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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1920
Page
2
Senator Borah of Idaho charged Governor Cox with intellectual dishonesty in an address at the Lynn armory, presented by Senator Lodge to a large audience last night.
Idaho Senator Borah denounces the League of Nations as autocratic and predicts loss of subject peoples’ independence under its covenant. He urges open debate in U S foreign policy and cites Washington, Wilson, and leaders Lloyd George and Bri tain’s dominance while defending America’s independence and national integrity.
Congressman Peter F. Tague spoke to more than 200 members of the Women’s Democratic Club of Ward 6 last night at their clubrooms on Harrison Avenue South End. It was the group’s first large gathering since its reorganization.
A Non-Conformist paper discusses a sermon by Dr. Cortland Myers criticizing the Lord Mayor of Cork. The Westminster Gazette argues against Irish martyrdom and calls for generous self government while warning government restraint may empower Irish agitation amid war.
A home office bulletin says Terence MacSwiney’s condition remains virtually unchanged as his hunger strike continues. The MacSwiney family accuses British press and government notes of distortion while vowing to withhold statements to the press, though bulletins will reach foreign reporters in London. The Irish case draws attention in Washington with a five member commission to hear evidence and report, while figures like Sir Auckland Geddes and Eamon De Valera are asked to testify.
Toronto Sept. 4 The police commissioners forbade self determination methods for Ireland. League to hold public meetings here on grounds they might breach the nana. The Independent Labor party has registered a strong protest.
Cabled invitations were sent to Mrs. Terence MacSwiney wife of Cork's lord mayor Mrs. Thomas Mac Curtain widow of Cork's murdered former mayor Mrs. Swanpry mother of the assassinated inspector and Sir Horace Plunkett Dominion Home Rule leader to testify on Irish affairs in New York.
Dublin authorities clash over an inquest into Councillor Lynch's death. The city coroner, a corporation official, was blocked by General Sir Nevil Macready from holding an inquest as a military inquiry opens. Sinn Fein supporters condemn the shooting as a political act. The military says Lynch resisted arrest with a revolver and was shot as unavoidable.
Dublin reports the general post office was raided by armed men last night. The attackers blew open the gate and carried off several thousand pounds in wages and staff bonuses from the pay office.
Hartford Sept 24 The Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association voted to oppose the re election of Senator Frank B Brandegee according to a statement by its active committee tonight The move reflects organized suffrage group action in response to the political race and Brandegee involvement in wartime policy.
A terror campaign by agents of the New York Reds targets hotel kitchens across Boston. They threaten workers to join a plan led by the International Federation of Workers to Hotels and Watering Industry. The Reds aim to disrupt hotel service during a peak period when thousands gather for Odd Fellows events.
Hotel and Restaurant Employees Local 34 reports threats after a meeting of more than 30 culinary workers in Boston. Agent John J. Kearney leads a committee with power to ensure service continues, pledging that kitchens will stay filled with "red blooded Americans" as Boston Central Labor Union and Massachusetts State AFL back the effort.
The Massachusetts delegation to the second national American Legion convention will leave South Station this afternoon at 3 o'clock. More than 300 ex service men comprise the Bay State group with 63 delegates from the State Legion department. Western Massachusetts delegates will join the party at Worcester and Springfield, arriving in Cleveland tomorrow morning. The Bay State Legion headquarters is at the Hotel Statler.
The final Pops program caps a double season with selections from Wagner, Verdi, Bach and Handel. Highlights include Overtures from Tannhauser Sakuntala and Ride of the Valkyries, plus Danse de Violoncello and a Procession of the Larder.
Boston taxicab drivers launched a noon strike disrupting service across the city. Hundreds of would be passengers faced delays as companies refused wage demands, with some garages reporting near total idle. Independent drivers attempted service but could not match normal operations, leaving hotels and stations short of taxis and signaling potential further actions for Sunday or Monday.
The Strecker party traveling from New York to Boston collided with a bridge railing on a winding Hampden county road near the railroad crossing. P Moore of Malden and his party suffered leg injuries and cuts. all were transported to St. Vincent's Hospital Worcester with recovery expected. The accident occurred as they returned from a New York funeral. Mr Strecker, assistant United ...
The subject holds the treasurer role and has an office in Room 1 of the Boston Post Office building. He also serves as president of the Equitable Trust Company of 35 Congress Street and maintains apartments at the Hotel Somerset.
London reports that British coal miners pause their threatened general strike to allow more talks with mine owners. Government maintains plan for a two shilling daily wage rise if output increases. a proposed fourteen shilling household coal price cut is no longer pursued. Robert Smillie leads the Miners Federation in key negotiations.
Maplewood N H Sept 24 The National Association of Cotton Manufacturers ended its sessions with a resolution calling for immediate repeal of excess profits and excess war taxes. A symposium on textile research and a banquet closed the gathering, highlighting the role of America in world trade.
The association adopts resolutions to cut public spending, form a special committee and bureau for cotton growing and handling with 15000 pledged, and oppose government control of railroads. It backs preserving the old Slater mill in Pawtucket as a museum. Speakers include Oscar K. Davis on foreign trade and Dr B M Anderson on exchange rates. Banquet attendees numbered over 200 with leaders addressing the gathering.
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