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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
1
In Maryland a medical sergeant and his wife the MacNichols legally adopt Edith Winckel, daughter of Leone Winckel. The couple, notable writer and Harvard medical unit veteran, made history in a romance steeped wartime intrigue.
The attorney general aims at promoters of mining stocks as a noted market figure and a prominent law column figure are expected to appear in court today amid a tour arrests case and related legal actions.
Representative Edward L. Logan of Boston testified before the House Ways and Means Committee in favor of a bill providing 1.50 dollars per day of compensation during enlistment. The Massachusetts Division of the American Legion and Col. Logan urged recruitment and addressed veterans’ dissatisfaction with existing terms.
Four prominent Boston stock promoters were arrested yesterday for advertising stock sales without required information on filings with the commissioner of corporations. The arrests form the first step in a statewide Attorney General sweep of investment market conditions with more arrests anticipated. Thomas W. Lawson was expected to appear in court today. Attorney-General J Weston Allen met with W L Jarvis after arraignments.
Today’s anniversaries note Turks massacre 20 000 Christians in Persia in 1917. Scientists William C C Redfield born 1789-originator of rotary storm theory. Stephen R B Luce naval officer founder US War College born 1827. One year ago today the first American food chip reached Germany and first Washington flight by a Senate pilot from Henderson of Nevada.
In Boston reports reveal dramatic incidents tied to the MacNichols the author soldier and his wife the geogirl it follows other fiction like episodes from close friends and Post coverage.
General Pershing nominates Albert E. Scott of the 101st Regiment for a Distinguished Service Cross posthumously for heroism in Trugny Woods near Château-Thierry on July 23, 1912. The War Department will receive the papers with the recommendation.
Herbert C. Hoover is not a candidate but discussion of his availability prompts civic groups to consider his suitability for President. Women reportedly favor him two to one as a potential national leader, with further details continued on Page 15 Fifth column.
Former Emperor William, guarded by two police, left Bentinck Castle to inspect progress on his future residence at Doorn. He viewed three rooms completed in Amerongen and then returned a half hour later as work on the other rooms progressed rapidly.
New York March 4. Suspension of work in the anthracite fields April 1 was averted when owners notified miners they would accept a wage increase decided in the new agreement and drawn retroactive to April 1.
Congressman Gallivan appeared on crutches to back the veterans bonus measure after suffering a severe rheumatism attack. He said he felt compelled to show support as the first lawmaker in either chamber to introduce a World War veterans bonus bill.
Returns from rural districts and near complete city tallies show Wood with 27,004 votes, Lowden 22,589, and Johnson 21,271 in the race for the Republican presidential nomination endorsement.
Worcester March 24 authorities foil an alleged payroll robbery attempt at Felters Company Millbury with a $10 000 payroll. Suspects Piccinni Vincenzo Cirolandoli Legasse and Coppersmith rounded up at gunpoint by a 25 officer posse from Boston Providence Worcester and Worcester County.
From 1133 of 1740 precincts in 59 of 64 counties the tally shows Wood carrying or leading in 33 counties, Johnson ahead in 18, and Lowden leading in 10 with one county tied. One county posted Johnson 1004, Lowden 127, Wood 70. Voter turnout appears light compared with the last primary, though women were allowed to vote.
State police and express and railroad detectives watched the plan for a payroll robbery. A bogus package was sent to lure the suspects. a real shipment followed. In Millbury three cars converged and officers overpowered two armed men and a third with a blackjack. Coppersmith, the driver, was detained at police HQ for processing.
Forecast for eastern New York calls for increasing clouds Thursday with rain at night or Friday and cooler interior Friday. Southern and Northern New England expect fair Thursday with likely rain Friday. Rain spreads Thursday across the upper Lake region and western lower Lake region, Ohio Valley, Tennessee and the east Gulf States into Monday. Storm warnings issued from Cedar Keys to Brownsville. Winds along the Atlantic coast vary from southeast to northeast with increasing strength by Friday and unsettled conditions.
The forecast calls for fair and warm conditions today and likely tonight, with light to moderate winds and no precipitation expected. Temperatures should remain comfortable across the region, making outdoor plans favorable.
Temperature report notes an average of 56 degrees with scattered readings. Observers reference Miele and Sooke areas near Way Eas MT and Wes wea ees.
London report states novelist Mrs Humphry Ward died of heart disease today in a city hospital. The obituary notes she was Mary Augusta Ward, a prominent writer with influence in literary circles.
In Dover Delaware today both supporters and opponents of woman suffrage claimed small gains in the Legislature as ratification resolutions were introduced in the Senate and House. Suffragists planned to delay final action to next week while opponents pushed for Friday votes. Governor Townsend and suffrage leaders reiterated belief changes could push ratification despite current votes.
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