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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
1
Mrs William G Clancy widow of a murdered policeman arrived in New York from England en route to Boston She says she wants to remain in America and educate her boy to be an American citizen Her aim is a little home and a good education for their son amid the memory of his father.
Article 10 obstacle cited as reason both parties expect defeat of ratification while discussions of rescue hymns and open boats surface. New England passengers and crew appear among steamer’s listed list of people.
A cargo of cotton was dumped into the sea to lighten the steamer Bohemian after it struck the Sambro ledges near Halifax harbor in a blinding snowstorm. The 64 passengers were taken ashore, while 120 crew remain aboard as attempts to refloat the vessel were not pursued through the day.
Senate leaders, convinced current efforts to break the peace treaty deadlock waste time, sought to move the treaty aside for pressing legislation and let the ratification issues enter the political campaign for decision.
Washington March 1 The Supreme Court in a four to three decision declined to dissolve the United States Steel Corporation and its many subsidiaries, dismissing the government's antitrust suit and absolving the steel trust from all charges under the Sherman act.
Local Democrats claim decisive wins across town offices. Voters supported party tickets in key races, reshaping council and county posts for potential policy shifts.
The statewide licensing question drew strong support in nearly every town election yesterday with significant increases for the yes side and a sharp drop in no votes compared to last year. In some places the yes vote doubled while no votes fell to under half of the prior year totals.
The high court approves the steel corporation with Chief Justice leading the opinion. The decision affirms the firm’s legal standing and underscores the court’s stance on industrial governance.
Watertown elected a wet majority in yesterday's town election by 243 votes Yes 1002 No 759, the first such result in 35 years. Frederick Robinson became chairman of the Board of Selectmen, with Charles M Abbott retaining a seat along with Ernest K Ingalls on the board. Robert P Robinson and Howard G Ellis were elected to the school committee. Osborn was agr eean 8B and Horton was re elected treewarden.
Miss Josephine C. Kelleher of Hyde Park and Charles K. Robins of Charlestown are accused of secretly marrying on Washington's Birthday a year ago at Pelham Bay Park. The revelation follows several claims that the pair wed while Robins was a naval aviation mechanic.
Community notice lists Ward 15 headquarters at 75 Cedar Street Roxbury with phone contact Roxbury 4432 W for the Irish Loan program.
Arlington Lexington Holbrook and Lincoln vote to approve liquor licenses for the first time since 1880 in Lexington and after decades in Arlington. Lexington shows a net 183 vote gain with 154 more Yes and 29 fewer No. Arlington records a 57 majority with a 879 vote net gain since 1919, 392 more Yes and 487 fewer No. Continued on Page 22-Eighth Col.
Mrs Elizabeth Ann Clancy widow of William G Clancy told the Post staff reporter she was aboard the Cunard liner during quarantine when she arrived in the city.
Paris March 1 The French railroad strike ended tonight after talks between railway directors and union delegates. An understanding was reached on most points, with penalties for strikers unresolved and a plan to appeal to Premier Mille Rand. The premier proposed no pay for strike days and no punishment for refusing to resume, plus a review of directors.
City Council approved Mayor Peters order to appropriate 400000 from last year surplus for a new ferry boat and runways for East Boston ferry service. Mayor stressed immediate attention to East Boston ferries' condition.
The New Jersey Senate voted 12 to 9 to approve the 31 2 percent beer bill after the House passed it last week. The measure sets beer limits and proceeds to the governor for action.
The Boston Opera House was full for the opening night of the Chicago Opera Association season featuring Ponchielli La Gioconda with Rosa Raisa and Alessandro Dolci in leading roles. The performance highlighted a dramatic soprano part a tenor aria brilliant orchestration and an equally brilliant ballet with strong ensemble moments.
New York March 1 refined granulated sugar is quoted at 13.34 cents per pound, a one cent decrease by B H Howell and Son for the National Sugar Refining Company. No orders accepted at this price yet. other refiners expected to follow with reductions in days. Fair price estimates suggest retail price around 16.25 cents.
Arrangements are made for passengers to proceed on their voyage aboard the Canada which will leave Wednesday for Liverpool. The schedule indicates ready passage and orderly boarding for the transatlantic trip.
Leo Sylvester, identified as leader of a well organized gang, admits more than 500 house and store robberies in Detroit during the past two to three months. Police report thousands of dollars in loot seized. arrests followed a city roundup.
In New Bedford on March 1 14 year old Robert J Halliday Jr shot his father with a rifle after an argument over an errand. The elder Halliday was hospitalized in St Luke's in serious condition while the boy is held on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.
Secretary of War Baker says the Cape Cod canal will not be opened by the government and that its operation lies with the canal owners. The War Department says the canal is not government property, though seized for eminent domain, due to unsettled price. Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines adds no jurisdiction over the canal.
Under the plan agreed to and seemingly accepted by both sides, negotiations would drop Article 10 reservations, readopt the Republican reservation program from the last session as a formality, and proceed to a final ratification vote.
Page S éth column provides a weather and tide snippet noting sunrise at 6 18 and sunset at 5 36 with light for all vehicles. The fragment references Mt 9 04 and ongoing tide timings for the day.
Today's survey notes include births of De Witt Clinton and Houston, mentions Alexander Bullock, and marks key events: Department of Education founded in 1867, and a retroactive note on the Victory Loan bond bill and Hoover’s appointment to relief efforts, reflecting wartime finance and relief history.
The forecast predicts fair conditions across southern New England Tuesday with somewhat colder temperatures, then fair and warmer by Wednesday. Northern New England is fair Tuesday but colder in Maine, winds from the Atlantic coast remain moderate, with a general pressure fall overnight and cooler temperatures expected in New England Tuesday.
The old farmer predicts a fair day ahead with milder warmth than yesterday, suggesting gentle conditions and light winds for the day.
Yesterday's temperature data from Thompson's Spa shows hourly readings with afternoon values near 40 to 48 degrees. The record notes an average yesterday of 30.14 and an average for the previous year of 49.14, indicating a cooler day overall.
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