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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
2
Springfield May 20 District Attorney Wright failed to obtain an admission from Peter Balkin the defense star witness about Jennifer G Zimmerman. He suggested Zimmerman would adjust matters with Dr Zimmerman and leave town for 500 dollars. This approach backfired for the prosecution in the murder trial of the young woman.
In the American League Boston defeated Detroit 6 to 0 New York beat St Louis 8 to 3 Cleveland routed Philadelphia 10 to 4 Chicago triumphed over Washington 13 to 5. The entry notes 16 games played.
The Post appeals for reader assistance to decorate the graves of New England soldiers buried in France for Memorial Day.
The Post appeals to honor fallen sons in France in the name of New England mothers. It coordinates with the American Memorial Day committee in Paris and the Paris bureau of the Chicago Tribune to decorate graves. Colonel F E Drake chairs and promises a flag and wreath for each grave funded by the Post Memorial Day fund, at one dollar per grave.
Wholesale sugar moved up a cent per pound at the American Sugar Refinery, pushing wholesale to 21 1 2 cents. An official attributed the rise to natural conditions, noting the increase originated from the New York office.
Police from Lagrange street station seized stolen goods valued at more than $10,000 from the store of Charles Baer & Son at 840 Washington street. Authorities say the stock is identifiable and expect more items to be uncovered, potentially raising the total value to $25,000. Continued on Page 9-Second Col.
Retail sugar prices are set to increase today leading to higher costs for consumers. The move follows recent market adjustments and will affect supermarket shelves nationwide.
Washington May 2 The Interstate Commerce Commission issued its first general order directing all railroads to move traffic without regard to prior routing and abrogating railroad car service rules. The commission also issued formal orders to more than twenty lines concerning movement of empty equipment to congested points.
Carl S. Joslyn of Springfield a Harvard senior won the first prize of 6000 in a Truxton Beale contest for the best proposal to the Republican platform. Other prizes totaled 4000 and the contest was open to Republicans not over 25 years old.
Vahey and Barnum present final arguments as wage demands of the Boston Elevated are reviewed. Judge James L. Doherty of Spriggfield now decides whether the raise will take effect, with continued coverage on page 29.
Over 500 delegates arrive in Chicago unpledged and ready to vote their first ballot for favorite sons as the Republican National Convention opens June 8. Delegates who will cast the initial ballot and uninstructed delegates will form the majority at the event.
A debate in the Senate erupted during a session led by Senator Norton. The conflict centered on the topic continued on page 29 column 4, signaling mounting partisan tension and extended discussion potential.
Notable anniversaries mark the past: Richeson electrocuted in 1912. Austria halts Italian trains and destroys bridges in 1915 as war nears. One year ago today the U.S. House passed Woman Suffrage amendment. Peace conference grants Germany a week longer to reply to terms.
Forecast for southern New England calls for unsettled conditions Friday with local showers and a chance of more showers in the Middle Atlantic States. Saturday will be partly cloudy in Boston and vicinity with gentle to moderate winds from the southeast and variable offshore. Temperature changes are expected to be slight. Local showers are probable Friday across New England with unsettled coastal conditions from Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
Forecast predicts generally cloudy day and night across New England with a chance of a light shower. Warmth expected to be similar to yesterday's temperatures.
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