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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1922
Page
8
The American Association for the Advancement of Science adopts a resolution defending evolution against anti-evolution protests and proposed state bans. It asserts strong scientific evidence for evolution in plants animals and humans and warns that restricting teaching would hinder knowledge and progress.
Boston Protestant and Jewish clergymen endorsed the American Association for the Advancement of Science resolution supporting teaching evolution. Leaders including Bishop Edwin H. Hughes and Bishop Lawrence praised evolution as a grander teleology, while some pastors urged caution on education experts. Catholic clergy declined to comment.
Dr Edwin E Slossen reports the American Association for the Advancement of Science rebuked attacks on evolution. The council endorsed a committee’s position that restricting teaching of established scientific doctrine would hinder progress, stressing freedom of inquiry and the descent of all living beings from earlier types.
Mayor Curley urged applying scientific methods to governance while welcoming Harvard Tech figures to Walker Memorial Hall for the Bathering in Technology conference. Cambridge Mayor Quinn and Dean Talbot joined Harvard President Lowell’s greeting as scholars praised science’s progress and called for greater recognition of research.
Eamon De Valera issues a government and army signed declaration appealing to all citizens and soldiers to renew efforts for Ireland's independence. The country enjoys a peaceful Christmas with rare crime, cabinet ministers home for the holiday, and about 3000 cross-channel travelers from England to Ireland.
More than 100 East Cambridge mechanical department employees stopped work to honor Albert E. Stevens general superintendent and Arthur Busby assistant superintendent of the Boston and Maine Railroad. Demmons presented the gifts amid surprised cheers as the pair, each with over 40 years of service, received meerschaum pipes and humidors.
After two and a half hours of evidence and an all night executive session the Cambridge City Council voted to sustain none of the findings of a police trial board suspending Patrolman Michael J. Kelley for days with loss of pay. Kelley faced charges of leaving his tent without permission insubordination and conduct unbecoming an officer. The case stemmed from a visit to Sergt Joseph Kelley by the officer regarding a citizen's complaint about his name being used in connection with a ringing incident in the early morning hours.
Boston backers led by marine lovers revive plans to restore the Glory of the Seas the full rigged ship built in East Boston in 1869. Once famed as the fastest sailing craft world wide she faced the junk heap until J Vanderbilt urged city officials to save her at an estimated delivery cost of seven thousand dollars.
Plans to tow the vessel to Boston to become a marine museum are advanced with hopes to launch within months. The ship will display paintings and relics from the old clipper and whaling era at a dock near its original launch sight, aiming to be second to none in the world.
A petition filed by Rep John C Brimblecom proposes amending the State constitution to let the Legislature decide how district attorneys are chosen. Now DAs must be elected by the public. The amendment would allow selection by the Governor or the Supreme Court chief justice if deemed advisable.
Francis Maguire aged 53 of 79 West Canton Street South End was counted out in the first round of a finish fight with a coal hod. The altercation occurred in the Maguire kitchen where Maguire was treated at City Hospital for a fractured rib and alcoholism after the ambulance arrived.
Boston corsetiers report weak demand for fur lined corsets amid cold weather. Managers note fashionable silhouettes favor straight lines and long gowns, with rubber and brassiere styles gaining popularity for daily wear and evening decollete looks.
Funeral services for Solomon Lewenberg registrar of probate in Suffolk County by Governor Cox were held yesterday at Temple Chabei Shalom Union Park Street. Lewenberg died suddenly Sunday morning after a brief pneumonia illness.
In a Southwood Street tenement, Mrs. Wilfert died from gas fumes while Doonan, her supposed husband, slept nearby. Police probe focuses on two life insurance policies payable to Doonan and a third man, known as "father," as investigators seek why only Mrs. Wilfert was overcome.
Police rushed to Athens street in South Boston after a telephoned report of a murder at 426 West Second street. John Freeman, 50, of 83 Dresser street, was found battered and robbed of $3 in an alley behind 424 West Second street. Later two youths, Patrick Shelley and John Lord, were detained for investigation.
The Rev. George Hermann Law and Bren ton H. MacCurdy, leader of the American Patriotic Protestant Association, clashed in a Washington and Concord street hall. A crowd egged them on as they traded warlike words and nearly moved to blows after revival services in East Orange.
The Rev. Lawson and Mr. Mac Curdy traded insults over money from meetings and accusations of hypocrisy. Lawson warned of arrest if insult repeated, as nearby onlookers and press sought peace while a confrontation loomed at Washington Street.
Four hundred pounds of sugar and multiple stills found in the Roxbury apartment of Mrs. Lizzie Weinstein at 99 Woodcliffe Street. Patrolman O Shea and Sgt Walsh report moonshine liquid totaling about 20 gallons seized. Weinstein admits supporting herself and four children by illicit sales. she and the still face Roxbury court proceedings.
C. Lester Bacon was elected president of Malden's incoming city council after three ballots. James H. Doyle and Barney Kaplan were proposed by supporters, but the final vote was in Bacon's favor by acclamation.
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