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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
1
Judge Anderson orders the 5 suspects freed after federal raids that drew criticism of official conduct. The decision centers on the handling of the January operation and questions of custody. The text notes tension over perceived lawlessness among officials.
President Wilson asked the Chicago Railroad Labor Board to expedite its wage ruling amid widespread unrest and yardmen walkouts in Philadelphia and Baltimore. W.N. Doak, vice president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, warned that failure to settle the yearlong wage dispute by week’s end could worsen the situation and blamed the Labor Board for the current crisis.
Londonderry reports five Sinn Fein ers killed by machine gun fire during the removal of Protestants from Barrack street. The city, with 40,000 inhabitants, endures days of terror as rioting continues with high casualties each day.
The city appears ruled by extremist factions of the Unionists and Na. Their dominance shapes governance and daily life, signaling a tense political climate as opposition voices fade.
William G McAdoo said in telegraph calls to Burris A Jenkins he did all he could to stop Jenkins from placing his name in the San Francisco Democratic convention race He rejected a New York newspaper report that he would bow out due to tuberculosis calling it false and despicable.
Two Brockton men died at Brockton Hospital from automobile accidents. Carl Trott, 29, a World War veteran, was injured last Sunday when his motorcycle collided with a car on Centre street. Linwood Grant of 554 Main street sustained a fractured skull yesterday when his auto truck struck a telephone pole as he leaned out of the seat.
Supporters of Former Secretary McAdoo say his Democratic nomination withdrawal stems from President Wilson not clearly stating his position on a third term. The inside story centers on Wilson's stance influencing McAdoo's candidacy.
The article notes it was widely anticipated that the President would announce a clear position prior to the convention, shaping expectations and signaling the administration's direction.
A formal statement by Mr Wilson frames the League of Nations as the central campaign issue. The administration continues its push as details unfold on page 23, third column.
New York June 23. A new theory suggests Joseph Bowne Elwell was killed during a divorce raid on his premises. Officials report a married woman linked to Elwell was seen entering his home shortly before the death.
President Wilson telegraphs Governor Roberts urging a Tennessee special session to consider the federal suffrage amendment. He cites the Ohio case and asks the Legislature to act, noting Tennessee's constitutional provision and debates over its validity.
In Brockton on June 23 a 9 year old boy testified in Juvenile Court that four youths robbed William Belcher of $800 while he slept in woods off Emmett street. Police recovered over $500 so far and the other boys are to appear in court tomorrow.
Melatiah C. Floyd, years old, died when an auto veered off an embankment near Oaks Hill in Saco Maine and hit a telephone pole. Driver Willis Sylvester was shaken. three Floyd family members were slightly hurt. A dog on the front seat is believed to have indirectly caused the crash by distracting Sylvester and causing steering confusion.
Federal Judge George W. Anderson rules there is no evidence that the Communist party advocates overthrowing the government in Reds habeas corpus cases. He notes the January raids involved law-enforcing officials and argues that a mob is a mob regardless of its composition, implying the decision may be appealed to the Supreme Court. He keywords lawlessness and challenges the notion of conspiracy.
The item records anniversaries including the 1800 Battle of Marengo a total Austrian defeat by Napoleon and Italian advances into Austria in 1915. It also marks one year since the National Administrative Council of Arreuay backed the League of Nations and notes Pennsylvania ratifying woman suffrage.
The weather forecast calls for fair skies in Boston and the surrounding area on Thursday and likely Friday with mild temperatures. Winds from the southwest to west will be gentle to moderate. Scattered showers occurred recently in parts of the Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf States Ohio Valley Tennessee and North Rocky Mountain region.
Forecasters predict a fair day and night with temperatures near yesterday's warm level. Light winds and no precipitation expected, making it a comfortable stretch for outdoor plans.
The night’s baseball results span the National and American Leagues with Cleveland beating Boston in 14 innings 7 to 6, and Chicago routing Philadelphia 7 to 0 while New York edged St. Louis 6 to 3. The Eastern League features Worcester, Albany, Bridgeport matches while a magazine teaser hints at a feature by Anthony Hope titled A Little Joke.
With Cardinal O Connell aboard the White Star liner Canopic 100 miles off Boston at midnight it will reach quarantine Gallups Island at 5 30 this morning. The Nantasket with customs and other officials will depart Pemberton at six to meet the Canopic on sighting in President Roads and transfer the Cardinal his suite and first class passengers to Boston landing at Commonwealth Pier.
The Canopic sailed from Naples without a clean bill of health, prompting the transfer of first class passengers to the Nantasket for landing and onward trips to Gallups Island for quarantine. Second class and steerage passengers follow on later shifts if needed. Bishop Anderson and Dr Slattery among greeters at Commonwealth Pier as Cardinal O Connell arrives.
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