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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1921
Page
20
Washington reports indicate the administration aims to end the war with Germany by a presidential resolution. M Viviani, envoy extraordinary to the U S, is said to have been hosted tonight at Senator McCormick's home in Illinois during a formal dinner.
The dinner attendees reported that M Viviani warned against US membership in the League of Nations as senators affirmed no action aiding Germany. Republican members of the Senate foreign relations committee and George Harvey signaled support for a prompt separate peace resolution, with possible delay if required by the president.
The University of Pennsylvania dedicated its new School of Fine Arts today in Philadelphia marking the 20th anniversary of the department of architecture opening.
Mrs Anne Urquhart Stillman fled Lakewood with her two young children Alec and Guy to escape relentless scrutiny. The elder son James accompanied them partway to New York before continuing to Milton Massachusetts. The family seeks refuge at Harold McCormicks Chicago camp in the Catskills.
Mrs. Stillman took her children and nurse to a secluded camp near Carmel as divorce proceedings continue in New York. The move follows intense media attention and aims to give her freedom away from public scrutiny. Anne Stillman, staying with Chicago relatives, is linked to Harold McCormick Jr. in a potential engagement.
Supreme Court Justice Morschauser in White Plains directs payment of 15 000 alimony for March and April plus 35 000 in counsel fees and 12 500 for expenses within 30 days and stays referee hearings. Appeal announced against last week’s expunging of letters by Mrs Stillman and Indian guide Beauvais.
Horace Greeley Lodge Knights of Pythias will confer the rank of knight on one esquire this afternoon at 3 30. The lodge opens at 2 o'clock with a welcome to all members and visiting knights. The castle hall is at 3 Boyiston place.
Three armed bandits robbed two Detroit vaudeville theatres, breaking into office safes and escaping with about $4000. At one venue a watchman and three scrubwomen were held at bay while thieves worked the safe combination.
In his first veto Governor Cox returns to the Legislature a bill allowing ice dealers to issue tickets for small quantity sales. He argues the measure would enable evasion of the cash sale law benefiting small consumers and would harm many people. He suggests amending existing statutes to curb dishonest drivers.
Tenants from 390 394 Riverway Roxbury held a meeting after learning their rents would jump as high as 80 dollars a month following a property sale. They say city and state housing commissions offered no help and plan to seek counsel to fight the increase in court if needed. They were notified of new rents effective April 1 and May 1 eviction notices followed.
Department and for transfer of the custody of the post office buildings from the Treasury Department to the Post ee Department were under considera on.
City Council passed second reading orders totaling 2 680 500 for municipal improvements to take effect April 8. The panel also approved 30 000 for Forest Hills courthouse site with dissent from Moriarty and Watson. Committee to regulate licenses appointed. Also grants Boston League of Women Voters use of chambers May for citizenship meeting. Funds from Parkman set for Franklin Park greenhouses and new zoo walks. Parkman fund to total 75 000 by April 15. Mayor directed to fund Sunday band concerts at McConnell Park Dorchester.
Council members clash over a land grab claim while voting on loan orders including 100000 for Forest Hills courthouse 55000 for West Roxbury branch library 7500 Marine Park improvements 1000000 sewerage works and 629000 City Hospital improvements plus 150000 Thorndike Memorial building. Opposition also arises to firearm dealer applications.
Mayor Peters proposed 42000 for repairing Wayfarer's Lodge on Hawkins street West End. The City Council rejected the measure 5 to 3 with Hagan Lane Collins Moriarty and Watson voting no. Hagan said he would not vote for any money to the lodge and Collins urged funding from taxes rather than a loan.
Mrs William Carlson of 106 Waite Street Malden fought a young man who tried to wrench her handbag on Church Street near her home. The assailant fled down the street. No injuries reported.
The Boston Ethical Society at its annual business meeting held last night at 3 Joy Street elected Daniel G. Crandon as president. Two vice presidents were chosen, Dr. William Healy and Samuel M. Waxman.
Officer McCarthy of Han over street station detained 19 year old Louis Brandenise of the North End after frisking him late at night and finding a pistol in an overcoat pocket. Brandenise, the fifteenth gunman captured, was put on probation due to youth and a good record, following Sergeant Fitzgerald who once averaged about 50 gun cases annually.
Constantinople reports a widespread Greek retreat beyond the northern sector. Casualties are stated to exceed five thousand as the line yields before the ongoing offensive.
Mrs Julienne Epp ler of Yonkers New York reports her six year old daughter suffered a severe cold feared to become whooping cough. After a few days on Father John’s Medicine the cough disappeared the child gained weight and returned to school rosy cheeked and healthy. She endorses the product’s safety noting no alcohol or dangerous drugs.
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