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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1922
Page
2
G. K. Thompson of Amrad Station Medford says lightning striking a home via the radiophone is no more likely with the apparatus than without it. Proper safety devices allow lightning bolts induced in the antenna to remove all danger.
Officials advise precautions for radio installations to guard homes and radios from atmospheric electricity. Steps include using a ground conductor to a solid earth connection, sizing per code with No 2 copper or equivalents, five inch clearance from walls, insulator mounting, soldered connections, and getting local inspector approval to ensure validity after any lightning damage.
A discussion on whether to use a grounded short gap or a lightning switch to protect radio equipment. It advises disconnecting antenna and ground leads before a storm and notes grounded gaps may build high potentials inside sets during storms. When needed, connect a protected gap across the antenna and ground terminals for safety.
Several cities and towns joined Boston in protesting a bill to let Dover withdraw from the Metropolitan District Commission. Representatives argued Dover’s withdrawal could set a precedent and worsen commitments for remaining towns. Dover officials said they have received few benefits and lack basic services. Governor Cox had not acted.
Ariana Stevens fifteen months old was named a princess of gypsies in a Probate Court guardianship order. Judge Mayhew R. Hitch placed her under guardianship to her aunt and uncle Peter and Anna Stevens of Haverhill. The child Mariana was born January ninth, 1921. Her father is described as king of New England gypsies.
In South Egremont on April 14, William Warner who died at 75 and was blind had long been famed for claiming he never slept. His sister Mrs Houghtaling now cites evidence that he did sleep and snored loudly, contradicting popular belief and his deathbed legend.
Warner, longtime Hartsville farmer known for claiming he never slept, is described by relatives as deluded. His sister and Mrs. Houghtaling say he did sleep at his farm and in retirement, contradicting the sleepless marvel story. The supposed insomnia and visions are dismissed as hallucinations from his boyhood accident.
April 14 report from Mattapoisett shows a heavy herring run at the town weir as warm weather spurs upstream spawning. Fishermen have begun catching hundreds of barrels this season with seining on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays allowing fish to move upstream on alternate days.
A State police roundup led to multiple indictments in a bandit gang case. Sally Doyle broke down as she faced three counts of being an accessory after the fact in the shooting of Officer Philbrick. Wilson, Crosby, and Egan faced numerous charges including robbery and attempted murder, with bail set for Doyle at 4000 dollars. Trial date set for May 8.
Mrs. Hartford testifies her husband beat her with a dog leash in 1921 and with fists later, while both seek custody of their 14 year old daughter Jacquelyn. She details finances and alleged infidelity ties to John A. Trott and Charles Mitchell as the case proceeds in Boston court.
A vintage advertisement for BROMINE tablets claims relief for headache and cold symptoms with a laxative tonic. Mentions the genuine Grove product and price 380c, likely a grocery or medicine label from an old catalog.
After six hours of juror deliberation in the Lighted Lamp tea room case at 108 Myrtle Street West End Judge Huger A Dubuque ordered a sealed verdict to be opened Monday morning. Am brose D Gring and Mrs Natalie Woodward, proprietors, faced municipal and lower court actions amid heated arguments by defense and prosecution over evidence and legitimate operation.
George Ross aged four a resident of Falmouth was seriously injured last night when he fell down a flight of stairs at 3 Dillaway street He was taken to City Hospital with a probable skull fracture a fractured nose and facial bruises
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