06 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
1
In Lawrence on April 5 a group of strikers attacked more than a score workers at Pacific Mills. The mob hurled stones eggs and snow. Several men and women were kicked during the incident reported in the Pictorial Section. Episcipal Church Committee pledges to obey and serve wives after a marriage ceremony.
Police began routine inquiry into the death of Her bert W. Fisher a longtime harness maker who had lived in the same abode for forty years. Investigators found a total of about 1000 dollars and sought a larger sum as part of the ongoing case, with details continuing on the later page.
The Episcopal commission proposed removing the obedience vow and the mandatory giving in marriage to achieve gender equality in the rites, while preserving other vows. The plan was presented as a sweeping revision to the Book of Common Prayer and will be voted on at the upcoming convention, with proponents arguing for updated, equalized vows. The report signals a shift in traditional marriage vows reflecting evolving views on women's rights within the church.
Dr Fred Repettt suffered a fractured arm after a fall when a stray driver knocked him down from a cab. His false teeth, kept in a hip pocket, pierced his flesh as they were driven into his body by the impact.
Mrs. Charles Jagger of Gary offers to return $60,000 in bonds found in a Chicago taxicab if Lamson Co agrees to reimburse attorney fees and expenses and pay a reward. The Lamson Co refused after learning she owed her lawyer $10,000 and had $1,500 expenses.
About 400 passengers aboard a specially equipped Delaware, Lackawanna and Western train heard the first railroad concert for travelers. Cornell University provided the Ithaca to Oswego segment, with a General Electric Company recital between Ithaca and Oswego.
Attorney general Allen probes Pelletier for undue influence as witnesses testify on ballot taking. Herman L. Schreiber of Jamaica Plain, a Grand Jury member, notes the indictment of the attorney involved.
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Irma Be Leavitt of Rockland testifies her husband Richard Leavitt forgot to return after a party of girl friends on December 1 1918, prompting desertion and non support charges. Judge Elias B Bishop in superior court grants a decree nisi after a counter libel, with Mrs Leavitt’s petition dismissed.
Dedham Superior Court yesterday heard Leon G Morrill a Brookline clubman and wealthy businessman seek a divorce while recounting incidents including a sledge hammer attack on an apartment to wake his wife and the presence of Seth K Chase a co respondent and former air service officer wandering without coat and vest.
Detectives and lawyers examine a diary containing scattered notes and names during a lengthy witness session. The record hints at NHS writers and various business terms, with the narrative continuing on Page 23 Column Five.
Prohibition agents uncovered a subterranean moonshine operation in a basement garage on Gorham Street. They seized a 100 gallon still and 420 gallons of moonshine, with Francisco Gonzales operating the still and Antonio Mug on watch outside.
Baseball scores include Red Sox 10 over Minneapolis 6 and Yankees 7 over Brooklyn 10. Annapolis routs Dartmouth 10 to 2. Vermont edges West Point 5 4. Princeton defeats Bowdoin 7 1. Hutchison wins Columbia open. Davy Jones named Brown captain. Weymouth tops Newburyport. American trap team leads Bermuda event. Full reports on pages 17 18 19.
New York April 5. The tangled matrimonial history of Joseph Donald Grafton surfaces as four women, including Peggy Davis and Peg Davis, testify before officials. Mary Margaret Laird, known as Pegg Davis, accuses Grafton of marrying her November 23 and later marrying Peggy Davis in New York days after.
Lisbon reports great enthusiasm as Portuguese aviators Captain Coutinho and Captain Sacadura reach St Vincent Cape Verde Islands. The hydro airplane will move to Sao Thiago then Fernando Noronha if weather allows, beginning the Atlantic crossing of about 1400 miles. Moronha to Pernambuco covers 278 miles.
The body of Dominick Burke was recovered from the Assabet River at Concord Junction today. His disappearance from 425 Main Street, Concord Junction, yesterday morning is explained by the recovery.
The secretary of Cardinal O Connell was granted by Pope Pius XI life long permission to have a private chapel and celebrate mass wherever he resides. Rome cables confirmed last night.
A fire leveled the Dickum Shoe Company factory in Sanbor nvill e New Hampshire early today causing an estimated loss of 85000. The Lynn Massachusetts based firm operated the plant. No further injuries are reported.
The U S House voted for war with Germany 373 to 50 and President Wilson signed the War Declaration. Other 1917 milestones include German ships seized, Peary reaching the North Pole in 1909, and a year ago note to Allies about Japan’s Yap mandate. Ex-Emperor Karl of Austria returned to Switzerland.
The article discusses whether Rt. Rev. Richard J. Haberlin or Rt. Rev. Michael J. Splaine received a papal privilege. It notes Pope Pius XI grants secretaries who accompanied Cardinal O Connell private chapel Mass, a privilege usually reserved for bishops, and cites Bishop Anderson on the significance.
The forecast notes Thursday generally fair for Boston and vicinity with Friday showers and moderate temperatures and easterly winds. North and South New England see fair Thursday and showers Friday while East New York expects clouds then showers and warmth. Disturbance moves east northeast with rains east of the Mississippi within 48 hours. winds rise and temperatures trend warmer across New England and Middle Atlantic.
The forecast calls for generally fair weather today with warmer temperatures than yesterday and a possibility of unsettled conditions later.
Yesterday's readings at Teme Spa show temperatures from 50s in the afternoon to mid 40s after sunset. The daily average was 42 degrees with a 24 degree low and a 51 degree high recorded compared to last year.
Two clerks confess to their parts in a theft ring within the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission. The case centers on stolen examination parts and the alleged involvement of officials and staff. The disclosures implicate internal access and questions about the integrity of testing procedures.
A brawl at 28 West Dedham Street South End left Mrs. Helen Washburn 60 wounded at City Hospital with serious cuts to eyes nose and hands. Mrs. Shea and Mr. Shea were arrested at East Dedham Street station as police seek three other suspects after two butcher knives were used.
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