04 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1922
Page
1
Boston Building Commissioner named to succeed Curtis as police chief after Curtis resigns this morning. New chief to assume duties immediately and begin leadership of the force.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Dean Brown praised Edward Everett Hale in a Boston gathering last night, lauding his life of devotion to God and service to others as the highest form of religious duty. Photos in the Pictures Section accompany the tribute.
Esther Regan of 17 Natick confesses that her earlier tale of auto kidnappers and jailers was invented. She spent three days at the Bowdoin Hotel Boston after leaving home. Her mother Mrs Regan says police confirmed the latest account and a comforting supper helped restore her.
Juan J. Tomadelli, electrical engineer, demonstrates a wireless light that draws current from the air like sound waves picked up by radio. The lamp shines white, in any position, and cannot be extinguished, with a metal curtain provided to shield it.
Members of Signwriters' Union 391 will continue at the 1921 wage and working terms for another year. A new accord with employers keeps the 1921 agreement in force for 1922.
Two boys died and a third barely escaped after a rowboat sank crossing Foster's Pond near the Andover Wilmington line. The surviving boy told police he was exhausted and slept until morning after reaching camp.
Raymond Carley age 14 and Loring Carley age 16 of West Newton with Frederick Raicht of West Newton survived a week at sea. The trio, sons of local families, were reported missing after a boating incident off their shore excursion.
In Chicago on April 3 United News reports Walter Gurach was brought before Judge Bugee on a wife beating charge after his 11 year old daughter Agnes tearfully confessed she lied claiming her father beat her mother. The court and spectators reacted with surprise as Gurach explained the scene was staged as an April fool joke.
Catherine Mullarkey of Quarry Street Quincy was dragged by a loose rope trailing behind a parked auto truck. The rope wound around her ankle, throwing her to the ground and leaving her badly bruised and shaken yesterday on her way to Quincy High School.
A four alarm blaze gutted a section of the John son Marble Company plant at 62 70 First street East Cambridge causing over 20000 in damage to machinery The fire threatened other plants and trapped workers including engineer Cotter and several firemen who escaped by smashing a window Patrolman Regan alerted the alarm and rescued four horses from a nearby stable Firefighters fought for 45 minutes preventing spread toward a large gasoline storage tank at Scully s garage No injuries reported though equipment damage and ladder crew near misses were noted James Cotter and Thomas Melvin said the blaze started above the boiler area and spread rapidly
Mrs Louise F LeSueur of 507 Harrison Avenue South End learns her son Everett, taken for adoption at age three, has been located by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at Lansdowne Park Ottawa. The man, now grown, is believed to be living in Canada following an adoption by a Canadian family after a lengthy search.
The Massachusetts State House hearing on Allen's reappointment drew 300 visitors to Room 436. Louie Wig of Tremont Trust challenged Allen and others tied to Boston closed trust companies as Fuller and the council questioned him in executive session before unanimous confirmation.
Chicago, April 3. A dispute over Franz, the 12 year old claimed son of one Siamese twin sister, could decide the $200000 estate. Experts say cesarean birth would be needed for either sister to bear a child, fueling theories of adoption to gain publicity.
Newark reports a Massachusetts man linked to the Wilson Moen case is sought by creditors. Moen allegedly told his attorney Frank M. McDermit of vast funds and papers in a New York vault. A crowd of creditors pressed to file suits against his estate while hints of money amid the Moen mystery emerged.
A woman claiming to be Miss Mary Gentile of Leverett Street was booked at City Hall Station after an attempted pocketing on Washington and Winter streets. She was accompanied by a six year old girl who may appear before Juvenile Court. the girl confessed to police. The arrest caused a stir in the shopping district.
Testimony in an East Cambridge probate court support suit reveals Harry K. White frequent car trips with Catherine Fitch, 42, of Pepperell, as described by Charles F. Parker, Miss Fitch’s cousin and Technology student.
Readable fragments note yesterday's temperature at Thompson's Spa with values around 85 and 49 and a reference to a year ago. Sparse data lacks clear date or complete measurements for a solid summary.
New Bedford April 3 Capt Lester F Mosher commanding the whaling schooner Athlete reports a winter voyage poor luck but recovery of a whale yielding a 4 pound lump of ambergris. First quality ambergris valued around 156 dollars an ounce, making the find worth nearly 10000 dollars. News came by cable and was confirmed by letter.
Defense attorney Robert G. Dodge said he will present evidence to show that White spent the winter with Miss Fitch on the Island of Ja. The statement suggests defense strategy in a marital case involving alleged infidelity.
The forecast calls for overcast unsettled skies with a chance of showers, especially late in the day. Expect a slight rise in temperature and warmer conditions into the evening.
Governor Cox appointed Herbert A. Wilson of Brighton to succeed the late Edwin A. Curtis as Boston police commissioner for a five year term. The oath was administered by Governor Cox upon immediate confirmation under a suspension of the executive council rules.
Park Commissioner Shea wins city council approval of a 50000 dollar Parkman fund to improve Back Bay Fens roadways and 8000 dollars to repair the Charlesgate West bridge. He also urges 27000 dollars from April 16 funds to upgrade Riverway roads and up to 200000 dollars for granolithic pedestrian walks in the Fenway during May to October 1.
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