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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1920
Page
1
A brass era report describes a chaotic event with an “anarchist fighters” label, claiming 35 dead 300 injured and 2.5 million dollars in damage. It mentions a red egg wagon drawn by an old brown horse entering from New Street and a rough looking driver. Police seek the owner’s information.
Chief Flynn of the Department of Justice announced discovery of five circulars signed American Anarchists Fighters found in a letter box at Cedar Street and Broadway. They warned of death if political prisoners were not freed and speculated the target was the financial center to provoke a demonstration.
Essex County Grand Jury charges William E. Clapp and Earle C. Marshall with conspiracy and attempts to obtain a false divorce for his wife Mrs. Abbie L. Clapp. Indictments allege conspiracy with Marshall and other alleged accomplices in fraud and related acts.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that state and local police may prosecute violations of the national Prohibition amendment and the Volstead Act when alcohol content is 1 percent or more. For alcohol under 1 percent federal authorities hold exclusive jurisdiction. The ruling affirms state enforcement within the 1 percent threshold, despite the 18th amendment and Massachusetts chapter 100. The seven-justice majority agreed on core points, with a minority noting the post am endment context but not issuing a separate opinion.
The B. B. and R. Knight Incorporated mill property including Rhode Island and Massachusetts cotton plants was sold to Frederick R. Rupprecht of New York. The price is believed between 15 and 20 million dollars. The sale, among the world's largest textile operations, follows negotiations since June and was announced by Webster and C Prescott Knight.
The deal continues a merger trend to dominate the cotton textile industry with Allan Ryan identified as the chief mover and driving force behind the latest consolidation. Report notes Mr Ryan’s central role in Gaandal power in the text.
A demonstration for Speaker Joseph E. Warner occurred as the official reception for State ticket nominees ended. Led largely by legislators including recess committee members, the event featured the Republicans meeting at the Hotel Brunswick the previous night.
A planned demonstration was staged to embarrass Congressman Alvan T. Fuller after he defeated Warner for the nomination. Conti ning on Page I-List Column.
A London despatch reports Adele Grant of New York now widowed Lady Essex is engaged to marry R. St. the Duke of Connaught, uncle of King George. Officials are expected to confirm the engagement soon.
After an eight hour session the resolutions committee of the Massachusetts Democratic party adopted a position on foreign affairs aligned with the Democratic national platform and Governor Cox's program. The committee did not adjourn until early today.
Springfield reports resolutions calling on the United States to recognize the Irish Republic. The measure also favors the manufacture of light wines and beers of not more than a specified strength.
The exact cause of yesterday's wall street explosion near Broad Street remains a mystery as investigators review the sudden collapse that turned a bustling scene into dreadful carnage.
Today marks daylight saving time with 2h sets at 10 29 p m and 7 20 p m. Notable items include Edna Dean Proctor born 1829 poetess and ex Governor John Lewis Bates born 1859. Also mention French repulse of a German attack north of Rheims and Chili’s one year anniversary observed.
The weekend forecast calls for fair weather in Boston and surrounding areas with increasing warmth. For eastern New York and New England the outlook is fair and warmer on Saturday and Sunday with moderate to fresh westerly winds along the Atlantic coast.
The Irish Self Determination League bulletin reports Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork as very low in condition tonight. The bulletin notes severe head pains but states he is still conscious.
NL results show St. Louis 1 at Moston 4, Brooklyn 3, Cincinnati 2, Chicago 3, Philadelphia 1, New York 4, Pittsburgh 10. American League notes Detroit 14 over Boston 12 in 12 innings. Cleveland 9 over Washington, Chicago 6, New York 4, St. Louis 17 over Philadelphia.
A brief forecast notes a bright fair day and night ahead with slightly warmer conditions and winds lighter than usual. The item presents a quaint rural omen of agreeable weather.
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