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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1921

Page

5

Mrs Harrison Reaches Berlin After Russian Prison Release

Mrs Marguerite Harrison the American newspaper correspondent arrived in Berlin from Riga with U S Senator Joseph I France. She immediately began a shopping expedition describing her need for clothing after months in a miserable worn gown and men's shoes.

Berlin Associated Press Marguerite ©. Harrison Russia Riga United States Joseph I. France Maryland Harrison

Criticism of Fed policies sparks rancor in hearings

Washington August 3. John Skelton Williams former comptroller testifies before a congressional committee criticizing Federal Reserve credit policies. His remarks provoke resentment from Reserve Board Governor Harding and New York Reserve Bank Governor Strong as the session continues.

Washington Federal Reserve System John Skelton Williams Governor Harding Reserve Board Governor Strong New York Reserve Bank

Turbulent exchange in committee room halts confrontation

Governor Harding burst across the committee room with a swinging fist but was stopped by aides before facing his opponent who rose for a threatened clash. Strong read a report accusing Williams of false statements, Williams called it a lie, and Strong pressed for an oath on truth. Chairman Anderson ruled the policy not feasible at that stage.

Inxone Harding Mr. Strong Mr. Williams Strong Williams Anderson

Driscoll Seeks President Post in Massachusetts AFL Branch

Jeremiah F. Driscoll president of the Boston Central Labor Union and vice president of the Massachusetts State Branch AFL announced his candidacy for president of the state branch. He has led labor efforts for 12 years and serves as business agent for Milk Wagon Drivers Union 380. He is a Suffolk Law School senior studying law.

Jeremiah F. Driscoll Boston Central Labor Union Massachusetts American Federation of Labor Springfield Driscoll Organized Labor Suffolk Law School

Cook Officer Named National Secretaries of State Second VP

Frederick W. Cook of Massachusetts was elected second vice-president of the National Association of Secretaries of State at the Helena convention. Louis J. Emerson of Illinois was re-elected president.

Cook

Woman Detective Fights Thief in Downtown Store

A clash between a woman detective and alleged female pickpocket caused a store melee in a downtown department store yesterday. Special Officer John Manning intervened to separate them as Lillian Cohen, 19, of Dorchester, admitted stealing two pocketbooks. The theft totaled $15.27 from Mrs. Bella Rosenbaum.

John Manning City Hall Avenue Lillian Cohen Irma Street Dorchester

Chase in Braintree Linked to Earlier Hugger Case

Miss Marion Sickles 22 reports she was chased from Rice and Hutchins shoe factory on Peach street by a man about 25, stocky, 165 pounds, dark with a scar, wearing a dark blue suit and straw hat. Chief Gallivan notes description differs from last winter’s Braintree Hugger.

Marion Sickles Peach Street Braintree Highlands Braintree Rice & Hutchins Miss Sickles Jeremiah Gallivan The

Brockton OKs Knickerbockers For Street Wear City Hall

Miss Hazel Sears the first Massachusetts girl to wear knickerbockers on the street visited City Hall in Brockton to present the fashion to Mayor Roger Keith. The mayor approved of the style calling it very neat and praised the reception as a milestone for local fashion.

Brockton Hazel Sears Massachusetts Roger Keith City Hall Keith Sears Nantasket

Edwards May Review Parade in Labor Day Ceremonies

Boston Central Labor Union invites Major-General Edwards to review the Labor Day parade. Invitations have been accepted by Governor Cox Mayor Peters and Admiral Gleaves. Parade committee meets to assign march positions with many unions set to participate.

Edwards Boston Central Labor Union Cox Peters Admiral Gleaves Boston Navy Yard State House Mittee Well’s Memorial Building United Building Trades The Metal Trades Council

England's new licensing bill clears third reading in Commons

London August 3 The House of Commons granted the licensing bill its third reading after an all night session. A clause states liquor containing more than 2 percent spirits shall not be classed as intoxicating. The attorney general did not object to the measure.

London England Scotland House of Commons

Opinion Cites Light Beer Encouragement

A quoted clause presents his view that producing light beers should be encouraged. The remark reflects a stance in favor of lighter brews and potential industry impact remains to be explored.

Suspect Arrested in Auto Theft Case

Inspectors Murphy and Sheehan arrested Peter J. Williams alias Frank G. Harding age 29 of 138 Silver Street South Boston on a charge of stealing an automobile valued at 1500 on March 19. The vehicle owned by Alfred R. Gruhn of 686 Harvard Street Dorchester has been recovered.

Murphy and Sheehan Peter J. Williams Frank G. Harding Silver Street South Boston Alfred R. Gruhn Harvard Street Dorchester

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