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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1920

Page

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Volstead Trails Kyale in Minnesota Primary Return

In St Paul Minnesota Congressman A J Volstead seeks renomination but trails O J Kyale in early returns from the Seventh District as 285 of 375 precincts report Volstead with 11738 vs Kyale 13569. In San Francisco Postmaster General Burleson urges modifying the Volstead act ahead of the national convention.

ST. Paul, Minn A. J. Volstead O. J. Kyale Benson San Francisco Burleson San Antonio

Burleson Voices Demand to Repeal Absurd Provisions

Mr Burleson calls for repeal of drastic provisions in the act, expressing direct views that some party leaders had not voiced publicly, signaling a shift within the ranks. The remarks come as internal tensions over policy intensify, with Burleson urging lawmakers to reconsider and repeal controversial clauses.

Burleson

Home Rule Change Expands Irish Representation

In London the government backed a House of Commons amendment raising Irish representation to 46 from 42 to include four Irish university representatives. The move aims to address coercion concerns and Dublin’s worsening situation compared with Londonderry.

London House of Commons

Rhode Island and Massachusetts Women Split on Democratic Platform

Rhode Island delegates refused a joint endorsement of labor committee planks for the Democratic platform at the convention. The dispute arose between Rhode Island feminists and Massachusetts women alternates over proposed platform planks.

Rhode Island Bay State Lincoln Neb Massachusetts Labor Committee of the Woman's

New Names for Phone Exchanges in Boston Directory

Four Greater Boston telephone exchanges will have name changes in the fall directory. Officials announced the updated listings as part of preparations for the opening of the continued section in the next issue.

Greater Boston Telephone Company

Harvard Defeats Yale 4 1 In Commencement Game

Winslow Felton pitched Harvard to a 4 to 1 victory over Yale in the annual rivalry opener at New Haven. Harvard collected four singles to back Felton as Yale's offense faltered despite moments of threat.

New Haven Conn Winslow Felton Harvard Yale

Elizips Are Not Dangerous in Game Field Note

The Elis were not dangerous though Fefton showed some wiliness at times passing two batsmen in the second but striking out Peters.

Elis Fefton Peters

Messages from deceased scientist say Hyslop sent

The late James Hervey Hyslop reportedly sent spirit messages from the Hotel Vanderbilt after his death from a brain lesion in Upper Montclair New Jersey The claim is made by Dr Albert Durrant Watson president of the Canadian Society for Psychical Research The messages are said to come through medium Luis Benjamin a traveling salesmen volunteering for the Canadian society

New York James Hervey Hyslop American Society For Psychical Research Upper Montclair N. J Vanderbilt Albert Durrant Watson Canadian Society For Psychical Research Luis Benjamin Canadian Society

Baseball Scores From Yesterday National and American Leagues

In the National League Boston defeated St Louis 3 to 2 in 11 innings Pittsburg beat Brooklyn 9 to 7 Chicago topped New York 10 to 4 Cincinnati won 3 to 1 over Philadelphia in extra innings Philadelphia downed Cleveland 13 to 5 Chicago beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 Washington defeated Detroit 6 to 1 St Louis beat New York 9 to 3 in the American League

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

Storm Sweeps Mystic Valley Causes Widespread Damage

An electrical storm swept the Mystic Valley and surrounding area yesterday afternoon. The storm caused extensive damage to homes public property gardens and crops amounting to thousands of dollars. Huge tree limbs were ripped off and debris filled streets while hailstones thunder and lightning dominated the skies.

Mystic Valley

Trapped Mother and Children Buried in Winchester Auto

In Winchester a mother and two children were trapped as a mass of foliage and fallen limbs surrounded them while a broken wire flashed voltage nearby and a falling tree buried the automobile they rode in. The story continues on page 10-3d.

Winchester

Elwell Murder Probe Intensifies with Arrest Hint

Reports say an arrest in the Elwell slaying may come within 48 hours and a woman tied to the case could be taken into custody. The investigation follows clashes between the district attorney and police, witness inconsistencies, and new evidence as detectives review letters from Miss Elly Hope Anderson and Victor von Schiegell related to the night Elwell was killed.

New York Elwell Edward Swann Police Department Joseph Bowne Elwell Elly Hope Anderson Victor von Schiegell Viola Kraus

Austro-German Cross Dniester in 1915 Warfare

An archival note recalls Austro-German forces crossing the Dniester after a fierce battle with Russians in 1915. It marks events tied to a year-ago pledge by Germany to seek peace and the armistice timing. It also notes Eamonn de Valera, Sinn Fein leader, appearing at the Waldorf Astoria in New York.

Dniester River Germany Eamonn de Valea Sinn Fein Republic of Ireland Waldorf-Astoria Hotel New York City

Forecast for Boston and New England Weather

Fair conditions due Wednesday and Thursday with moderate temperatures and winds from southwest to west. Northern and southern New England partly cloudy with notable cloudiness east of the Mississippi. temperatures stay below seasonal averages across much of the United States. Winds vary by location including fresh winds north of Sandy Hook and across Sandy Hook to Hatteras with showers in the mix.

Boston Washington New England United States Mississippi River Sandy Hook Hatteras

Weather Forecast and Temperature Readout

Forecast promises bright and fair weather today and tonight with warmth near yesterday. Readings from Thompson's Spa show mixed numbers inconsistent with readable digits. yesterday’s average temperature listed as 67 degrees with a 18 to 24 scale.

Thompson's Spa

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