19 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1921
Page
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In Springfield on February 18, Dr. Samuel G. Smith testified about his mother and his wife amid a murder attempt allegation. He described his mother as irritable and brooding, while Gen ie Reed Smith faces a partner’s alleged danger to life. The case pits family loyalties against alleged peril within the household.
Bank Commissioner Allen released a detailed statement noting serious irregularities at Tremont Trust including persistent legal reserve shortfalls, use of Liberty bonds as collateral in reserve calculations, large stock issued for notes, family ties in stock, and excessive savings department loans. He warned of losses likely exceeding 1.2 million and said the action is subject to Supreme Court review.
State Bank Commissioner Joseph C. Allen disclosed that Tremont Trust Company’s capital stock is impaired by more than 50 percent with estimated losses from bad and doubtful notes not less than 1.2 million dollars. He cited a barrage of charges against the bank and its management as he explained why he ordered the institution taken over.
The Washington Post reports "Coolidge Red" has become a nationwide craze as a soft pinkish red suit color tied to Mrs. Calvin Coolidge. Described as a prayed red, it is expected to be fashionable in the U. S. A. for years and draws intense public curiosity.
A masked bandit robbed Mrs. Charles H. Morgan Jr. at the Morgan bakeshop on 138 Perkins Street Somerville, taking $17.23 from the cash register after entering about 6:30 p m. He forced her at gunpoint and fled, police say.
New Haven February 18. Although Yale corporation members decline comment, close sources say the vacant presidency will be filled by Dr James Raymond Angell director of the Carnegie Foundation New York City. The body reportedly chose him at its February meeting and will vote formally at the adjourned session.
Washington reports a three percent drop in retail food prices for January from December, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decline reflects continued easing in food costs monitored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The report shows the greatest drop of 6 percent in Los Angeles and Manchester New Hampshire, with declines of 6 percent in several other cities. Additional cities record 3 2 and 1 percent decreases. Of 44 articles with prices, 27 fell, led by fresh eggs and lard, while pork chops and cabbage rose 9 percent and other meats up to 6 percent.
Senator Reed of Missouri introduced a resolution asking the President to determine if Great Britain is willing to cede all or part of its possessions in the West Indies Trinidad and Bermuda were named in the proposal which was deferred for later consideration.
For the first time in Boston women will stage and manage a boxing bout. It will be a genuine event organized by Back Bay and other prominent women to raise proceeds for Baby Hygiene and charity.
A carnival atmosphere is promised as the event builds toward a bout described as more than ordinary. Organizers hype spectacle and crowd appeal, suggesting a landmark contest that could redefine the night.
Edna F Aikin a Northwestern co ed waited on the North Shore from 10 pm to 6 am for D C Bald win of Garrett Biblical Institute to propose She accepted with a loud yes and rang the dormitory alarm causing a stampede of frightened girls in nightwear as fire bells rang The couple plan to marry with public attention in Chicago February 18 1920s style.
New York news item reports tenor Enrico Caruso improving after four days of illness. His secretary Bruno Zirato and five physicians issued a bulletin noting distinct improvement. Enrico Jr. rushed from Indiana Military School to his father’s bedside to share the news.
Livermore Falls Maine February 18 The International Paper Company will operate its Chisholm Riley and Livermore Falls mills on a five day per week schedule beginning Monday due to weak market conditions.
Theodore A. Marquis and Leon R. Berry, each about 20, were found guilty by a Worcester Superior Court jury of assault with intent to murder in the death of taxi driver Desylva Cote on Sept. 5, 1919, as they were being driven to a prize fight in Clinton. Marquis received four to five years, Berry nine to ten years, to be served in State prison.
C Eversole, air mail pilot, bailed out from a bucking aircraft 3000 feet up near Rosemount. He landed safely after dismounting at about 1400 feet as the plane stalled and wrecked, scattering thousands of Uncle Sam’s letters. Will Rogers echoed that there is a time to dismount.
A fragment lists dates and events for anniversaries and historical milestones. It notes England halting travel to Europe in 1915, Premier Clemenceau wounded in 1919, and a New Mexico Legislature action from a year earlier ratifying the federal suffrage amendment.
Forecast for New England says fair Saturday then possible snow or rain Saturday night and Sunday with little temperature change. Eastern New York sees increasing clouds and possible coast snow or rain, while the disturbance moving from Texas brings rain in the South and Middle Atlantic and snow in the Ohio Valley and New England within 24 to 36 hours. Winds shift to northeast and east with overcast skies in coastal areas.
The readable fragment suggests a cool morning followed by a warmer later in the day with fair weather ahead. Details are partial and unclear due to garbled text.
Feb 18 United Textile Workers president John Golden announced plans for a Mammoth Spun Silk Corporation. The proposed enterprise would be owned operated and controlled by organized labor as a major manufacturing plant in New Bedford.
"The Mammoth Spun Silk Corpora tion" will be owned by organized labor through the United Textiles Workers of America. The Massachusetts corporation with a 3 million dollar capitalization plans to manufacture textiles and may locate mills in Pawtucket Providence New Bedford Fall River Paterson or Philadelphia with leadership drawn from UTW members and its executive council.
Beverly February 18 A recovered Elks ring linked to the $1200 loot from J M Allen & Co jewelry store burglary. Police believe a single man with a neon sign sighting loitered outside the store Wednesday evening, then crossed toward the Y M C A shortly before the crime was found. A description has been broadcast.
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