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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1921
Page
12
James T. Duane of this town announces at the State convention of the American Legion in Pittsfield next month that he will not seek re election as commander of the Massachusetts department. He cites financial and physical strains from constant meetings and functions.
New York reports that Lark Cam Bellina Cowan, once a Baltimore social favorite, squandered 2.5 million dollars over a decade in a lavish lifestyle before overdosing as her funds ran out.
Police traced the late John K. Cowan's daughter's life after her naked body was found in a Hotel Maryland room. Once a Baltimore belle and Chicago social presence, Miss Cowan aged through drug addiction and a costly decline, borrowing from a maid and living at the Hotel De France for a decade before her death from drug and alcohol decay.
Medford Common hosted a Mardi Gras entertainment last evening to aid relief and welfare for disabled veterans of the Spanish and World Wars. The event featured brilliant illumination and spectacular tableaux designed to lift spirits and foster community support during the week.
Beatrice Dillon, 24, was fined 15 dollars in Central Court for a disruptive episode described as a near amuck display. Frances and Mary Bullen of Harrison Avenue alleged provocation as Dillon allegedly cake-walked from Washington Street, struck a child’s ear, argued with a woman and forced a street scuffle where police found the trio on the ground. Dillon denied wind obstruction and stomach pit claims, which were rejected.
A deed shows Chief Justice William Howard Taft sold the Whitney Avenue house for 25000 dollars. The home had not been occupied recently and was leased during the war period. Deed recorded in New Haven and executed in Williams-town, Massachusetts, witnessed by Harvard University President Lowell.
Massachusetts veterans in government hospitals ride through Boston area sites under a volunteer program. Some 80 volunteers entertain last week with plans to aid 1400 veterans still awaiting outings, calling for more drivers and cars to give shelterless heroes a day of sunshine.
Malcolm E. Nichols, former journalist, lawyer and Boston housing head, took the oath as United States internal revenue collector for Massachusetts at the Little Building. Captain Harold H. Flower was named chief office deputy and Cornelius A. Leary chief clerk. Flower works in Springfield tax office. Leary has 15 years in the internal revenue service.
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