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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
1
Maynooth in County Kildare sees a heavy explosion destroying the Town Hall and courthouse, both owned by Lord Frederick Fitzgerald, a blast that rattled every house. Reports say troops may soon be housed there amid tensions with Sinn Fein and unionists.
Evidence ties the Braintree bandits to a payroll theft on April 15 and shows they cached $20,000 in Newton two nights after the robbery, then recovered the money Saturday night from woods near the Working Boys' Home.
The May 16 referendum in Bern shows Switzerland voting yes on joining the League of Nations by about 400 000 to 200 000 in the popular vote with an 11 2 cantonal split in favor. The day saw record turnout with cars aiding sick voters and prisoners brought by law officers. The federal government urged adhesion while opponents campaigned fiercely. Officials call it the most momentous day in Swiss history as the fate of the country hinged on the result.
The Post urges readers to decorate the graves of New England soldiers buried in France. It expresses that Memorial Day should not leave any grave bare and appeals to the region’s sentiment to honor these heroes.
The Post urges readers to donate to the Memorial Day Fund so every grave of a defender will have a flag and flowers. Those with loved ones buried in France are urged by affection, while others without French graves are reminded to contribute. Continued on Page 4-First Col.
Rome May 16 The canonization of Joan of Arc, the French national heroine, was announced by the Vatican in a formal ceremony attended by church leaders and dignitaries.
Celebrated by Pope Benedict this morning in St. Peter's the service was hailed as the greatest and most impressive function in the historic basilica by the press. Continued on Page 7-Sixth Column.
Levi P. Morton former Vice President under Harrison and former New York governor died suddenly at his Rhinebeck home on the 96th birthday anniversary. Authorities may act to ease the major freight congestion impacting essentials and supply lines.
Mr Morton contracted a slight cold days ago but his condition worsened this morning with bronchial pneumonia. He became unconscious and died peacefully at 8:30.
In the American League Cleveland and New York played to a 2-2 tie while St. Louis defeated Washington 4-2. The National League saw Chicago win 5-1 over Boston and Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 3-2 in 15 innings. In the Eastern League Waterbury edged Springfield 7-6 in two innings and Albany defeated Hartford 4-3 while Bridgeport beat Worcester 3-2 and New Haven triumphed over Pittsfield 3-2 in 14 innings.
Former Vice President Levi P Morton died yesterday in New York on what would have been his 6th birthday. The obituary notes his long public service and prominent family connections.
Mrs. Annie Putnam aged 85 of 27 Chestnut Street Chelsea died in Somerville Hospital after being struck on Broadway West Somerville by a car owned and driven by Joseph B. Smith of 58 Irving Street West Somerville. Smith reported the incident and returned home while Mrs. Driscoll who witnessed it could not detail the event.
Washington May 16 government poised to move within 48 hours to ease a nation wide freight bottleneck. Interstate Commerce Commission expected to issue sweeping priority orders for food fuel and perishables and bar shipment of dead freight to rush essentials to communities facing shortages.
The commission signaled it would suspend ordinary work to focus its entire effort on ending traffic congestion. The move aims to address gridlock and improve urban mobility amid rising vehicle volumes and delays.
A century anniversary of Norway's independence noted. 1915 steamer Transylvania completed a New York to Glasgow voyage despite German threats. One year ago NC-4 reached the Azores at 9 25 a m New York time and Secretary of Navy Daniels arrived back in New York from France.
Fair conditions for Boston and vicinity with a chance of showers Tuesday or Tuesday night. Gentle to moderate winds from the south with no major temperature changes.
Bright and fair weather is expected today and tonight with a chance of unsettled conditions before morning. Temperatures will be similar to yesterday, making for near warm conditions.
A partial weather note from Thompson's Spa includes scattered figures such as times and temperature ranges. The text records average temperatures for yesterday and for the previous year, with several garbled numbers and midafternoon references.
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