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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
4
Peggy Merriment and Evelyn Downey of the Passing Show troupe at the Shubert Theatre recount a New Year’s Eve prank by two young men that nearly caused a fatal incident and left them shaken.
Gerald Dempsey of 133 Commonwealth Avenue and Joseph Collins invited two girls for a ride. A prank led to a staged hospital scene with fake wounds and blood, later revealed as a hoax by the men. The Dempsey household denied knowledge of the incident.
Professor Harold Whitehead launches a new executive course in analyzing business problems at the Boston University College of Business Administration starting January 31. The class will review methods, discuss real or hypothetical business issues, and a sales management course with Boston sales managers begins next semester.
The Right Rev Bishop Nicolas who guides Catholic missions in Oceanica travels from Boston to Rome for his ad limina visit to Pope Benedict XV. He has 32 years in Fiji missions eight as provincial. notably served 21 years as Suva parish priest and built a cathedral shipped from America. He notes Fijians’ strength and whale teeth as currency.
Kansas City January 5 The Commercial State Bank of Mount Washington was closed today by order of its directors. Walter Halpin, cashier, had been missing since Sunday.
The Atlantic fleet, escorted by destroyers, leaves Virginia Capes to join the Pacific squadron near Panama Bay. Admiral H B Wilson flies four stars atop the Pennsylvania as he prepares to command combined forces in forthcoming maneuvers and battle practice. 48 ships move off the Capes as the advance air force heads south to meet the Pacific airmen.
Yolanda Mero, pianist, gave a Jordan Hall recital described as brilliant and virtuosic with tonal beauty and finish. Her Beethoven sonata op. 109 and Weber Rondo Brilliante drew praise, while Brahms Intermezzo and Grieg pieces showed lighter, playful facets.
Harold W. Gibbs of 85 Prospect street was fined 50 for assaulting Ivy A. Gibbs in a case described as a World War romance that began in London while the husband served in the U S navy. Ivy Gibbs testified to alleged cave man behavior including breaking a window to gain attention. a sister was charged as an associate. Gibbs posted bonds for Superior Court appeal.
The Reo Motor Car Company has resumed operations in Lansing Michigan after a seven day shutdown for inventory. The entire 5200 man workforce is on half time. The Olds Motor Works here also is operating on a part time basis.
A South End crowd at 12 Seneca Street created a loud scene yesterday drawing police. John Conboy and another man fled through a window. a patrolman fired a warning shot and Conboy was shot in the leg. Five men and four women were jailed for drunkenness and disorder. Conboy, a two year Army veteran, had spent ten years in service and arrived on Christmas from Camp Mills New York.
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