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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
1
The United States disclaims obligation to preserve territorial integrity or independence of any country by military force or economic discrimination. It will not interfere in disputes among nations under Article X or use forces unless Congress authorizes war or military action by act or joint resolution.
Startling revelations expose Joshua Seaver Boston manufacturer living a double life. He died in Miami when swept to sea with Rose B. Crocker of Boston, his winter companion and alleged wife while his real wife remained unaware. The investigations unfold as details emerge of their near romance and the uncovering of his authentic marriage.
The article reports a clash as Christian Scientists refuse to serve under the board of trustees and decline to publish what they call propaganda. This leadership dispute escalates, signaling a dramatic boardroom confrontation and potential organizational friction.
William P. McKenzie Mrs Hoag and Elisha B Seeley align with directors amid nationwide protest by scientists against trustee support Readers note resignations of McKenzie Hoag and Seeley from weekly and monthly publications with continuation on page 11.
In Washington on March 12 the Republican leader Senator Lodge introduced a substitute for Article X of the peace treaty. The move instantly became the storm centre of treaty controversy as it generally follows the form of the draft agreed on several days ago.
Actor David Warfield was struck by a moving truck in Los Angeles on March 12. He suffered a broken left leg and facial lacerations, with witnesses reporting the incident caused by the collision.
Halifax Nova Scotia March 12 Fear that the trawler Jutland with 22 Nova Scotia crew members is lost at sea was voiced by Captain Hansen after he arrived with the body of John Ellison of Dartmouth The Lemberg had picked up Ellison from a drifting dory The dory rope had been cut suggesting he left the Jutland in an emergency A Gloucester Walrus reported sighting the Jutland at 4 pm Wednesday but no further signs have been found
Alderman John Dana French lost one of a roan team valued at $400 when the horses sank through honeycombed ice on Porter Street East Manchester. Driver Joe Beavais was injured and exposed in the cold slush while attempting a rescue.
A driver made an improvised boat from dump beard fibers to reach a horse trapped in four feet of water after an accident. He cut the harness freeing the animal, but the horse sank while attempting to escape its entangled harness as fire chief and deputy chief offered assistance.
Citizens plan appeals as Mayor launches Boston's boldest tax drive. Collectors announce sales of unpaid 1919 real estate taxes due by May 1 and warrants for poll taxpayers who owe $5 for 1920 taxes, with actions set for June 15.
New England cattle horses and chickens face famine rations with towns reporting feed shortages. Horses are fed straw and cattle milk supplies shrink as poultry receive only soft mash. The drought era impact stresses farmers and markets across regions.
In crowded Broadway crowds three armed robbers smashed a window on 67th street and stole from display trays then fled after shooting a pedestrian who tried to intervene. The attack occurred as theatergoers filled the area after dark on March 12.
Minutes after a pepper attack at a Broadway jewelry shop three men entered another store, seized trays of jewelry, and fled. Police chased them and two men, said to be part of the trio, were arrested.
Forecast for southern New England calls for cloudy and colder Saturday with Sunday fair. Northern New England may see local rains or snows and colder Saturday with Sunday fair. Winds off Atlantic coast will be strong west and northwest, diminishing by Sunday morn in parts. Storm warnings posted from Eastport to Hatteras as temperatures run much colder inland.
The forecast notes fair weather for the late forenoon and afternoon. It will be unad dled until then. Expect a fairly good day with a slight drop in temperature and a freeze tonight.
Train No 27 on Boston and Albany express from Boston to Worcester struck a landslide on a steep grade between Rochdale and Charlton at 430 PM. Rocks and dirt two feet deep covered the track. Engineer Frank I Horne of West Springfield applied brakes but could not stop in time. Locomotive damaged but able to haul to Springfield after track cleared by workmen.
Average temperature yesterday was fifty degrees. The report includes scattered numbers and a few unreadable details from the page.
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