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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
1
Labor leaders at the AFL convention in Montreal predicted a major floor fight on a resolution demanding recognition of the Soviet government and the lifting of the blockade against Russia. Several big unions planned to back the cause as progressives urged endorsement.
Chicago June 13 The Democratic convention at San Francisco focuses national attention as McAdoo and Cox emerge as leading contenders. Harding expected to campaign early with Lodge company while Prohibition forces may stir trouble.
Seven persons were seriously injured yesterday afternoon when an automobile failed to negotiate a sharp turn on Id Street and crashed through the railing of a bridge over the Boston and Maine railroad tracks. The car struck a telegraph pole in mid air and dropped about 30 feet to the tracks below.
Ruth C. Bodwell notes uncertainty about plans and remarks she has not started to make any, acknowledging Governor Coolidge’s nomination for vice president. Continued on Page 15 First Cel.
The piece notes Vice-President elect Coolidge drew hundreds of telegrams on Sunday after the Republican convention. It mentions his measured response to the attention. Baseball results listed include Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 0 and St. Louis 5 New York 3 in the National League, with American League scores like St Louis 11 Boston 5 and New York 14 Cleveland 0.
A bomb exploded in the National Theatre Havana during the second act of the opera Aida injuring several chorus members and audience. One person was seriously hurt as panic followed the blast. The theatre painter was arrested on suspicion. no motive found. Enrico Caruso was due to appear for his final Havana performance.
A 20 pound paving block was thrown from a Boston bridge railing and landed in a Charles River canoe striking between occupants. David Cohen 19 of 24 Parker Street Boston and Michael Riseman 11 of 50 Allen Street Boston were thrown overboard and rescued by Metropolitan Park police with assistance from Arnold Johnson of Somerville.
Chicago June 13 Senator Hiram Johnson sent a telegram to Senator Harding before leaving for Washington. He wrote Congratulation to you Hi Johnson.
Marion awoke to news that Warren G. Harding was nominated for the presidency on the Republican ticket. The town celebrated with restrained Sabbath joy as whispers of a possible next president spread, marking a historic moment for the city.
On this date in history Stars and Stripes adopted by Congress in 1777. German General von Mackensen takes 16 000 Russian prisoners. One year ago Army of 10 000 visited Washington to oppose the dry law. Thirty car loads of shells burst at Aberdeen proving grounds Maryland.
The forecast from Washington notes unsettled conditions for northern New England with possible showers on coast Monday. Tuesday turns fair. Southern New England expects cloudy conditions Monday with showers, then fair and warmer Tuesday. Winds off the Atlantic coast are moderate and variable.
After unsettled forenoon conditions the weather will become fair this afternoon and tonight with a notable rise in temperature versus yesterday.
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