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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1921

Page

16

Milton H. Smith Dies at 85, L&N President since 1891

Milton H. Smith, 85, longtime president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company, died at his Louisville home today after a heart attack. He had been ill for months and his death was anticipated. he led the railroad from 1891 until his passing.

Louisville, Ky Milton H. Smith Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company

Paris Enjoying Spring Weather Soon

Paris on February 22 reports balmy spring weather with bright sun and budding leaves along boulevards. Men without overcoats and women without furs ride in open taxicabs and cars. Thermometer shows 75 degrees Fahrenheit at 3 PM.

Paris Avenue Bois du Boulogne

Germany prohibits arms shipments to neutrals

London Feb 22 The allied control commissions in Germany will forbid shipments of war materials from Germany to Argentina or any other neutral country if such nations persist in buying munitions. The announcement was made in British official circles today.

London Allied Control Commissions Germany Argentina

Questions and Answers for Readers From The Post Editor

A reader asks about Har ding's wife before marriage Florence Kling and about longitude from Greenwich to Washington 77 25.7 seconds west The piece lists earliest and latest Easter dates of the century 1913 1916 and 199% and notes witnesses need to see a will signed A thaw began March 7 1913 The best method to remove grease from auto varnish is Castile soap and tepid water followed by body polish The largest New England city by 1920 census is given for each state with figures for Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Greenwich Washington The Capitol Sir Automobile Encyclopedia New England Boston Providence Maine Portland New Hampshire Manchester Vermont Burlington Massachusetts Worcester Rhode Island Pawtucket Connecticut New Haven

Market Rules Add No Whistling Near Sausage Stalls

A playful addition to the market regulations bans whistling near the sausage stalls, signaling a lighthearted rule update aimed at reducing noise around food vendors.

Russian sculptor Boris Lovett-Lorsky showcases busts in New York and Boston

Boris Lovett-Lorsky, former Russian cavalry lieutenant and accomplished sculptor, recently completed a bust of M. Douglas Flattery, Boston capitalist and newspaper owner. He has several newer works on exhibit in New York, where he is also sculpting a bust of Marcus Loew, the vaudeville magnate.

Boris Lovett-Lorsky New York Boston M. Douglas Flattery Mr. Lorsky Marcus Loew Boris Lovett-Lovsky

Canadian Signaller Arrives After Tempestuous Voyage

The British steamship Canadian Signaller, part of the Dominion of Canada merchant fleet, docked at Mystic and Charlestown after a long voyage from Fowey Eng. She arrived with galley and bunkers empty, coal nearly exhausted, and the crew exhausted. Captain D O Davies immediately ordered provisioning as the larder lacked even a breakfast.

Canadian Signaller Dominion of Canada Mystic Docks Charlestown Fowey Eng D. O. Davies

Elizabeth Jordan Launches The Wings of Youth Serial

Elizabeth Jordan begins a new and fascinating serial titled The Wings of Youth in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The piece previews themes of growth, aspiration, and challenge as the narrative unfolds.

Elizabeth Jordan Boston Sunday Post

Swan mine sweeper afloat again at Plymouth harbor

The mine sweeper Swan was pulled off Gurnet Beach after weeks on the sand since Nov 28. Towed by Howell and Guardsman, it reached Millar Coal Company wharf, listing to starboard but otherwise intact after storm-driven exposure.

Plymouth Gurnet Beach Howell Bay State Dredging Company Guardsman New London Millar Coal Company

Women for Hanging at Tabor Laundry Works

Help wanted for young women to hang up shake out and fold garments at Tabor Laundry Works 446 Bathurst Street Toronto. Wages twelve dollars weekly with bonus to start. Evening Telegram listing.

Tabor Bathurst Street Toronto Evening Telegram

Lafayette's 1796 Mount Vernon visit ends in a candlelit farewell

Perkins recounts escorting George Washington Lafayette to Mount Vernon where he stayed for months as the guest of General Washington. In a revealing moment, Washington lit the path to Perkins room with a single candle, marking a lifetime memory of honor and hospitality.

Washington Mount Vernon Thomas Handasyd Perkins Perkins Institution For the Mr. Perkins Paris Robespiere Fouquier Turville Lafayette Havre Boston Young Lafayette General Washington

Last Words Heard On Fore River Bridge In Quincy

A man shouted Tell the boys I’m going over as he was swept by the Fore River current. Two locals searched by boat for the swimmer, then reported the incident to police. Irish Freedom meeting at the United States Hotel planned a March 17 banquet with speakers including Senator Borah and Bishop Mythew.

James Conrad John Stipp Wharf Street Quincy Fore River Greater Boston Friends of Senator Borah James Grattan Mythew Robert Emmet Roxbury Thomas Francis Meagher Boston Allen Larkin O’brien Neponset Hugh O'Neil Wakefield Thomas Kent O’reilly Cambridge Terence McSwiney Newton Archbishop McHale South Boston Wolf Tone Patrick Henry Belmont Patrick Bearse Con Colbert Andrew Jackson St. Patrick’s West Newton Thomas McCurtin Dorchester Waltham William Pearse Dedham Peter O’neil Crowley Chelsea Thomas Ashe

Observations in Boston Mean Barometer Data

Meteorological notes from Boston show mean barometer 205 percent ceces? 180.88 Mean temperature 28.00 and mean dew point 28.00. Relative humidity and maximum and minimum temperatures are not clearly stated. Signature appears as J. W. Smith, Seenteais list.

J. W. Smith Seenteais Ae

Navy to authorize two fast airplane carriers

Washington February 22 The Senate naval sub committee adopted an amendment to the naval appropriation bill authorizing construction of two fast airplane carriers for the navy at 48 million dollars each. Fifteen million dollars would be provided next year to start work on the ships, as recommended by naval experts.

Washington Navy Senate Naval

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