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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
2
In Manchester New Hampshire police report no reliable clue to the two escaped maniacs latest alarms from suburban residents proved dubious as a deserted North End horse occupied by fugitives was searched but yielded no help to the pursuit.
A Near East Relief cable from Beirut reports Turkish attacks in Syria and Cilicia threaten to halt aid in Armenia. It says relief work must restart and mentions the general removal of Armenian orphans under American care. Louise Reed Sherman of Newtonville, Mass, has sailed home.
Secretary Daniels launched a vigorous counter offensive before the Senate investigating committee addressing charges by Rear Admiral Sims against the Navy leadership. He read a prepared statement and attacked Sims for pro British bias, naval regulation violations, and belittling the efforts of other officers.
Secretary Daniels told a congressional committee that Admiral Sims overstated claims and that delays by the department did not prolong the war. He said the Navy’s record remains intact and dismissed Sims assertions as unfounded and exaggerated. He noted six alleged misjudgments by Sims including overemphasis on cargo protection and underestimating the Navy’s role in transporting troops.
A man identified as Potter was sentenced to life in prison in Superior Court after pleading guilty to second degree murder. He shot and killed Deputy Sheriff George A. Bills on a Boston & Albany train in Palmer on February 24, 1919, during an attempt to arrest him for wounding Detective Lieutenant ___ during a prior incident.
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