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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1920
Page
21
Governor Cox told a Portland audience of women he would enforce all laws, regardless of interests affected, on the liquor question. The statement underscored his stance as he addressed voters amid continuing debates over prohibition and enforcement.
Returns across Knox county and other Democratic areas show the Republican margin in the legislature widening. A heavy turnout by women statewide indicates a large new voter majority for the Republican ticket.
Republicans surged to a decisive win in Maine with Parkhurst leading McIntyre by large margins statewide. Early counts show Maine women voting for the first time, Bangor and Portland swinging to the Republican side, and strong gains in Franklin and Piscataqua counties as Parkhurst approaches four year old state totals.
Parkhurst told the Associated Press at Bangor that Maine's returns up to 9 30 show the Republicans with a majority exceeding 50 000. He argued the Democratic national campaign and figures like Roosevelt Daniels and McAdoo did not sway Maine voters and that Harding and Coolidge will win decisively in November.
President Coolidge praised Maine’s election result as indicating a national trend toward the Republican ticket. He noted strong female voter support and said the landslide reflects dissatisfaction with the national Democratic administration, emphasizing national causes over individual candidates.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels says September state officer majorities do not foreshadow November results. He notes Maine voters in Monday's election do not indicate sentiment for or against the League of Nations and mentions Cox and Roosevelt as possible carries.
Senator Harding issued a statement after Maine election results showed a sweeping Republican victory. He said Maine leads in returning to representative government under the Constitution and remaining unmortgaged to the old world while serving humanity as American conscience dictates.
A fragment notes that the issue was presented directly to all the voters of the State, emphasizing a statewide approach to securing voter engagement and decision.
Guy P. Gannett of Augusta said Maine shows an overwhelming Republican trend with a 40 000 majority the largest since 1896 except that year He described a solemn referendum against Washington national affairs and the Wilson League of Nations Mrs Gannett noted many women voters backed the Republican ticket and repudiated the League of Nations as an issue indicating desire for change in national affairs.
Will H. Hays, chairman of the Republican National Committee, credits Maine election results with showing the revitalized push for good government. He calls the North Star of the Union undimmed and says the GOP victory reveals the Democrat organization and Wilson administration repudiation.
Returns from 23 of 91 precincts in Maine's first district show Beedy for the Republicans with 6162 votes. In the second district White leads with 21808 to Price's 2512, while Peters trails Towle in the third. Fourth district results show Hersey with 8943 to Brown 326. Roy L Wardwell elected State auditor over Neison. Legislature expected to be strongly Republican.
Frank J. Ham, chairman of the Maine Republican State committee, telegraphed Harding and Coolidge and Hays announcing Maine’s election result. Ham attributed the win to women’s organization and dissatisfaction with the Wilson League of Nations, despite bad weather.
A hail and wind storm swept Rhode Island yesterday causing damage estimated over 1 million dollars. A large tree was uprooted and limbs were ripped and twisted, as shown in a provided photo from the Providence area.
A storm tore through the southern Providence suburbs Cranston East Providence and Norwood around 10 30 this morning causing 1 000 000 to 2 000 000 in damage. Hundreds of thousands of window panes were broken roofs lost crops destroyed and utilities disrupted as car and telephone service failed and trees toppled power lines and street gutters filled with hail.
In Brockton the Board of Aldermen voted to urge Mayor Gleason to appeal to the Public Service Commission for an early hearing on the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company fare rise. Alderman Barly introduced the order amid charges of broken faith by railway officials and a 60 percent fare increase contrasted with a 21 percent wage rise. Mayor Gleason pledges to fight the proposal to the end as jitneys loom.
A telephone warning from a Brooklyn resident led police to uncover a spike placed at a switch on the Fulton street elevated line. Detectives flagged the next express before it reached the switch, likely preventing a major derailment during the BRT strike. Eight passengers on a surface car were seriously injured, two may die, when a truck struck the car throwing riders into the street.
William Mosher 52 of 28 Green Street Charlestown remains in grave condition at Haymarket Relief Hospital after being accidentally shot at Thompson Square Sunday night by Patrolman Charles L. Hurd. John Mc Carthy 12 was also injured. police stay reticent as Hurd says he fired when challenged by youths attempting to stop an arrest of a man who insulted a woman.
Prominent piano and music dealers from all New England and industry leaders from other regions will attend the first annual New England Music Trade Association convention in Boston tomorrow and Thursday. The committee expects about 50 to 60 delegates.
A six to seven year old girl’s clothing was found on the shore of McMorrows Pond near Forest Hills Street in Jamaica Plain by Patrolman Dunn. The pond shores were searched but no body or further clues were found as the girl had last been reported missing to police.
William A Gaston of Shawmut Bank says the coal shortage highlights the need for the National Water Power Bill after ten years of effort. He notes a survey began to study a general hydroelectric system for the industrial corridor from Boston to Washington, D. C.
Mr. Gaston argues water power is a vast natural asset and vital to counter coal shortages. He cites 2,000,000 horsepower potential in New England rivers and notes Maine already wastes power that could boost industry. He praises the water power bill enabling hydro projects adding tens of thousands of horsepower to Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Nine races valued around 28000 are set for the Grand Circuit meet in Syracuse tomorrow led by the Empire State stake for 2 12 class trotters worth 10000. Other top events include the Matron stake 6500 for three year olds and a slate of pace and trot races across 2:05 2:10 2:16 classes plus amateur trots. Rain halted today’s card and the program was consolidated with tomorrow’s events.
A line from The Second Honeymoon shows Mrs. Sangster accusing her husband of arranging a marriage he dislikes while she laments Jimmy's indifference. The fragment hints at marital strain and unresolved romantic fallout.
London socialite Jimmy Challenor, dependent on his brother, pursues Cynthia Farrow who will not marry him due to a lingering husband belief. She admits she is engaged to Mortlake, prompting Jimmy to propose to Christine Wyatt. Cynthia later seeks forgiveness as Christine marries, and Jimmy confronts Sangster over the turmoil.
Sangster tries to help Christine Challoner by coaxing her to lunch with him while Jimmy presses him to rouse her. Christine, grieving and isolated after a hasty marriage, seems resigned and speaks of being abandoned by Jimmy. Sangster confronts guilt and uncertainty about who is to blame.
Sangster took Christine to a secluded eatery where few people gathered. He avoided talk of reforms and chatted about anything to distract her. She claimed she was not hungry but ate a good lunch and admired an old table carved with signatures of famous patrons, a small smile returning to her pale face.
The note indicates ongoing coverage will resume daily in the Daily and Sunday Post until the work is finished.
In 1917 Gero toured with a baseball team while believing his wife would soon gratify his wishes. He found her in a New Bedford hospital with a newborn son he learned was an orphan from North Attleboro. A confession implicated Dr Tessier. later, Mrs. Gero was found bound on a New Bedford street, then she vanished in Boston after a dispute. Gero contested the death by own action theory and sought to void the marriage after evidence of a prior marriage emerged.
The city council calls on the British government to liberate the Lord Mayor without delay, urging swift action and diplomatic effort to secure his release.
Coun cillor James A. Watson introduces a resolution protesting the imprisonment of Terence MacSwiney in Cork Ireland. The measure calls on British officials to liberate the mayor before death and orders a cable to Lloyd George announcing the action.
Mrs. MacSwiney and her siblings Mary Annie and Joan appeal to the American ambassador and other embassies in London. They urge action toward the Lord Mayor and the Cork hunger strikers, hoping united nations councils can avert tragedy and calm world opinion.
Eva Beattie a Scottish immigrant died in a surfing rescue attempt to save her younger sister at Hoffman Island detention quarters after the sisters swam beyond their depth near Ellis Island. The younger sister was rescued. Eva's body, bearing a bag with their funds, was not recovered.
Springfield, Mass driver Jacob Levy was arrested in Ossining after a crash and turned over to Briarcliffe authorities. Ossining police found liquor in his car and charged him with violating the Volstead act. Levy was taken to New York for arraignment.
Providence Sept. 18 The eight American Woolen Company mills in Rhode Island began sorting carding and combing departments as operations resume this morning after layoffs caused by the plants' July closure. Named mills include R. I. Mills and other Rhode Island facilities.
St Anselm's College in Manchester New Hampshire reports the largest enrollment in its history as opening day approaches. Several applicants were turned away as the college reached capacity.
Lawrence report states the four American Woolen Company mills in the city, shut down July 10, resumed operations in some departments today, signaling a partial restart of production.
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