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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
2
New York reports show former Governor Whitman widening an investigation into city department graft. A police inspector is named as the head of organized graft, allegedly coordinating protection schemes, strike suppression actions, auto theft restitution extortion, bootlegger blackmail, and royalties from private detective agencies for city officers used in private work.
Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald will be principal speaker at the Pilgrim Publicity Association luncheon at noon today in the association rooms. He will discuss New England foreign trade opportunities and is expected to deliver a vigorous Wake Up New England address to a large crowd.
Amesbury observes a closure of its public schools in memory of Mary FE McDonald who taught in the system for 33 years. Her funeral took place at St Joseph's Church this morning reflecting her long service to the town education.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on February 7 an 8 1 submarine was launched at the navy yard as the eleventh underwater craft from the facility. Sponsor Miss Anna Eleanor Roosevelt daughter of Franklin D Roosevelt attended with her mother Mrs James Roosevelt of Hyde Park. She christened the vessel with Western sparkling cider and received a gold wrist watch from yard employees. Commandant Captain Louis DeStelguer led a reception and luncheon after the ceremonies.
Washington February 7: The Senate voted 67 to 1 to overturn President Wilsons veto and reduce the regular army to 175,000 men. Only Senator Kirby of Arkansas opposed the veto sustainer. The defeat marked Wilsons most decisive setback to date.
At 498 Main Street Malden Mrs Polk faced a noon intruder who seized her in the second floor room. She freed a hand and struck the burglar, who then fled through a window after she raised an alarm. She described the assailant as a 19 or 20 year old man in a short overcoat and cap, mother anxious for her sleeping infant in the next room.
Senator Lodge shifts to a smile as Democrats oppose the President on a battle over army size. Republicans cheer as minority leader Underwood and Hitchcock break ranks, signaling rare bipartisan opposition to a key administration policy. The blast targets Secretary Baker, blamed for the veto amid broad Democratic disaffection.
Tomorrow Ash Wednesday opens the Lenten season with extra masses planned across Catholic churches in the archdiocese. Lenten devotions will be held every Wednesday and Friday evenings through Good Friday.
Complete settlement of the clash between the Actors' Equity Association and Sam S. and Lee Shubert, theatrical managers, was announced after a conference in New York. The union had charged discrimination against its members.
A daylight robbery attempt occurred when an intruder selected a residence yesterday but was thwarted, with no injuries reported. Police investigated the scene, seeking witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage for leads. Authorities urged residents to secure homes and report suspicious activity promptly.
Champ Clark and Democratic leader in the House declares that efforts to force the resignation of Democratic National Committee Chairman George White should be squelched. He responded to a statement by 49 committee members calling a March 1 meeting in St Louis to organize the forces of progress.
In Philadelphia Mrs Emma Bergdoll appeared before U S District Attorney McAvoy to offer bail for her son Irving R Bergdoll who is imprisoned at Fort Leavenworth for draft dodging Habeas corpus proceedings have been filed but no hearing yet The official said he could not discuss the matter until the court rules on the case
New York February 7. Health Commissioner Copeland proposed that Camp Dix or another army camp be used as a delousing station for European immigrants to shield New York from typhus and other diseases. He spoke with Surgeon General Cumming, Immigrant Commissioner Wallis, and 15 transatlantic line representatives.
Miss Clara L Bowmen of 77 Broadway Taunton Massachusetts wrote the winning line for Insteader No 49 and received a $100 check from the Post. She is a Taunton High School graduate and music teacher born in South Braintree. This is her first Post contest success.
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