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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
1
The notice instructs women voters to state party designation in today’s primaries and to request either a Democratic or Republican ballot. It warns against splitting votes among parties and emphasizes choosing a single party in this election.
London reports at 9 pm on September 6 that Lord Mayor MacSwiney remains alive but grows weaker the doctor advised limiting conversation to spare his strength. His wife and sisters visited the prison for hours.
On leaving the prison tonight Father Dominic, his private chaplain, reported the visit as discreet with no incident. He said he spoke with inmates about spiritual matters and offered consolation.
Two aviators died when a naval seaplane crashed near the Forest Hills tennis courts while spectators watched the national all comers title finals. The victims were Lieutenant J. M. Grier of the U S N and Sergeant Saxe, both from Mitchel Field New York, taking aerial photographs of the matches.
A late night blaze in a Bromley Court back stairway at Broadway and Prescott street Cambridge forced over 200 residents to flee in nightclothes. Firemen rescued two on the third floor. most occupants escaped as flames spread rapidly. Continued on page 9.
Summaries show multiple doubleheaders with leaders Boston New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati and Washington defeating Boston and New York Philadelphia, plus games involving Albany Pittsfield Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Waterbury Worcester and Springfield across morning and afternoon slots with varied scores.
Malden resident Mary Bradbury Robinson aged 101 years six months died at her home 260 Washington street Malden where she had lived since 1849 She widow of Joseph C Robinson survived by daughters Rosella K Robinson Ella J Cromack of Melrose Highlands and Addie F E Steer of Melrose Born Moreland New Hampshire February 12 1819 Funeral private tomorrow afternoon Burial at Salem Street Cemetery Malden
The farmer forecasts morning showers with clearing by afternoon and tonight. Temperatures are expected to dip a bit cooler than today.
Wives and mothers accompany husbands to the polls for the first time in Massachusetts to participate in selecting party candidates for state offices, Congress, and local committees.
Aviation and astronomy notes list moonrise at 1 45 a m and twilight glow later this evening. Weather section indicates low light conditions with a 7 39 p m sunset.
Combined electorate will choose the men who will run on one of the two gubernatorial tickets. The lieutenant governor and secretary are continued on page seven.
Chronicle notes anniversaries with events in 1870 Paris proclamation, 1914 Allied advance from Paris, Nicholas assuming army command, Bolshevik capture of Tobolsk, and three sailors killed aboard the U S battleship New Mexico.
The forecast covers Boston and nearby areas with rain on Tuesday followed by clearing. Wednesday is expected to be fair with moderate temperatures and strong shifting northwest winds. Local storm warnings and northeast coastal advisories are in effect as a system moves north from the South Carolina coast toward New England.
The bout features Gene Miske challenging champion Jack Dempsey with a title on the line. Miske shows bursts of aggression but the champion proves too strong, delivering a decisive finish that leaves potential for a rematch.
Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion stops Billy Miske in the third round of a ten round bout in Benton Harbor. The knockdown comes after a right to the jaw and a left hook as Miske rises at the count of nine. Referee Jim Dougherty watches closely as Miske recovers on the canvas.
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