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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1921
Page
11
A long list of deaths and funeral notices appears across the page. Among the names are Emil Jeterson Katherine Bevelander Inez Corlew George Crosby Catherine Dagle and Pauline Desmond, with service details, mass times, and funeral arrangements noted for each.
Announcements list multiple funeral details across Springfield Holyoke Newtonville Roslindale Dorchester Dorchester East Boston Cambridge Wellesley Brookline South Boston Beverly East Boston and Beverly stations. Entries name deceased, residences, funeral times and churches with relatives invited and notes on private or auto cortege where provided.
In sad and loving memory of our mother Mrs Sarah G Hogan who departed this life on Jan 11 1018. May her soul rest in peace. Gone but not forgotten by her loving children.
In memoriam notice states M Jacobs passed away January 11, 1910. The son Marcus Jack survives and honors his father with a brief obituary note.
In loving memory of our dear father Winslow Green who died January 10 1918. Gone but not forgotten by his daughters and sons.
A public notice seeks information about relatives or friends of Ma Tocher aged 68 who was admitted to Medfield State Hospital on October 80 1917. Address Dr B H Cohoon Box A arding Mass.
Last Thursday the man who returned the inaugural State House ticket joked he was too modest to attend. Arrangements chief and other officials mock the incident as scrutiny of the returned ticket reveals the note about a room 62 check and clothing policy.
In Stoughton a Price household row with Pavlis or Brown ends in the wife’s murder. Pavlis fled after a night visit, threats to several people, a $300 bill dispute, and a gun battle scene with two shots in the bedroom. Police search wide as Pavlis is described as a 34 year old Greek ex firefighter.
Twelve men were arrested yesterday in a large theft ring linked to the H A Johnson Company wholesale bakery at 221 State Street. Police expect 16 more arrests, totaling 40, with probe extending to Rhode Island New Hampshire New York and New Jersey. Nine company employees have been charged with larceny and conspiracy. Bail ranged from 800 to 1500 dollars. Names include Basil G Anamantis Herekis Michaeldes Peter Rozes Martin Kildery John Murphy William Tripp Martin Tynan Cornelius Sullivan John Melle Charles Bonzey and Peter G Allen.
An old advertisement claims that taking Pape's Cold Compound every two hours until three doses relieve a cold. It promises nasal and head relief, stops nose discharge, eases headache and feverishness, and notes the remedy costs only a few cents with no quinine.
A report detailing more than 53 000 outrages in Ireland from 1916 to 1920 was filed with the Villard Commission in Washington. Frank P Walsh, counsel for the American Commission on Irish Independence, presented the document as part of a commission inquiry.
Mr Walsh’s compiled figures show 262 murders in May 1916 including six women and 12 children, 102 towns sacked, 2661 deportations, 10 400 armed assaults, 88.2 percent raids on homes, 9750 arrests, 475 proclamations, 42 creameries destroyed by November, and 718 court martials. He notes no 1920 newspaper suppression figures but 63 papers closed. He cites sources from court records London Times Manchester Guardian and United States press, plus Art O Brien. A second statement to the commission details British military actions in 1917 not a single police or soldier killed and in 1918 no police or military deaths occur.
More than 80 Somerville residents gathered at the Somerville High School Hall for a banquet honoring Frederick W Cook, city clerk for 17 years, with hints he may become Secretary of State. Speakers included Governor Channing H Cox, Congress-elect Charles L Underhill, William T McCarthy, William J Shanahan, and R L Rice. Mayor C W Eldridge presided. a marble desk was presented to Cook.
The article quotes Eamon de Valera denying a German Irish conspiracy claim. He asserts the document is not his and proposes checking the original or photographic copy to prove authorship. He accuses British ministers of fabrication and notes a disputed letter and a “communications” document linked to conscription plans.
London reports that Eamon De Valera would remain free from arrest as long as he stays silent and avoids actions deemed offensive by authorities. Officials weigh their next move, hoping a quiet stance could influence Ireland’s Home Rule proceedings while unsure of his exact location or status.
Authorities debate whether De Valera should be delegated by the Dail Eireann as the de facto southern Irish representative. The government signals willingness to meet truce negotiators but prioritizes readiness for home rule.
At Six Corners, Springfield, two men hurled iodine into Mrs. Ruth Sturgis's face causing severe burns and likely blindness. They robbed her of a diamond ring and tore another from her finger after tying her hands. The attackers fled when two men frightened them away.
The Massachusetts Electoral College met in the Senate chamber at 10 a.m. and cast all 18 votes for the Republican ticket of Harding and Coolidge. Frank W. Stearns was chosen to deliver the votes to Washington.
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