09 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
1
De Valera travels to Boston to hail the fight treaty as hero of Piave. Wyte receives support from two Sinn Fein cabinet members while others back the pact. Dail Eireann to decide the matter.
Arthur Griffith, head of the Irish delegation, says he signed the treaty with Great Britain and believes it will found peace and friendship. The Dail cabinet remains split over accepting the London settlement as Eamon de Valera leads the extremists against the terms.
In Madison Wisconsin Governor Blaine writes Postmaster General Hays condemning armed marine guards on mail trains and calls for the return of guard M M Hangen to Wisconsin for trial after the Lambrecht shooting. He warns of a federal military regime over citizens and innocent people being shot.
In Boston, Judge Brown presides over a divorce trial of Jacob A. Brack and Emmy A. Brack of Wollaston. Brack, a former Boston English High School subway master, sues for divorce on cruelty and abuse claims. The case references a letter pleading for wife’s return and alleged past assaults witnessed near their home.
A can of alcohol exploded in the pantry of the Helen M Homans mansion 164 Beacon Street last evening causing $100 fire damage and burning maid Della Ambrose who was alone in the pantry. Engine 3 and Ladder 15 responded quickly and extinguished the blaze. Miss Ambrose received treatment from a nearby physician.
Generals Armando Diaz departs Boston after a triumphant U S tour, the last of 53 cities visited, amid cheers and gifts of esteem to carry home to Italy. Thousands gathered to say farewell with messages of sympathy and joy echoing in the streets.
High state officials greet a one-armed veteran in a stained grey uniform, marking a ceremonial tribute to his service. The event underscores recognition of remaining veterans and their sacrifices in a formal public setting.
A weather note records yesterday's temperatures at Thompson's Spa with readings around 20 degrees at 11 am, 28 at 3 pm, and 81 at 6 pm. It also notes a midnight value near -38 and provides average temperatures of 20 yesterday and 34 a year ago.
Congressman James A. Gallivan denounced James M. Curley in a caustic speeches before about 5000 attendees at Mechanics Hall. He portrayed Curley as unfit for Congress and attacked his conduct while noting the political clash in Washington.
Eleven year old William Patterson nearly drowned in treacherous Lewis Lake Winthrop when ice broke. Patrolman Benjamin Howatt a 60 year old veteran of the Winthrop police department pulled him to safety after he sank twice. Continued on Page 31 and Page 22.
Bridgeport report that S-48 crew and officers were rescued by tug Socony 28 after 11 hours battling chlorine fumes from the storage battery room and heavy seas. Captain Eugene Olsen led the rescue. The crew had abandoned all hope before rescue.
Stranded sailors report strange steamers passing without aid as 61 men suffer freezing exposure. A single act of valor stands out by Pete Dunn, a 19 year old former Navy diver and prize fighter, who fights for the chance to help.
In New Bedford on Dec 9 jurors found John Dies, Benjamin Gomes, and Joseph Andrews guilty of criminal assault against Miss Gertrude Butler, dated for the August 15 evening incident.
The case was given to the jury at 2 5 yesterday afternoon and at 10 o'clock they returned to hear again the testimony of two witnesses. These were read to them and they again retired. It is understood the three prisoners will be sentenced Tuesday at Barnstable. Judge Lummus directed the jurors not to discuss the matter.
Elmer Gardner a public chauffeur from Duxbury was fatally shot in the Kingston Inn garage and died at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. John Roland former Kingston Inn proprietor and James W. Wichman of Duxbury are detained as investigators pursue a suspected holdup with $2600 allegedly taken from Roland’s pockets.
Miss Lillian Eblan aged 18 disappeared from the home of her guardian Mrs Mammett on Beate street Brookline Wednesday morning and has not been heard from since. She had lived there only two days and left with a young friend she met en route from the Hammett home. The reason is unknown but she may be unhappy with her surroundings. Fabian formerly lived with her aunt Mrs Fatima Corey of Nassau street. Her father Michael C Eblan resides at 10 Olive Place North End.
Fragmentary OCR mentions anniversaries and events from 1914 to 1917. References include Jerusalem surrender, Bulgaria and League of Nations, Mrs MacSwiney testifying, and an Irish inquiry in Washington. Details are disjointed and unreadable.
Forecast calls for Friday snow in Boston and vicinity with a cooler unsettled day, followed by Saturday fair skies and little temperature change. Strong northwest winds may develop, and snow or rain is likely in northern New England and along the Atlantic coast Friday.
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