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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1921
Page
2
Major General Peter C. Harris adjutant general of the army was sentenced to ten days in jail by Justice Siddons for refusing to produce records in a divorce case tied to the selective service act. An appeal was filed and the sentence was suspended pending appeal.
General Harris faced contempt for not producing records in a divorce case but was released if he complied within 10 days. Boston celebrated the New Year with jazz filled hotel lobbies, crowd gaiety, and church services, while authorities reported minimal drunkenness.
The general argued that disclosure was blocked by both law and a President ordered “moral promise” to service members families that information supplied would remain private. He claimed this prevented public access to affidavits and related matters.
The article notes President elect Harding intends to appoint Charles E. Hughes of New York as Secretary of State, a choice not greeted warmly by Republican Senate moderates. It discusses rival favorites like David Jayne Hill, and outlines tensions over cabinet balance between Western Republicans and farmers interests.
Teddy a black and white cat once left for dead after a car strike and fall into a cellar hole recovered from a six week plaster cast. He now lives in a hand laundry at 75 Dartmouth Street under Mr A Fletcher, guarding nearby farms from rats and keeping poultry safe in Dartmouth Street area.
Rainsford Island and the Suffolk School for Boys closed after 25 years. City employees were reassigned to municipal and state roles as part of a mayoral policy. Juvenile offenders were moved to other facilities, leaving a lone nine year old by Christmas. The island was prepared for shutdown following the mayor’s plan.
Tootsie the white French poodle, famed as the original vampire of dogdom, vanished yesterday while out with her caretaker near West and Washington streets. The act at Keiths this week relies on her, and a reward is offered for information.
Esther Baker, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur M Baker of 52 River street Back Bay, stands out among this season's debutantes. She is keenly interested in social and charitable activities with the younger set.
Bankruptcy proceedings opened in federal court against FE R Sherburne Company, a large wholesale sugar firm based at 177 State Street, a major East Coast supplier.
Three Boston area claimants filed an involuntary petition in the U S District Court alleging the Massachusetts firm E R Sherburne Co is insolvent and made preferential payments on Dec 3 and Dec 16. Holloran McQuaid each claim 250 dollars and Southard 50 dollars.
In a letter to the Post F E Atteaux & Co Inc rejects claims in a suit by the American Dyewood Company of New York alleging breach of contract. The firm says no contract existed and asserts all October and November shipments were paid in full by December. It calls the $103,111 allegation groundless and notes auditors will address the matter.
Carl Lamson accompanist to Fritz Kreisser and Helen Westgate Lamson soprano of Tremont Temple Baptist Church bring The Wild Rose to Malden Y M C A Hall for New Year’s Day, aiding Shanghai boys by supplying a secretary. A large chorus from Tremont Temple Girls Helpful Club provides songs.
Herbert Lane seven and Herbert Kimball eight were injured when they crashed into a post at the foot of a slide near Kimball’s Tremlett street home. Lane remained unconscious on the danger list at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital.
The advertisement promotes Gude's Pepto Mangan as a blood tonic to increase red blood cells and overall vigor. It claims rapid benefits within days to weeks and advises consulting a physician if no improvement occurs. It notes two forms, liquid and tablets, and instructs asking for Gude's.
The annual union gathering of Holy Name societies from Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury will be held tomorrow at 8 PM in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament Jamaica Plain. About 2000 members are expected. Rev Father Turner SS R will preach the sermon. The Forty Hours devotion will span several archdiocese churches from Jan 5 to Jan 10 with a businessmen retreat at St Gabriel's Monastery starting Jan 7.
Elliot Gilman of 9 Clark street Milford Mass wins $100 prize from the Post for the judges chosen Insteader No 11. He is 48 and works as a cloth inspector at Archer Rubber in Milford born in Saco Me moved to Hopedale then Worcester before settling in Milford in 1912.
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