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.
18 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1921
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After an unsettled morning the outlook is for improving weather with a fair day and night. Expect a slight warming compared with 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.
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