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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1920

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Senate Adopts Two Peace Treaty Reservations

Washington March 4 two more peace treaty reservations were adopted by the Senate after modifications to fit bipartisan conference terms. One change withheld assent from the Shantung settlement on motion by Republican readers. Also Senator Lodge said he would nominate Governor Coolidge as a presidential candidate if elected delegate at large to the Republican national convention.

Washington Senate Shantung Settlement Lodge Coolidge Wood

Probe of Palmer Is Ordered by House Republicans

The House adopted a resolution to investigate Attorney General Palmer over Louisiana sugar pricing. Republicans pushed the measure amid a heated debate, with Democrats opposing the probe and accusing Republicans of partisanship.

Palmer Boston House Washington Judiciary Committee Louisiana

Jury Reports Second Degree Murder Conviction in Patrolman Killing

A young man was found guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Patrolman Clancy and faces life imprisonment at sentencing scheduled for Monday. The case drew broad attention as prosecutors argued murder with malice and the defense urged mercy.

Clancy

Friction at Boston Symphony Over Dressing Room Etiquette

An open breach arose last night between Pierre B. Monteux, conductor, and Fredric Fradkin, concertmaster and union member, after Monteux ordered Fradkin to dress with the players, breaking the customary practice of shared dressing rooms.

Pierre B. Monteux Boston Symphony Orchestra Fredric Fradkin Fradkin

Defence Pleaded in Murder Verdict for Slain Patrolman

Joseph Sammarco confessed slayer of Patrolman Clancy was found guilty of second degree murder after a five hour jury deliberation. Defence argued the shooting was an accident. The verdict was delivered last night with the only issue remaining the degree of murder.

Joseph Sammarco Clancy

Isolated by Snow After 25 Days in North Scituate

Providence Rhode Island March 4 Stephen Coman aged 77 emerged from a 25 day snowbound isolation in North Scituate after a four horse hitch broke through the drifts. Children brought food to sustain him while he read and dealt with rheumatism during captivity.

Providence R. LI Stephen Coman North Scituate

Stabbed by Escort After Refusal to Attend Film

Agnes Logan a domestic at Captain H. G. Armstrong British consul-general Boston was stabbed four times by her escort for refusing to go to a moving picture. She lies in a serious condition at City Hospital.

Agnes Logan H. G. Armstrong Boston Beacon Street City Hospital

Slashing Attack on Beacon Street Prompted Police Hunt

About 7 45 p m a girl screamed as a slasher chased her along Beacon street toward the Public Garden. Francis Costello and Patrick Coughlin, both Charlestown residents, aided the injured woman to Dr George W Brewster and the City Hospital. The wounds, near the left neck, were not deep and likely from a pocket knife. The assailant, an employee of a Back Bay hotel, fled after the attack. police have his name but will not release it.

Francis Costello Bunker Hill Street Charlestown Patrick Coughlin Marion Street Beacon Street George W. Brewster Brewster Back Bay Miss Logan City Hospital

Senator Lodge Silent on Fuller Offer in Delegate Battle

Senator Lodge refused to discuss Congressman Fuller’s offer to withdraw from the fight for delegate at large. He only said his position remains unchanged and he does not care whether Fuller is in or out of the fight.

Lodge Fuller Wood Gillett

Fire kills two children in Back Nashua Road home

In Dracut on March 4, five year old Joseph and two year old John Silver died in a one story house fire on Back Nashua road near Willow Dale. Mrs Silver escaped with Arthur 5 as Anthony 13 and Albert 7 found baby Rose 7 months and tried to reach the front room before flames trapped Joseph and John under a couch. Firemen recovered the charred bodies. Mrs Silver cannot explain the blaze.

Dracut Joseph John John Silver Nashua Road Willow Dale Arthur Anthony Albert Rose Silver

Ridgefield Teachers Quit En Masse

Twenty-one of Ridgefield Connecticut’s 23 school teachers resigned tonight in a mass walkout leaving the town’s schools short staffed and the superintendent seeking immediate solutions.

Ridgefield Conn

Trouble at Sanders Theatre Comes Night of Disruption

Last night at the Sanders Theatre in Cambridge the planned orchestra program was interrupted as trouble arose during the performance, leaving attendees unsettled and the event halted briefly before police and staff restored order.

Sanders Theatre Cambridge

50 Miles of Rail Closed on Eastern Massachusetts System

The Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company reports only about 700 miles of its 750 to 800 mile network are in operation due to heavy snow and ice last month. Several lines are suspended including Reading Lowell Reading Lawrence via Billerica and North Reading Junction. Gloucester city lines largely operate though outskirts lack full service because of ice on the rails.

Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company New Hampshire Rhode Island Reading Lowell Lawrence Woburn Billerica Weymouth Quincy Quincey Gloucester

Yesterday's Temperature Report from Thompson's Spa

Yesterday's average temperature was 56 degrees with a range from a low of 23 to a high of 24. The record includes scattered readings such as 44 49 41 47 and 38 during the day, noting a mid morning low and afternoon warming.

Thompson Spa

Weather forecast for New England and coast cities

Forecast outlines rain in southern New England on Friday with local snows and much colder air by Saturday. The Western disturbance strengthens into a broad storm with frost possible Saturday morning to Florida. Storm warnings posted Atlantic coast from Eastport to Jacksonville and Gulf coast from Tampa to New Orleans. Winds shift from southeast to northwest by Saturday morning.

Boston Washington New England Mississippi River Lake Region Ohio Valley Atlantic States East New York Ohico Middle Atlantic States Florida Atlantic Coast Eastport Jacksonville Gulf Coast Tampa New Orleans Sandy Hook Hatteras

Weather Outlook: Rain Today and Possible Snow Tonight

Forecast suggests unsettled conditions with periods of rain today. Tonight a light snow chance remains, with minimal accumulation likely.

Governor Coolidge Warns Labor Domination at Alumni Dinner

Governor Coolidge told members of the Williams Alumni Association of Boston at their 53d annual dinner in the Exchange Club that any attempt by labor leaders to dominate will be outlawed by the people.

Coolidge Labor Williams Alumni Association of Boston Exchange Club

Supreme Court ruling and steel trust impact cited

A governor notes that the Supreme Court’s 4 to 3 decision clearing the Steel Trust of Sherman Act violations marks a turning point for business. He contrasts this with past focus on employees, highlighting gains in salaries and working conditions as the nation’s economy evolves.

United States Supreme Court Steel Trust

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