01 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1922
Page
1
Five Melrose High School girls were injured when a portable wooden grandstand collapsed at Messinger's Meadows Melrose Highlands during the Melrose High Arlington football game. Dozens were trapped as debris fell with a severe panic narrowly averted.
Washington November 30. A day of personal and traditional thanksgiving at the White House. Mrs. Harding dined in the dining room for the first time since her illness. Attorney General Daugherty was the only guest. Mrs. Harding's condition has shown progress and she is permitted to walk about her room, though she attended dinner in a wheelchair.
Fire at the Laval Dental and Veterinary College, part of the University of Montreal, began at midnight and by two hours later the building was nearly demolished. Montreal fire brigades battled the blaze but could not prevent extensive destruction.
Orange November 30 In order to insure room for all of his progeny Gramp Henry D Anderson today hired the largest hall half in the Universalist Church to serve his Thanksgiving dinner to his children grandchildren and great grandchildren to the number of 35 and not satisfied with having made provisions for plenty of room Gramp at 73 insisted upon being chef and overseer and repeatedly dashed out with food when he saw a plate was lacking The Anderson family has gathered every Thanksgiving in the old homestead but Gramp decided this year that in view of increases since last year it would be necessary to hire a hall
In London Prime Minister Bonar Law said the Irish Free State will be invited to representation at the next imperial conference, to be convened next year. In Dublin the Free State continues executions of rebels. three men were hanged for arms and bomb offenses.
A 55 year old woman crossing Magazine street near Hamilton street Cambridge was struck by a car driven by John V. Blaal of 44 Cottage street Cambridge. Blaal said he swerved to avoid her but skidded on wet pavement and a fender struck her. She died after arrival at Cambridge Relief Hospital.
A Bel fast dispatch reports Irish Republican leader Eamon De Valera is attempting to depart for America. He is said to be hiding in the Carlingford Mountains as the search for him continues.
The White Mountain Freezer Company's mill and buildings in Milford were burned tonight with an estimated loss of 13000 dollars. The plant included workers' houses, all destroyed with contents. The Nashua concern operates the freezer plant.
The residence of Judge John G. Maguire of the Woburn District Court was burned out early yesterday. The judge, his son W Frank, and the latter’s wife and two children fled in night clothes through snow to friends’ homes. Police suspect incendiary cause linked to revenge by moonshiners amid recent similar cases.
A youth shot and killed a playmate during a staged Wild West exhibition at a home in Providence. The boy, Edward Superneau, 11, died in the yard after the shot was fired by Americo Philipino, 14, who claimed the incident was accidental before police detained him.
A car overturning at Concord avenue and Walden street in Cambridge pinned two men, driver John T. Foynes Jr of Brighton and passenger Wilfred Hinkley of Boston. Fire alarm caught firefighters to the scene but locals lifted the car before they arrived. Both men were treated at Cambridge Hospital for bruises and cuts. neither seriously hurt.
In New York Mike O Dowd beat Dave Rosenberg on a foul in the eighth. Lowell saw Johnny Clinton defeat Tony Julian in ten rounds. Philadelphia reports Bobby Barrett over Pat Moran and Alexander Hart beating Johnny Dundee. Lynn had Johnny White defeat Johnny Herman in one round. Providence: Terry Martin won on a foul over Joe O Donnell in four rounds. William Ritola wins 91 and 4 mile modified marathon. Full reports on pages 20 21 32 23.
Mr and Mrs John McKean of Wilbraham mark their first Thanksgiving away from home in 25 years by visiting Boston hotels and theatres where hosts welcome them as part of a cooperative, celebratory citywide spirit. Continued on Page 20 Sixth Col.
A jumble of dated items notes anniversaries and historic events. Mentions Germany breaking Russian lines in 1914, a one year ago Berlin dollar panic at 187 marks per dollar, Portland welcoming Marshal Foch, and a League of Nations call for ICJ members to meet in The Hague.
The forecast calls for unsettled and warmer conditions across northern New England and southern New England with likely showers Friday. Saturday should bring clearing and colder air. Winds shift to south and southwest, with gales possible north of Sandy Hook and improving by weekend.
A weather summary notes a warm day ahead with a chance of showers. The outlook suggests mild temperatures and unsettled skies throughout the period.
A large gray horse fell through the Prison Point trestle bridge of the Boston and Maine Railroad near Tower A at the North terminal and was rescued by harbor police after noon yesterday following 37 hours in the icy harbor.
An early morning car crash in East Providence killed Brown University sophomore John Decker of La Grange Maine and seriously injured Nadine Dewitt of Millinocket Maine while traveling with four Brown and Conservatory students. The wreck occurred at Massasoit Avenue and Walker Street near 4 am.
William Selden Rockefeller, nephew of John D. Rockefeller, died of pneumonia at his New York home. Born in 1870, he graduated from Yale and married Elsie Stillman. He led Standard Oil operations before resigning in 1911 to pursue banking and financial ventures.
Congressman James R. Mann of Illinois died at 11 15 PM in Washington after a chill and pneumonia. A longtime House leader, Mann had served a quarter century and influenced the party and speakership dynamics of his era.
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