Ko Tean Social Norms Spark Tragic Seizure of Shame
A historical note describes strict Ko Tean practices where an unmarried girl may face severe disgrace for speaking to a male outside her family, sometimes leading to suicide to avoid dishonor.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
2
Woman struck by ladder falls from truck at Uphams Corner
Mrs. Annie Ray of Dorchester, 50, was knocked down by a ladder that fell from a Cambridge truck owned by Harry Silverman. The impact fractured her right wrist, cut her scalp, and bruised her knees and legs. She was taken to City Hospital and expected to return home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upham's Corner
Annie Ray
Harry Silverman
Cambridge
Boy Killed Struck by Truck in Randolph
Randolph August 23 nine year old Francis Heney son of Mr and Mrs James Heney of South street was instantly killed when he jumped from a milk wagon and was struck on South Main street by a truck not seen until it was almost upon him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Francis Heney
James Heney
South Street
South Main Street
Army abuses prompt call for reform at South Boston hearing
Attorney William Flaherty warned of a disaster for the United States Army unless a system allows subordinate officers to complain about injustices by superiors. The statement followed a hearing with a powerless board of inquiry at the Army base in South Boston concerning Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the United States
William Flaherty
Malcolm Wheeler- Niicholson
Boston
Flaherty Attacks Army System In Nicholson Case
The closing session features Mr. Flaherty denouncing army procedures as a clique driven by bias. He argues Major Nicholson was tried behind closed doors and deprived of redress while 15 officers’ testimonies allegedly prove his competence. The defense contends officers face unfair labeling and punishment for speaking out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaherty
Nicholson
United States Army
War Department
Major Nicholson
Miss Christina McNeil Weds Dr Ronald Rankin at St Ann’s Somerville
Miss Christina J McNeil married Dr Ronald I Rankin of Dorchester in a quiet St Ann’s Church Somerville ceremony. Nuptial mass led by Rev Francis A McNeil. bridesmaid Miss Belle Almond and groom’s attendant Pr John J Mahoney. Honeymoon planned in White Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Ann’s Church
Somerville
Christina J. McNeil
Ronald I. Rankin
Dorchester
Francis A. McNeil
Marlborough
Belle Almond
Mattapan
John J. Mahoney
Record corn crop forecast across states with bumper yields
The report from the Department of Agriculture predicts a US corn crop exceeding 3.0 billion bushels, the fifth largest on record, with North Dakota and Wyoming leading. Wheat and potatoes also rise, while drought-hit Georgia and others lag. farmer purchasing power hits a record low as rail and coal strikes affect market costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United News
South Carolina
Georgia
New Mexico
Oregon
North Dakota
Wyoming
Department of Agriculture
New Jersey
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Firemen Save Six Children From Cottage Fire
Six children of Mrs. John O'Brien of South Boston were rescued when a fire destroyed a Monponsett cottage. The blaze spread to nearby cottages of John Dyer of Melrose and John Pelanzo of Burrage on West Lake. A 60 foot motorboat was lost to sparks. Boston firemen on vacation aided in evacuating the O'Brien children with help from residents. assistance also came from Whitman, Bryantville, Pembroke and Halifax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Brien
South Boston
Boston
Monponsett
O’brien
John Dyer
Melrose
John Pelanzo
Burrage
Milford Street
West Lake
Harry Foster
Dorchester
William McDermott
Brockton
O'Brien
George Morse
Whitman
Bryantville
Pembroke
Halifax
Lincoln Writers New Married Life Short Story
Joseph C. Lincoln, Cape Cod author of Shavings, has written a new story on married life titled Pie and the Past for the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The piece will appear in the next issue of the magazine series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Lincoln
Cape Cod
Boston Sunday Post
R I Autoists Violate Law
A letter from Frank A. Goodwin Rhode Island state registrar of motor vehicles to George R. Wellington Rhode Island motor vehicle enforcement cites Rhode Island motorists failing to observe Massachusetts headlight restrictions. He warns of strict enforcement and prosecutions and notes Massachusetts motorists’ discontent with the lack of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Frank A. Goodwin
George R. Wellington
Goodwin
Department
Harrigan Critiques Registry Work In Five Rallies
Democratic register of deeds candidate Francis D. Harrigan called the current Suffolk registry job “a rubber stamp.” He spoke at rallies in Brighton Roslindale Forest Hills Hyde Park and Readville and urged speeding deed processing from three months to under three weeks after filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis D. Harrigan
Register of Deeds
William T. A. Fitzgerald
Harrigan
Brighton
Roslindale
Forest Hills
Hyde Park
Readville
Suffolk
Former Cambridge mayor seeks revocation of gas station license
At a hearing before State Fire Marshal George C. Neal yesterday former Cambridge mayor William F. Brooks urged revoking the license granted to Michael J. Feeney to operate a Mount Auburn and Aberdeen Street filling station. James L. Paine, a district property owner, objected citing residential area. Feeney’s attorney said Brooks opposes competition. Neal will rule after deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Brooks
Cambridge
Cambridge Licensing Commission
George C. Neal
Cambridge Commission
Michael J. Feeney
Mount Auburn
Aberdeen Streets
James L. Paine
Joseph Monahan
Feeney
Marshal Neale
Tremont Trust Co Affairs to Be Probed
Evidence of criminality in Tremont Trust Company affairs led District Attorney Thomas C. O'Brien to order an investigation. Witnesses will be summoned next week before a special Suffolk grand jury sitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Trust Company
Thomas C. O'Brien
Suffolk Grand Jury
Fitzgerald Defends Record at Dorchester Rally
William T. A. Fitzgerald, register of deeds, told rally crowds he has always attended to his duties. He said only one vacation in 16 years proves his dedication and defended his loyalty to Democratic candidates and Senator David I. Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. A. Fitzgerald
Register of Deeds
Dorchester
Fitzgerald
Democratic Party
David I. Walsh
Senate
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