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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
9
In Holyoke on December 12 Judge Hildreth criticized three Peloquin brothers for refusing to support their blind father. Edouard agreed to pay $1 weekly. his case is continued three months. Narcisse and Joseph, better off, were ordered held one week to consider compliance.
James W. Goodwin, 60, longtime treasurer and director of the Haverhill Citizens' Cooperative Bank, allegedly took his own life after driving out and telling his chauffeur he wished to walk. His body was found in the Merrimack River. an inquest by Medical Examiner Francis W. Anthony is scheduled for tomorrow.
Patrolman Anthony Tobin of Station fir appeared before Judge Dowd in Central Court yesterday charged with drunkenness and pleaded not guilty. His case was continued until Friday.
A 35 year old laboring man was found with a severed ear and stab wounds in a Marshfield street alley. He was taken to City Hospital in critical condition after a suspected street fight in which four men fled. Police questioned local residents but found no suspects.
Berlin December 12. Dr Otto Arendt a leading German coinage expert and early silver advocate says a world financial fix lies in an international bank note. He rejects the American plan for a large gold reserve backed bank internationally.
The Quincy City Council adopted the newborn daughter of Councilman Robert E B Comins, born in Granite City last Wednesday after his re-election. Mayor Bradford praised the historic birth among council members and a fund was raised for the child as Councillor Barbour was chosen to buy a suitable present.
The speaker urges Boston voters to support John R. Murphy as the candidate with city governance experience from A to Z. A vote for Murphy is framed as a vote for the city’s best interests, in contrast to aggressive campaigning.
Federal officers arrest a man in Devon street banking house suspected of posing as William Morris to defraud the Guaranty Trust Company of New York. The captive, named H. J. Richardson, awaited traveler's checks while two investigations traced the fraud from Saskatchewan to Montreal and Lewiston. He faces arraignment before U S Commissioner Nelson on charges of using the mails to defraud.
The new Arlington station on the Boylston Street Subway is accessible from Belmont Cambridge and Watertown areas via surface cars to Harvard Square. From Massachusetts station it takes three minutes to Arlington, with eight extra minutes to Park Street and four more to reach Arlington from there.
Sir James Craig Premier of Ulster delivers a hostile speech in London citing resentment toward the British Government and the Irish Treaty. The remarks reveal bitter disillusionment from his final conference with Lloyd George but are unlikely to affect ratification of the treaty in Parliament.
Craig recounts failed concessions from Lloyd George and outlines government plans to fix Ulster’s borders by commission and to move Ulster finances from Dublin if it does not join the Free State. Public reaction will be psychological, fueling Ulster Sinn Fein hatred and ill will toward Britain amid perceived breach of faith.
In a tense exchange, Craig insists Ulster must not depart from its pledge to stay within the British Empire and says any steps must be constitutional. Eamonn de Valera counters with a statement denying Ireland’s honor rests on treaty acceptance or rejection, signaling formal opposition before accepting Dail decisions and clarifying the role of negotiators versus the Dail.
In Dublin the Irish parliament debates the London treaty with Britain. Sinn Fein figures split over the need for a fresh mandate despite delegates acting as plenipotentiaries. Personal relations among opposing leaders remain cordial during Mansion House discussions.
The businessman seeks a proven leader and favors John R. Murphy over other mayoral candidates. Murphy has extensive municipal experience and is portrayed as delivering better value for citizens’ money, making him worth a vote.
Mrs. Jeanette P. Montgomery a D A R member and direct descendant of General Richard Montgomery died at her son C B Montgomery’s home in Oneco Conn. The elder Montgomery was the first American officer killed in the War of Independence.
A mayoral candidate claims a four year track record proves his fitness and urges voters to back John R. Murphy, asserting there has never been any question about his integrity.
Ormisto D. Mitchell of 91 Trowbridge Street Cambridge appealed from a $50 fine in Somerville court for assault and battery on his sister-in-law Mary at 277B Highland Avenue. His wife sought refuge at Mrs. McLellan’s home and Mitchell allegedly broke in wrongfully attempting to reach his child then assaulted Mrs. McLellan.
Chief Justice Taft announced the Supreme Court will recess from December 19 through January 3. The decision sets the court’s idle period over the holiday season.
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