29 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1922
Page
1
A group of porch climbers and second story workers looted two Rye Beach residences. Jewelry valued at 10 000 dollars and cash totals 400 were taken from one house, while 300 dollars was stolen from the neighboring home. The same burglars have targeted summer homes along the Massachusetts north shore.
Brooklyn man Asmus Ed Asmus lost $2300 saved for a Germany honeymoon after likely placing a yellow envelope with cash on a seat during a Canal Street subway ride. His cousin Fred Weimann said the fiancé Lena Bischoff faced a wedding next Tuesday and a trip to Germany.
Joy riders on Atlantic Avenue trigger near collision with a traffic officer. A touring car containing three men and a woman sped away, prompting a wild chase that left 100 or more pedestrians terrified before the driver was arrested. Alexander D. Rhodes, 19, was identified as part of the group.
The Old Farmer forecast calls for a fair day with plenty of sunshine this afternoon and a noticeable rise in temperatures compared with yesterday. Tonight should stay pleasant with continued warmth and clear skies.
Cambridge police report Jimmy Walsh known as Cupid and the Beau Brummel of the West End was unmasked when his disguise as a six-foot policewoman failed. Walsh’s career of conquests ends as he is barred from the fair sex for life by the incident.
Rainfall from Saturday soaks Plymouth as Blue Hill Observatory records show August nearly 4.50 inches versus July 4.06 inches. Total for August nears 6 inches, echoing 1919 levels. Plymouth reports widespread damage with flooded cellars, washouts, and travel disruption while forecasts predict fair weather and lower winds.
Mrs. John J. Fitzgerald of 1 Aldie Street Allston celebrates as her husband John J. Fitzgerald wins a Ford touring car for his story Money to Burn in the Post Ford a Day contest.
Johnny Dundee defeated Pepper Martin in a 15 round boxing match in New York. Guilford and Ouimet won Walker Cup golf matches at Southampton 8 and 7, while John Cowan and Charles Skehans won a playoff for the New England pro tourney at Winchester. George Ausbach led the Public Links field at Toledo as Quinlan qualified. Flamingo Four defeated the Anglo American team in Rumson 17 to 11.
More than 200,000 Boston residents registered by the deadline for the city primary. The final tally stands at 204,368 with 77,930 women and 126,438 men. 2,602 women and 2,611 men registered on the last day.
A highly authoritative source says government intervention or mine seizure will not occur in the anthracite strike, information released in Philadelphia with the informant’s name withheld.
The note indicates that additional details will emerge within a week, suggesting a near term update. It emphasizes the expected rapid release of further information.
In the American League Chicago beat Philadelphia 5 to 3 and Philadelphia then won 7 to 2 in a second game. New York edged St Louis 2 to 1 in one inning. In the National League Pittsburg defeated Brooklyn 33 to 4 in 11 innings. Eastern League Bridgeport topped Pittsfield 8 to 3 then Bridgeport won 7 to 6 in the second game. All other games were postponed.
Yesterday's temperatures recorded at Thompson's Spa show 60 and 62 degrees at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. A 5 a.m. reading was 60, 6 p.m. 72, and late evening around 68. The 12 m readings averaged 65 for the day with an overall average of 63.10. The year-ago average was 64.24.
Don Emilio Bacardi, founder of the Bacardi rum firm, died in Santiago Cuba on Monday night at age 78. He served as the first mayor of Santiago after the American intervention.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair and somewhat warmer conditions on Tuesday and generally fair on Wednesday with moderate temperatures and light variable winds becoming southerly. A broader forecast notes cloudy conditions and possible local rains for northern New England Tuesday, then fair and modestly warmer Wednesday with similar winds and conditions.
Summer residents camping near Little Sandy Pond in Mayflower Grove barricade doors after dark following three assaults by a man thought to be a maniac. Owners fear to venture out as visitors report attacks and local houses stay barricaded.
William J. Athy aged 18 of 19 Brownville Avenue Lynn was killed instantly last night at the Friend Street freight yards while attempting to board a fast freight to Portland. A friend says he was en route to seek potato field work in Aroostook County Maine.
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