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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
9
Mrs Coolidge, bright-eyed and cordial, answered a Post reporter at nine this morning about her clothes. She was faultlessly dressed after spending the previous day completing a home-bound trip from the South.
In a display of conservative fashion Mrs. Coolidge explains her wardrobe centers on blue for economy and versatility. She showcases a smavy tricolette gown with navy accessories and a second tailored suit in oxblood homespun, praised for its hand woven texture and color pairing with blue eyes and dark hair.
Parisians and sisters designed Mrs Coolidge’s navy blue broche crepe gown for the inauguration. The dress is built over a satin slip in a hand shade, with a new low waistline model. She would wear a suit if rain required and plans to see the outdoor ceremony.
Mrs Coolidge outlines hat styles and gowns for the approaching Washington journey. She mentions simple daytime crepes, blue and gray outfits, a black lace dinner gown, a black velvet coat, fur cape, and matching shoes. She notes most outfits sit nine inches from the floor and that ten days remain to finalize packing as the Vice President-elect prepares to relocate.
In Brooklyn a detective, Joseph Bridgetts, was shot dead and detectives Edward J. McGlone and George Horan were wounded when they visited a surgical instrument company’s Brooklyn office to investigate an insurance claim. Charles T. Davis, a company owner, was detained by police.
Lewis B. McKie known as Dewey McKie a longtime Boston attorney and former Massachusetts legislator died at his Dorchester home 409 Columbia Road after a lingering illness Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 PM from the home with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery
Comedian Lew Hearn of Eddie Cantor's Midnight Rounders fame reveals marriage to Catherine Hourin. Boston friends send congratulations as couple confirms the wedding yesterday. Mrs Hearn also receives well wishes.
A partial passage notes a woman connected to Boston and identified as a member of a company in which her husband is a player. Details are limited and names or dates are not provided.
The committee on legal affairs, after a hearing, reported against bills to penalize players or officials who throw games and to punish gamblers who conspire with players or umpires. Rep Lacey of Holyoke supported the measures, tied to 1919 world series scandals, with no opposition at the hearing.
The committee refused the proposal arguing that such crimes resolve themselves through punishment as convicted men are banished from baseball, emphasizing self-enforcement and roster integrity.
Philadelphia Feb. 17 The first contingent of the Philadelphia American League baseball team leaves tomorrow for spring training at Lake Charles Louisiana. The squad will be mainly recruit batteries and coaches, with Manager Connie Mack accompanying the men. Other members depart for the South February 25.
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