Boston marks 100th city anniversary and Patriot battles
Boston celebrated Patriots Day by combining the 100th anniversary of the city with Lexington and Concord battles and Paul Revere and William Dawes rides. Unemployment fears kept spending low, limiting observances to brief exercises in Faneuil Hall and moving pictures on the Common, with crowds visiting Battlefields and British graves along the old road to the bridge.
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Boston
Lexington
Concord
Paul Revere
Willam Dawes
Faneuil Hall
Laxington
Patriots Day in Lexington Recreates Revere and Dawes Ride
Thousands of spectators watched a modern recreation of Paul Revere and William Dawes rides to Lexington. Costumed riders Leon Ayer and Harry G. Kert led a daylong program with a three‑division parade, civic and military honors, and a reading of The Patriots Warning.
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G. Ayer
Paul ‘Revett
North Square
Lexington
Stown
Hartry
Lambert
Eliot Equare
Hope
Paul
Revere
General Dawes
Battle Green
Paul Revere
William Dawes
Massachusetts
Murtia
Longfellow
Dawes
Ttn
Cambridge Celebrates with Parade and Flag Raising
A Cambridge celebration featured a parade from Ste Hall to Cambridge library grounds where a flag raising ceremony occurred with Edward A. Sullivan as orator. William Dawes arrived to a greeting by Mayor Howard W. Quinn. then a review at Wadsworth House and formalities at Central Square followed by a band concert and community singing.
Flag Raising by Three War Veterans at Old Franklin School
More than 1000 veterans and friends gathered on the grounds of the old Franklin School House, 1151 Washington Street, for a joint flag raising ceremony. Mrs Auntie Kimball, age 89, raised a new flag atop a 100 foot pole, as music from a high school band accompanied speakers including John Otis Taber and Henry A Bomfield.
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Washington’ Street
T Kimball
Ladies’ Circle
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Kimball
Ashe
James Freidberg
John Otis Taber
Nordell
Russell
Lowell Post
Henry A. Bomfield
Post
American Legion
Gordon HE
Denton Post
Veterans For Foreign Wars
Whitten Camp
Sons of Veterans
Aes
9Th Regiment
Wom‘Relief ‘Corps
Patriots Day Awakens Crowds in Concord Festivities
In Concord on Patriots Day 47th anniversary of the Gondcord bridge fight drew large crowds. The daylong program ran from morning to midnight under the board of selectmen led by Samuel Hoar James Nagle and Richard L Wilson. Evening dances followed the public closings at sunset.
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Concord
Gondcord Bridge
Samuel ‘Hoar
James Nagle
Painful neuritis cure touted by Pink Pills advertisement
An ad cites Mrs Morris of Hartford suffering neuritis and indigestion from poor circulation. It claims Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuilt her blood restoring mobility and relief from pain. It invites readers to contact Schenectady firm for a booklet on nervous disorders.
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Kratz
Cohneus
Judson, Street
Hartford
Boston Celebrates Centennial of City Government with Unity Demand
The century event at Faneuil Hall and the Common featured Harvey N. Shepard Thomas N. Hart and Mayor Curley urging home rule and self government. A permanent memorial tablet was planned for inauguration day with school essays and an Old State House exhibition announced.
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St. Louis
St. Paul
New York
Boston
Faoul Hall
Old State House
Thursay
Leaders Seek Unity as Centennial Exercises Open
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company attended in a body while Lieut Gov Alvan Fuller joined as guest. Centennial committee members present included Allan Forbes vice chairman Judge Michael J. Murray Mrs William L Putnam Edward R Warren Judge Frank Lev Groni and Addison L Winship. Mrs Curley accompanied the Mayor.
Big Pow Wow For Democrats In Boston Meeting
Washington reports a statewide Massachusetts Democratic pow wow planned for April 29 in Boston. Key figures include Senator David Walsh and national leaders like Hull Owen and Harrison, as national organizers back the campaign against Lodge. Possible candidate talks feature Sherman Whipple and Gaston with discussions of a joint ticket.
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Boston
Democratic “National Committee
Hull
Democratic National Committee
Owen
Oklahoma
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
National Democratic Organization
Senate
National Committee
Massachusetts Democracy
Lodge
Walsh
United States
Sherman L. Whippie
Gaston
Whipple
Deadly Chicago Windstorm Leaves Dozens Dead
A 60 mile wind struck Chicago causing multiple deaths and many injuries. Buildings toppled, trees uprooted, and signs shattered as snow flurries and freezing temperatures followed. Mariners issued storm warnings while pedestrians were knocked down and vehicles damaged.
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Chicago
Lake
Michigan
De Valera Attacks Provisional Government in Irish Rebel Special
The Republic of Ireland newspaper Eaton de Valera attacks the Provisional Government for accepting British aid such as armored cars amid Easter Week commemoration. It praises Michael Collins while criticizing the seizure of the Four Courts and highlights seven signatories of the 1916 Proclamation who were executed.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Republic’ of Ireland
Eaton de Valera
Sligo
Michael Collins
the Globe
Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary in Support of Wife
Norman West of Middletown admitted committing burglary to support his wife in New London Connecticut. He faced three counts in Middlesex Superior Court and was sentenced to one year in jail after pleading guilty.
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New London
Conn
Norman West
Middletown
Middlesex Superior Court
Iyynn English High Opens 1921 Shore League With 10–0 Win
Iyynn English High opened the 1921 Shore League season with a 10 to 0 victory over Beverly. The game featured rapid fielding and three timely double plays by the Iyynn players.
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Iyynn
High
Champees
Beverly
Mentho Sulphur Promised To Soothe Eczema Skin
An advertisement from Sulphur highlights Mentho-Sulphur as a fast reliever for eczema and itching skin. The ad promotes its cooling effect after first use and claims rapid improvement of blotches. Consumers are urged to obtain a small jar from a druggist.
Slasher Suspect Arrested After Murder in Boston
Police detain 22 year old Tong Jow of Providence in a Rhode Island restaurant. He matches the visiting figure at the York Quon Educational Society rooms near 145 Harrison Avenue hours before Dung Sze Tse known as Donald S. Dunn was found slain with a butcher knife in his skull. Detectives say the suspect resembles the visitor to the crime scene.
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Donald S. Dunn
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Lock
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Northeastern University School of Law
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Ward
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Sults
Edward P. Barry
Chinese Merchants’ Association
York Quon Educational Society
Chinese Larbor Party
The
I. W
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Ous
New York
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Utica University
Utica
Shanghai
China
MAKE NO PROGRESS AT GENOA
The German delegates and experts failed to find a formula to compromise with the entente powers without sacrificing the Russo-German treaty. Lloyd George pressed for a clear stance on Russia. the Russo-German issue blocks conference work while bankers consider an international loan for Germany.
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Associated’s Press
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Russia
J. P. Morgan
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Europe
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Rathenau
Barthou
Gershans
France
England
Eastland beats Boston Buick at Mead owtrook Park
Eastland baseball club of Lynn defeated Boston Buick nine to 0 at Mead owtrook Park yesterday afternoon. Cannon hit a home run and Grace added a three bagger. Caurinon made a shoestring catch followed by a somersault to complete the grab.
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Boston Buick
Meadowtrook Park
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Grace
Caurinon
Dummer Blank Ipswich South Byfield Open Season With 8 0 Victory
Dummer Academy opened baseball season by routing Manning High of Ipswich 8 to 0. Osborn held visitors to one hit. Trask and Ashcraft starred in the field. The errors and miscues noted the scoring line 8 to 0 with a long top inning.
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Dummer Academy
Manning High
Ipewith
Osborn
Trask
Asrcraft
Dummer
Ashcraft
Thomas
Cutter
Hérman
Hines
Whiter
Gould
Dondero
Dunn
Osbhorn
Osborne
Whittier
McCarthy
Um- Dire
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Irvine
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