Place of trial ruled in Ritter murder case
Rudolph Ritter, wanted for the murder of Arthur A. Woodbury of Waltham, Mass., is in custody as lawyers from Pennsylvania New York and Erie County seek the proper state for arraignment. Woodbury’s body was found near Harbor Creek, Erie County, Pa., on August 22, 1921 after a weeks long disappearance. A conference between district attorneys of the two states will decide where Ritter will face charges if murder is formally filed.
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Brim
Penn
Rudolph Ritter
Arthur A. Woodbury
Waltham
Mass
Chicago
Buffalo
Arthur Blass
Erie County
Moore
N. Y
Ritter
Woodbury
Belle Farm
Harbor Creek
Former hotel man held on larceny charges in court
John F. Reynolds, once a Boylston Street hotel man, recently brought back from New York, was held at Central Court in $3000 for further continuance of his larceny cases until next Monday.
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John F. Reynolds
Boylston Street
New York
Central Court
Boston millinery scene opens spring fashion show
The 14th semi annual dinner and fashion show of the Associated Millinery Industry of New England drew nearly 100 milliners to the Copley Plaza Hotel with Mayor Curley as guest of honor. Hats featured picture variety, flowers and feathers, bold trims, and vivid colors, paired with coordinating gowns and accessories.
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Copley Plaza
Associated Millinery Industry of
New England
Frances Haley
Mabel Hutchinson
Bessie Silkman
Christine Mooers
Boston
Copley Plaza Hotel
New*England
Milans
Curley
Two-Toned Colors Dominate Runway Hats and Gowns
The first model opened a display of two toned season wear with vivid and subdued hues. Designers presented contrasts like gray with jade, red with white, and navy with henna, along with blue caramel and gold combinations featuring millinery and dress creations.
The Color of the East by John Russell in Boston Post
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine showcases John Russell's The Color of the East a south seas yarn praised as remarkably fascinating by a noted writer.
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Boston Sunday Post
South Seas
John Russell
Getem Quick the Bravest Cop Fights Back
Chicago February 16 United News Lieutenant William O Connor nicknamed Getem Quick promoted for bravery in gun battles fattened his late day average by dropping robbers with a shotgun He mortally wounded Tea Kearney 20 and shot John McMahon 26 through the legs during a grocery store robbery Chief Fitzmorris praised him for the actions
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Chicago
United News
William
O’connor
Tea Kearney
John McMahon
O'Connor
Fitzmorris
Post Benefit Ball Brims With Nellies and Jazz
The Boston Post Benefit Association held its February party in Pilgrim Publicity Hall. Despite zero weather, staff wives and friends danced to Keary’s orchestra with Shifters on hand and a gymnastic saxophonist.
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Keary
Jimmie Keary
Bill Custer
Everett Wescott
Billy’ Reynolds
Herbert L. Baldwin
Ruth C. Bodwell
Frank M. Fay
Frank Supple
James Dempsey
Roy Atkinson
Seek Changes in Bank Laws Considered by Legislature Panel
The Committee on Banks and Banking reviewed bills to reform banking laws after closing trust companies. Roy Hovey urged passage to curb straw loans with fines or prison terms. Proposals also limit trust real estate holdings and require audits by certified public accountants. A stricter penalty for law violations was asked by Commissioner Allen.
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Commonwealth
Roy A. Hovey
Trust Company
Bank Commissioner’s Office
Hovey
Certified Public Accountant
Allen
Mayor Curley Urges Unemployment Relief Plan
Mayor Curley invites Metropolitan District and City Park Commission members plus John N. Cole to a conference on starting construction along Old Colony Boulevard to relieve unemployment. The meeting aims to discuss using the project to provide work opportunities.
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Old Colony
Curley
Metropolitan District
City Park Commission
John N. Cole
Public Works
Avoid Influenza Danger Father John's Medicine Ad
An advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a preventive to ward off colds and influenza without drugs. It frames the product as a strengthening tonic rather than a pharmaceutical remedy.
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John
Prokofieff Premieres The Love for Three Oranges
The Chicago Opera Company staged Serge Prokofieff’s The Love for Three Oranges in French after costing over $100,000 and three years of work. Critics called it a farcical grand opera and noted its fairy tale satire. Prokofieff led the orchestra. the plot centers on a ruler’s son who must laugh to be cured of his ills.
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Serge Prokofieff
Chicago Opera Company
Prokofieff
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Parcel Post
Oriental Tea Company
Brattle Street
of Picture Variety
C.F Ffowey Co
Men‘’S Shop
Hovey's
Ralston
Cheney
Chieney Talking Machine Company
Post Family
Pilgrim Hall
Favy
Ecxstean
Rip Roast
Haddock
Finnan Haddie
Arthur E. Dorr
Quincy
Dorchester
Vorens
Voorenberg
Ianover and
Elm Sts
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