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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1920
Page
2
James E. Maguire editor of the East Boston Free Press says he will fight to the finish against Congressman Tague. He repeats his anti League of Nations platform and confirms he will not withdraw his candidacy.
Maguire declares he will run until polls close on Nov 2 and praises 25 years of East Boston service. He aligns with Harding and Coolidge on the League of Nations and opposes it, arguing it threatens liberty in Ireland Egypt and India. Anti-Tague factions doubtless may seek a third candidate but expect to back a unified conservative slate.
Boston College re opens its doors to day with the largest attendance since Civil War days. About 400 freshmen will enter, with many pursuing bachelor of arts, philosophy, and science degrees. Classes begin formally at St Marys Chapel at 9 30 with benediction, then lists read and sections assigned. Regular work starts tomorrow morning.
Today features a Boston College opening, a guest day at Women’s City Club, a dog show at the Larz Anderson estate, a hearing at the State House, a Massachusetts Woman’s Suffrage Association parade and a Masé meeting at Faneuil Hall. A Women’s Industrial Civic League dinner and Cambridge neighborhood party follow, with memorial services for Rev. Frank Dorr Budlong at St Mark’s Church officiated by Bishops Lawrence and Babcock.
Washington report says the Senate investigating committee will reopen hearings to probe campaign expenditures and alleged use of government publications for Democratic presidential candidate support and League of Nations. Subpenas issued for Philander P. Claxton and several federal department heads to testify on possible payroll assessments.
Ethel M. Wakeman of Boston seeks a divorce from Rolla D. Wakeman of Boston in Suffolk Superior Court alleging infidelity and cruel and abusive treatment. She names corespondent Alice M. Clifford of Melrose and cites Old Orchard, Me. and July 28 as key dates of the alleged affairs.
North Easton September 21 F Lothrop Ames sold 61 Guernsey cattle at Langwater Farm for 146125 averaging 2865 per head. Sixteen cows averaged 633. Ames also announced private sale of Langwater Steadfast a six year old bull to George Cluett of Troy NY for 25000.
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