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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
1
The Holy Father in Rome remembers American soldiers who died in the great war and sends condolences to their families. Cardinal O Connell says he cannot go to France but will offer Mass for the eternal repose of their souls on Memorial Day.
A detail of 12 policemen patrolled the West Newton police station last night to deter possible acts by the Italian element to rescue prisoner Nicholas Caruso. Caruso, jailed on trespass charges, may face murder arraignment today in connection with John Cunniff’s death, found burned in a barn at 176 River Street, West Newton.
Caruso was arrested around 3 45 yesterday morning by Officer William Mahoney after the patrolman fired one shot as he pursued the suspect who broke into a run along the railroad tracks.
In Rome on May 25 Cardinal O Connell archbishop of Boston welcomed Irish delegates to the beatification of Oliver Plunkett Ireland s first primate He showed keen interest in Ireland s current situation and expressed concern for the Irish people s welfare.
Washington report details Cambridge Massachusetts at 109 456 residents, up 4.4 percent or 4617. Other New England towns listed include Ansonia Connecticut Auburn Maine Naugatuck Connecticut and Derby Connecticut with double to triple digit percentage gains.
Herbert Hoover is under review by MIT's executive committee as a potential president to succeed the late Richard C. Maclaurin. His name leads the list of candidates, a decision disclosed last night and continued on page 6-Sixth Col.
In the American League Poston 3 St Louis 2 in 11 innings New York 4 Detroit 3 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 1 Cleveland Washington Wet grounds Cincinnati 11 Boston 2 Pittsburg 2 Brooklyn 0 Chicago 7 Philadelphia 2 New York 7 St Louis 5 In the Eastern League Hartford 5 Springfield 3 Bridgeport 6 Waterbury 2 Albany at Worcester 1 New Haven 6 Pittsfield 23.
Grace Tibbetts, 22, of Farmington Maine, tied to Embassograph Products Company affairs, was not arraigned yesterday as William S. Stone faced conspiracy and larceny charges. Tibbetts remains out on $2000 bail and is allowed to travel to Maine pending arraignment, expected to return soon. Stone has bail totaling $32000 and had not posted by late hour.
About 500 Harvard students swarmed dining hall tables after a discharged waiter, A Mayer, attacked first year law student Don McM Wilson with a loaded revolver during dinner at Memorial Hall. Dishes flew as the crowd intervened to prevent further harm in Pittsburg born Wilson.
Continued on page 6 fifth column details a morning tide update for Colima with timing noted as seven oh seven A M.
The forecast covers Boston and vicinity with fair conditions Wednesday and Thursday, warmer with moderate northeast winds. New York and Southern New England expect fair weather with a warming trend. northern New England remains fair. Coastal winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras will be northeast, mostly moderate to fresh, with showers on the southern Atlantic islands Wednesday.
Forecast suggests a fairly good day and night with possibly warmer conditions if the east wind shifts. Light winds May keep temperatures mild with no strong storms anticipated.
Three refiners face charges in a case accusing hoarding of sugar to boost prices. Authorities say about 66 000 bags were held to manipulate the market and profit.
DoJ agents filed complaints alleging the Revere Sugar Refinery withheld 66 000 bags under contract to push prices higher and that the American Sugar Refining Company demanded 15 to 21.9 cents a pound while costing 6.5 cents. This marks an official government action against alleged price gouging in the sugar market.
In answer to complaints against them personally and in behalf of the corporations, Henry E. Worcester, vice-pres...
A grudge between Barney and Dintzer led to a fatal attempt when Barney cut the rope on a ventilator. Dintzer collapsed around 2:30 after plummeting from near the top while climbing. He told Deputy Warden Hendry that Barney cut the rope and warned him back.
William J. Bryan challenged President Wilson on the idea of an American mandate over Armenia. He declared that any mandate is impossible in a statement issued today in Washington May 25.
On this date in history Queen Mary of England was born in 1867. One year ago a crash near Farnborough involving the then largest plane killed one man and injured several. John D Rockefeller and family donated $60 000 to the Salvation Army.
Four inmates, including a noted killer of Boston police officers, escaped from Charlestown State Prison shortly after 12:15 this morning. One suspect was recaptured immediately. three others, described as highly dangerous, remain at large in the latest reports.
The men still at large include Herman L. Barney who shot and killed Patrolman Charles BR. Deininger. Continued on Page 21-Fourth Col.
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