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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1921

Page

7

Three Hurt As Car Crosses Sidewalk

A Central Equator to Watertown streetcar derailed on Western avenue near Kelly's Lane injuring three people, including Motorman Frank A. Rankin. Mrs. Mélina S. Hudlin and Mrs. Teresa Rubbero suffered minor to moderate injuries. Rankin and the two women were taken for medical care. Firefighters freed occupants, conductor Frank A. Perry acted quickly to prevent further harm. Police and elevated officials opened an inquiry, with no reason found yet for the rails coming off the track.

Frank A. Rankin Nonantum Street Brighton St. Elizabeth's Hospital Mélina §S. Hudlin George Street Roxbury Teresa Rubbero Wéthersfield Avenue Hartford Conn Central Equary Watertown Arsenal Street Western Avenue Frank A. Perry Elmira Street Kelly Rankin Perry

Boy Hurled From Auto Injured Near West Newton Police Station

John Fitzgibbons nine year old son of Mrs Nora Fitzgibbons of 24 Webster Street West Newton was seriously injured when he was thrown from the running board of a car as it swung around the corner of Washington and Highland Streets near the West Newton police station.

John Fitzgibbons Nora Fitzgibbons Webster Street West Newton Washington and Highland Streets

European Children’s Fund Receives State Increase

The Massachusetts committee overseeing the European Children’s Fund credited citizens for contributions via the Literary Digest raising the state total by 477 at close of business Saturday night.

Massachusett S8 Committee Hurdpéan Childrén’s Fund

Irish Bishops Score British in Pastorals

Irish bishops condemn British policy in pastoral letters. Cardinal voices deep anxiety about Ireland's future, stating responsibility amid dark prospects and ongoing political tension.

All Ireland

Ireland's Repression Exposed by Cardinal Logué

Cardinal Logué denounces government policy in Ireland as repressive and murderous. He cites night shootings, lorries used to kill prisoners, raids on churches and convents, searches after Mass, and desecration of sacred vessels. He condemns violence as murder and warns of lasting historical condemnation.

Ireland Turkey Bol- Sheviks Cardinal Logué

Cardinal Says Talks Only Mark Time Amid Pressure

The cardinal warned that negotiations are a device to placate the public until conquerors impose terms. Bishops condemned lawlessness and government gunmen, while Bishop Cohalan of Cork urged accepting partition as a step toward concessions. He argued Sinn Fein's 1918 proclamation did not make Ireland a republic per church teaching.

Cohalan Cork Sinn Fem Ireland

Executions in Ireland Linked to "Middle Party" Network

A Sunday Telegraph report claims a clandestine group called The Middle Party operates in Ireland, judging alleged criminals and ordering executions. Headquarters are in North Wall with ties to military officers. executions proceed after named individuals are judged and found guilty, with many details withheld.

London The Sunday Telegram Horatio W. Bottomsley John Bull Ireland North Wall Sinn

Roundup at Queenstown Churches in Ireland

At the end of services in Queenstown cathedral and churches today all males aged 16 to 40 were gathered and taken to the outskirts barracks. They were recorded with names and addresses, divided into six-person groups, assigned numbers and dates, and warned that if crown forces were ambushed within two miles on any assigned date the group would be held responsible and must aid authorities.

Queenstown Ireland

Trio Captured After River Road Burglary at Night

A woman reported a burglary at 171 River Road leading to police chase and three burglars captured in a Boston hotel suspect, Walter Conway 28. The second thief hid under a sink, while a third emerged from upstairs. Names include Joseph Diamond 26 from Montreal and George Gibson 35 from Montreal. Property stolen included silverware and jewelry.

Turner Joseph Diamond Montreal George Gibson

Night of ambushes in Dublin shocks city

Dublin reports three ambushes with loud explosions and continuous volleys heard from suburbs. One attack killed a four year old child. Authorities described the events as a small scale battle in the outskirts.

Belfast Dublin

Ambushes Hit City and Suburbs Provoking Fire

In Merrion Square shortly before 8, three bombs struck a lorry with soldiers triggering minutes of rifle and revolver fire. Two civilians wounded by bomb splinters. A second ambush on the south side bombed two military lorries with civilian injuries including a four year old child. A third attack at Rathmines wounded an officer and civilians. Dublin Castle reports several civilians hit across incidents and a patrol near Clonmel found civilians preparing an ambush, one civilian killed and a sergeant wounded.

Merrion Square Rathmines Dublin Castle South Side Clonmel Devon Regiment

Richly Gowned Woman Charged With Larceny

Mrs. Johnson is charged after a warrant was sworn by Waterman of 6 Hammett Street Roxbury. He says he advanced $1000 for a Saturday concert promoting plan. Police served the warrant at Symphony Hall as the public concert was postponed due to few tickets. Mrs. Johnson, in evening dress, was remanded to a Brookline cell for Monday’s hearing. The event’s publicity claims Thee Beautiful Club aids artists, with Boston figures named and denied by Edward F. O’Brien.

Waterman Hammett Street Roxbury Johnson Perkins Brookline Court Symphony Hall School Street Boston Boston and Brookline O’brien Mrs. Johnson

Sinn Fein M. P. Driven in Lorry as Hostage

William Sears Sinn Fein member of Parliament and editor of the Enniscorty Echo was driven through Dublin yesterday in a military lorry as a hostage. He was seized during unrest and transported under guard amid tensions. The report from Dublin notes political peril and ongoing violence surrounding Sinn Fein figures.

Sinn Fein M. P Dublin William Sears Sinn Fein Enniscorty Echo

Six Houses Burned in Limerick Reprisal Incident

Dublin reports six houses burned near Drumkheen County Limerick in reprisal for a recent ambuscade. Police and local authorities probe the incident as the region remains tense after the attack.

Limerick Dublin Drumkheen County Limerick

Curley Thrown From Platform at Meeting

Police reserves from East Dedham street station ended a fight at a meeting recognizing the Irish Republic. Friends of Mr Curley rushed to aid him and took him aside while the assailant stood defiantly on stage shouting don’t listen to this traitor to Ireland. Pandemonium spread through the hall and balcony for five minutes.

Dedham Street Curley Ireland

Curley Attacked by Crowd at Irish Rally

Ex-Mayor Curley faced a hostile reception as angry Irish supporters disrupted his speech. James M. G. Fay was dragged from the stage amid the melee, with police entering to restore order. Curley condemned the incident as cowardly while defending his stance on Ireland and the League of Nations.

Mr. Curley James M. G. Fay Irish Freedom Movement Fay League of Nations Mr. Fay Curley Ireland

Outlaw Gilmore Charged with Twin Murders in Kentucky

Lexington report states Bill Gilmore, an outlaw, is jailed in Magoffin County for the murder of Fred Whitt, and the fatal shooting of Matt Whitt at a sickbed in Salyersville. Gilmore allegedly shot Fred four times as he attended his mother, then fatally wounded Matt, forced whiskey on him, and coerced Mrs Whitt to kiss him or face death. He later coerced his wife by arming her, but she discarded the weapon and he was captured thereafter.

Lexington Bill Gilmore Magoffin County Fred Whitt Matt Whitt Salyerville Gilmore Whitt

Found Dead in West Somerville Woman at Dover Street

Mrs. Fanny Ruton aged 64 was found dead in a chair in her room at 8 Dover Street West Somerville early yesterday. Police and Medical Examiner McCaffrey concluded she died about 10 30 Saturday night from hardening of the arteries.

Fanny Ruton Dover Street West Somerville McCaffrey

Sisters Drown Rescuing Sister in Ice Pond

In East Providence on a February afternoon Agnes C Edwards aged 14 plunged into Bowens Ice pond to save her younger sister Frances 10 who had fallen through the ice. Both girls died and three men risked their lives by diving under the ice in vain attempts to rescue them.

Providence Agnes C. Edwards Bowens Ice Pond East Providence Frances

Edwards sisters drown after pussy willow search in pond

In East Providence a trio of sisters aged 12 to 14 drowned in Bowes ice pond after slipping on a dam and ice. Agnes, who aided her sister Frances, died while Elizabeth alerted rescuers. Medical Examiner ruled accidental drowning. Father had died three months earlier. mother Elizabeth Edwards remains a widow with five children.

Edwards Rhode Island Charles C. Edwards Vanity Fair Standard Oil Company Elizabeth Edwards Agnes East Providence Grammar School East Providence High School Elizabeth Bowes Frances Jeft Walter Johnson Mr. Johnson Clifford Harold Adams Cousins Forbes Street East Providence Johnannes Dykstra Adams

Mrs Gould Praises Dr True Elixir for Children

A Chester Ohio mother writes of her sick boy improving with Dr True s Elixir and offers to answer other mothers questions about the medicine. The ad cites worm symptoms and urges parents to buy the family laxative and worm expeller in three sizes at all dealers.

J. F . de True & Co Irving Gould Chester and Ohio Dr. True

New complexion fad Der Willo promises fair rosy skin

The ad touts Der Willo as a quick beauty solution that whitens tones the complexion and yields a rosy peach-like glow. It claims harmless effects and a money back guarantee through druggists if it fails, with a large payment-pledge notice to follow in this paper.

Derwillo

Death takes James Bacon longtime court stenographer

James P. Bacon died at his Cambridge home after a ten day illness and a recent operation. He was 67, born in Gloucester, and a former Boston newspaperman who worked for the Boston Advertiser and Boston Traveler before becoming a Suffolk Supreme Court official stenographer. He later practiced in several firms, remaining active until shortly before his death.

James P. Bacon Boston Linnadean Street Cambridge Mr. Bacon Gloucester Amherst College Boston Advertiser Boston Traveler James M. W. Yeffington Suffolk Supreme Court Walter Rogers & Co George Co. Burpée Raymond M. Kinsman Barristers’ Hall Pemberton Square

Do You Know What Is the Matter Pepto Mangan Ad

An advertisement urges readers who feel down or weak to try Pepto Mangan blood tonic. It claims the product strengthens red blood, renews energy, and restores well being, recommending tablets or liquid with the full brand name Gude's Pepto Mangan.

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