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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1921
Page
12
A. H. E. McCudden the British gold star mother accepted an invitation to dedicate a memorial in Andrews square Portland built by the Rotary Club in memory of Harold T. Andrews the first Portland boy killed in the world war the dedication expected on December 13 or 14.
Mrs. Julia Mackin, 61, of 61 Orchardfield Street, Dorchester, is at City Hospital with contusion of the chest and possible rib fractures from a fall in her yard several days ago. She initially underestimated the injury but later called for an ambulance.
Massachusetts American Legion denounces Loyal Coalition campaign on the Grand Union Flag as a subterfuge. Letter from Department Adjutant Leo A Spillane and committee chair James E Conway condemns the coalition, asserts flag precedence, and lauds veterans who served under the American flag.
Joseph Sellito of Kilby street in Hingham was shot in the abdomen and is dying at Massachusetts General Hospital. His wife Nellie Sellito is jailed at Hingham police station charged with the shooting after a quarrel over their unborn child. Police say the woman fired in self defense as he threatened her. The incident occurred in the doorway of Joseph Dominella’s Kilby street home.
Mrs A E McCudden British gold star mother will not arrive in Boston until 10 55 a m tomorrow due to illness. All plans for a World War veterans parade are canceled. She will be met at South Station by allied British and American groups and stay at the Hotel Somerset. A 4 to 6 pm reception and tea at the Somerset is planned, followed by a public 7 45 pm Boston Opera House reception with ticketed entry.
A local notice cites an old ordinance with a $20 fine for tobacco in polling places. The piece questions women voters and mocks “Maw and the Girls” while describing smokers as needing “parkin’ places” to keep cigars alight.
Edward Jenkins a 66 year old worker at 303 Broadway South Boston fell 20 feet down an elevator well at the Charles F Smiley company wool warehouse on Summer street. He suffered a broken elbow and possible hip fracture and was taken to City Hospital by police from Atthiens Street Station.
The Society in Dedham for the Apprehension of Horse Thieves held its 11th annual gathering in Memorial Hall Dedham with Major General Edwards as principal guest and speaker.
Mrs. Mary Cadigan filed a claim for 100000 damages against Boston alleging the city is liable for the death of her 12 year old son Joseph Cadigan who drowned at Rainsford Island on August 19. Lifeguard Joseph Canty aided in the rescue after others were saved. The boy lived in Dorchester with his parents near Milton Avenue and attended the school outing.
In Plymouth on December 5 Harry Irving Mabbett, a mill owner, downplayed threats of sensational disclosures by his wife in a divorce feud being likened to the Stillman case. He said publicity is favored by Mrs. Mabbett, not himself, and predicted more dramatic statements from her countercharges.
Thousands of Irish sympathizers gather in Boston for a mass meeting and reception at the Opera House honoring Rev. Michael O Flanagan Sinn Fein vice president under visiting instructions from Eamon de Valera to describe Ireland conditions. Walter O Flanagan arrives for a welcome and veterans’ guard escorts him to the venue.
Matthew J. Boyle is elected commander succeeding Dennis McCarthy at the Lieut. Lawrence J. Flaherty Post American Legion East Boston. Nearly 200 votes were cast at the meeting last night.
Congressman Simeon D. Fess of Ohio announced to Boston City Club officers that he has accepted an invitation to be their guest Thursday evening and to address either Some Outstanding Problems Now Before the Country or Problems and Prospects of the Armament Conference.
The prosecuting attorney of New Britain was tried last week on two counts. The case attracted local attention as prosecutors faced questions about conduct and evidence presented during the proceedings.
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