01 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
1
London reports that all government business yields to the gravity of the Irish situation. Government and Irish circles fear only a miracle can avert the conference collapse and a renewal of warfare.
The French apparel shop at 468 Boylston Street near Berkeley shuts its doors after the war era bond between Captain Jean Le Mellour, liaison officer of the French army with the Yankee Division, and his American friends ends. The piece reflects enduring affection born under fire.
Brockton reports Mrs Frances D Bird wife of Clifton P Bird was ordered held for the grand jury after she failed to testify in District Court regarding the October 29 shooting of Arthur C Bates. Judge Thorndike cited probable cause and set bond at 3000.
In New York the British consulate awarded German merchant marine officer Ernst Hartmeyer a silver loving cup and medal for a 1914 rescue of the County of Devon crew. The Deutschland rescued the Britons after their ship capsized off Norfolk, while war raged between Britain and Germany. Hartmeyer, aboard the Vistula, received the honor from Captain Armstrong, British consul-general.
James M. Curley challenges three anti Murphy candidates Pelletteri O Connor and Baxter to accept a three citizen panel to choose the leading anti Good Government candidate. He vows to withdraw if not ranked first and expects others to withdraw if he is chosen. Curley claims to be the strongest contender in a five way race.
A cabinet council planned for tonight to discuss German reparations in connection with Dr. Walter Rathenau’s visit, but the session was not held. The report indicates disruption or cancellation of proceedings surrounding the reparations matter and the notable visitor’s appearance.
In Versailles, Henri Landru was convicted of murder and sentenced to death for the killings of 11 women who trusted him. The verdict marks a sensational French trial as Landru faces the guillotine.
Sixty disabled veterans from the U S Veterans Bureau in this district depart Boston this morning as the first group to be rehabilitated at the National Training Centre near Columbus Ohio. Many spent months in hospitals and volunteered for the first school under the new bureau to prepare for life after discharge.
In a New England scene a veteran and his idle counterpart support six children including a 15 year old oldest boy who earns little. A child writes Dear Santa asking for a bundle. a shack by a dreary beach shows rags, shingles, and sea threatening a fragile home.
FitzHenry Smith Jr liquidation agent for the closed Hanover Trust Company filed in the Supreme Judicial Court seeking permission to pay an 8 percent dividend to savings depositors. Claims totaling 1,107,000 have been proven and 805,522 remains in the savings department to cover the payout. He aims to distribute funds before Christmas but cannot guarantee due to over 9000 depositors. The court will hear the matter Friday.
Malcolm EK Rideout six year old son of the late Malcolm B Rideout longtime Cambridge planing mill figure died yesterday at 162 Shore Drive Winthrop He leaves a widow and seven children Born in Debrolsa Maine he lived in Cambridge and served as secretary to Samuel W McCall then to Senator Lippett of Rhode Island Also clerk of a Congressional library committee He had health issues after three operations since last August Survived by his mother Mrs Coriff and four brothers Percy R Earle H Eugene Henry Gilmore
Mystery of the Nantucket Shoals lightship unresolved as fears grow it was torn from moorings and swept to sea by recent gales One week without contact wireless messages failed eight crew members aboard Anemone search near Nantucket region with no sighting by skippers.
Supreme court approves a 15 percent dividend for 203 creditors of the Griswold Company private bankers in the North End whose business was closed by the commissioner December 22, 1920. This follows a 2 percent dividend paid on September 1. The court also authorizes payment of the first dividend to 21 other creditors who filed late.
Despatches from London report Abbas Effendi known as Abdul Baha leader of the Ba hai movement has died in Ha far Persia on Monday at age 78. The faith sought worldwide religious unity and welcomed men and women of all races and sects.
Abdul Baha inspired a broad following in the United States with his zealous teachings on brotherhood and the fatherhood of God. Miss Alice Ives Breed and her daughter of Lynn emerged as prominent local leaders in the movement.
London dispatch says Premier Lloyd George will visit Washington for a fortnight to three weeks and will devote all time to the conference, leaving little room for accepting numerous invitations from American Baptists.
Nicholas F. Burke aged 62, a door tender at Widener Memorial Library Harvard University, collapsed and died at work yesterday morning. He served on Cambridge's Board of Aldermen. funeral is Saturday at St Peter's Church with interment in Holyhood Cemetery. He is survived by sister Mary Burke a Cambridge teacher.
Miss Gertrude Butler of Buzzards Bay collapsed under hours of cross examination in the Superior Court as John Dies Benjamin Gorhes and Joseph Andrews face trial for assaulting her in the presence of her sweetheart Aug 15. The prosecutor began calling additional witnesses late this afternoon.
This item lists wartime notes and anniversary entries. Mentions 1914 events in Flanders and German and Allied moves, a 1915 or earlier frame of reference, and biographical mentions of political figures. Includes a record of anniversaries and diplomatic offers in the Armenian mediation context.
Washington conference moves into a delicate phase as Japan and Britain press for disarmament terms. The United States considers Tapan's demand for a 10 10 7 naval ratio while debating Shantung status amid broader naval limits.
Forecast calls for sunny skies and light winds with a warm rise from yesterday. Highs around pleasant levels and lows in comfortable ranges, inviting outdoor activities.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Thursday fair and Friday increasing cloudiness with moderate temperatures and fresh westerly winds. North New England expected partly cloudy Thursday and Friday, while South New Ireland shows fair Thursday and Friday cloudy. East New York sees fair Thursday and Friday as conditions shift with a coast storm moving east-northeast. Winds remain fresh to moderate from west or southwest along the coast as unsettled weather approaches.
Temperature data recorded yesterday at Thompson's Spa shows values around 40s to upper 80s across different times of day. Averages indicate yesterday near 88 degrees and a year ago near 87.
Mrs. William J Harding mourns three children Pamela eight William J three and Dorothy thirteen months after a Beverly house fire that destroyed a new spring home. The mother, away briefly, locked doors. police suspect Pamela's clothes ignited by a stove mishap as the flames spread through the interior.
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