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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
1
Testimony at a Chicago Senate hearing confirmed Coxs claim that a $400000 Cleveland quota and a $28000 Atlanta quota existed for Republican funds. Republican witnesses also admitted approving Form 191, a campaign plan listing $5000 and $10000 subscription levels.
Mr Blair described the lengthy hearing while copies of a bulletin were prepared. The Ways and Means Committee debated the peas project with a document release cancelled. Dudley S Eldasom testified on a Cleveland quota of 400000 dollars.
The Associated Press reports a devastating quake in Italy with hundreds dead and thousands injured. Many small towns are wrecked and relief efforts rush to provide food medicines and shelter for survivors.
Reports describe widespread casualties from the Avézanne disaster with thousands injured and hundreds dead. Spezia hospitals handle hundreds. improvised tents aid the wounded as weather remains harsh. Officials including Admiral Solari and Deputy Chiesa join relief, with volunteers from major cities aiding the effort.
Republican leaders celebrated early yesterday as James Jackson secured the state treasurer nomination on stickers but faced blues after late returns showed Alvan T. Fuller of Malden winning the lieutenant governor nomination. Fuller defeated Speaker Warner, triggering party discontent with the outcome.
Paris report states Olive Thomas wife of actor Jack Pickford is gravely ill after taking an overdose medicine containing mercury by error. Doctors at the American Hospital, including Dr. Joseph Choate, say her condition is extremely critical though not hopeless. Paris specialists and American doctors consult on her case.
In Pittsfield on September 8 the condition of former Senator W. Murray Crane grew serious with heart weakness and circulatory impairment. He is conscious but weakening as Dr. Bruce W. Paddock and family remain at his side. The latest bulletin says there is little change and he will likely survive the night, though the case remains grave but not hopeless.
Eamon DeValera president of the Irish republic and party arrive at Boston South Station at 6 06 p m Saturday. They are met by World War II veterans and the Boston reception committee and escorted to the Copley Plaza Hotel. A service men meeting in Beacon Hall at 8 tonight plans the visit and Sunday parade forms at Arlington Street for a 3 30 pm march along Columbus avenue and Huntington avenue to a mass meeting.
Forecasters predict continued bright and pleasant conditions today with increasing warmth tonight. Expect mild temps and a light breeze as skies stay mostly clear across the area.
East Providence resident Rolf Adams 22 a World War II veteran was arrested and charged with a shooting after a confrontation described as haunted by lovers in Providence. Police say he claimed he did not mean to kill the victim.
Frederick H. Gerrish longtime surgeon in Maine and author of medical texts died in Portland today. He was born in Portland and a Bowdoin College and Maine Medical School graduate.
Various brief items include a 1914 Scotch coast steamer incident, Emperor Kam protesting dumdum bullets to President Wil, and a riot and looting night after police actions. Belgian Jurinal Mercier arrives in New York as Daylight Saving Time and anniversaries feature in TODAY’s notes.
Forecast for northern New England calls for fair Thursday and unsettled Friday with showers and moderate temperatures. Southern New England and eastern New York expect fair Thursday and Friday with unsettled conditions and showers, followed by variable winds and mild temperatures. Average temperature yesterday was 68 degrees.
Warrant sworn out on complaint by Quincy police against autoist A. warrant alleging the driver, Alexander I. Scott of Brighton, ran down two year old Frances Martin on Quincy Point. The charge is manslaughter. Police say he fled on foot after the accident with two boys aboard the front seat.
Judge Riley of the Malden District Court fines Frank Rena and Carmine Manzo for keeping and exposing wine and moonshine. He remarks that selling wine is not as bad as whiskey and hopes moonshine stopping would allow wholesome wine. Rena appeals, Manzo pays the fine.
Scattering unofficial returns from Georgia's Democratic primary show Thomas B. Watson leading the senatorial contest. Other candidates include Senator Hoke Smith seeking renomination Governor Dorsey and Macon attorney John R. Cooper.
London reports indicate Premier Lloyd George showing weakness in the MacSwiney hunger strike case. A policy shift may lead to release of the Cork Lord Mayor and other hunger strikers within 24 hours, viewed as a move to save face and avoid further violence.
Scattered score lines show Brooklyn over Philadelphia 7 to 4 while Boston defeated by Pittsburgh 5 to 2. Chicago beat St Louis 5 to 3, Detroit up 4 to Philadelphia 3. Eastern League results include Waterbury 2 and other small outputs.
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