada in July. The engagement was previously denied by Miss Taft in newspaper reports.
Copenhagen reports Danish industrials with a London firm secured 1,000,000 tons of American coal for shipment this year and in 1921. The negotiations involved a London representative and Danish interests.
The 1920 June day recorded the year's hottest temperature at 89 degrees between 2 and 3 pm, with a drop of ten degrees by evening. Four people collapsed from the heat in the city. The forecast calls for more heat followed by showers and possible thunderstorms.
James F. Keating of Roxbury was arraigned in Concord District Court on a manslaughter charge for the hit and killing of Timothy Herlihy a Somerville man on Massachusetts avenue East Lexington. Keating’s case was continued for one week and he was held on $2000 bond.
About fifteen to twenty magazine editors work through the afternoon with Mrs Fairbanks washing her curls at four. The bustle is needed as they will be here for only a couple weeks and there is much to accomplish.
The weather forecast notes fair conditions through this afternoon or evening with possible showers and thunder showers. It also suggests temperatures won’t be as warm due to the shower activity.
The note lists temperatures and scores with times and dates, showing yesterday’s temperature 74 and compare 3-24- year values, and one year ago 61. It includes scores 55 59 56 67 65 82 with times 4p.m. and 9p.m. along with mid and swisher references.
Forecast for northern New England predicts local showers and cooler Wednesday with more showers Thursday. Southern New England remains partly cloudy and cooler with a chance of showers Wednesday night into Thursday. Winds off the Atlantic coast are fresh north of Sandy Hook, shifting and unsettled.
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