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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1921

Page

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Police Admit They Do Not Know Louds Case

Police say they do not know the companion of Loud in a case with 40 witnesses to be called before the grand jury. A claim is made that a woman is not needed in their case.

Mystery in Wakefield murder stirs intrigue over unidentified woman

Jury notes a strange shift as authorities show more focus on a supposed mystery man than on the unidentified woman in the eight day Wakefield case. Patrolman James Arthur Preston was killed on the night of April 9.

Preston James Arthur Preston

Russia Not in Position for Trade Says Hughes

Secretary Hughes tells AFL president Samuel Gompers that no resumption of U.S.-Russia relations is likely while the Soviet political and economic system remains. He notes Russia has little to export that the United States needs and lacks money or credit to buy U.S. products.

Washington Hughes Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Russia United States

Fire Destroys Scenic Temple in Cambridge Street Fire

A late night blaze at the Old Scenic Temple on Temple and Austin streets in Cambridge gutted the building. The fire displaced 35 families and threatened the Prospect block. Three firefighters were injured before the flames were controlled.

Cambridge Temple and Austin Streets Prospect Block Temple

Secretary of State Responds to Propaganda About Resumption

The secretary corrects statements described as propaganda that argue for resuming relations. The reply clarifies policy positions and counters claims about potential actions and timelines.

Cardinals' Successor Considered for Baltimore See

Vatican reports name Archbishop John Joseph Glennon of St. Louis as likely to succeed the late Cardinal Gibbons as Baltimore archbishop. Also mentioned is Bishop Russell of Charleston, D C, as another possible successor.

Rome Vatican John Joseph Glennon St. Louis Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Glennon Russell Charleston D. C

Fire Discovered by Officer Sparks Early Alarm

A police officer spotted the blaze shortly after 10 o clock prompting an alarm. Fire crews arrived soon after and fought the flames as a second alarm followed minutes later.

Storm Widespread Death Toll Across Six States

Reports from Texas Arkansas Mississippi and Alabama show 97 deaths with 2 percent seriously injured and nearly 30 lightly injured. Property damage runs into millions as relief teams expect higher tolls from isolated areas. Arkansas reports 71 injuries. Georgia and Tennessee have no deaths so far.

Memphis Tenn Texas Arkansas Mississippi Alabama Georgia Tennessee

Rubens Painting Found in Oklahoma City Area

TUSSA Okla April 17 A painting believed to be Rubens Descent From the Cross was said to be found in the possession of R L Bolin of Tulsa an apprentice tool dresser recently of the A E F mounted police Bolin brought the painting here with two others bought for a song in Baure Germany while serving abroad Bolin claimed the work disappeared from a Belgium cathedral during the German invasion and had been sought for years.

Tussa Okla Rubens Belgium R. L. Bolin Tulsa A. E. F. Mounted Police Baure Germany

Italian Ambassador Ricci Honored by Boston Officials

Italian ambassador Vittorio Rolandi Ricci was welcomed by Mayor Peters and city representatives in Boston yesterday. Ricci responded by toasting the alliance of Italy and the United States during the official city reception.

Boston Vittorio. Ricci United States Vittorio Rolandi-Ricci Italy Peters

John Daniel the Gorilla Dies in New York

John Daniel, the United States' only captive gorilla, died of pneumonia today in his Madison Square Garden private room while appearing with a circus. Doctors tried hot drinks hot cloths and quinine but to no avail. Climate in America is blamed for gorilla deaths. Bronx Zoo recently lost another animal to the same illness.

New York John Daniel United States Madison Square Garden America Bronx Park

Jackie Coogan Stricken at Biltmore Hotel

The Kid Jackie Coogan is ill at the Biltmore Hotel. He endures strong medicine daily and vows to recover in a few days. He clutches a balls with Babe Ruth’s signature as he weakly fingers its seams.

the Kid Biltmore Hotel Jackie Coogan Babe Ruth Charlie Chaplin New York United News John Coogan Jackie Babe

Jackie Coogan Ill With Acute Bronchitis At Biltmore

Jackie Coogan lies seriously ill with acute bronchitis at the Biltmore hotel where friends and fans ask about him. Dr. Jesse Helman says Coogan’s condition is improved but crisis could come tomorrow and recovery is possible if no complications arise.

Jackie Coogan Biltmore Kid New York Charlie Chaplin Jackie Jesse Helman

Baseball scores and postponements from National and American leagues

The record shows the National League results with Boston defeating Brooklyn 4 to 2 while Pittsburg Chicago game was postponed due to cold. In the American League New York beat Boston 4 to 0 and Washington defeated Philadelphia 3 to 1. Other games Cleveland Detroit and Chicago St. Louis were postponed by snow or weather.

Boston Brooklyn Pittsburg Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati New York Washington Philadelphia Cleveland-Detroit Chicago-St. Louis

Fire partially destroys Dorchester dwelling injures firefighter

A three story wooden house at 26 Baird Street Dorchester burned late last night trapping three families outside. Two firemen were overcome by smoke and one injured by flying glass as ladders and crews battled flames that rose from the first to the third floor.

Baird Street Dorchester Maurice Berkman M. W. Chait Charles Shapiro Bessie Herson Fannie Fisher James FE Good James J. Marks Ladder 23 Gibbons T. J. Cavanaugh

Railway wage cut drive to start before labor board

Chicago April 17 The Associated Press reports nearly 100 railway carriers plan a wage reduction campaign beginning tomorrow before the Railroad Labor Board. Roads seek cuts for unskilled workers and several seek blanket reductions for all employees.

Chicago Associated Press United States Railroad Labor Board

Harrigan Leads as Candidate for A A R L R Presidency

Chicago hosts the first convention of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic with John F. Harrigan of Worcester leading Western delegates and his state delegation. He seeks to succeed Edward L. Doheny as president amid an impressive array of notable attendees.

Chicago John F. Harrigan Worcester American Association For the Recognition of the Edward L. Doheny Los Angeles

Leaders rise as Walsh Doheny Harrigan top convention contenders

Three men stand out as potential presidents Frank P Walsh of New York joins Doheny and Harrigan with several others not likely to pass the preliminary round. A tense night precedes the two day Medinah Temple convention as five thousand delegates gather from across the United States representing about half a million association members ready for a pivotal event.

Frank P. Walsh New York Doheny Harrigan Medinah Temple United States

Soft coal plentiful now says National Coal Association

The National Coal Association reports ample soft coal supply and adequate railcar capacity. It urges buyers to secure coal early in spring and summer to avoid winter price spikes and delays, noting past shortages stemmed from inefficient railroad facilities rather than strikes.

National Coal Association of Washington, D. C

Mayflower Officially Recognized as Fishing Vessel

Halifax April 17 A statement by H R Silver of Halifax chairman of the international fishermen race committee declares the American schooner Mayflower officially recognized as a bonafide fishing vessel.

Halifax H. R. Silver International Fishermen’s Race Committee

Report on Mayflower inspection and defender eligibility

The trustees released a statement after W J Roue and Howard Lawrence reported on their Essex Mass visit to inspect the Mayflower. They said there is no material difference in its construction versus other US fishing vessels and eligibility depends on the United States elimination race committee.

W. J. Roue Howard Lawrence Essex Mass United States Halifax

Plan Big Hotels as War Memorial to Women

The League of American Pen Women announced plans to construct hotels for women in New York and Washington as war memorials. Each building would cost about 5 million dollars, aimed at honoring women's wartime service and contributions to humanity.

Washington New York League of American Pen Women

Mystery man linked to state and town investigators

A mystery man is described as having ties to both state and town investigators. Details on his identity and role remain unclear, with authorities seeking more information to establish his connection to ongoing inquiries.

Notable Events and Anniversaries Highlighted

The page notes Paul Revere’s ride of 1775, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and the 1915 loss of British submarine E-15 in the Dardanelles. It recalls a year ago when French troops left Frankfurt and mentions a historic blizzard spanning Montana Idaho Utah Colorado and Wyoming.

Paul Revere San Francisco Dardanelles Frankfort Montana Idaho Utah Colorado Wyoming

Boston Area Weather Forecast Clearing Monday Warmer By Tuesday

Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for clearing Monday with little temperature change. Tuesday looks fair and warmer with moderate north to west winds. Advisory and storm warnings extend along the Atlantic coast from Cape Hatteras to Boston as a low central storm moves northeast. Strong winds and gales are expected from Sandy Hook to Hatteras and along the New England coast Monday.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England Cape Hatteras New York Bridgeport Mississippi River New England Cos Atlantic Sandy Hook Hatteras

Unsettled Morning Forecast Turns Fairer Day Ahead

After an unsettled morning the outlook is for improving weather with a fair day and night. Expect a slight warming compared with yesterday.

Temperature Readings From Thompson's Spa Yesterday

Yesterday's temperature readings compiled by Thompson's Spa show multiple measurements with values around 40s and 50s at different times of the day. The record notes an average temperature of 47 with a range between 19 and 24 on another scale.

Thompson Miiacccess App Esses Massassee Et Oe de Kcees

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