01 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
1
Provincetown and Cape Cod prepare for recognition as news spreads that 10 individuals will be honored. The article notes soldiers rushed to coal fields after miners quit work despite a government restraining order. Leaders including Lewis were silenced by court action.
George A. Long was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a Washington County Court jury for the May 3 4 killing of Mrs Lucina A Broadwell in Barre The verdict carries a life sentence and is expected to be imposed next week with sentencing likely Wednesday Long remained composed as the verdict was read continuing his trial which began October 7
A jury returned a 5000 verdict for Morris Levenson of New York in a 75000 alienation suit against Raymond M. Terry of Englewood New Jersey and Great Barrington Massachusetts after six hours of deliberation. Eleven ballots were taken, eight favoring the plaintiff on the verdict question, with seven more ballots to reach unanimity. Three ballots followed to determine the damages amount.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Attorney General Palmer says federal steps saved the nation amid a planned general strike by miners. Gompers and other AF of L officers face possible action as the United Mine Workers move to enforce a stoppage. Court restraining order silences UMW headquarters in Indianapolis where the strike status remains unresolved.
The entry notes the submarine Deutschland arriving at New London on its second Atlantic crossing in 1916. It recalls Russian war weariness in 1917 and marks past events including American troops capturing Clery-le-Grand, a Brooklyn elevated railway wreck with 89 dead and 108 injured, and the sinking of the Austrian battleship Viribus Unitis at Pola harbor.
The record notes the highest jury vote reaching 10000 dollars with the low amount implied. The article continues on page 13 fifth column.
Nine year old Johnny O Keefe of Somerville stood in the path of a speeding horse heading for Central Park. He waved a stick to divert the animal, saving several children at play.
Forecasts show Saturday showers followed by clearing and colder conditions in Boston and vicinity. Sunday turns partly cloudy and colder with fresh westerly winds. Offshore Atlantic high pressure bringing variable winds and showers along the coast.
The clipping records a dated weather log with times around 6 a m and 5 p m, along with scattered figures such as 54.2 and 60, then reports average temperatures: yesterday 56 and last year 66. The fragment also mentions Thompson's Spa and several numeric codes, offering limited context beyond the temp readings.
Secretary Baker announced additional troops from various departments were sent to central department points under General Wood. Lieutenant-General Bullard, commander of the eastern department including parts of Virginia and West Virginia, will also receive reinforcements.
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