20 Apr 1921
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1921
Page
1
Confidence remains that the mystery woman seen with Clarence W. Loud at the April 9 Wakefield patrolman murder will be identified before the April 28 grand jury. District Attorney Tufts plans to seek an accessory after the fact indictment and Loud faces a first degree murder charge.
Veteran city official Murray is suspected of embezzlement as a shortage is found on the eve of his retirement. New treasurer O D Daly is reported ill at home while activity shifts to an internal inquiry and public notice.
City Treasurer Thomas W. Murray ordered an unannounced audit of a highly trusted City Hall official and found a shortage of about $40,000. The official's reputation had been spotless and an arrest is expected within days as details are not yet known. Continued on Page 13-Sth Column.
A. M. 9 38 SUN notes the 1775 siege of Boston with land troop positions at Enos Dardanelles and Os. It recalls a tornado a year ago that killed 235 in east Mississippi northwest Alabama and southern Tennessee. The Susquehanna steamer was stranded on the Dalmatian coast.
Prime Minister Lloyd George defends the government policy in Ireland and cites the American Civil War as an exact parallel, replying to a memorial from nine Anglican bishops and heads of nonconformist churches. The claim that secession parallels the union issue is labeled impossible. London report dated April 19 by the Associated Press.
Signers in a memorial endorsed the archbishop of Canterbury protest in the House of Lords calling for a truce. Continued on Page 9 fourth column.
Investigators say German Count Heinrich von Pickler was murdered for $2000 pinned inside his coat. A second German and two accomplices, one possibly a woman, are suspected. The victim was struck with an automobile crank and found near trolley tracks with a fractured skull.
In New York on April 19, Presidents and dignitaries witnessed the unveiling of a bronze equestrian statue of Simon Bolivar in Central Park. Harding spoke as cannon boomed, honoring Bolivar's role in liberty across the Americas and signaling renewed ties between North and South America.
National League results show New York over Boston 9 to 1 and Philadelphia edging Brooklyn 3 to 2. Pittsburg crushed Chicago 14 to 2 while St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 6 to 1.
Edward L. Doheny of Los Angeles was elected national president of the American Association for the Recognition of Ireland. A new constitution was adopted and delegates urged President Harding to recognize the Republic of Ireland. A public demonstration supported a British trade boycott in front of City Hall.
In Belfast on April 19 Michael Collins commander in chief of the Irish Republican Army is named among Sinn Fein candidates to represent South Armagh in the Northern Parliament.
Frank Zuna of Newark New Jersey won the 25th American Marathon on the Ashland to Boston course among 61 starters. He finished in 2 hours 18 minutes and 5735 seconds, beating Mike Ryan’s 1912 mark by 2 minutes 2035 seconds. Poor weather and chilly light mists affected attire and finishers, but helped the record.
Weather brief notes a fair and warmer spell for Boston and nearby regions through Wednesday and Thursday. Winds shift mildly from Sandy Hook to Florida Straits, with generally fair skies and rising temperatures in eastern New York southern New England and northern New England areas.
The forecast suggests fairly good weather with slightly higher temperatures today and into tonight. A warm spell may continue into the evening with mild conditions across the area.
Average temperature yesterday was 42 degrees with highs near 44 and lows around 41. Yesterday's figures show a slight variation from one year ago with similar daily ranges.
Riga April 19. The Gevodnia reports Moscow bans admitting Americans into Russia. Bolshevik foreign minister Chitcherin says Russia cannot freely admit immigrants from the United States without opportunity to inspect passports and investigate them.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.