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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
1
Walter R. Johnson of Boston sues Lorén H. Nauss of Gloucester for $50,000 claiming alienation of his wife’s affections. The case, filed amid public interest, centers on alleged wrongful acts affecting a marriage and family.
Delegates cheer and carry state banners as the executive image rises on stage drawing a half hour ovation. The president’s name is repeatedly cheered amid roaring applause at the convention scene.
The article reports the president directing a major gathering with confidence in a platform modeled to his wishes. It notes the league’s endorsement and implies strong executive influence over event design and messaging.
In San Francisco on opening day the President dominated the stage as a giant portrait was displayed and Chairman Cummings delivered an impassioned finale. The report notes a strong tribute to the Chief Executive as delegates applauded and the convention began its proceedings.
Washington June 28 Senator Harding Republican presidential nominee returns to Washington after a weekend at Senator Frelinghuysen’s estate in New Jersey and will work to clear a heavy backlog before departure Saturday for Marion Ohio He has no fixed engagements for tomorrow except a speech on Americanism for a phonograph record for campaign use.
Information suggests Joseph Bowne Elwell was killed by an acquaintance who was betrayed in a bootlegging sale to cover liquor stock. The motive centers on a double crossing in the illicit trade. Continued on Page 4 Fourth Column.
The Democratic national convention in San Francisco directs Chairman Cummings to forward a message of continued support to President Wilson on June 28 as Governor Gardner of Missouri moves the resolution. Page 11 Fourth Column.
The full text of Chairman Cum mings speech appears in the issue on page 8, providing the complete remarks and policy outlines presented by the chair. The article highlights key themes and arguments, offering readers the unabridged statement for reference and analysis.
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia was unanimously elected chairman of the resolutions committee at the organization meeting in San Francisco on June 28. Senator Walsh of Montana seconded the nomination with no opposition. The Associated Press reports the tribute to President Wilson from the Democratic hosts near the Golden Gate.
The Providence Common Council rejected a $10,000 pension trust bequest from the late Count Paola Bajnotti of Turin. The will directed annual interest to a 20 year old Providence girl of humble birth for her conduct and virtues.
National League results include Brooklyn 32 Cincinnati 7 St Louis 5 New York 18 Philadelphia Chicago 5 Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 5 Pittsburgh 4 in a second game American League action shows Philadelphia 6 Washington 2 Chicago 13 Detroit 5 Cleveland 7 St Louis 4 Boston and New York games postponed or not scheduled.
The old farmer predicts a fairly good day and night with warmer conditions similar to yesterday.
This installment lists events such as Germans driving back Russians on the Russian frontier in 1915 and Greece severing relations with the central powers in 1917. It notes a year ago today President Wilson left Brest for the United States aboard the George Washington and mentions a Tuscany earthquake with heavy casualties and transport from Brest reaching the U S.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Tuesday fair with Wednesday showers and little temperature change. Fresh southwest winds develop off the Atlantic coast from Sandy Hook to Hatteras with partly cloudy skies. Northern New England may see real showers Tuesday and Wednesday, while southern New England remains partly cloudy with possible showers and no major temperature shift.
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