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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
4
Representative Manuel Herrick, tagged as the most pathetic case in Congress, faces possible removal after letters he wrote to a Washington beauty contest are exposed in a local paper. The situation places Herrick in hot water again amid public scrutiny.
The article portrays Herrick as a volatile figure whose actions split Democrats and Republicans. Democrats demand removal while Republicans want him silenced. He refuses to speak, while a contemporaneous bill by Representative Berrick targets beauty contests in newspapers and Herrick allegedly courted several local beauties with proposals of marriage. Herrick’s assets include an Oklahoma farm mortgaged to finance his campaign.
An advertisement touts Othine double strength freckles removal as a beauty solution. The text shifts to political theater with Representative Herrick provoking Capitol Row over beauty contests, meetings, and bids to silence him, including mortgage offers and hospitalization talk.
The John Leigh Company of South Boston filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court revealing liabilities of $643 19% and assets of $316 526. The largest unsecured creditor is New Bedford Cotton Waste Company with $195 000 claims. secured claims total $199 670 and unsecured $277 00.
Two cigar customers at Barnard Tobacco Store on Union Street distract a clerk and leave with $50 in cash and a $35 check after selecting cigars. Police traced the suspects as the scene faded into the crowd.
Thomas A. Qualey, once chief of Medford Fire Department, was deposed by Mayor Waines then reinstated by the Board of Aldermen and again denied authorization. The mayor refused to approve the pay voucher while Qualey delivered payroll to stations with Deputy Acting Chief Harvey.
Delegates from labor bodies in Winnipeg announce creation of a labor party to enter Dominion politics immediately, marking a bold step in organizing labor interests at the national level.
John K. Paulding longtime member of Acushnet Lodge of Odd Fellows died at his home 96 Spring Street New Bedford this morning. Born in Plymouth he joined the lodge in 1868 and was the last surviving member of the 82 who joined at that time.
Bishop W. W. Lewis of the Methodist Episcopal Church, aged 64, died in a Sioux City hospital yesterday after a long illness caused by diabetes.
Revere police officers reform training as they polish badges and boots and drill on formal phrases saying Yes sir and No sir to project discipline and respect for the force.
Miss Marie Shaughnessy appointed to succeed Patrolman Joseph Griffin as the police clerk. She is the first woman in the Revere police station and one of few in the state, handling assignments, emergency calls, signal operations, and filing criminal records. She arrives each morning in gingham attire with a friendly demeanor.
A police clerk recounts accepting an appointment after initially hesitating. She notes the station feels like home and she will strive to perform as well as any man. She asserts that women are capable of serving in this role.
A letter to the Post argues the new five cent fare from Dudley Street and nearby stops is unjust. The writer says riders must pay a dime for transfers and cannot redeem return checks except within 24 hours, costing more than a nickel ride.
Ernest J. Corkum aged 46 was instantly killed yesterday morning on Bulfinch Street when a tar segment hoisted to a fifth floor broke loose and struck him. He worked on the Argonne Hotel roof and resided on Washington Place Roxbury. He left a widow and three children.
Wakefield Aug 25 May and June frosts July floods and worms cut Massachusetts cranberry output to about 205000 barrels this year from 280000 in 1920. Barnstable and Plymouth counties show 76.5 and 79.5 percent of last year. Other bog reports indicate a 67 percent yield.
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