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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1921
Page
2
Atlanta police admit Calvin Coolidge overcoat was stolen during his visit last week. The jacket vanished while he inspected the Y. M. C. A. building and detectives reel in a citywide search. Authorities appeal to the public for help in recovering the garment.
Hundreds of Ancient Order of Hibernians members filled Bowdoin Square Theatre to view Ireland in Revolt a film depicting Ireland’s fight for freedom. The screen showed destruction scenes while Brin’s independence struggle was portrayed. The audience saw a powerful historical educational production.
Over 3000 memberships for the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic were registered at State headquarters in the American House. A mass meeting is planned at Roughan Hall Charles Town with speakers Rev John W Meehan of Castlebar Rev Dr Albert W Allen of Brooklyn and Dr James T Gallagher presiding.
Four hundred couples attended the 11th annual British Charitable Society ball at the Copley Plaza. The 105th year of the organization was celebrated with Mayor Peters and numerous city and state officials, U S army and navy officers, and a delegation of British and colonial dignitaries. Representing affiliated societies from the Greater Boston district were British Consul-General Porter and vice-consuls Henry Marlowe and A J Brannen, with William McDonald and F D Davidson from the Intercolonial and Canadian clubs, and T J Phelps with Frank Abercrombie from Welsh and Caledonian associations. Women’s auxiliaries were also represented by Helen Thompson and several Mrss. from the named bodies.
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound clears nasal congestion and stops a runny nose after two to three doses every two hours. It highlights quick action, headache relief, and a pleasant taste with low cost at drug stores.
Washington February 2 Congress weighed disarmament while advancing large army and navy appropriations. President elect Harding reportedly favored a 175000 man regular army and 150000 annually in voluntary training. General Pershing warned against pacifism and unpreparedness while urging world disarmament talks only with universal agreement. Senator Gerry opposed halting shipbuilding as experts assess best craft post WWI.
Major Putnam rejects as false the accusation he is a paid agent of the English government. In letters made public by the Loyal Coalition he states he has long supported Home Rule for Ireland. He warns that breaking up Great Britain and Ireland would harm civilization.
The fairy tale charm crowns Harriet J. Thorpe of 10 Richmond Street New Bedford Mass as the author of the winning line for Insteader No 44. Thorpe a local schoolteacher receives a $100 Post check for her clever verse in the contest.
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