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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1921

Page

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Women Guide Candidates in Mayoralty Campaign

In a crowded campaign, women contenders influence the race as one candidate is singled out. The Irish Free State pledge notes involve swearing to the throne and empire, with an army intact. The king would appoint a Governor General to oversee governance.

Britain and Ireland Sign Treaty Making Irish Free State

In London on Tuesday the British cabinet signed an 18 article treaty recognizing Ireland as the Irish Free State with constitutional status akin to Canada and Australia. The accord provides for Ireland to pay a proportionate part of British debt while Ulster can vote and sell out in the new framework.

Ulster London Associated Press England Ireland Great Britain Irish Free State Canada Australia

War Department Thanks Post for Floral Tribute

The Adjutant General's Office acknowledges a floral tribute placed by The Post for the Unknown American Soldier buried November 11, 1921. The War Department expresses gratitude for the sympathy shown to those who sacrificed for a great ideal. Washington, November 29, 1921.

War Department P. C. Harris

Northampton Elects Democrat as Mayor Amid Low Voter Turnout

Massachusetts voters in 20 cities cast ballots yesterday with few taking advantage of the chance to register their will. Northampton led in turnout by electing a Democrat mayor in Coolidge’s home city.

Massachusetts Northampton Coolidge

Bicknell Wins Tight Democratic Victory in Local Race

Harry E Bicknell led the Democratic ticket to defeat Republican John A Ross by 17 votes. The Vice President and his wife voted in, receiving a warm welcome. In New Bedford Walter B Remington won the city clerk post for the Citizens party, defeating Frank Vera.

Harry E. Bicknell Coolidge Harry E Bicknell John A. Ross New Bedford Charlies S. Ashley Walter Remington Citizens’ Party Frank Vera

Wild chase for bandits ends with tire punctures and escape

J Henry Rowlands of Wellesley reveals two youths robbed his ice cream shop at 9 pm. The hatched robbers fled toward West Newton after a pursuit led by Patrolman David Callery who fired shots until two tires were punctured and the men fled into Cabot Park woods.

J. Henry Rowlands Central Street Wellesley Wellesley Square Wellesley College David Callery Weston West Newton Callery Cabot Park Woods

Quotes on wives and mothers from historic figures

A collection of brief quotes praising wives and mothers from John R. Murphy James M. Curley and Charles S. O Connor, expressing enduring affection gratitude and inspiration across their careers and marriages.

John R. Murphy James M. Curley Charles S. O'Connor

Woman's influence in Boston mayoral campaign noted

The campaign for Boston's mayor features candidates Murphy Curley and O'Connor acknowledging the impact of women voters and grassroots mobilization shaping the race.

Boston Murphy Curley O'Connor

Mrs M Cudden in City Today

The British gold star mother Mrs A E McCudden arrives at South Station at 10 59 am and will be met by a joint committee. She is to be received at the State House by Lt Gov Alvan T Fuller then by Mayor Peters at City Hall. A 1 to 6 pm reception follows at the Hotel Somerset and a main meeting is set for the Boston Opera House in the evening.

A. E. McCudden South Station State House Alvan T. Fuller City Hall Peters Hotel Somerset Boston Opera House

Giants Pay $100,000 and Players for Groh

Heinie Groh the temperamental star of Cincinnati became property of the New York Giants late tonight. McGraw sent Burns Gonzales and about $100,000 to acquire Groh from Cincinnati.

Buffalo N. Y Heinie Groh Cincinnati New York Giants Groh McGraw George Burns Miguel Gonzales

Temperature Report Summary From Yesterday

Average temperature yesterday was 04 3 24 with readings across stations. The data shows values such as 44 to 80 degrees and multiple device coded notes, including references to Thompson's Spa and Mac esse ate patterns.

Thompson's Spa

Brookline Prank Ends in Arrest for Assault to Kill

A Brookline youth, 17, has been arrested for assault with intent to kill after a quarrel sparked by a prank left a 20 year old co worker seriously shot. The victim Alexander McGilvary was confined after being shot multiple times and the alleged shooter Francis X Mahoney was taken into custody by his brother. The incident followed a day long dispute and involved confinement in a closet according to reports.

Brookline Francis X. Mahoney Brooks Street Alexander McGilvary Linden Street

Coakley Denies Charges in Disbarment Petition

Daniel H. Coakley files a general denial to the disbarment petition naming Cabot Weston and other Suffolk Bar members. He asserts specific acts of misconduct and attacks the petition in detail.

Suffolk Bar Boston Bar Association Daniel H. Coakley

Launching of the new session of Congress continued

The report notes ongoing coverage as Congress begins its new session with actions and debates under way. Further details and context are extended on page 23 subtitle column.

Washington Session of Congress

Anniversaries and historic wartime events noted

Today marks anniversaries of Eve Seemann's Yser action in 1914 and S. state war with Austria-Hungary in 1917. The piece notes a Halifax blizzard hindering relief work and a 1917 farewell message to Congress by President Wilson.

Seemann Yser Ot S Austria-Hungary Halifax Wilson Congress

Controversy Involving Coakley and Cabot Figures Cited

The reply names Godfrey Cabot Robert Wear ton and other lawyers as part of a alleged conspiracy to injure and defame Coakley. He calls the perjury charge from Tufts trial intentionally false and harmful. He discusses his role as attorney for Bigelow and references Grace L Farley with quoted letters.

Bigelow Mr. Coakley Godfrey Cabot Robert D. Wearton Nathan A. Tufts William Deford Bigelow Grace L. Farley

Weather Forecast Foresees Slightly Cool, Fair Day

The outlook predicts fair weather today and tonight with a touch of coolness. Temperatures stay mild as the day progresses with clear skies and light winds.

Fair Forecast for Boston and Vicinity This Week

Forecasts show generally fair weather for northern and southern New England and eastern New York Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Fresh northwest winds offshore and along the Atlantic coast accompany partly overcast skies, while interior regions see some light snow in places.

Boston Washington New England New York Canadian Maritime Provinces Atlantic States Rocky Mountain East Gulf Coast Mississippi River Atlantic Coast Sandy Hook Hatteras

Smith College Mascot Abie Returns Home

Abie the Smith College mascot dog is back with the students after six weeks missing. Harriet Sleeper, Smith 1928, owns the dog. Prof. Henry D. Sleeper of the Music Department is involved. The dog was found by Prof. Roy P. Welch and brought from Sunderland via Prof. Hicks of Massachusetts Agricultural College.

Northampton Smith College Abie Harriet Sleeper Smith Ilenry D. Sleeper Main Street Tiadley Roy P. Welch Music Department Sunderland Hicks Massachusetts Agricultural College Hungary

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