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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
2
New Hampshire governor Brown plans Christmas pardons, including Charles H. Brigham of Nashua, who has served 19 years of a life sentence. Brigham was convicted of murdering a woman during a burglary when she confronted him, struck with a lead pipe, causing fatal injuries.
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine announces its Christmas Number with entertaining stories by Ellis Parker Butler Sophie Kerr and additional writers. Readers can expect light fiction yuletide themes and holiday features in the festive issue.
11th Hour Gift Suggestions list items such as BLACK HEAD MOCHA GLOVES with spear point or embroidered backs priced at 3.65 and TAN CAPE GLOVES at 2.25. Also advertised are SCOTCHSPAN TIES 2.00 and BANDANA HANDKERCHIEF MUFFLERS and FINE KNIT ALL MUFFLERS described as warm and comfortable.
Captain Thomas Ryan, chief clerk of the Boston Police Department and its oldest member, died at his Roxbury home in his 77th year. He joined in 1869, served in Civil War company E of the 13th Massachusetts, and was appointed captain in 1906 under the Civil War veterans act. He remained a lifelong police figure and relief association treasurer.
Commissioner Herbert A. Wilson announces the death of Captain Ryan, a police veteran of over 60 years since his 1869 appointment. The message praises Ryan as a man of sterling character, steadfast duty, and faithful service to the city and department.
Princess Anastasia and Christopher arrive in America and occupy a 18 room suite while she seeks a health rest after a European decade. She quips about her status with her late husband William Leeds and describes her entourage, including trunks and servants, as she adjusts to a homecoming.
A U S Commissioner Hayes growing impatient with agents scenting out liquor. The proceedings questioned the value of such sleuthing unless large stills are part of government evidence.
A Roxbury incident reports a federal agent finding alcohol in a parked car linked to Maynard Walkie. Despite smelling and inspecting, no proven ownership or transportation connection is established and the case is discharged by Commissioner Hayes after questioning.
Boston Elevated Railway wins approval to operate jitneys from Edgeworth to Malden square replacing trolley service due to poor track conditions. Everett aldermen take no action on a parallel jitney petition. Ice output in the country reaches forty million tons worth about two hundred million dollars annually.
Doris Brunen was found not guilty of murder in the first degree in the slaying of her husband Honest John T. Brunen. Harry C. Mohr was found guilty of first degree murder and faces life imprisonment with hard labor. Jury verdict delivered at 8:25 pm after a three hour trial in a crowded court.
Italian Ambassador to the United States Prince Gelasio Caplan arrived aboard the Colombo in New York to assume duties in Washington and spoke with optimism about his mission and the prospects ahead.
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