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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
2
Ralph P. Merritt campaign manager of the Hoover Republican Club of California conceded the Johnson group of Republican delegates won the national convention nomination. He said, Like good sportsmen we concede the victory and congratulate the winner.
88 members of Congress sent a cable to Premier Lloyd George and the English Parliament urging an end to imprisonment without arraignment for Irish political detainees. The message was delivered as part of a protest reported from Washington.
A statement to Hon. David Lloyd George and Parliament declares that further wars and acts of war are unwise, urging peace and restraint as a national policy in the face of imminent conflicts. The speaker emphasizes lasting diplomacy and consideration of future generations.
National League games included Cincinnati 5 Chicago 4 and New York 5 Philadelphia 4. American League matchups saw New York 6 Boston 1 and Philadelphia 6 Washington 4. St Louis 12 Chicago 4 and Detroit 2 Cleveland 1. Eastern League note Bridgeport 6 Albany 5 and oaty ? New Haven 1.
In New Bedford on May 4 striking cotton mill workers kept idle as 15 000 operatives quit in sympathy with loom fixers grievances. A decision on ending the strike within days or extending it for two months hinges on a Textile Council meeting tomorrow. Firemen paused planned action while a new proposition is prepared for a Friday night meeting.
Reports from Warsaw indicate Polish forces near Kiev, about 35 to 45 kilometres distant in several sectors. Bolshevik infantry and artillery resist, while Kiev defenders are portrayed as demoralized and Reds fight to hold the front against Chinese mercenaries in the rear guard.
In Indianapolis Indiana the Republican presidential primary results show Wood with 24671 votes and Johnson with 20538 across 1001 of 3387 precincts. Lowden tallied 11250 and Harding 6172 as partial tallies.
The Hague May 4 The Associated Press reports former German Emperor Wilhelm II is selling horses carriages and harrels with a gold mounted harness gifted by the Pope The listing appears in Handels Blad signed only by a number and likely to be Count Hohenzollern selling the goods Rumors say his finances have suffered recently at Amerongen
New York May 4 Howard Le C Roome Yale star turned real estate broker won 1600 dollars from J Ford Johnson by completing 940 steps from boiler room to flag pole in the Equitable Building 47 stories in 8 minutes 51 25 seconds. Several thousand dollars reportedly changed hands among their friends in a wagering bout.
Roome and Johnson faced an odd challenge after elevators failed. They climbed 47 flights to the roof as a group watched from the Racquet and Tennis Club. The bet offered Roome $1000 plus $100 per minute saved, and he finished breathless yet defiant.
The House committee on ways and means reported ought to pass the bill regulating motion pictures with three changes. It strikes the free censorship for educational charitable or religious performances and raises licensing fees from $1 to $2 for films up to 1000 feet and from $2 to $4 for longer films.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts will serve as temporary chairman of the Chicago national convention and deliver the keynote address. Congressional Republicans, briefed by Chairman Hays, expect Lodge to be selected by the arrangements committee meeting May 10. Some supporters of Hiram Johnson push for Borah, and Beveridge is also named as a possible contender.
Marion Loynes Otterson was found innocent by a Merrimack County jury after a dramatic courtroom verdict. The juror hailed the defendant as calm and believed from the start, as cheers and a restrained courtroom scene followed the proclamation of innocence in Concord New Hampshire.
Ralph Greenlaw son of Eben Francis Greenlaw of Flagstaff Arizona was murdered Monday at the same place near El Oro 125 miles from Mexico City where his father and another son were killed by Mexicans Sunday Advices received here tonight confirm the new death and place of the incident
Police seek killer of Raphael Corina of East Boston found at Pars Place with a star wound in the breast about 4 o clock last night. A woman is held in connection with the case, but investigators believe a man is involved in Corina's death.
Sun and moon rise and set times shown with 8 19 lighting notice. Today's anniversaries include Napoleon’s death at St Helena in 1821 and Russians halting German advances at Dunajec in 1915. A year ago Italy agreed to join the Peace Conference. A I W W convention opened in Chicago denounced by aldermen. Heat wave reports in New York with 86 degrees at 4 pm.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Wednesday and Thursday with moderate westerly winds. East New York and New England also expect fair conditions, with partly cloudy Atlantic States. Winds will be moderate, north to northeast, with no significant temperature changes expected.
The forecast shows a sunny day with pleasant daytime warmth and a cooler evening. Light winds and no precipitation expected, making for a comfortable stretch of weather.
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