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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
1
A Dublin riot sparked by soldiers disorderly conduct left two men dead and four seriously wounded as crowds clashed tonight. Police cordoned streets while emergency crews tended to the injured and investigated the incident.
The Washington legislature ratifies the federal amendment granting women the vote, bringing the nation closer to full suffrage as another state remains to join. The action signals broad political support and advances the national movement for women’s rights.
Senator Borah deplores attempts to control the Republican convention as reports cite cries of influence and calls on Wood 10 to dictate proceedings. The scene centers on party leaders and delegates amid a tense political clash.
Senator Borah requests names of subscribers amounts and how funds are being used regarding Major General Leonard Wood's campaign. He cites published reports of large contributions and seeks disclosure from Wood and his campaign managers.
Governor urges passage while suffrage leaders seek delay as Washington becomes the 35th state to ratify the federal amendment. The Washington Legislature, with the Senate and House both voting unanimously, completed ratification today.
The City Council approved the prisons committee recommendations calling for the removal of Superintendent Charles E. Donlan of the Long Island hospital and almshouse, along with his entire administrative staff and visiting medical staff led by President Dr. James J. Minot.
The committee on prisons acted after Councilman Edward F. McLaughlin urged removals following his attack on island officials. It recommended shifting island control from the board of trustees led by Penal Institutions Commissioner Thomas C. O'Brien.
Massachusetts will retain capital punishment for murder for another year after a House vote of 171 to 20 against an abolition bill. The tally suggests growing sentiment for the death penalty compared with the 1917 abolition vote of 22 in favor and 151 against.
Today's note recalls veterans on Gallipoli and Dardanelles landings, the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868, and a one year ago visit by President Wilson and Dr. Grayson to Soissons. It also marks the Bolshevik republic proclamation in Hungary and sunset and moon phases for vehicle guidance.
Forecasts show fair conditions across Boston and vicinity with little temperature change and moderate southerly winds. East New York and Southern New England expect fair, warmer Tuesday with Wednesday partly cloudy. Northern New England stays fair with warmer interior by Wednesday as winds shift Atlantic coast to moderate southwest then fresh Tuesday night.
The report says another bright day and night are expected with temperatures about like yesterday, indicating calm conditions and pleasant weather ahead.
Temperature readings show hourly values with a daily average of 46 and a high around 55 and a low near 40. The report lists times from early morning to evening with several gaps and OCR garbles in the source.
The aurora borealis lit the night sky for two hours after dusk drawing thousands who queried telegraph and wireless stations. Harvard Observatory received many inquiries about the lights and their meaning.
Senator Borah urged Wood campaign managers to clear charges in an unmistakable way, saying they owe it to the party and the country. The remark appears in a statement and continues on Page 6-Fourth Col.
Alexander Stewart of Willards street and James ONeil, both Quincy workers, died from sleeping sickness after weeks of illness. Emil Ecklund, another shipyard worker, was admitted to Quincy Hospital with similar symptoms as doctors study the outbreak.
The government press bureau announced the Berlin strike is practically over and martial law will likely be lifted this afternoon. An optimistic briefing was issued shortly before noon.
Washington March 22 the American Legion executive committee asked Congress to grant adjusted compensation for former service members at a rate of 1 dollar fifty cents per day of service.
The committee reversed a prior 87 to favor cash relief of 1.50 dollars daily, replacing the 50 dollars a month proposal after a review of a composite bill. The measure, including land settlement and home building aid, goes to the ways and means committee Wednesday with all provisions except the cash based on service period adopted unanimously. Opposition emerged against the 50 a month plan, shifting the demand to 1.50 per day by a 14 to something vote.
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