02 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1922
Page
1
A blaze started in a dumbwaiter shaft and climbed upward sending scores fleeing in night clothing. One elderly woman was rescued and a fireman saved two others from the flames as smoke filled hallways and panic spread through the building in the early hours.
Weather notes in Boston indicate rain and warmer conditions with a cloudy, moist day ahead. The forecast counters Groundhog Day folklore, predicting the season won’t extend by a shadow.
Dr Ely Morgan was attacked at his 265 Trumbull Street office in Hartford around 8 pm. Two men about ages 23 and 30 tied him and fled in a car with a Massachusetts plate, taking $75,000 in bonds and $2,300 in cash after rifling his desk and pockets.
A quip about traffic officers reflects their routine role guiding vehicles through Boston's busy streets. The excerpt uses wit to summarize the challenges faced by traffic control personnel amid constant movement.
Auto-ducking pedestrians persist despite No Accident Week and penalties. Officials report ongoing hub cap skimming and fender hopping in heavy traffic. Traffic Office Patrick F. Connannon said he has given up trying to stop them.
Miss Sabina J. Delaney a policewoman who resigned after being ordered to buy liquor in questionable places had her charges dropped announced at police headquarters. The case centered on her failures to perform duties prior to resignation and reflects department views on women officers purchasing liquor to gather evidence against brothels.
A graphic chart illustrates a steady rise in bank deposits beginning in 1910, highlighting growth over the years. The chart accompanies a report on financial trends and public confidence in banking practices.
An incident report notes Lena, described as the butcher's girl, throwing a cat and books at a poetess identified as the other woman. The event is described with concise, neutral language suitable for a historical newspaper card.
In Bridgeport on February 1 a divorce suit heard by State Referee Joel H. Reed featured Nina Lane McBride of Bethel testifying that Isaac McBride of New York hurled objects at her head. The items included a family cat a water bucket heavy books and profound volumes during the two year argument.
An 11 year old girl wearing knickerbockers was processed at a Boston police station. she is the first feminine knickers wearer detained there. Accompanying woman Harriet MacNorton 17 of 17 Pearl Street West Everett and Minnie Moosehead 18 of Fairview Avenue Malden were charged with street walking. police suspect the names and addresses are false.
Victoria R. McGinty of New Bedford petitions Superior Court in Fall River for divorce from John J. McGinty and child custody. She testifies the husband stayed out until 3 or 4 in the mornings, but Judge Lummus says it does not prove cruelty. They were married in 1916.
In Berlin New Hampshire on February 1 the town brims with canine energy as four dog teams tighten in their stalls. The 120 mile dog derby, a centerpiece of the winter carnival, promises tense racing and fierce competition among the eager hounds.
Harry G. Carlton veteran character actor dies at home 435 Shawmut avenue aged 62. He acted with Mrs. Leslie Carter and David Warfield and played roles such as Scarborough Trilby Svengali and Jack Rance. Survived by wife Effie Carlton. Funeral at Graham's Parlors 1710 Washington Street with burial in Waltham.
The Washington conference aims to seal eight treaties with the United States party to seven. Agreements include the last Four-power Pacific treaty, a five and nine power pacts, and others on German cables, Chinese tariffs, Yap, Shantung and other Chinese questions. Drafts and signatures progress indicate a broad peace framework.
In Continental Hall representatives of the powers formally accepted the naval limitation treaty and assented to the proposal to abolish certain arms measures as the conference neared completion.
Dated page fragment reports moon phase and evening lighting reminders. It lists today's anniversaries Rostie Guild born 1860 and notes past events including a 1915 Great Storm in New England and a 1916 ambush near Longford Ireland with British casualties.
Forecast from Washington predicts rain and warmer conditions in Northern and Southern New England and Eastern New York on Thursday with colder conditions Friday. A storm off Delaware to Eastport, Mo, is expected to intensify with strong southerly winds reaching gale force late tonight or Thursday morning. Coastal areas off the Atlantic show increasing southerly winds turning strong and gale conditions from Sandy Hook to Hatteras with rainy thick weather.
Forecast calls for a warm day with showers and gusty winds through the night. Yesterday's high likely around 82 with a low near 28, average temperature 41.24, and a look at yesterday versus last year shows cooler conditions.
The indictment of Max Mitchell, president of Cosmopolitan Trust, for larceny of 1 731 803 is the first step in Attorney General Allen's probe of closed city banks. Tremont Hanover Prudential Fidelity affairs are under investigation as a special grand session proceeds.
In East Cambridge the Dickerman alienation case resumes with more love letters to be read. Mrs. Eugene Dickerman sues her mother in law Minnie Dickerman alleging she alienated her husband Robert while all principals live in Somerville.
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