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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
1
Cov. Sproul of Pennsylvania gains prominence as leaders anticipate defeat for Wood, Johnson, and Lowden. Lodge named permanent convention chairman while keynote speech fails to spark delegate enthusiasm amid partisan tension and shifting loyalties.
Chicago June 8 The Republican party groping for a satisfactory candidate opposition to the three leading candidates is strong the convention seeks someone not touched by the money debauch of the primary. Senator Borah warned the party could not nominate Wood. Senator Lodge's keynote speech will be found in full later.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts will quit Governor Coolidge after the first ballot and support General Leonard Wood on the second. Edward A Thurston will follow. Coolidge supporters say they have gained second choice pledges from other states despite Lodge’s defection. Continued on Page 4-Fifth Col.
The American Woolen Company mills in Lawrence will operate three days weekly starting tomorrow, reducing from four days. The curtailment affects about 15,000 employees and is said to be necessary due to current business conditions.
The contract to build the $125,000 Vermont State Armory in Burlington has been awarded to Ww. A. Wentworth & Co. of Boston. J. A. Stackpole of Somerville, Massachusetts, will manage the project.
In Rockland Maine the torpedo boat destroyer Satterlee broke American speed records during standardization trials. It achieved a mile at 38.257 knots, surpassing the 37.04 knots set by Dent and Wickes, with top five runs averaging 37.272 knots and 486.01 rpm. The ship also set horsepower records at 1223 and has been in commission six months.
A burglar entered Enzio Caruso's country home in East Hampton Long Island late today while alarms rang and the chauffeur tried to intervene. The thief seized a strong box with diamonds rubies emeralds and other jewelry valued between 450000 and 500000 including a 100000 necklace of 70 pearls, a wedding gift to Mrs Caruso.
A partial inventory released last night shows a diamond necklace with a large central stone and 200 tiny diamonds valued at 75 000 dollars. Also listed is a flexible diamond bracelet.
In Baton Rouge the Louisiana Senate voted 22 to 19 against ratifying the federal suffrage amendment, defeating the resolution in the General Assembly tonight.
Chicago reports rival managers contesting control of the next Republican campaign, focusing on power rather than the nominee. Also scores from national leagues with St. Louis and New York leading and several American League results. Eastern League games include Hartford, Bridgeport, and Worcester victories.
1915 note says Italian transport Principe Umberto sunk by submarine in Antarctic waters. A Labor Day anniversary recalls Atlantic City league of Nations endorsement from a year ago by unanimous resolution.
The forecast calls for generally fair weather across northern and southern New England and eastern New York. Temperatures will gradually rise with light to variable winds along the Atlantic coast. Normal temperatures prevail across the Eastern States with fair conditions continuing through Wednesday and Thursday.
An attempt was made today to unite Western state delegations under Senator Johnson's supporters. A meeting called after the convention adjourned, led by State Senator Frank P. Flynt, drew delegates from Utah, Washington, Nevada, Arizona and Oregon.
A farmer's informal forecast suggests a fair day and night with warming if the wind shifts eastward, indicating a mild, atmospheric outlook based on traditional signs.
An April 12 1920 Boston Evening Record item notes Mrs. Wilson serving Salada tea to guests at the White House. John Barton Payne was offered the Interior Secretary post and Admiral Benson the Shipping Board chairmanship after brief tea visits.
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