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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
1
Hood & Sons announces a three fourths of a cent reduction in retail milk price starting today bringing the consumer price to 16 1 4 cents. The company denies press reports that dealers pressured producers to move stock to raise prices. A similar cut is expected from other Boston distributors after a conference continued on page 4.
Roald Amundsen declares to the London Times that he will not abandon the expedition. After a planned stop in Nome Alaska he intends to enter the ice pack near Wrangel Island off eastern Siberia and drift across the Polar Sea aboard the Maud. Anadir, Siberia, wireless reports confirm his arrival there and subsequent Maud voyage.
Cardinal OConnell of Boston arrived in Rome and visited the Vatican where he was received by the Master of Ceremonies. The Pope set a special audience for Saturday but later recalled that date as May Day and wished cardinals not to be out on that day.
Post Staff Correspondent reports from Concord on April 30 as new corroboration bolsters Marion Loynes Otterson’s claim that Maurice Otterson was killed at the family home in Hooksett by auto bandits, not by her as charged. The session continued today with fresh testimony and cross examination.
National League scores include Boston 3 Brooklyn 0 and Philadelphia 4 New York 2 with rainouts for Cincinnati Pittsburg and Chicago St. Louis. American League games show Boston 4 New York 2 and Philadelphia 9 Washington 6 with a rainout involving Chicago Detroit. Eastern League results list New Haven 6 Springfield 5 Worcester 8 Waterbury 2 and Pittsfield 8 Bridgeport 2.
Mrs Archi bald Roosevelt, daughter-in-law of the former President, was halted at gunpoint in Chicago by a detective who suspected burglary. She was not arrested. Doubt lingered over her identity until her chauffeur’s questioning in Chief Garrity's office clarified the mistake.
Today marks several historical events including the 1898 Battle of Manila Bay action, the 1915 torpedoing of Gulflight by a German submarine, and the 1878 issuance of one cent postal cards. The Columbian Exposition opened in 1892 and the first elevated railroad ran in New York in 1878. A Peace Congress opened with German delegates a year ago as New York police warn against mailed bombs.
The fragment records times and figures including temperatures yesterday and one year ago, with scattered digits and partial data. It notes an average temperature of 54 and references other numeric entries such as 19 20 5 471 8 nm and 30 60 OB, but lacks full context or complete events.
Massachusetts officials mobilized the law to deter May Day demonstrations. Police federal and county officers worked through the night and into today with increased manpower. Machine guns riot guns mounted police and fast response squads were stationed in Boston stations to curb potential Communist or anarchist threats.
Clearing coolers and fair conditions predicted for Boston and vicinity with brisk west and northwest winds. Northern New England expected cloudy with Saturday rain early, then Sunday warmer and fair. Southern New England to clear and cool Saturday, Sunday rising temperatures. Atlantic coast winds showery, then clearing. Sandy Hook to Hatteras will see showers then clearing.
Weather forecast indicates showers this morning, turning fair this afternoon and tonight. It will be colder tonight than last night, with a drop in temperatures likely across the region.
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