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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
9
The conference statement on the naval ratio among the United States Britain and Japan says the best ships will be spared while older and obsolete vessels are to be sacrificed rather than scrapped.
The author weighs the fate of the Mutsu and a shift to modern battleships, noting Britain’s willingness to scrap aging ships for newer ones and the US gains in tonnage and fighting power. He warns France and Italy of mutual burdens, discusses submarines, and questions Russia’s Pacific rights under the four power treaty as Japan expands control of Sakhalin.
The text argues that Russia's major allies must clearly reject any equivocal position regarding Japan and Sakhalin. It warns that delaying this stance risks jeopardizing Pacific peace more than the four-power treaty, and stresses decisive action to eliminate doubts now.
Arthur Morrelle, 37, of 272 Burroughs Street, Roxbury, suffered burns to neck hands and face and was taken to City Hospital after an accident yesterday at Troy Dye Works, 76 Shirley Street, where he worked. He was washing silk when benzine used in cleansing the silk ignition caused the fire.
Merritt A. Coates a 45 year old janitor with over 18 years at the City Prison lies dangerously ill at Haymarket Relief Hospital after collapsing on Washington street while shopping with Mrs. Coates. He resides at Center street West Roxbury.
A market shopkeeper reports several live turkeys escaped during the noon rush, with one turkey captured by Officer Murphy of Station 1. The remaining birds were still at large by late night with no further captures reported.
Portland Maine December 16 Cumberland county saw record low fall readings Bridgton reported 15 degrees below zero while at the weather bureau eight degrees above zero marked the day as exceptionally cold for the season.
Mayor-Elect James M. Curley through attorney Joseph Tandy seeks a court order to prevent city officials from validating the Coleman Bros garbage disposal contract for 3,795,000 dollars. The ten year agreement, signed by Mayor Peters, is pending city council approval.
Curley says rushing a new disposal contract costs Boston at least 2 million dollars and would neglect needs until next spring when coal prices may drop. He condemns the current disposal system as unsatisfactory and cites harbor odor. He notes Chamber of Commerce opposition and urges delay awaiting cheaper terms. Hearing on injunctions slated tomorrow.
Rome police uncover the murdered bodies of Madame Cogo and her adopted daughter, fully dressed and seated in chairs. The servant says three of Madame Cogo’s brother’s sons, aided by their father, killed them in their beds, then staged a room fire to mislead investigators. The suspects are under arrest.
GLOVERSVILLE N Y December 16 The Associated Glove Manufacturers of Fulton County announced another wage cut near ten percent to take effect December 26.
New York December 16 The Salvation Army Christmas War Cry carries a White House message thanking the needy for patience during a difficult crisis and predicting a return to prosperity President Harding praises widespread civic spirit and orderly conduct amid harsh living conditions, noting fortitude and high ideals guiding the nation toward recovery.
Dec 16 reports Representative Arthur B. Rouse of Kentucky has been chosen to chair the Democratic Congressional Committee, succeeding the late Representative J Ry D. Flood of Virginia, in a party leadership move announced today.
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