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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1921

Page

2

Indictment of 19 on Narcotic Charges at Federal Building

A federal grand jury indicted 19 men yesterday afternoon for possessing or selling narcotic drugs. Notable names include David W. Deshler a former prizefighter and Richard Wiesenfeld tied to a murder at the naval yard. The list covers several narcotic cases, along with lottery ticket violations and conspiracy charges.

Federal Federal Grand Jury David W. Deshler Richard Wiesenfeld Quincy FE. Tyouden Navy Yard Marine Corps Wiesenfeld Louden Marine Barracks Grand Jury Joseph Andrade Nicholas Kassyk Frank J. Riley Frederick RB. Finn Frank A. Hamilton Euclide Beaudry Charles H. Withington Simon Starskey United States Frank Coursey W. A. Budth Anthony Periello Pasquale Vanello Joseph Levine Max Weinstein Simon Green Morris Flanders Anthony Cacciola Carl Rettano Salvatore Guiffre Ralph Amore Nicholas Abate Frank Abate Ralph Fish Malverin Fi Foote Alexander Ciepelli William Manna Israel Horvitz Roy Texiera Joseph M. Barbosa A. B. Cotncil Joseph Lipsett Wilfred Bentor

Beauty Contest Headlines Caledonian Bazaar Night

A beauty contest for Miss Scotland ages 17 to 23 will close the Caledonian bazaar at Horticultural Hall tonight. Dancing from 8 to 10 p m follows. The bazaar supports the Caledonian Club Building Association with booths like Burns Cottage and the Scottish Border. Frank S. Abercombie chairs the sale.

Horticultural Hall Dmiss Scotland Caledonian Club Building Association Caledonian Scots Charitable MacKensie Burns Cottage Macleod Stewart Lindsay Grand Lodge Ladies’ Auxiliary O. C MacKintosh MacDougall Sutherland Ramsay Robertson Scottish Border Thistle Club Highland Dress

Modern Profanation of Marriage Sermon At Church

Rev James I J Corrigan of Boston College will deliver the fourth Advent sermon at St Marys Church North End tomorrow night on Marriage Divorce and Morality. A special musical program is offered each Sunday evening with services starting at 7 30.

St. Mary’s Church North End James I. J. Corrigan Boston College

Theatre Fire Hero Honored by Frat at Yale

New Haven December 16 A posthumous membership in Psi Upsilon has been awarded to Allen Keith a Yale sophomore He died from burns suffered while heroically rescuing women in the Rialto Theatre fire November 27 The honor is rare among Yale fraternities with only one similar recall on record

New Haven Psi Upsilon Allen Keith Yale Keith Burns Rialto Theatre

Recount dispute as Lundy seeks right to withdraw

Joseph Lundy petitions Election Commissioners to allow withdraw of recount papers for mayoral contest in Dorchester. He argues fraudulent signatures on Murphy petitions could render Murphy recount invalid, making Curley recount burdensome. A 60 ballot block found in precinct 7 ward 17 was sealed and awaits recount. Official returns show Murphy gaining 60 votes from Ward 13 Precinct 7 after a miscredit earlier.

Joseph Lundy James M. Curley Lundy John Murphy Murphy Curley Election Department Ward 17 Glen Street Dorchester Burlen Dooth Ward 13

BC Dramatic Society Stages Pinero Adaptation

More than 1200 attendees watched Father Murphy’s three act adaptation of In Chancery titled A Day Lost. John T. O’Callahan 24 led the cast while the 24 piece Boston College Orchestra debuted.

Pinero William BE. Murphy Boston College Boston College Dramatic Society South End Father Murphy John T. O'Callahan Boston College Orchestra

Second Church to Have Christmas Pageant

Young people of the Second Church of Boston will present a Christmas pageant tomorrow evening depicting biblical characters. The musical program is arranged by Thompson Stone and features Bonnet, Praetorius, traditional carols, and selections from the Messiah, including Adeste Fideles and The First Noel.

Boston Thompson Stone

Jail Benefactor of Blind Babes for Theft

MILWAUKEE Wis Dec 16 United News Known for 15 years for her work with blind children Miss Alice Burnham Fellows founder of the first school in the United States for babies of defective vision is jailed charged with theft of clothing She says she was driven to desperation by inability to support two adopted babies and that led to the alleged theft She is in jail in lieu of 1500 bond.

Milwaukee Wis United News Alice Burnham Fellows

Cambridge Post Elects Officers In Annual Legion Ballot

John J D Crowley was elected commander of Cambridge Post of the American Legion last night at the post annual election. Other officers elected include Stephen J Harrington as senior vice commander Daniel J O Brien as junior vice commander Leo J Cooper as adjutant William Meara as financial officer and James L Kelley as historian.

Cambridge Post John JD. Crowley Cambridge American Legion Stephen J. Harrington Daniel J. O’brien Leo J. Cooper Willam Meara James L. Kelley

France Endangers Washington Parley On Naval Accord

France challenges the U S Britain and Japan 6 5 3 ratio and the ten year naval holiday proposing ten 35 000 ton battleships. Italy aligns with France citing Mediterranean balance while Britain seeks abolition of submarines. The US weighs rankings to avoid upsetting Anglo French ties and to protect coastwise defense.

United States Great Britain Japan England France Hughes Mediterranean Balfour Italy

University of Chicago professor labeled peeping tom

Chicago Dec 16 United News reports the dismissal of a noted young University of Chicago professor by President Harry Pratt Judson for being a "Peeping Tom." He is accused of peering through a bathroom dormitory window in a female dormitory.

Chicago United News University of Chicago Harry Pratt Judson

Divided Campus Over Illustrious Chemistry Professor

Harvard trained chemist and father of a son faced resignation after a scandal on campus. A special police officer found him peering through a bathroom window at 11 p m and only passing faculty prevented arrest. Friends defend him as a victim of the scientific mind while coeds react with shock.

Harvard

Dolls from many ages sold for Infant's Hospital aid

Dolls of various ages from a hundred years to modern times, many with rich histories, were auctioned across several Cambridge homes this week to benefit the Infants' Hospital. The final sale at Mrs. Henry Tudor's residence closed the series, with Mrs. Walter Baylies and others organizing the events. Miss Francis Clark, chairing arrangements, said the sales were a success and indicated a substantial sum likely realized.

Cambridge G. Endicott Putnam Frances Clarke Henry Tudor Yaris Infants’ Hospital Walter Baylies Thomas B. Gannett Charles Harrington C. S. Weeks Francis Clark

Milk price dispute as New England producers hold line

The New England Milk Producers Association rejected a cut in farm milk payments and urged dealers to compete with John T Connor chain stores. Dealers may still yield on home delivery price from 15 cents per quart if farmers concede. Boston dealers recently cut store milk to 12 cents per quart, stores lowering consumer cash and carry prices. Retail cuts depend on farmers' concessions in ongoing negotiations.

New England Milk Producers’ Association Boston John T. Connor Cé Greater

Stone Cutters Vote Rebuff Wage Reduction Plan

James Duncan, Granite Cutters International Union president, report at Young's Hotel shows 18 unions remaining. referendum votes by affiliated unions mostly reject the 25 percent wage cut. He notes over 30,000 workers would be affected as talks may run into midweek. The meeting addressed the producers' proposal to cut minimum pay to 75 cents per hour from $1, effective Jan 1 instead of April 1.

James Duncan Granite Cutters International Union American Federation of Labor Granite Producers’ Association Young’s Hotel Cutters’ Union Committee

Barton to Speak on Japan and China at Trinity Church

Rev Dr James Barton, Secretary of the American Board, will discuss Why Does China Fear Japan at Trinity Church Newton Centre next Sunday night at 7 15. He has just returned from a China and Japan inspection tour with John D Rockefeller Jr and others of Rockefeller Foundation aided institutions.

Barton Japan China Trinity Church Newton Centre James Barton American Board Dr Barton John PD. Rockefeller, Jr Rockefeller Foundation

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