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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
10
Cardinal Bourne reports in a letter to Premier Lloyd George that the Roman Catholic bishops at their annual meeting urge the immediate withdrawal of auxiliary troops to restore law and order in Ireland.
Hundreds of YD veterans relatives and friends gathered at Paul Revere Hall for a dance and whist event organized by the YD Divisional Auxiliary. The fundraiser for disabled men in Massachusetts government hospitals drew over 1000 attendees. Brigadier General Edward L. Logan and prominent veterans including Colonels Keville Foley Herbert and Major Duane Hyatt were among the honored guests and participants.
Sheriff John Logan of Polk county swore in every member of a mob that surrounded his car with Wilmer Collins held as a prisoner after an attack on white women near Lakeland. The deputies escorted Collins to Bartow jail while armed guards watched Tampa toppling into calm.
Police report Roy Harris arrested in Buffalo and confessing to involvement in the Joseph B. Elwell homicide in New York last June. The statement mentions a "Mrs. Fairchild" but police say the name has not appeared in the case before and details are awaited.
Harris testifies that a woman calling herself Mrs. Fairchild recruited him and Dunkin for the Elwell murder promising $5000. She paid $50 each upfront and later $450, claiming the rest later. Harris says he suspects his partner double crossed him and fled the city after the killing drew wide interest.
An Ontario man staying with his wife in a local hotel was arrested after being traced by an acquaintance who alerted police. He claimed the case involved the Elwell murder and dictated a signed statement. Police noted date discrepancies and said the description of a woman linked to Mrs. Fairchild could not be identified.
The body of Joseph B. Elwell was found June 11 in his West Seventeenth Street home. Investigators found no weapon or signs of struggle and linked the case to Elwell’s many romantic affairs. Police and the district attorney’s office reported no tangible clue to the murder after exhaustive inquiry.
William T. Tilden II claimed the world singles title at an invitation tournament in Philadelphia defeating Vincent Richards in straight sets 6-4 6-3 6-3 on canvas courts atop a department store. Richards and Wallace Johnson defeated Tilden and Carl Fischer 6-3 4-5 7-0 in exhibition doubles.
The Licensing Board revoked the license of John H. Connors, owner of Connors' Oyster House at 122-124 and 126 Court Street. Fifteen police complaints charged the premises as a common nuisance with liquor sales. The final hearing was held March 29.
The Harvard Glee Club directed by Archibald Davison and with Fritz Kreisler as soloist gave a final Symphony Hall concert before its European tour. The program featured Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Stanford, Weelkes, Dvorak, and others with Kreisler performing Brahms with Carl Samson. audience reaction highlighted Kreisler, Davison, and the choir's striking progress.
Warren S. Stone urged President Harding to establish regional adjustment boards to handle railroad employee disputes. He said about 700 cases linger before the Labor Board, which he described as overwhelmed and slow.
Olympia Theatres Inc announces a new polychrome terra cotta Olympia Theatre at Gorham Street and Commonwealth Avenue in Allston. The 80 by 130 foot auditorium will be single floor with a shallow balcony and multiple boxes along the walls.
David A. Owen aged 72 a Hinsdale resident for many years was killed instantly this afternoon when struck by a train while crossing railroad tracks near his Keene area home.
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