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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
1
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democratic vice presidential candidate, urged Americans to back the Democratic “highway of progress” over the Republican “road to yesterday.” He spoke to a crowd of over 4000 on Boston Common, undaunted by the Maine results and stressing optimism.
Police in autos joined a long chase that spanned Tremont Street and Shawmut Avenue, ending at Camden Street. John Martin, 26, a Brookline carpenter, rode a motorcycle as officers Eugene Sullivan and Terry McGovern pursued on running boards. The pursuit began around 6:35 PM and drew a crowd with the high speed maneuvering through city streets.
Robert Meads of La Grange Illinois admitted manslaughter for the June dormitory shooting death of Henry E. Maroney of Medford Massachusetts. He received a sentence of 15 to 20 years at hard labor in the state prison.
Police probe into Madam Beaulieu’s alleged $40 000 fortune, found in an attic room of a Montreal lodging house, shows pass books totaling $38 000 and checks from $5 000 to $5 490. Authorities say she may become a State ward at Tewksbury Hospital. funds in three Lowell banks are unaccounted.
The public utilities commission heard that Boston Elevated plans 10 cent service for Chelsea and Revere residents if adequate capital is provided to fund rapid transit through the East Boston tunnel and main trunk lines. Homer Loring, head of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway, opposed leasing its lines but would cooperate if it does not lead to losses and fare hikes for patrons.
Annie MacSwiney reports her brother Lord Mayor MacSwiney slept four hours, remains in great pain yet more refreshed. She notes no nourishment is being given despite vows for Ireland's freedom. A later bulletin says his condition worsened with dull eyes and increased head and body pain.
Thompson forces under Chicago Mayor Thompson lead Governor Lowden in early returns from the Illinois primaries. In Cook County Thompson backers hold a tremendous lead for Governor and Senator, while trailing slightly in the rest of the state.
Early precinct results indicate Len Small leads John G. Oglesby by 96000 in Cook County for the Republican governor nomination with 43769 for Small and 2901 for Carlstrom. For U S Senate the Smith ticket leads McKinley by 40891 to 2783 in Illinois totals.
Cork jail hunger strikers complete five weeks of fasting and are described as in a very weak state by prison doctors. Hennessy and Kenny are the worst cases with barely perceptible breathing. Kenny collapsed twice. Donovan suffers mouth pain. The note adds political and military figures involved in the inquiry and testimony.
Meads entered a plea and received a sentence just before his indictment by the Grafton county grand jury. Trial had been scheduled for next Monday, with preparations under way and interest high over anticipated disclosures concerning whiskey smuggling activities.
Complete returns show James of Springfield winning the Republican gubernatorial nomination by almost two to one over rivals Hartness received 23 770 votes while Frank W Agana 12 859 Curtis S Emery 12 784 and Fred H Babbitt 11 444. In the 2nd district Porter Dale was renominated with 15 45 votes. Ernest W Gibson 8 210 and John W Gordon 5 899.
Providence reports the Irish Foresters of America will hold their next convention in Boston in September 1922. Michael J. Skinner of Cambridge was re elected high chief ranger with officers named including James J. Byrne Dorchester Foward A. O Toole Worcester Patrick J. Larkin Roxbury Joseph L Handley Lowell Edward I Reilly Providence and Mary LaRoche Worcester Thomas Clark Boston named as general beadle.
Reno air mail officials seek forest patrol or army plane to search for John L. Eaton a transcontinental air mail aviator who has been missing since 10 a m yesterday in the Nevada desert near Reno efforts coordinated by air mail headquarters in San Francisco in a Sept 15 report
Lieutenant Haven Spencer of East Northfield and Mineola New York was killed when his plane crashed nose first while attempting to land in a small Northfield field. Herman McMillan a former navy aviator escaped serious injury.
Lieutenant Spencer misjudged distance, overshot the field, hit a tree and crashed. McMillan was ejected with minor injuries, while Spencer was crushed in wreckage with a fractured skull and near immediate death. He was the son of Mrs. Mary Spencer of East Northfield and had flown from Mineola to visit.
The State Department stated that the American government has not initiated any negotiations to settle the Tacna Arica dispute between Chile and Peru, nor has either country asked the United States to mediate. The denial was issued in Washington on September 15.
National League results include Pittsby 2 Boston 1 in late action. Brooklyn 1 Chicago 3, Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 2. American League shows St. Louis 18 Boato 14 and Cleveland 14 Philadelphia something.
John H. Fahey of Boston asserts to a Post reporter in New York that ratifying the peace treaty and League of Nations by the United States would be the greatest benefit to the world. Fahey arrived on the Olympic after five months surveying conditions in England France Belgium and Italy.
The forecast calls for cloudy unsettled conditions with a chance of showers this afternoon or night. Temperatures may edge up slightly, bringing a warmer feel compared with today.
The Roosevelt Club board heard Speaker Joseph E. Warner defend himself from Alvan T. Fuller’s criticisms after Fuller defeated Warner for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant-Governor. Robert M. Washburn, club chairman, announced he will run as an independent candidate against Fuller.
In 1914 Germans held lines from Noyon to Verdun while Kerensky announced Russia's shift. One year ago President Wilson signed the bill creating the American Series. At Macon Georgia police blocked union formation.
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