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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1922
Page
3
In Salem on February 17 a five year old boy, Matthew Bozerk, touched the iron ring of a hitching post with his tongue. A passing patrolman and a bystander warmed the area with their fingers, freeing the boy from the ring.
The Health Department at City Hall recorded 8 new influenza cases yesterday, pushing the yearly total to 979 with 16 deaths to date. Lobar pneumonia added 11 new cases, raising the season total to 299 cases and 117 deaths.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist objects to Judge Fred eric Dodge acting as master in the Dittemore versus church suit claiming bias. They say Dodge planned to rule on issues before evidence is heard and that his prior involvement in the Hustace Dickey case disqualifies him from a fair hearing.
An advertisement claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets keep you looking young by boosting liver and bowel function. It promotes Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel and highlights their olive color with 16c and 80c prices.
Screen beauty Miss Darmond, famed for Shadows of the Jungle, also headlined The Hope Diamond Mystery. Her film work includes Handle With Care White and Unmarried Stay Home and The Song of Life. She began in Vitagraph with Earle Williams and lives with her mother in a Hollywood bungalow.
Marion Davies installs a wireless set in her studio dressing room to listen to news despatches and Hertzian transmissions when not required on camera. Zena Keefe, ex Selznick star, is on location in Maine as leading lady for Pinetree Films. Lynn Harding, from England, plays Henry VIII in When Knighthood Was in Flower.
The West Coast film star Tom Mix is joyful after the birth of his baby daughter at the Mix home in Beverly Hills last Sunday. The actor shares pride in the new family addition and the happiness it brings.
Lady Diana Manners lauds the reception of The Glorious Adventure and plans another film soon. She will play the title role in Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall, signaling a high profile project for her.
Internationally famous photoplaywright H. H. Van Loan begins a nationwide tour making personal appearances at theatres presenting films from his original stories. His Phoenix stop drew enthusiastic crowds as fans sought his insights on successful screen dramas. His latest original Ridin Wild stars Roy Stewart and is in production at Universal City.
The speaker cannot identify the actress described. They note Elinor Glyn may appear in The Great Moment reception scene and Madame Glyn appears in The Affairs of Anatol as a bridge party guest. Fox actors Jos, B-Tom Mix, Buck Jones, and William Russell are mentioned as Fox personnel.
The letter writer cites names like May McAvoy and Margret Toomis with film references such as The Sheik and The Stork's Mistake while noting unclear casts for The Man Who Dared. They discuss trick photography, burlesque du mas, and request verification from Prunella Hall at The Boston Post.
Police will press on with inquiries into the death of Mrs Susan Walsh 49 of 10 Museum Road Roxbury found hanged Thursday in her apartment A preliminary report cites death by self destruction and her husband John C Walsh manager of local lunchrooms says she woke for breakfast and he found her body later Investigators led by Associate Medical Examiner Waters Captain Jeremiah Gallivan Special Officer Madden and Patrolman Daniel Gallivan checked the scene last night without new evidence of foul play.
Los Angeles Feb 17 district attorney Thomas Lee Woolwine promised immunity from embezzlement charges to Edward F Sands if he proves his innocence in the murder of William Desmond Taylor and helps untangle the case. A letter signed E F Sands dated Feb 14 asked if surrendering and proving innocence would clear the embezzlement charge.
Funeral services for Joseph O D Sheehan son of Daniel J Sheehan custodian of City Hall who died at his home 4 Windermere Road Dorchester today will be held from St Peter's Church Dorchester Monday morning He served in Harvard R O T C during the war and with the Harvard unit U S Marine Corps He leaves his father a brother Daniel J Sheehan and a sister Mrs Mary Lane
Fragmentary advertisement notes a remedy named Bromo for headaches tied to colds. The text mentions a price of 80c and hints at patient reception but is incomplete and unclear.
Despite households shoveling coal and a looming national strike, Fuel Administrator Hultman announced that Massachusetts has or will have enough coal for home and factory use until warm weather, easing the overall shortage concern.
Officials urge households to buy now to avoid higher prices as strikes loom. U S Geological Survey says Massachusetts factories will have a 90 day coal supply by April 1, with anthracite stocks seen sufficient. Mine owners announce 30 to 50 percent wage cuts to begin April 1, while unions demand higher pay and wage increases. Both sides vow a fight to the finish.
Sherman L. Whipple accepted an invitation from Mayor Curley and the South Boston Citizens Association to speak at Evacuation Day ceremonies in the Municipal Building South Boston on the evening of March 16.
Judge Jenney of the Supreme Court granted an injunction to the Shoe Workers Protective Union of Haverhill. The order restrains the C. V. Watson Company of Haverhill from employing in its Lowell factory any workers who are not union members.
A Boston ballroom spectacle at the Hotel Somerset hosted by the Girls' City Club drew over a thousand attendees for a two day Mardi Gras. The rainbow dance opened the program with sixteen Ireland-inspired dancers and multiple acts including Ina Brown in a Spanish fandango and a French pantomime by Cecille O'Brien Bessie Johnson and Marion Rose.
Army Base officers press ahead with Camp Devens plans for May opening. About 15 000 national guardsmen 2000 reserve officers and thousands of ROTC members from New England to attend through October. Major General Edwards assigns reserve officers to guard regiments. Dental officers and chaplains also assigned to units. Reverend Willard L Pratt and Reverend Joseph H Carr assigned to artillery and infantry units respectively. Dental officers named Captain Joseph E Cheney Lieutenant Edward V Bowler and Lieutenant Willard H K Martin assigned to infantry and engineers.
Over 1000 members and friends attended the British Charitable Society ball at Copley Plaza. A drill and review by the British Naval and Military Association led by Colonel Alfred M. Davis and Adjutant Captain William P. Port highlighted the evening. H. Marlowe, acting Boston consul general, gave a salute as Francis A. McLaughlin spoke for Major Curley. Penkivil Mohunk presided with George Southall as floor director and Vaughan Jealous heading the reception. Patrons included Mrs. C. E. Storrow Mrs. John Wylde and Mrs. George H. Windeler.
Former World War II veteran and ex drill master for the reorganized Boston police was arraigned in Somerville District Court on non-support charges. He pleaded not guilty and posted 2000 bail via a brother. Family troubles and shell shock are cited as struggles behind the case.
Judge Irwin of the Superior Court Charles Lebon and James E. Thomas will speak at the 24th annual reunion and dinner of the East English High School Class of 1898 tonight at 6 30 in Louis Cafe Avery Street. The organizing committee is President Benjamin Beal Treasurer J B Busch and Secretary F A Daly.
Yale professor Dr. C. E. A. Winslow told about 150 public health nurses that early diagnosis and personal hygiene are key in eliminating cancer tuberculosis and other fatal illnesses. He urged education over forced laws, stating public health nurses as the main teachers in improving health.
The Woodrow Wilson Foundation reports about 2000 dollars to its permanent endowment for democracy service recognition from communities without local committees. Subscriptions come from a dozen states. Brookline contributed 1000 dollars. The drive aims to reach the 1,000,000 dollar national quota, with mail or local committee delivery options at 101 Tremont Street.
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