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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
1
Johnson attacks the old guard and the league in a blunt speech charging international bankers seek to control. He promises a floor fight over treaty lodge and a clash with Californian and Borah figures as nomination maneuvers unfold.
Chicago dispatch reports Senator Johnson attacking Republican old guard at a large Auditorium Theatre gathering. He accuses forces dominated by international bankers of seeking control of the presidential nomination and to undermine the peace treaty plank, likening it to past lessons ignored by party leaders. Continued on Page 15-1st Column.
Readers are advised to avoid bait prices at the bargain counter and to compare value carefully. The notice stresses GALE and RENT prices on clothing reflect current conditions, with no precut markup, and urges customers to inspect samples and compare with regular prices before buying.
Wage award to Carmen and presented scale covering rapid transit guards and brakemen. First three months of service followed by nine months, with subsequent rates ranging from 58 to 72 cents per hour as salaries adjust.
The Boston Carmen's Union announced at the Grand Opera House that 7000 Boston Elevated Railway Company employees will receive wage increases of 10 cents an hour or 15 2-3 percent under arbitrators' award. The award was ratified by unanimous vote.
Reserve Patrolman Edward F. Bruker of Chelsea police was taken into custody by fellow officers at the request of Dr. F B Gunter. He is the principal witness in the government's case against Charles H Mayer of Tremont street Boston for the murder of James H McCarthy Jr an 81 year old boy. Mayer previously worked as a railroad police officer and allegedly fired at boys stealing rides on a train. Bruker had shown strange behavior. authorities say he turned on gas in his room three times Sunday night.
Bradford Academy in Bradford Vermont will mark its 100th anniversary on June 9 with centennial exercises in the village hall. Irving Bacheller is slated to give the centennial address.
Yesterday’s results show Brooklyn defeating New York 4 to 2 in the National League. In the American League New York edged Philadelphia 3 to 1, then Philadelphia 6 New York 5, and Chicago routed Detroit 10 to 3.
General Pershing plans to retire from active duty soon. The announcement states he will seek leave to retire, marking the end of a long military career.
General Pershing writes to Secretary Baker requesting permission to retire from active service within the next few months. The note signals an imminent transition as the Allied war effort continues.
General John J. Pershing wrote to Secretary Baker that after completing duties tied to the army reorganization act he would have time to engage in more active pursuits. He said he could relinquish current duties without harming service and would remain available in any future crisis.
The decision upholds the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead act as constitutional. It outlines that a two thirds vote in Congress suffices for ratification and rejects state referendum as a method of ratification. The first section binds all branches and individuals nationwide, while the second grants power to enforce, not to defeat, the prohibition. Continued on Page 22-Fourth Col.
Indignant officials of the Orient Heights Post American Legion East Boston denounce the East Boston police for using a member's key to enter the hall to arrest 13 youths on gaming charges. Patrolman Wilfred Boudreau a post member and Patrolman George H. Roberts admitted entering with the key amid a police complaint of loud noise at the legion hall.
Utmost simplicity marked the dinner given in honor of King George and Queen Mary by Ambassador John W. Davis and Mrs. Davis at the American embassy in London. Hugh C. Wallace and Mrs. Wallace attended from Paris along with a list of British notables including the Archbishop of Canterbury, Arthur Balfour, and various earls and viscounts.
Provincetown reports the U S submarine 8 4 will arrive in the morning after a successful testing voyage for new radio telephone gear. Officials say the sub picked up Provincetown by wireless at 600 miles. Also in port were eagle boat 33 U S 8 Bushnell and four other submarines.
The Supreme Court unanimously rules the federal prohibition amendment and the enforcement act constitutional. Justice Van Devanter delivers a sweeping opinion, affirming the amendment as valid and the law of the land, while noting Congress faces limits in enforcing beverage laws. Continued on page 22 first column.
Anniversaries include David P.D. Porter born 1818. Secretary of State Bryan resigns in 1915. General Pershing and staff arrive in England in 1917. One year ago Nicaragua sought US aid to avert invasion by Costa Rica. Chilean mail steamer Temari sinks off northern Peru after running ashore.
Forecast for northern and southern New England and east New York calls for partly cloudy skies Tuesday and Wednesday with rising temperatures. Winds off the Atlantic coast will be gentle to moderate westerly. Conditions are generally fair nationwide and above normal temperatures are expected in the next 48 hours. The Old Farmer’s Prediction says bright and fair with a bit warmer than yesterday.
Christian Scientists from around the world, over 5000 attendees, gathered at the Mother Church yesterday. In three minute floor speeches they expressed loyalty to the Manual and the Board of Directors. Five directors including Adam H. Dickey James A Neal Edward A Merritt William R Rathven and Mrs Annie M Knott received a long standing ovation.
A two and a half hour meeting opened with a hymn by Mary Baker Eddy and closed with a united voice in Onward Christian Soldiers. Officers announced for the coming year include President Willard P. Emery of Detroit, Treasurer Edward L. Ripley, Clerk Charles E. Jarvis, First Reader John Randall Dunn of St. Louis, and Second Reader Miss Margaret Glen of New York City. Emery is a Detroit businessman and Dunn has served on the Christian Science board of lectureship since 1916.
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