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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1920
Page
1
A gasoline sparked fire at the Charles C. Hanley shipyard on Town River in Germantown Quincy ravaged the yard last night. A 46 mile wind fed the flames, destroying the plant and about 20 motorboats and 20 pleasure yachts in the repair facility. Hanley suspects arson due to wet wood around the wharf and shed.
London Sept 18 Lord Mayor MacSwiney nearing the end of a forty day hunger strike predicted his death would not occur before next Wednesday. In Brixton Prison Cork Lord Mayor Patrick MacSwiney completed his 37th day of fasting as witnesses noted increasing weakness and feared he would not survive the weekend.
Women delegates block any move to officially recognize the Irish Republic and secure a complete endorsement of the League of Nations and the party platform. The fight underscores unity within the Democratic ranks on foreign policy and national aims.
Women delegates at the Springfield Democratic state convention asserted influence by opposing anti League and Irish republic planks. They secured endorsement of the League of Nations and kept references to an Irish republic out of the platform.
New York reports the Wall Street explosion killed 35 and caused over $1,000,000 in damage. Investigators split into two theories, with Justice Department officials favoring a time bomb by anarchists tied to June mail bomb plots.
A blaze in the northwest corner of the large plant was found shortly after five. Fire alarms were sent, but by the time equipment arrived the fire had swept most of the building. High winds fanned sparks threatening continued coverage on page six.
A poem pleads for divine aid in the struggle for Ireland's freedom. It asks God to grant victory, endure sacrifice, and hold the land in His protection as March and sacrifice aim to spare the nation from death and oppression. It invites strength, grace, and steadfast hope through hardship.
Dying statement attributed to MacSwiney proclaims his death could serve the Irish cause more than his life’s work. He says prayers will be offered and answered by God in His own way. The message frames martyrdom within nationalist struggle.
Late today a canoe sizing in Black Rock Harbor a suburb led to the drowning of a man and a woman whose identities have not been fixed. Shared details indicate a maritime accident with no confirmed names yet and ongoing inquiry.
Mary MacSwiney reported the Lord Mayor was sleepless and exhausted, only able to keep his eyes open with great effort as he followed conversations of visitors yesterday at Dak.
In San Francisco on September 18 Governor Cox praised Herbert Hoover as a model trained mind suitable for his Cabinet if elected. He lauded Hoover’s War service and engineering training, urged abolishing excess profits tax, and suggested a 1 or 112 percent tax on firm volume. He also urged inclusion of women like Jane Addams in Russia Root mission and proposed a sugar crop purchase fund to address food crises.
Chicago returned results show Lt Governor John G. Oglesby leading the Republican gubernatorial field by 2326 votes with Governor Lowden backing him. Len Small trails by a similar margin as Chicago precincts vary. final counts in the missing Cook county districts await official tally next week.
Little Rock finished as pennant winner with New Orleans in second as the Southern Association wrapped a record season praised by fans owners and players.
An advertisement offering relief for self consciousness and embarrassment. Calls to a Personality Institute located at 29 Boxlston Street with a box number and operating hours 8 to 6. The text presents a health or self improvement service in a dated style.
Police reserves from Back Bay rushed to the Lenox Hotel after a cook walkout tied to the International Hotel Workers of New York, described as an alleged radical organization under police investigation for weeks.
Enthusiastic Bay State Republicans gathered at Tremont Temple for a four hour convention. Governor Coolidge Senator Lodge Congressman Rogers Gubernatorial Candidate Cox and Chairman Hall extolled four years of Republican sunshine starting March 4. More than 1700 delegates and gallery spectators voiced approval with varied demonstrations.
A new cooks organization in Boston claimed power over half the city’s kitchen staff and threatened to cripple operations at leading hotels. Police, led by Sergeants Shean and Studley, moved the group away from the Back Bay hotel before they could establish picket posts at the Lenox. Hotel employees fear clashes as old and new unions clash over staffing at the Brunswick and Lenox.
At Balmoral the King told a help dinner he would be glad if President Wilson asked Lloyd George to save Lord Mayor MacSwiney. He noted his own limits and said he would act only with the premier's sanction. The King implied royal prerogative could delay action.
The article notes a push to bring the Irish question to the League of Nations once the US accepts it and votes to cable Britain for the release of Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork. Representative Niland's opposition to the League triggers strong protests from many speakers.
Forecast for New England calls for fair and cooler conditions Sunday and Monday with light to fresh northwest winds. Across the Atlantic coast and coastal zones winds shift from northwest to west, with fair weather expected. The past 24 hours mostly dry except for rains in northern New England, extreme southern Florida and the far northwest.
Forecast calls for bright and fair conditions today with noticeably cooler temperatures than yesterday. Clear skies tonight with cool to chilly conditions and overnight lows around the mid forties.
National League games include St Louis 7 Boston 4 in the first game and Boston 5 St Louis 3 in the second. Chicago defeats Philadelphia 7 to 1 with Cincinnati 11 Brooklyn 5 and New York over Pittsburg 7. American League results show Boston 7 Detroit 4 and Cleveland 7 wrankin in a disrupted note with New York 7 Philadelphia 1.
Unions from the Lynn lasters stitchers and packing room workers meeting in Lasters Hall refuse to sign a peace agreement with the Lynn Shoe Manufacturers Association until wages are raised. Seven other Lynn locals have signed and will wait. They will seek another conference for a wage increase.
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