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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
1
A prolonged review by watchdogs and legal authorities questioned conduct of five prominent lawyers. After more than two years of charges and complaints, formal disbarment actions were pursued in proceedings that tested professional ethics and legal standards.
A Boston Bar Association sub committee filed a report with the grievance committee raising the possibility of another sensational trial of a Bay State district attorney by the Supreme Court and disbarment proceedings against several Boston lawyers. The report concerns charges by Godfrey L. Cabot of the Watch and Ward Society against District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier and Attorneys Daniel H. Goakley and William F Cor.
Allen brings a $5,000,000 suit against 13 directors of a closed trust company alleging gross mismanagement and reckless financing. The complaint targets loans to Max Mitchell and associates including relatives, stenographers, and clerks.
In a lively session the Senate blocked the beer bill after insistence on safeguards against searches. If the measure fails, beer regulations may be issued by the agency under new rules.
A 42 page bill in equity filed in the Supreme Court by Bank Commissioner Joseph C. Allen seeks restitution from 13 directors and others for millions lost in loans to straw men and financially weak borrowers at the Cosmopolitan Trust Company. The filing cites gross negligence and repeated violations of state banking laws in managing the insolvent bank.
John F Harrigan of the American Association for Recognition of the Irish Republic sends a August 18 1921 cable to President De Valera praising Irish resolve and urging rejection of peace offers that weaken liberty. He notes 197 local councils and 150000 active members support Irish freedom and peaceful self determination.
Ruth M. Plunkett a Clinton nurse filed a tort suit for 25 000 against Ida F. Shuman wife of Clinton manufacturer Harold A. Shuman. Shuman faces separate support action in Probate Court. Mrs Shuman alleges cruelty and acts repugnant to marriage and cites alleged affections with Plunkett and private car rides and telephone conversations including an incident in March 1920 with a woman named Jeanette Bosquet.
Secretary Wallace told the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroads must share the burden of rising costs by reducing freight rates on grain and hay. He warned high rates have halted production and could cut farm output materially if the situation persists.
National League results include Boston 9 Chicago 8 in seven innings. Pittsburg 4 Philadelphia 3. first game Pittsburg 3 Philadelphia 2. Brooklyn 11 St Louis 4. Brooklyn 4 St Louis 13 in second game. Cincinnati 4 New York 2. American League Boston 6 Detroit 5 in 11 innings. Boston 5 Detroit 0 in second game. Chicago 7 New York 6. Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 4. Washington 13 St Louis 1.
Guards armed with riot guns surround Barnstable jail to prevent escape of three men held for a brutal assault on Miss Gertrude Butler of Buzzards Bay. A 17 year old youth is in custody identified as part of the group. The incident occurred Monday night, with police prepared for further unrest.
Worcester, Aug 18. Mrs. Axel Carlson 35 and Gladys Forsberg 13 drowned at Lake Quinsigamond near Engel brekt club house while attempting to save the other. Alma Forsberg mother of Gladys was rescued. Carlson sank after water wings collapsed.
Washington August 18 The Stanley amendment to the anti-vee bill to safeguard home and property from illegal liquor searches is seen as the stumbling block to final enactment before Congress recesses next week.
Norman S. S. Brightman of North Andover faced a police court case in Newburyport for hugging a female companion while driving through West Newbury on the main highway. Judge Simpson fined him $8 plus costs and warned against such behavior as dangerous to traffic.
Raymond D. Scott of Rockford Illinois aged 28 percent appears in City Hall station on charges of passing a forged $18.50 check drawn on the First National Bank of Boston and signed by F W Lang treasurer of Boston Ice Company. Police say he claims army status and is absent without leave. His wife was taken into custody as a suspicious person and arraigned today. A check book with 17 used stubs was found with Scott.
For lease at Pier End Lewis Wharf a 25 000 square foot warehouse with trackage into the shed. The site has 22 feet of water on two sides and 25 feet at the end. 100 percent warehouse space available. Mr Paul Boston Post.
Jacob Diamond of Hammond files in Superior Court for 10000 damages against a motorist who struck his three legged horse breaking its wooden leg. The suit says the animal was bruised and humiliated. The horse has worn the wooden leg five years and once caught fire prompting a fire department response.
A Lynnfield man, 65 year old John Ross, was instantly killed by lightning while pitching hay in a barn owned by William H. Nelson. Two burn marks near his temples were the only visible injuries. A separate incident at South Station left a woman with a fractured ankle when a heavy door slammed shut in strong winds. The region endured heavy thunderstorm rainfall, washing streets and roads across the Greater Boston district.
A fierce summer thunderstorm hit Greater Boston just before 5 p.m. causing injuries and property damage. Miss May Demming, 17, of Somerville broke an ankle at South Station while seeking shelter. Eight-year-old William Fairclough fell from a roof and suffered minor injuries. Suburbs reported broken limbs from trees, washed trolley roadbeds, and damaged crops as hailstones struck local fields and fruit trees.
Newport Rhode Island dispatch reports Mr and Mrs Howard T Williams will live permanently in an apartment on Commonwealth Avenue Boston after returning from the mountains. Mrs Williams formerly Julia Geraghty of Newport.
Today marks anniversaries from 1914 to 1918 including Germans sieging Belgian forts, the White Star liner Arable torpedoed in 1915, a Gulf of Riga naval defeat in 1918, and British cruisers Nottingham and Falmouth lost to submarines in 1916. A year ago Poles routed Rede, taking 30 000 prisoners. Bergdoll received a four year sentence in a Philadelphia draft case.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions Friday and Saturday with moderate temperatures. West and northwest winds expected to be moderate. Across New England, generally fair weather is indicated for Friday and Saturday with mild temperatures and southeasterly winds.
The forecast calls for bright skies and fair conditions today with moderate warmth. Temperatures rise to a comfortable level as the day progresses with light winds and no precipitation expected.
Daily weather notes list yesterday’s average temperature at 74 degrees and yesterday's average from a year ago at 60. The text also references a timetable or schedule fragment with times and codes, indicating routine meteorological reporting.
Phillippe Fantasia, 60, a food store keeper at 164A Medford Street Somerville, was shot in the left thigh by a youth after being ordered to surrender money. Neighbors summoned Somerville Hospital ambulance, while Sergeant William F. Kenny led the manhunt for the robber who fled after firing.
Melville Parkhurst longtime Somerville police chief and Civil War captain died in Somerville Hospital after a fall at a bank building. He served 37 years as chief and had been hospitalized since Wednesday.
Montreal Aug 18 The Mellon ruling that liquor may be shipped from one country to another through the United States caused a surge of beer moving southward. The consignments go to the West Indies Guianas Central and South American nations after earlier Palmer interpretations held shipments passing through the U S violated prohibition.
The British government postpones prorogation of Parliament to October 18 due to Irish developments. The Speaker can convoke Parliament if needed during the interim. Premier Lloyd George is expected to speak on the Irish situation just before adjournment.
In Dublin the Irish Republican Parliament discussed for hours at the Mansion House without reaching a stated position on the British peace proposals. An evening announcement said no decision could be expected before Monday.
The Dail Eireann will not meet Friday or Saturday to allow sub committee work. On Monday private sittings resume with peace negotiations on the agenda. Ministers’ reports were discussed as many new deputies and several veterans are unfamiliar with the republican government processes.
Nashville announces former New York National League second baseman and field captain Larry Doyle has signed as player manager and will assume charge of the club Saturday.
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