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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1920

Page

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Sinn Fein gains in Belfast districts and a jailbreak

In Belfast areas Sinn Fein supporters win seats amid county shifts. Michael Carolan tops Spankhill poll as a Sinn Fein wave hits Falls and Lisburn. Walter E. Carnell escapes from East Cambridge jail using a ventilator to the roof and a rope in daylight, eluding capture as police chase nearby towns.

County Tyrone County Armanagh Michael Carolan Belfast Spankhill Lrs Falls Tronghold Joseph Devlin Anther Sinn Lisurn Barney-Ward-Manster State Walter E. Carnell Walter E. Finnegan East Cambridge

Old Guard backs Lowden Johnson in Chicago convention

A Chicago correspondent notes the old guard favors Lowden and Johnson in a deadlock scenario. He predicts the deadlock would be broken by nominating Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts or Governor Allen of Kansas with Coolidge drawing from Lowden and NY PA OH. Allen from Wood and Johnson.

The Sun New York Herald Chicago Coolidge Massachusetts Allen Kansas Wood Johnson Lowdon New York Pennsylvania Ohio

Thinks Snow Gas Attack On Mars

A Martian snowstorm may be a real phenomenon and could involve carbon dioxide or another substance observed by astronomers. The white appearance near the poles resembles white caps and is called snow for lack of a better term, though its true composition is not yet confirmed.

Mars Koessor King

Lost $3700 by trusting in seeress

At 45 years old Mrs. Christian Lamparter of 604 Essex Street Lynn fell victim to a fake fortune teller losing $3700. She told Lynn police how she was duped, describing credulity and a penniless future.

Christian Lamparter Essex Street Lynn

Medium Mme Vashti Missing With Cash, Lynn Scandal

Police say Lynn healer Mme Vashti disappeared with money after telling clients via occult signs and incantations that cash must be moved from banks into a charmed bag. Neighbors describe her as a large woman and mother of several children who ran a residence at 121 Liberty Street with her husband, a horse dealer. Mrs Lamparter sought guidance for divorce and business prospects, following the same occult consultations.

Mme. Vashti Lynn Liberty Street Mra. Lamparter

Memorial Service for 101st Engineers at Cadet Armory

Memorial service for members of the 101st United States Engineers who died in service will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Cadet Armory on Columbus Avenue.

101St United States Engineers Columbus Avenue

VOCATIONAL BOARD BLAMED FOR TRAINING DELAYS

The House education committee blamed the Federal Board for Vocational Education for excusable delays in rehabilitating soldiers. It noted gradual improvement, urged state offices to speed placements, recommended $200,000 more from the Elks loans fund, and proposed making the Vocational Board a Treasury Bureau.

Washington Federal Board For Vocational Education House Education Committee War Risk Insurance Bureau Congress Order of Elks Vocational Board Bureau The Treasury Department

Shoe Industry Seen as Target by Officials in New England

Haverhill June 4 Harry Thayer president of the New England Shoe and Heather nor argues the shoe industry is a target of certain Senators and Congressmen. He brands many reports attacking the industry as malicious propaganda. Frank L. Briggs of the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers' Association says price peaks may have passed but a sharp decline is not imminent.

Haverhill Harry Thayer The New England Shoe Heather Nor Agsnoin Frank L. Briggs National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association

De Valera Arrives in Chicago Aims Platform Plank

Eamon de Valera President of the Irish republic arrives in Chicago from New York and says he will seek a Republican platform plank recognizing the Irish republic. He plans to press the same demand at the Democratic convention in San Francisco after the current gathering ends.

Chicago Eamon de Valera New York United States

Massachusetts Legislature Locks In House Overnight

During a late session a quorum stalemate persisted as House members were locked in the chamber. Representative Frost of Somerville led a last effort to amend the bill extending the life of the Commission on Necessaries of Life, triggering a flurry of activity before midnight.

Massachusetts Frost Somerville Commission On

Sports Scoreboard Snippets From Early Baseball Roundups

Fragmentary game results list multiple city matchups with scores like New York 12 Philadelphia 5 Detroit 6 Chicago 3 St. Louis 7 Cleveland 6 and Boston 8 Brooklyn Philadelphia 1, alongside notes of rain and mixed outcomes across pairs.

New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati Detroit Cleveland

Jazz by radio 200 miles off Springfield

Wireless experts of the Connecticut Valley Radio Club announce a dance with music from a New Jersey orchestra 200 miles away. The one step fox trot and jazz tunes will be transmitted by wireless phone after weeks of experiments. Encore signaling may be unavailable.

Springfield Connecticut Valley Radio Club New Jersey

Census figures to be announced for New York and Boston

The 1920 census population for New York City will be released tonight by the Census Bureau, with Boston’s 1910 rank as fifth city in the nation also scheduled.

Boston N. Y Washington New York United States Census Bureau

Rumor Chaos Tangles Presidential Row in Chicago

In Chicago on June 4 the news scene buzzed with unconfirmed chatter from Presidential Row as crowds and speculation swirled around ongoing political chatter and anticipated announcements.

Chicago

Today in History and War Service Notices

Today’s anniversaries recall Lord Kitchener drowned in 1916 near the Orkney Islands aboard the Hampshire. A 1917 wartime registration for men 21 to 80 is noted. One year ago Vice President Marshall backed woman suffrage. Western Union workers in 11 states strike. 83 miners perished in a Wilkes-Barre mine explosion.

Lord Kitchener Hampshire Orkney Islands U. 8 Marshall Western Union Wilkesbarre Penn

Rain Forecast Dampens Boston Area Weekend

Forecast for northern New England calls for cloudy skies with rain on Saturday and clearing Sunday. Southern New England and eastern New York expect rain Saturday with clearing Sunday and warmer temperatures. Winds along the Atlantic coast will be fresh from the east, shifting to northwest by Saturday night. Continuous cloudy, rainy weather observed from Sandy Hook to Hatteras. Temperatures drop in the middle Atlantic and New England states with cooler, rainy Saturday followed by fair and warmer Sunday.

Washington New England New York Atlantic Sandy Hook Hatteras Middle Atlantic

Unsettled Showery Day with Varied Temperatures

Yesterday’s weather report notes a showery day and cooler night with fluctuating readings. Reported by Thompson's Spa, temperatures ranged from the mid 60s to high 80s, with an average around 64 degrees.

Tam Thompson's Spa

Bay State Seeks Mayors Aid Over Coal Crisis

R. B. Stearns, vice president of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway, asked the Mayors of 20 cities to help address a coal shortage. He warned public trustees that the crisis could add over 1 million dollars yearly to Bay State System operating costs.

Bay State System R. B. Stearns Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway

Mayors urged to join protest against coal export impact

Local officials urge a vigorous protest with trustees to Senators Lodge and Walsh over coal exportuppers. They cite panic bidding by foreign bidders driving the public road to pay 15.25 per ton, up from 3.55 prewar and under 8 recently, warning prices will rise again within a week. июля

Lodge Walsh

Post Charter Awarded to Mission Hill Legion Unit

The Mission Hill Post of the American Legion received an official charter from State headquarters last night, formalizing its status as a Legion Post.

Mission Hill The American Legion Legion

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