The Boston Post January 15 1921 issue details
The Boston Post issued January 15 1921 printed as The Independent Democratic Paper of New England. It lists offices at 259 Washington Street Boston and states the paper is entered as second class matter and that money should be sent by check or money order to POST PUBLISHING CO.
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Independent Democratic Paper
New England
Post Publishing Co
Boston
Mase
Associated Press
Boston Post
Cockspur Street
London
Avenue de l’Opera
Paris
France
United States
Fourth Estate
Sebebrearei
Albert
Dudley Street
N. Newkirk
Lynn
Runaway balloon trio sparks Senate talk not a crime
The piece argues against Senate investigations into naval officers Kloor Hinton and Farrell noting the Navy should handle any inquiry. It calls the voyage foolhardy but not criminal and suggests Uncle Joe Daniels of the era would admire the men rather than harshly chastise them.
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United States Senate
Kloor
Hinton
Farrell
Senate
Naval Department of the United States
Josephus Daniels
Japanese Regret Over Naval Officer Killing Quiets Diplomatic Strife
The article notes Japan regrets the killing of Lieutenant W. H. Langdon in Vladivostok, promises court martial for the sentry, and hints the incident will not trigger broad friction. It questions whether the U S government will be satisfied with apologies and indemnity.
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W. H. Langdon
Vladivostok
United States
America
Justice for Judges in Massachusetts Salaries Bill
William H. Brooks of Holyoke filed with the Senate clerk a bill to raise Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court pay to 15000 dollars and Superior Court pay to 12000 dollars. He cites last year’s compromise that forced judges to waive pensions and condemns it as unjust. The piece urges the incoming legislature to revise the measure and restore pension rights while increasing pay, aligning with Governor Cox’s inaugural stance.
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Massachusetts
William H. Brooks
Holyoke
Senate
Supreme Bench
Superior Court
Cox
Japan Forces Discussed in Vladivostok Dispute
Report notes nations debate Japan's right to keep a military force in Vladivostok and to restrain other nationals in street actions, highlighting international tension and policy concerns.
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Japan
Vladivostok
Harding urged to call disarmament conference now
The piece argues President elect Harding should invoke the 1916 act to convene a Washington disarmament conference within 60 days, warning a German‑like rejection would curb US influence. It notes General Bliss's claim that US initiative could shape global reduction plans and reflect prudent fiscal stewardship.
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Wilson
Davis
Harding
Tasker H. Bliss
Supreme War Council
Paris
Europe
House Naval Committee
Washington
United States
Germany
The New Woman Miss Mary Garden Leads Chicago Opera
Miss Mary Garden has been named director-general of the Chicago Opera Company becoming a pioneering woman in a grand opera role. The article praises her brains, leadership, and temperament while noting the predecessor left for inability to maintain harmony.
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Mary Garden
Chicago Opera Company
Eclat
State Treasurer proposes centralized deposits to save interest
The State Treasurer Jackson advocates that all 20 departments place funds with the State Treasury to reduce borrowing. The plan, if adopted, could save around $100 000 annually by keeping most revenues on hand, lowering interest costs. Many millions in income taxes and motor funds would flow through the treasury rather than departments borrowing in advance.
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Jackson
Treasury
Power of the flag shapes Rhine troop drawdown debate
In France the War Department plan to reduce American forces on the Rhine from 15000 to 8000 draws mixed reaction. Paris stresses a partial withdrawal preserves a moral presence and calls for continued allied duty to keep Germany aware of civilization debts. Harding's stance on removing troops could hinge on French influence and the postwar settlement.
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War Department
Rhine
France
Germany
Paris
America
England
Harding
Uncle Sam
Emma Goldman Seeks Return to United States
Emma Goldman, once a radical leader in America, expresses dissatisfaction with conditions in Soviet Russia and asks to return to the United States. She previously resisted deportation and had claimed Russia was the only free country, but now urges admission only if allowed, arguing for the capitalistic country’s safety and interest.
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Atlantic
Emma Goldman
America
Russia
United States
Miss Goldman
Soviet Russia
Boston Cat Club shines at 16th annual show
The Boston Cat Club opened its 16th annual show at the Hotel Vendome to raise funds for the Children's Hospital and Convalescent Home endowment. The event features 162 entries including Persians Angoras and tabbies with champions like Samari San and The Conqueror. Viking was absent. Judging by Mrs. J. R. Kroeh continues tonight with Winter Day praised as best neuter.
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Globe
Boston Cat Club
Hotel Vendome
Children’s Hospital and
Convalescent Home Endowment Fund
Hindy
Newspaper Row
Langley Porter
San Francisco
J. B. Sheldrick
Winthrop
Marian Hope
Port Chester
New York
J. R. Kroeh
Orange
N. J
Frank Bell
Francois Talma Biographical Sketch
Francois Talma born in Paris in 1763 or 1768 rose to fame on the old French stage at the Comedie Francaise. He helped shape realism in scenery and costume and acted under Napoleon and during the Royalist era before dying at age 63.
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Francois Talma
Paris
London
Comedie Francaise
Talma
Napoleon
Observant Citizen reports on a winter egg contest and strap hangers union satire
A Massachusetts newspaper item notes a winter egg laying contest run by the State Junior Extension Service under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It also includes a satirical letter from Albert of Brookline to the Boston Strap Hangers Union president detailing nontraditional joining rites and humorous banter.
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State Junior Extension Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Mass
Newt
Maria Stella of Italy and the Battle for a French Throne
The essay recounts Maria Stella, a beauty born in 1773 in an Italian town, who claimed to be the Duke of Orleans’s daughter and sought a French throne. It traces her early life, two marriages, and the sensational claims that captivated Europe, noting conflicting theories about her parentage and the Paris reaction. Tomorrow previews Mme Grand, Princess of Talleyrand.
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David Bates
Orono
Europe
France
Philip
Duke of Orleans
Louis Philippe
Orleans
Maria Stella
Lorenzo Chippiani
Pompeo Borghi
Florence
Lord Newborough
Italy
Herbdelf
Newboroughs
Glynilifon
Wales
Angern Sternberg
Chippiani
Paris
Rimini
Far North linked notes and 1920s figures summary
General A W Greely remains in touch with Grinnell Land via Captain Han sen. Only Brainard and Connell survive from the Greely Expedition. Moonshine jailer Fess Whitaker becomes county judge after defeating his former sentencing judge. King George favors Princess Margaret marrying the Prince of Wales. Duke of the Abruzzi tops K 2 height claims. Mount Everest stands as highest peak at 29141 feet. Parker backs using airplane to summit. Bradford praises his typewriter. Markham’s Illinois Central leadership shines like a publisher.
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A. W. Greely
Godfrey Hansen
Grinnelland
Greely
General Brainard
Washington
Connell
San Jose
Cal
Duke of the
Abruzzi
Himalayas
Mount
Everest
Herschell C. Parker
Boston January 15 records cite coldest and warmest since 1876
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls official figures for January 15 with 2 above in 1876 and 8 above in 1920 as coldest. The warmest is 46 in 1899. No rain or snow on this date in the past ten years except in 1911, 1918 and youg.
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