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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1922
Page
1
Catholic Business and Professional Men of Boston and Vicinity pressed delegates at the Atlantic City convention to repudiate remarks by Supreme Knight Flaherty in the Pelletier case. The demand signals internal tensions within the order over handling of the affair.
Union leaders say they are ready to agree to President Harding's compromise plan and end the rail strike. Some railroad heads resist the seniority issue, but government pressure concentrates on employers in New York and employees in Chicago as the deadline approaches.
In New York Happy Mahoney beat Nick Foley in 12 rounds while Dutch Brandt stopped Nick Nelson in 9. Newark saw Dave Shade defeat George Ward in 12. Syracuse hosted Nate Siegel and Al Cross in a 12 round draw. Tennis winners in Seabright included Gobert Cochet Patterson Johnston and Williams. Narragansett saw Dedham top Myopia 9 8 for Rhode Island cup. Jesse Riggs won the News Beestake at Columbus pace. Willie Kellar took a 25 mile motor paced win in Worcester. Full reports on pages 17 to 19.
J Milton Blake aged 72 a stone mason of 4h Parl street collapsed at Main and Weir streets late this afternoon and died en route to Morgan hospital from heart disease.
Leaders of the wet campaign outlined plans at the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment publicity headquarters in New York. Colonel Ransom H. Gillett authorized the interview and the group criticized current saloon policy amid preparations for fall elections.
July 31 report by Roy Atkinson Campello notes John F. Doyle of this town provided the Ford-a-Day editor of the Post with a story that led to a family reunion. Further details continued on Page S-Second Col.
Mrs. Josephine Meredith pursued a snatch thief through Central Street in Stoneham proving her bold escape with $230 in her handbag. The suspect, John I Casey of Nahant Street Wakefield, was captured with Patrolman Nelson and Chief Greene present and will face district court.
A dispatch to the Times from Dublin reports that the town of Tipperary was captured by Free State troops Sunday morning after an attack that began Saturday with troops sent from Dublin.
High tide today morning 613387 rises at 5 35 am daylight saving time sets at 8 05 pm moon 12 16 am light all vehicles tonight at 8 35 pm anniversaries and events listed Germany declares war on Russia in 1914 US War Department adds 25000 militia to 98000 on Mexican border Jordan died at West Manchester One year ago President Harding spoke at Plymouth centenary celebration
Forecasters predict unsettled conditions in Boston and northern New England with showers and possible thunder Tuesday, then fair Wednesday with moderate temperatures. Southern New England faces local rains and thunderstorms Tuesday, followed by fair, moderate weather Wednesday. Winds will be mainly southwest and moderate.
Forecast indicates unsettled spells with showers possible late afternoon. Overall, weather remains warm and pleasant for day and night.
Yesterday's readings show an average temperature of 75 degrees with high 92 and low 68. Data lists multiple scattered figures and notes from Thompson's Spa with varied notations, plus a year ago average temperature of 49 degrees.
Boston City Council voted unanimously to publicly investigate the Office of John P. Manning, clerk of the Suffolk County criminal court, with hearings to follow after Charles Moriarty pressed the charge Manning is using his office for political gains in his re election bid.
A somber crepe marks the residence at 47 Fremont Street Somerville as residents confirm a death inside the home. Police and local officials initiate standard inquiries while neighbors recall weeks of quiet habitation.
The council considers a transfer of 45317 to cover court costs for two extra justices and clerical staff. Manning defends the need while Moriarty hints at political motives and notes Manning’s son was employed in his office. The mayor’s approval remains uncertain amid local controversy.
Late last night two fishermen in a disabled dory, Markio Campani of Dorchester and Giamaco Dengalo of Mattapan, were rescued two miles off Boston Light by a pleasure party aboard the May Dawn after one torn shirt soaked in gasoline served as a distress flare. William Doyle of East 4th Street, South Reston, owned the May Dawn and led the rescue with six passengers.
A letter from prominent Boston Catholic laymen urges the Knights of Columbus to repudiate Supreme Knight James A Flaherty for comments on the Pelletier case. They argue the statements misrepresent Massachusetts court decisions and threaten the church laity. Continued on Page 21 Fifth Col.
In Atlantic City on July 31 insurgents denounce Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty for remarks about the Massachusetts Supreme Court in the Pelletier case. The group, drawn from New York and Michigan, spreads across the country as the 40th annual international convention nears.
A young man posing as a solicitor for the Boston Post conducts a College Contest scam in New Hampshire and Maine. The Boston Post disclaims any canvassers and urges the public to withhold money and report to police if he visits.
Eleven resolutions touching the Pelletier case are before the resolutions committee. This afternoon every convention delegate received a letter signed by 100 prominent individuals. Continued on Page 21 Seventh Col.
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