De Valera Arrives in America In National Costume
Latest photo shows Mrs. De Valera in a national costume wearing the Ballinderry brooch on her shoulder. First picture since arrival in America captured by Morris Fineberg, Post staff photographer.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
1
Latest photo shows Mrs. De Valera in a national costume wearing the Ballinderry brooch on her shoulder. First picture since arrival in America captured by Morris Fineberg, Post staff photographer.
E H Moore of Youngstown will travel to Chicago as Governor Coxs representative to support charges that the Republican campaign committee is raising a $15 000 000 fund and to testify before the Senate sub committee if called. He may appear personally if progress from the investigation remains unsatisfactory.
In Bridgeport a coroner court hears witnesses describing the Nott slaying. Elwood B. Wade smiles at police as testimonies reveal that Mrs. Nott supplied the 14 inch butcher knife used in the stabbing.
Federal bankruptcy receivers for Charles Ponzi plan to summon a dozen or more new witnesses after disclosures yesterday. Ponzi was brought from jail to explain developments as papers were seized at a Lexington home. The matter continues on page twelve.
Warsaw sent a formal reply to the US note arguing that strategic considerations must govern Poland’s action in the counter offensive against the Soviet armies. The note notes frontier violations by the Bolsheviks and requests guarantees from Soviet authorities before stopping at ethnographic boundaries. Gratitude is expressed for the American stance on the Russian Polish situation.
Dr John Morgan a famed eye specialist died at his Hadlyme Connecticut home this week of heart failure He had practiced in Boston Springfield New York and later in Middletown He treated many poor patients including newsboys and street urchins free of charge He once treated Theodore Roosevelt after an eye injury at the White House gym.
Robert Harron a noted film star was accidentally shot at the Hotel Seymour in New York. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital in serious condition after a revolver in his coat pocket discharged when he dropped the trunk.
Mrs. Eamon De Valera, wife of the Irish president, declares Sinn Fein success hinges on prayer and readiness to starve himself if needed. She and Mrs. Terence Mac Swiney emphasize sacrifice for Ireland’s independence, signaling strong resolve during US visit at the Waldorf-Astoria. Continues on Page 18-Fourth Col.
Marion Ohio September 1 Senator Harding commented on proposed abrogation of commercial treaties under the shipping act. He urged adjustments to favor American bottoms to enforce and promote a merchant marine, citing foreign subsidies and competition. He said he voted for the shipping bill and supports mail and public contracts with a fair balance.
Colby pledges assistance to Mayor M Swiney amid a hunger strike as an Irish lord mayor shows signs of critical condition. A similar request is made to the president as tensions rise and international concern grows.
London reports say Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney grew slightly weaker overnight though family members show no sign of imminent danger. In Washington Frank P. Walsh stated Secretary Colby promised to act quickly to assist MacSwiney, who remains on hunger strike in Brixton Jail.
Mr Walsh asked State Department secretary to intervene with Premier Lloyd George to save Mac Swiney within 12 hours. He also left a similar request for President Wilson at the White House. Secretary Colby said the plea was under consideration after Walsh’s visit.
London report says Lord Mayor MacSwiney remained in Brixton prison with no real change in condition but appearing a touch weaker. Relatives show less anxiety as Mrs Mac Swiney does not visit tonight. Continued on page 12 fifth column.
Fifteen year old Muriel Mayo of Mattapan telephoned a police number after hearing glass break at an upper apartment. Patrolman Maguire stopped a car with three occupants on Washington and Harvard streets Dorchester. Clothing and jewelry valued at hundreds of dollars were found. Suspects named as Warren Malone 18 Chelsea Samuel Cohen 20 Chelsea Abraham Ovitz 22 Roxbury. They to be brought to headquarters next morning.
One hundred fifty enforcement agents raided over 100 hotels saloons and cafes in midtown Manhattan old tenderloin district seizing about 2500 gallons of liquor valued at 75000 with no resistance and mostly orderly proceedings as bartenders summoned owners when away.
The plan for Mr. Gore to travel to Chicago was disclosed this evening by Mr. Moore and Governor Cox after an all day conference with the nominee, Mr. Moore, and Senator Atlee Pomerene a Democratic member of the investigating committee.
The page lists observances and historical notes including the 1870 capture of the French army and Emperor by Russians, journalist Field born, pedustrians defeated by Russians at Lemberg, and national events such as Pershing becoming a permanent general, along with travel tidbits like the Prince of Wales arrival in Montreal.
Forecast for northern New England and southern New England calls for fair weather on Thursday and Friday with moderate temperatures. Winds from the northwest will be fresh off the Atlantic coast, especially north of Sandy Hook, with fair conditions across Sandy Hook to Hatteras. Temperatures in the New England states are below normal for this date, and showers have occurred in northern New England within the last 24 hours.
Forecast calls for a bright day and a cool windy night with brisk evening winds and clear skies. Temperature trend favors a cool start followed by mild afternoon conditions and a sharp breeze observed tonight.
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