29 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1919
Page
1
Monson December 28 George L Keeney confirms Ruth M Keeney and her father have learned the full truth about Dr William Grey Vermilye’s absence at the wedding and his wife living in Harrisburg. The Keeneys say they are glad to know the truth and are through with the affair.
John Ballou 21 of Winthrop plunged through Bell Island Creek and saved two children, Donald Parker six and Chester Parker eight, from drowning yesterday afternoon. The boys live at Cambridge 16 Avon Street. Ballou was recovering from illness.
Miss Florence Fiske, daughter of C. H. Fiske of Melrose Highlands, was abducted by a stranger posing to help her locate a lost diamond ring. She was beaten and robbed of a diamond bracelet and gold mesh bag valued over 1500 dollars, then released and forced to walk to reach a streetcar. The assailant fled toward North Cambridge after the incident reported to Cambridge police.
At 3 o clock this morning an assault on the viceregal lodge in Phoenix Park occurred as about eight attackers pressed the residence of Viscount French. A guard officer and one attacker died in the clash. Four arrests followed the incident.
In a frank interview, Big Bill Kelcher explains he amassed about 304000 in ten years via swindling, claims luck did not drive his fortune, and says he spent 160000 pursuing an acquittal after aiding a bank wreck. He notes the inevitability of crime appealing to criminals and hints at continued trouble.
William M. Wood, president of the American, argues that public demand for cloths made from fine wools drives high clothing prices. He cites multiple factors including material costs and production standards as key elements in the H. C. L. problem.
Moonrise and moonset times noted for the evening. Anniversaries include Andrew Johnson born 1808 and William Gladstone born 1809. Historical marks mention German retreat on the Bzura River in 1914 and Nordic support for Wilson’s peace note in 1916. A year ago Montenegro’s King Nicholas deposed. Foreign minister Stephen Pichon outlines French peace aims and support for the League of Nations.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity: fair and somewhat colder Monday with moderate westerly winds. Northern New England to be fair Monday and colder on the coast, Tuesday cloudy with local snows possible and rising temperatures. Southern New England partly cloudy and colder Monday, with Tuesday cloudy and likely local snows. Winds offshore from the Atlantic Coast remain moderate to fresh west and northwest.
In a candid remark a man says he and his daughter have washed their hands of a painful subject and now seek no further involvement. They express relief at uncovering the truth before it was too late and state they would not look at the implicated person again.
Mrs. Rose Ischadelle, 25, of 14 Hanover street, was killed at Revere's Oak Island station when she stepped onto tracks in front of a Boston bound express. Husband Salvatore Ischadelle stood nearby unable to help. Engineer Steeves stopped the train. the crew moved her to Crescent Beach station. Dr. Andrews later pronounced her dead.
Two Parker brothers fall through thin ice at Pleasant Park creek near Winthrop. Chester Parker struggles to grasp a thrown rope as Marion Richardson and neighbors attempt a rescue. The younger boy vanishes beneath the water while awaiting help.
Four 18 year old girls and two youths are in custody over the killing of Mrs. Leo Goldstein in Passaic New Jersey. A Philadelphia car stolen earlier contained a woman's handbag with letters linking the suspects. The prisoners deny involvement.
Commuters are thanked for patronage during Xmas week at a candy shop near the R E L A R Station. The note claims strong demand and states candies are freshly made at the shop’s own factory with personal service.
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