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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1920
Page
1
The convention in Boston opened yesterday drawing thousands of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from the United States and Canada. It marks the sixtieth anniversary of the order in Massachusetts and the Sovereign Grand Lodge 96th annual communication centering on the election.
New York reports Ned Finly a motion picture actor died in a hotel room after taking cyanide or strychnine. A one cent coin was found on a dresser and three notes described planned attempts to end his life. The assistant medical examiner said either poison could have killed him.
The Boston Braves clinched the National League pennant yesterday afternoon over Brooklyn. The season was not spectacular by common standards, yet the Braves secured the title in a dramatic finish that thrilled fans across eight circuit cities.
Archbishop Mannix of Australia met Lord Mayor MacSwiney in Brixton prison. After the visit Mannix told reporters that MacSwiney is “a veritable miracle.” The Irish struggle and MacSwiney’s condition were briefly updated by the Irish Self Determination League bulletin tonight.
Lawrence Kan September 27 United News Jess Willard denies plans to fight Jack Dempsey in New York six months hence. He explains a rumor started by asking a friend to bring boxing gloves from Kansas City and says he is not training or scheduling a rematch.
Miss Joan Bishop Lippincott the daughter of Oliver Co. Lippincott of Germantown has been in a prolonged sleep for forty five days. Dr. Swithin T. Chandler says two Philadelphia specialists Dr. Charles Potts and Dr. William G. Spiller joined in consultation but cannot wake her.
Cook county grand jury will resume the baseball gambling inquiry with a woman subpoenaed to testify for the first time. Several club presidents and managers, including Heydler Gleason and Johnson, are listed to testify, with others to appear later in the week. Prosecutor Replogle denies barring witnesses and says only a few players and possibly one or two teams are implicated so far.
In Trim County Meath Ireland armed men burned buildings attacked Sinn Fein residences and opened fire after the burning of the police barracks and injuring Chief Constable White. Several casualties reported.
The Black and Tan police are blamed for reprisals as regular police move to curb destruction. About 3 percent of houses burned with fires still blazing at noon. A mineral water factory and market house were destroyed. The damage reaches 260000 dollars. Two boys were shot, one seriously. Barracks raid suspects warned to resign. Main street bore the brunt while most streets housed burning homes. Sinn Fein heads sought. parents were questioned for sons.
Dublin reports Navan clerical conference condemns attacks on police barricades and denounces the Black and Tans for burning Trim as the negation of all government and order.
Bank Commissioner Joseph C. Allen ordered Fidelity Trust Company closed after a four hour review of bank books at the State House. The move followed runs on Fidelity Tremont and Dorchester banks as depositors sought immediate access to funds, with all three banks invoking a 90 day withdrawal notice.
British forces press toward German positions while French troops gain ground in Champagne as the Fourth Liberty Loan Drive continues. Also notes riots in Omaha from a year ago and mentions President Wilson's return to Washington.
Forecast for northern New England calls for showers Tuesday with warmer air in Maine on Wednesday. Southern New England sees showers Tuesday and Wednesday unsettled, little temperature change. Winds mainly south, overcast and showery from Sandy Hook to Hatteras, with unsettled conditions and higher Maine temperatures midweek.
The note predicts cool unsettled weather with showers during the day and night. It hints at changing conditions and mentions a certainty of unsettled skies ahead.
Former Massachusetts governor Samuel W. McCall, resigning as Old South Trust chairman amid a bank commissioner demand, attacks Commissioner Allen on ethics and hints at a hidden mastermind. He says a named engineer targets him and small Boston banks to consolidate money power in a few hands.
Former governor states no bank commissioner ever asked him to sever ties with Old South Trust Company and says any demand would have been urgent solicitations rather than a formal request. He asserts his connection remains untouched.
In Omaha on September 27 Governor Cox, the Democratic presidential candidate, said he would have supported William J. Bryan for the presidency if Bryan had secured the nomination. He added he is promoting progressive ideas gained from Bryan's leadership.
The results show the American League games Boston 2 Washington 1 in the first game and 0 2nd game with Srqvelan 8 St. yeasse 4 Feago 2 Detroit Newark 8 Philadelphia 6. In the National League New York 2 Boston 1 in the first game and Boston 5 New York 4 in the 2nd game Louis 16 Chicago 1.
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