Harding To Liberalize Prohibition Policy
President Harding signaled plans to ease prohibition enforcement by repurposing government liquor stocks into medicinal or industrial use and to support an amendment to the Volstead act. Administration leaders cite potential revenue gains and curbing bootlegging as reasons to permit light beer and revise enforcement, though Congress shows limited movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Congress
United States
Adams Held for Bigamy in Pittsfield
Arthur William Adams alias William Arthur Adams is held in Pittsfield on a bigamy charge with 1500 bail after immigration violations. Police, aided by Inspector Burke, found a wife and three children in Montreal and learned Adams deserted a prior spouse seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Arthur William Adams
William Arthur Adams
Canada
United States
Burke
Bostom
Adams
Backman Avenue
Estelle Eastland
Montreal
Mary Geves
Ancient well found under Scollay Square sidewalk
A cave-in in Scollay Square uncovered an old well long associated with John Endicott or possibly George Bates. The residue suggests two stone slabs once framed the four foot mouth, with landmarks erased by centuries of change near Hanover Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Endicott
Scollay Square
Hanover Street
Albiani
George Bates
Tremont Row
Woman claims possible release in Belton murder case
Mrs Madalynne Obenchain and Arthur C Burch face first degree murder charges in the death of John Belton Kennedy. Obenchain told reporters she could issue a statement that might free her, claiming to protect an innocent confidant while declining to identify him. Burch remained silent on all questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
United News
Belton
Madalynne Obenchain
Arthur C. Burch
John Belton Kennedy
Obenchain
Arthur Burch
Madalynne
White House cites rail rate cuts to aid farmers
Washington reports strong hope for higher farm prices due to reductions in grain export rates already in effect and proposed. The statement says reductions from Chicago to New York will be followed by broader grain rate revisions from Mississippi River points and to the gulf to benefit the agricultural sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Chicago
York
Misissippi
Gulf
Agreement on Valuation Plan for Imported Goods
In Washington Aug 123 the Republican led conference between House Ways and Means and Senate Finance members adopted the valuation plan for assessing duties on imports with modifications. The plan aims to be part of the permanent tariff bill and guidance for the next tariff law hints at high protective rates for the dye industry while likely rejecting a three year embargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Edison praises dry law and criticizes tariff
Thomas A. Edison says the Fordney tariff will not restore pre war conditions quickly. He calls prohibition the greatest thing in America today. He also dislikes paper covered cigarettes though finds tobacco not so bad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
America
Edison’s views on prohibition tobacco and Ireland
Edison discussed current issues with associates on the phonograph’s 44th anniversary. He called prohibition the greatest thing in America, criticized whiskey and narcotics, praised tobacco wrappers over cigarettes, and offered cautious views on Ireland’s path to self rule and eventual unification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
America
Painted Ladies In New Scheme In Central Court
Five women in short skirts received three to six months for night walking. Police described a scheme moving fools of all ages to taxis toward selected destinations, with officers following. The group faced convictions after weeks of activity and complained of bail and legal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Court
Boncemen
Priest Shot in Alabama Sparks Catholic Protestant Tensions
In Birmingham crowds view the body of Rev. Father James Coyle, killed by itinerant minister Rev. Edwin Stephenson who claims self defense after an altercation over his daughter's marriage to a Catholic. Investigators question witnesses as anti Catholic sentiment rises in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
St. Paul’s Church
James Coyle
Edwin Stephenson
Stephenson
Father Coyle
Ruth Stephenson
Pedro Gussman
Limited Salaries Debate Nears Shipping Board Budget
In Washington on August 12, House Republicans and Democrats clashed over board pay as an amendment to a 48.5 million dollar Shipping Board appropriation capped top officials at 12,800 dollars per year. Speaker Lasker faced sharp criticism while Walsh and Oliver condemned management and questioned efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Shipping Board
Lasker
Representative Walsh
Massachusetts
Oliver
Democrat
Alabama
Walsh
Davison Under Knife For Audi tory Nerve Issue
Henry P. Davison of J P Morgan & Co underwent a Roosevelt Hospital operation lasting over three hours for an auditory nerve condition. Physicians said his general condition is good and a second operation may follow if a brain tumor is confirmed. Blood loss and anesthesia mood delayed tumor removal today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry P. Davison
J. P. Morgan & Co
Roosevelt Hospital
Salem Man Struck By Auto on Gaffney Street
John Shannon of 183 Briggs street Salem was struck and injured by an automobile owned and driven by George A. Lee of 80 Hemenway street Back Bay on Gaffney street yesterday afternoon while en route to Braves Field. He was taken to St Elizabeths hospital where doctors said he would recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shannon
Briggs Street
Salem
George A. Lee
Hemenway Street
Back Bay
Gaffney Street
Braves Field
Lee
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Aquatic Carnival Promises Riverwide Spectacle at Riverside
Riverside hosts a major aquatic carnival on Saturday August 27 with events along the Charles River from Donovan’s pool to Waltham. Highlights include a six mile illuminated float featuring diving girls, twist dives, and high diving, plus canoe races and afternoon showcases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River
Riverside Recreation Grounds
John J. Donovan
Riverside
Donovan
Waltham
E. J. Kimball
Irene Fowill
Salem official's aide faces inquiry over town funds
Swampscott water board clerk S Russell Ingalls admits a shortage in his accounts and blames his relationship with Martha Morecroft of Salem. Mrs Cynthia V Morecroft confirms the pair used the name Jimmy Rogers while Ingalls worked for Swampscott and faced accusations of misusing tax money. Ingalls declines comment citing advisory against publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Russell Ingalls
Swampscott Water Board
Martha Morecroft
Salem
Miss Morecroft
Saunders Street
Cynthia V. Morecroft
Russell Ingalls
Martha
Jimmy Rogers
Ingalls
Swampscott
Water Board
Military Funeral for Corporal Mosher Sunday
The body of Corporal James B. Mosher who fell in France on October 7 1918 will be brought to East Boston home of his mother Mary E. Mosher 231 Saratoga Street. A military funeral is set for 2 30 tomorrow at Sacred Heart Church with a requiem high mass at 7 am Tuesday. He served with E Company Fourth Infantry Third Division and fought in the Marne Aisne Meuse battles. He is survived by his mother two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B
Dick) Mosher
France
Mary E. Mosher
Saratoga Street
Boston
Lawrence J. Flaherty Post
Sacred Heart Church
Mosher
Fitton Council
Knights of Columbus
E Company
Fourth Infantry
Marne
Aisne
Meuse
Argonne Forest
New Fight in Contests Over Ships Returns to Old Board
After a day of swift changes in the dispute over nine steamships seized July 22, the newly installed Shipping Board directors were ousted. The old board led by Francis R. Mayer reassumed control of the U S Mail Steamship Company, reversing the latest development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Mail Steamship Company
Shipping Board
Francis R. Mayer
Legal Tangle Over Shipping Board Injunction Remains
The Shipping Board injunction on operating ships persists as changes in the directorate unfold. A 11:30 a.m. court session will seek a decree dissolving the injunction and restoring ships, with the board’s consent noted though its power is said to be waning. New ownership shifts to Malcolm Chase and Alexander Smith, with Frank Bynum named president of the Mail Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Manton
Federal District Court
United States Mail Line
Mr. Mayer
Charles Mayer
Malcolm Chase
Old Colony Trust Company
Boston
Alexander Smith
Peabody, Houghtaling & Co
Chicago
Chase and Smith
Frank Bynum
Tanlac credited with curing Worcester woman’s stomach trouble
Mrs. J O Chouinard of 189 Lovell St Worcester says five years of medical bills and no relief ended after taking Tanlac The medicine restored her appetite eased stomach pains and headaches and steadied her nerves She now weighs well and enjoys good health Tanlac is distributed by International Proprietaries Inc sold in Boston at Liggett’s Drug Stores
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Chouinard
Lovell St
Worcester
Tanlac
International Proprietaries, Inc
Boston
All Liggett’s Drug Stores
Board Directors Reject Ship Acquisition Plan
The new board at 11 Broadway with Mayer regime counsel Delancey Nicoll acts to abandon injunctions. They direct Nicoll to appear before Judge Manton to turn ships back to the Sinsipping board, signaling no intent to buy or operate under modified terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO. D. Mallory & Co
Broadway
Bynum
Delancey Nicoll
Mayer
Manton
Boy bootlegging tale ends with truce and court verdict
Peter Navisky fourteen returned home at 90 Cambridge Street Charlestown after a Police Court deal with his stepfather George Gutosky who was sentenced to four months in the house of correction for keeping and exposing liquor for sale. Gutosky appealed and posted five hundred fifty dollars bail while authorities monitor the home to keep Peter from being drawn back into bootlegging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Navisky
Cambridge Street
Charlestown
House of Correction
George Gutosky
Children’s Aid Society
Gutesky
Peter
Dorchester Street Skating Ban Follows Resident Complaints
Acting on complaints from King street residents in Dorchester, authorities stop children from roller skating and coasting on the granolithic sidewalk to curb the noise and disturbance reported in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Street
Dorchester
The
Locals clash over sidewalk play as no playground funds exist
Police order children to stop using the street for recreation after irate citizens complain. A parent installed a lawn sign reading Who hates to see a kid happy, blaming lack of local playgrounds for children to play on sidewalks. Playground officials say relief requires funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert L. Norton
Cuthura
Mason Davia
Dresser St
Southbridge
Mass
Scollay Sq
Raps
Mr. Edison
Grey Gull
Chas. G. Faux & CO
Kimball Pianos
Sumbax
Washington Street
Northern Methodist Church
Holland System
Atlas Delivery
Clydesdale
Oun
Commonwealth
Braves
Salem People
RAP Ingalls
Morecroft
Corporal Mosher
U. S. Mail Steamship Co
Taniac
Mother
Palm Beach
Oxford
Cheviot
Nainsook Athletic
Ipswich
Washington and
Hanover Sts
Ward
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!