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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
5
Six husky dogs of the snow three Canadian and three American headline the opening day of the White Mountain winter carnival in Gorham New Hampshire February 7 the event marks the first international dog team race in the region and draws wide interest for its novelty and competition potential.
The American team led by Arthur T. Walden of Wonalancet N H features Eskimo dog lineages from Admiral Peary s Arctic team and aims to prove New England can breed such dogs The Canadian hopped by Henri Skeen with short haired racers from Canadian mail service aimed to win after sleek trial dashes Americans backed by crowds contend the fast dash will triumph over the Canadian canines The international dog team race drew huge local attendance eclipsing other winter sports and horse events for tomorrow and Wednesday
Berlin Gorham carnival night scene with a six and a half mile dog race on Main Street. Ameri can and Canadian teams prepare, dogs limps and fights resolved to three dogs per side. Arctic huskies versus lean snout wolves and Dane cross breeds set for Britain. Three days of events, juvenile ski races, and record crowds with special trains and blooded horses.
By a 79 to 75 vote the House replaced the adverse committee report with a bill granting hotel employees one day of rest in seven. Melody of Boston led the bid with backers Doyle New Bedford Hinckley Barnstable Harrington Fall River supporting. Opponents Whidden Brookline Thomas Gloucester Smith Provincetown Abbott Haverhill warned it would hurt smaller or seasonal hotels.
Arlington enjoys a stir as Superintendent George C. Minard prohibits dancing during the forenoon 20 minute recess to stop paper and crumb litter while promising later dancing at other times. The official notes his personal fondness for dancing.
PHILADELPHIA FEB 7 thieves broke open three doors in the federal building and carried off contraband liquor about to be destroyed. The theft occurred between Saturday night and this morning as guards watched each floor. The motive cited was knowledge that judges had ordered the United States marshal to dump several thousand dollars of liquor used as evidence into the river.
Methuen February 7 Benjamin Allen Rowland aged 11 heir to 2 5 million dollars and his brother George Rodman Rowland aged 10 heir to 5 hundred thousand dollars entered a local public school today under the terms of the late Edward F Searles will The eccentric millionaire left the fortunes to the boys who now study at the local school and were described as heirs in the press of the day.
Mrs Mary Rowland drives democratic education for her sons and younger brother as they join Pine Lodge after moving from Philadelphia. The boys mingle with local youths at school and are voted good mixers. Benjamin enters sixth grade and George fifth as they prepare to attend the public school under the late Edward F Searles will.
Benjamin Rowland eldest son receives Pine Lodge estate with line of succession to George then John if no issue. Trusts total 2.5 million for Benjamin and .5 million for George. Mrs Rowland gets one million. Nephew Albert Victor Searles litigated but settled out of court. Mrs Rowland plans to open Pine Lodge collections to public inspection soon.
President Wilson refuses intervention in rail wage dispute, backing Interstate Commerce Commission and Congress. International Association of Machinists President William H. Johnston says the transportation act grants jurisdiction to the Railroad Labor Board and ICC while noting high rates are choking commerce and reducing revenues.
Dr John T Bottomley a noted Boston physician is convalescing rapidly at his home 165 Beacon street after a serious arm infection kept him home for two weeks. Two brother doctors attended him for several weeks.
New York February 7. Marine engineers negotiation over modifying the existing working agreement with the American Steamship Owners' Association failed. Ship owners at their annual meeting stated terms in effect would be strictly adhered to until the contract expires May 1. They warned they would take decisive action then.
L. H. Robbins writes Professor Todd's Used Car, hailed as one of the year's funniest stories. It will appear in full in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
An advertisement touts Jee-mint as a wonder remedy from Japan that removes inflammation in swollen feet. It claims pain free application, shrivels corns, and lifts them off without skin irritation. It promises odor control and comfort for high heel wearers at low cost.
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