04 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1921
Page
1
A prominent Boston city official is said to be involved in borrowing money to buy stock during the Boston Elevated and Bay State bill debates before the 1918 Legislature. The Post reports that the official’s name and other former lawmakers will be supplied to the investigating committee by a leading witness.
Everett A. Harding known as cousin of the President and his confidential secretary spent a Sunday in Woodstock Illinois county jail on impersonation charges. Secret Service officials investigated his activities as part of ongoing inquiries tied to the Republican con.
William B. Leeds son of Princess Anastasia of Greece became engaged to Princess Xenia 11 niece of King Constantine. Marriage expected in June likely in Athens the couple to reside in America. Anastasia ill but consented after initial opposition. Leeds 19 will travel to London for wardrobe then return to Athens in a fortnight.
Early yesterday the two masted schooner Evolution under Captain A J Perry of Providence was wrecked in the lower end of Nantucket Sound while bound from Providence to Prior Cape Verde Islands. Her six crew were rescued yesterday afternoon by the Muskegat coast guard station crew.
Four men were taken aboard the coast guard cutter Acushnet while Captain Perry and another crew member were brought to Nantucket. The Evolution is believed to be a total loss on the shoals due to a squall that tore sails and left the vessel helpless. The schooner ran aground around 5 30 as rescue efforts were delayed by shoal waters and heavy seas. Keeper Fr W Howes and station crew finally attempted rescue in calmer seas. Remaining crew named: Charles Mendes, Joseph M Brito, Joaquin Gay, Joseph Frederio, Joseph Peivera, and Vincent Antonio, all of New Bedford.
Marguerite Grace the film actress sues Robert M. Dobbins for breach of promise as a prominent New York theatrical magnate is reportedly involved in the legal actions.
Post report cites friends of Dobbins saying he will fight. They describe the case as a plain holdup attempt meant to poach on Dobbins prosperity, noting the defendant hesitates to discuss the matter.
A brush fire blackened more than ten acres of woodland in Concord and Lincoln yesterday. More than 100 volunteers joined regular firemen to battle the flames started on Bristol Hill near Lake Walden. Wind drove the fire toward Sandy Pond as crews gained control at dusk.other fires flared near the Christian Science Church on Lowell road and Haywood Hill off Lexington road.
In Washington on April 3 the Knights of Columbus were congratulated by Vice-President Coolidge for their educational and hospitalization work and thanked by Secretary Hoover for support in European relief efforts during addresses to the board of directors.
Patrolman William J. Gibbs of the Back Bay station was struck and severely injured while trying to stop a car at Commonwealth Avenue and Clarendon Street. The auto owned by Chester A. Bennett of Quincy carried Harriet Esterb rook of Newbury Street and Luther A. Bennett. The driver was Bennetts passenger, with the license in Bennett name while Esterbrook faced drunkenness charges and Bennett drunken driving allegations.
A New York tax conference unanimously recommended enacting a 1 percent sales tax on all goods for three years. Henry J. Burton of Minneapolis, president of the Tax League of America, announced the plan. Repeal of the excess profits tax and surtax reductions in higher brackets were also favored along with temporary emergency funding legislation.
Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty explained sessions on Sunday were necessary while Vice President Coolidge praised the Knights of Columbus and the European Relief Council. Hoover cited saving 3,500,000 children and America’s role in preventing European disorder. Coolidge called the Knights pious and patriotic serving Christendom and civilization.
The body of John Burroughs was laid to rest on the mountainside in Roxbury New York where he was born exactly 84 years ago. Hundreds from the Catskills region and from distant states attended the simple service honoring the noted naturalist.
Dublin observers say the Irish situation has improved since St Patrick's Day and expect a forthcoming peace within reach.
A large crowd is expected at the Boston Opera House for a fundraising night detailing Ireland's situation. Speakers include James W. Gerard Bird S Coler Morgan J O'Brien and Lawrence Godkin with Senator David I Walsh presiding. Admission is free. stage tickets reserved.
Bangor Me April 3 The first Penobscot salmon of the season was sent by Mayor Woods to President Harding. The 16 pound fish was caught at Bangor Pool Saturday by Michael Flanagan of Bangor. Friday saw no catches while Saturday yielded five and today three.
Annie Louise Cary, famed prima donna of 50 years past, died at her Norwalk home age 79. Widow of Charles M. Raymond, former New York banker, she had lived in Norwalk since 1883. Death due to infirmities of age.
Annie Louise Cary was born in Wayne Maine and began singing at Rowe Street Baptist Church Boston. She studied in Gorham Seminary and with Lyman W Wheeler before going to Europe in 1866. She debuted in Copenhagen in 1868 and performed with Christine Nilsson under Maurice Strakosch. Her New York debut came in 1870. she created Amneris in Aida in 1873, sang with Patti in 1874, returned to America in 1876, retired from opera in 1881, and finally left professional life after marrying Raymond in 1882.
Sullivan, Ill April 3 W A Steele and Z B Whitfield presidents and cashiers of the Merchants and Farmers State Bank were arrested on embezzlement charges after the bank was closed amid a 262000 shortage.
Forecast indicates fairly good conditions through today and tonight with moderately warm temperatures expected. No precipitation anticipated and winds light to gentle throughout the period.
Inquiries welcome about last dividend booklet for April shares now loaned on mortgages by the oldest cooperative in New England. Contact OLDEST CO-OPERATIV at Main Street Boston for details and arrangements.
Patrolman George Reid of the Back Bay police was badly beaten by Nicholas Forlani 82 of Hemenway street near 199 Commonwealth Avenue. Forlani a purported Boston Symphony Orchestra member drew a loaded gun and tackled the officer before three citizens arrived to aid.
A wartime roll call shows the United States Senate approving a resolution with Germany by an 82 to 6 vote. The note recalls fires in Cork, Dublin, and Limerick from a year earlier and reports observations of troop movements and food control in various regions. The forecast section predicts fair skies and mild temperatures across the eastern states into Tuesday with winds shifting from the Atlantic coast.
Yesterday's temperature readings include Mt by juemonen's Spa 8 Winchtea 6 Wiss ssc with 78 pm, and Be Wises incase 5: 9. Wiss v50543 69 62:12 mid. Average yesterday's high low 57 12-24 and average from last year 48 18-24.
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