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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
Boston endured a sweltering day with an official high of 92 degrees and unofficial near 100. The heat ranked Boston among the three hottest U.S. cities, tied with Albany and Washington, causing suffering and several prostrations. The forecast calls for local showers and clearing for Boston today.
In a court romance dispute Miss Madden testifies she urged Miss Donahoe to return O Connor ring claiming prior claim. The testimony outlines a broken romance and the details of the lawsuit over ownership of the ring.
Miss Viola C Madden in her early twenties testified she loves her former admirer Lester E OConnor of Allerton Road Dorchester in open court yesterday OConnor seeks to compel Miss Laura E Donahoe to return a $400 diamond engagement ring to him
Washington June 2 The Senate opened a probe into pre convention campaign expenditures amid a fiery clash between Attorney General Palmer and Eugene C Bonniwell of Philadelphia. The dispute charged misuse of federal power to aid liquor interests and accused the other side of character assassination.
The Attorney-General made an unexpected appearance in the committee room during the luncheon recess as Mr Bonni discussed ongoing business with committee members.
Dover June 2 The Delaware Legislature adjourned sine die without ratifying the federal suffrage amendment. A test vote on a motion to send the suffrage ratification to a committee of the whole failed 24 to 10 led by Representative Lyons.
New York and Washington split a doubleheader in New York. The home team won the first game 8 to 1 and lost the second 7 to 6. Babe Ruth hit three home runs in the day, highlighting the action.
Indianapolis June 2 John Mc Parland a Local No 6 New York City member was elected president of the International Typographical Union defeating Marsden G Scott who sought reelection according to unofficial tabulation from headquarters in Indianapolis It was announced today.
The tentative Republican platform draft favors woman suffrage and a Mexico intervention plank. Senator Watson of Indiana, in charge, completed finishing touches and will travel to Chicago to consult with the convention resolutions committee members.
The plank on Mexico was added to the draft today written by Senator Fall of New Mexico who headed the Senate special sub committee on Mexican affairs and revised at a conference with Senator Watson Senator Lodge and other Republicans. It follows Fall's report urging U S intervention if conditions in Mexico do not improve and omits prohibition. The draft urges prompt ratification of the woman suffrage amendment.
A flight surgeon is ordered to report to Boston from Washington to examine hundreds of reserve military aviators in Massachusetts. The examinations enable reserve fliers to pilot government airplanes at Framingham.
Sun and moon times noted with daylight saving details. Amid obituaries and anniversaries mention of Jefferson Davis and King George V, plus a World War I era note on Norway and Switzerland blocking Germany negotiations. Infantry embarkations from Archangel are listed for homeward return.
Forecast for southern New England calls for local showers followed by clearing and cooler air Thursday and Friday with fair conditions. Northern New England should clear Thursday with cooler interior temperatures and Friday's weather fair and mild. Winds from the Atlantic bring fresh SW and W gusts off the coast as showers ease.
More than 300 delegates of the National Editorial Association gathered at the Boston City Club where John R. Rathom editor of the Providence Journal spoke at the banquet. He urged that you cannot fight honest law and order with disorderly methods.
Mary Benton a 17 year old student at Goddard Seminary in Barre Vermont was attacked while asleep in the girls dormitory. Her sister heard screams and aided in a struggle during which Benton was choked until unconscious. The attacker fled as bloodied rooms and broken glasses were found. Jerry Blake was later arrested on suspicion with scratches on his face but unbroken glasses.
National League Boston defeated New York 9 to 1 and Cincinnati beat Chicago 5 to 3. Philadelphia won 6 to 4 over Brooklyn, Louis 6 defeated Pittsburg 2, while New York 8S Washington 1 and Washington 7 New York 6 split a doubleheader. Cleveland beat Detroit 8 to 5 and Chicago 7 St. Louis 3. Eastern League Bridgeport 8 Worcester 4 and Albany 16 New Haven 4 with New Haven 2 Albany 1 second game. Hartford 11 Pittsfield 9 and Waterbury 7 Springfield 4.
Thousands of parents protest after Henry Hann is ordered to serve six months if he refuses consent for adenoid surgery on his 15 year old daughter. Prosecution by society for cruelty sparked nationwide interest. two doctors disagree on necessity. mother fears anesthetic risk. Governor Sproul named for Republican convention.
Miss Helen Maclean a saleswoman for a grocery chain arrived in Boston yesterday as a passenger on the six passenger flying boat HS 2L from New York City. The trip took three and a half hours.
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