19 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1921
Page
1
Authorities in Wakefield abandon efforts to reveal the so called mystery woman in the baffling murder case. They admit their quest to identify or indict her has fallen flat and shift to a new investigative track.
The court divided five to four upholding the Ball act in DC and New York city housing laws. It allows curtailment of property rights in public exigency with dissents by Chief Justice White and Justices McKenna McReynolds and Van Deventer noting due process protections.
The Rev. Dr. Samuel Smith Drury of St. Paul’s School Concord NH was elected rector of Trinity Church Lower Broadway New York by a unanimous vestry vote. Born 1878 in Bristol Rhode Island he is Harvard 1901 graduate and former St. Stephen’s Boston rector and St. Paul’s head.
Advertisement notes a floor strength of 100000 square feet area at least 250 pounds per square foot on a site with a spur track to a building. Contact Boston Post Main 1383 for address and telephone.
More than a score of State farm officers and local police scour the woods around Bridgewater for Joseph Rogers alias Delwan Beauregard a 41 year old lifer who escaped from the State farm this afternoon He was serving a life term for second degree murder and was deemed insane in 1919 His description includes 5 ft 2 1 2 in height violet blue eyes and a D V R tattoo on his right forearm He climbed a wall and fled about 2 pm and authorities warn he will not stop at anything to escape
Elizabeth the three months old cat was added to the Portland postoffice staff by Postmaster Wish. The department approved $9.10 annually for her maintenance to protect parcel post packages from mice.
In Chicago on April 18 the Irish Republic signals it will request fresh American financial support, possibly up to 100 million dollars, as England intensifies naval and economic blockades to subdue the Irish struggle. Roland de Valera delivers an inspired message at a major convention.
A message from Harry J. Boland to 5400 delegates of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic opened their first national convention. The address followed a day of activity in which New Englanders played a leading role, supplying the climax to the proceedings.
City Council report says rent and housing committee found race death by own action clauses in tenant landlord contracts unlikely to benefit from new laws. Landlords could evade any statute and enforcement would be difficult. Only one such clause found. disputes can be settled without litigation.
Inspector William Fahey arrested a man who gave the name Neil for drunkenness after interrupting a Melrose City Council meeting. He rose during President Leslie Keene's speech and cried On to Chateau Thierry while wearing an army overcoat. He entered the hall alone and was unknown to attendees.
The House of Commons voted 201 to 44 in support of the coalition government’s attitude during the coal strike crisis. The approval centered on the appropriation for maintaining the emergency defence force.
A Longfellow poem passage recalls Paul Revere’s night ride and alarm through Middlesex villages. It speaks of defiance, courage, and a message echoing through history as a warning in darkness.
Twin lanterns glowed from the Old North Church belfry as patriotic chimes marked Patriots Day. Celebrations spread across Boston and neighboring towns including Brookline Cambridge Somerville Medford Arlington Lexington and Concord.
After a afternoon conference between the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway public trustees and the car men unions joint board, the trustees announced they will run the road without a union agreement if the current proposal displeases workers, but wage terms will go to arbitration.
Bells rung at sunrise and saluting guns on Lexington Common opened a day of festivities. A dawn parade began from East Lexington toward the historic site marking the start of the city’s big events.
Mrs. Douglas Robinson sister of Theodore Roosevelt delivered a patriotic address at the historic Old North Church on Salem Street. The Rev. William H. Dewart called the event notable as she became the first woman to occupy the pulpit in 200 years and received enthusiastic applause from the crowd.
Toronto April 18 Ontario today voted for bone dry prohibition to stop the importation and sale of intoxicating liquors in the province. Unofficial estimates place the majority between 125000 and 200000 based on about 600000 total votes cast.
Fourteen people were killed and 100 injured in fighting between Fascists and Communists in the province of Tuscany.
The council approves a formal order to increase staffing amid ongoing care of conditions. City officials say a broader workforce is needed to meet service levels and ensure proper care delivery for residents.
In a late afternoon statement Mayor Peters breaks silence over soldiers relief department conditions. He says that everything that is humanly possible is being done to care for veterans amid criticism from veterans groups.
Trustees accept discussion on most of the new agreement submitted March 29 but union spokesman P J O Brien of Springfield limits focus to three sections seniority discipline arbitration and wage reduction The trustees argue seniority harms efficiency and has been abolished on a similar railway Arbitration of discipline has been dropped for demoralizing effects and wage cuts reflect living costs May 2 1920 to benefit car riders with lower fares The conference board may reopen talks or refer proposals to local unions for decision.
Councillor Francis J. W. Ford moves to urge the Mayor to recruit additional clerks amid city administration concerns. The proposal surfaces during the latest council meeting as officials weigh staffing needs and budget implications.
At a council meeting, Councillor Watson moved for a president election but sought unanimous consent to withdraw after Acting President Ford called in Councillor Brickley who had left the chamber.
Philip M Powers longtime Associated Press war and military correspondent died at Massachusetts General Hospital from tubercular meningitis. Born in Milwaukee he studied at Dartmouth and worked for the Boston Sunday Post Boston Herald AP Berlin and the American forces chief AP correspondent on July 4 1917. Survived by wife Clara his parents and brother Joseph H. of Newton. He was a member of the Boston Press Club.
Cohasset April 18 police determined the box of jewelry found under a stone on the W. B. Sohier estate is part of the $12 000 worth of jewels stolen from Edwin B. Bayley’s summer home on Jerusalem road on August 3 1911. Bayley’s winter home is at 134 Marlboro street Boston.
Chief Bates says the jewels identified today as Bayley jewels were recovered by detectives in Boston this afternoon. The 17 pieces were valued at 7000 dollars and had been stolen from Mrs Bayley's cabinet two feet from her bedside. The long cold case recalls a famed 1911 robbery on the south shore.
About 2 30. Men gather at Stevens corner Ashland at noon to start a 25 mile trek to Boston. 77 runners from the top ranks of American long distance running seek the 1921 marathon title in cold raw weather.
Runners assemble awaiting the pistol for a long grind to a 2:30 start this afternoon in front of the B A A clubhouse on Exeter street with a winner to be declared.
The page lists sunrise and sunset times, moon phase, and a reminder to light all vehicles at 7 00 pm. It catalogs anniversaries including Patriot's Day, the Battle of Lexington of 1775, the 1906 San Francisco fire, two Japanese destroyers at the Bosphorus in 1915, and a note about a 1 year-ago federal wage board dispute and San Remo peace council meeting.
Forecast for southern New England calls for generally fair skies with slowly rising temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday. Northern New England remains cloudy Tuesday with possible rain in Maine, turning fair and warmer by Wednesday. East of the Mississippi, rain is likely in Maine Tuesday, with a general trend of warmer, fair conditions. Winds shift from northwest to southerly in places, and coastal areas expect fresh to moderate NW to N winds.
The forecast indicates pleasant weather today and tonight with noticeably higher temperatures than yesterday. Warm conditions expected, light winds, no significant precipitation anticipated.
Average temperature yesterday reached 59 degrees with a high around 46 and a low near 38. The report notes 12 readings clustered around midday and evening, comparing yesterday to the previous year which recorded 41 degrees.
National League games saw Chicago defeat Pittsburgh 7 to 0 and Cincinnati win 4 to 3 over St Louis. Other results include Boston at New York and Philadelphia at Rain. American League action featured St Louis 3 2 Colease and rain affecting Boston New York Philadelphia Washington Cold. Cleveland Detroit snow affected other schedules.
Allentown Dundee earned the decision over Billy Carney of New Bedford in a hard fought battle in Fall River tonight. Kid Lee of Chelsea defeated Billy White of New Bedford in the eight round semi final.
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