30 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
1
Buzzards Bay police hold three men in connection with an alleged attack on a young woman returning from a dance. The victim, who is to testify, is pictured at center and identified as the affected party in the case.
Britain motions to use parliamentary whip against Premier Craig as political pressure grows over Ulster crisis. Prospect for peace appears brighter as discussions intensify and mediation efforts increase.
Atlantic City reporting notes the American Federation of Labor executive council issued a statement saying the open shop campaign and employers hostility have strengthened the labor movement in membership and solidarity, despite hostile rhetoric.
New York Aug 29 Harry H Frazee theatrical manager and owner of the Boston club is defendant in a divorce suit filed in the Supreme Court by Mrs Elsie Frazee The action was begun earlier with a summons but the complaint was filed today by Nathan Barkan attorney for Mrs Frazee.
The complaint states Mrs. Frazee seeks divorce from Harry Frazee alleging four years of infidelity in New York with Elizabeth Nelson and others. She requests custody of their 18 year old son Harry Herbert Frazee Jr and alimony. Mrs Frazee’s Park Avenue address is cited. A reporter reached attorney William Kline who was unavailable.
George Moriarty 12 of 150 Pleasant Street Dorchester jumped from an auto truck he was stealing a ride from and fell in front of an automobile driven by Maurice J Foley 22 Winchester Street. Moriarty suffered a possible skull fracture and a fracture of the right ankle and is at City Hospital.
Mrs. Esther F. Hickman daughter of former Governor Eugene N Foss will wed George G Moore of Hempstead Long Island New York and formerly of Detroit coal operator and capitalist Their marriage intentions were filed yesterday at the city registrar s office Boston City Hall Both are divorced The marriage will likely follow Labor Day Mr Moore 43 and Mrs Hickman 27 they became acquainted years ago and were mutually attracted to each other
The text notes Esther Hickman, wife of Albert Hickman the sea sled inventor, has filed for divorce and is living with her father in Jamaica Plain. It mentions a probable ceremony at the Foss summer residence in Cohasset and provides background on George Gordon Moore, a Canadian-born legal and corporate figure, plus Foss twins Esther and Helen.
Following a cabinet meeting President Ebert issued a decree prohibiting meetings processions demonstrations and the publication of periodicals and pamphlets likely to aid seditious movements. The government vows to suppress insurrections and subversion of public order.
A Chelsea Soldiers' Home resident, 92 year old Moses Dan Merrill, and Miss Jeanette H. Savory, 64, Nahant, Back Bay, announced through two short quotes that their engagement is off and the wedding will not take place. The terse exchanges reveal the collapse of a high profile romance.
The couple reportedly motored to Manchester New Hampshire in Miss Savorys limousine and obtained a marriage license last Thursday returnable today. Mr Merrill walked at the Soldiers Home and refused to talk while Miss Savory, in Nahant, said repeatedly she would never marry and then that the wedding will never take place. The Manchester city clerk awaits the record completion.
Ten-year-old William Kane, son of Michael J. Kane of Charlestown, was taken to City Hospital with a concussion after being struck on Mystic avenue Medford by an automobile owned and operated by Fred J. Mahn of Stoneham who said the boy darted into the street.
Gertrude Butler of Buzzards Bay described in the First District Court the alleged Aug. 15 abduction and assault by three Cape Verde Islander youths, an incident she testified happened in an automobile with her escort William Eldridge.
Early morning near Tremont and Lenox streets in Roxbury a crowd attacked three Roxbury Crossing officers as they arrested an elderly woman identified as Mrs Ida Killian of the South End. Frederick P Craven vice commander of the Roxbury American Legion was also arrested after intervening. The reserves quelled the disturbance.
New Bedford August 29 Mayor Charles S Ashley completing his twenty second term announced he will not again run for mayor saying he is tired of office. He notes he has held or sought political office for 35 or 36 years and has been defeated four times in twenty six mayoralty contests.
Four hundred people including men women and children were delayed for over an hour trying to reach their homes last night after the Myles Standish steamboat of the Nantasket Steamboat Company line became temporarily disabled by a float mechanism issue.
A 170 pound man in a white shirt and dark suit went over Luna Falls at 3 PM. Justin K. Orvis of Chicago saw the body pass the brink and a pocketbook with an envelope addressed to Mrs EK Repplin of Buffalo was found on Luna Island bridge. The note requests delivery. the body was later located on a rock ledge between the falls as rescue efforts began.
Victor Sheer, 40, of Middleton, will appear in Danvers Court tomorrow morning to answer charges by Chief W. H. Fussell after police seized two stills, 800 gallons of mash and liquor from a hen coop in his back yard.
There is no possibility of Mile. Suzanne Lenglen appearing in Boston this summer. Plans for her reception have been dropped by the Longwood Cricket Club, per Edwin Sheafe president of Longwood. Ill health keeps the French star in New York and Boston fans have abandoned hope of seeing her here.
The national headquarters dated Cincinnati August 10 1921 has sent strike ballots to Boston and Maine employees who are Brotherhood members. Grand President E H Fitzgerald instructs locals not to cease work before tabulation unless authorized by officers.
An irate husband and an outraged father join the uproar around Congressman Manuel Herrick of Oklahoma and his bill to abolish newspaper beauty contests. Public dispute in Washington follows reports of the proposed reform and criticism by social critics and press groups.
John O'Brien, a navy yard machinist, chased Charles Herrick through the House office building after demanding a signed statement denying an insult letter. Herrick fled to the street, boarded a passing street car, and later sought refuge in Dan A. Southerland's office in Alaska.
Yesterday's temperature readings at Thompson's Spa show highs around 79 and a low near 67 with an average of 75. The record notes the date as 2-24 and compares to the previous year’s average of 70, indicating a mild variation.
London reports the Irish talks between Eamon De Valera and David Lloyd George are back on track after a phase of speeches and notes. Negotiations appear to have reached a satisfactory state, with the Irish situation described as growing brighter.
New England endures another scorching day as Boston and nearby cities face high temperatures. The city’s thermometer neared 100 degrees yesterday afternoon with no cooling breeze in sight. A Roxbury moonshine fire added to the heat while a newsroom cat went missing, foreshadowing a sweltering day ahead.
In 1914 reports state Germans captured Amiens as Allies retreat to the Seine line. Paris braces for siege while forts near Paris hold. U S War Department orders 15 000 troops home from the Mexican border. A year ago D Annunale proclaimed Italian regency of Quartero. President Wilson endorsed the Anthracite Wage Commission report raising miners pay and warned against strikes.
Forecast for northern and southern New England and eastern New York calls for mostly fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. Cooler air to move into the Lake region Tuesday night or Wednesday, with moderate to fresh southwest winds and possible fog along the southern New England coast.
Prediction from the local farmer suggests continued warm and pleasant conditions lasting through the coming day and night, signaling no immediate change in the spell of mild weather.
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