07 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1921
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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