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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1921

Page

5

Tech Shifts In Mat Team Roster Amid Injuries

Injuries to two expected starters force Coach Cyclone Burns to alter the Tech wrestling lineup for tonight’s match with Cambridge Y M C A. Davis wrestles at 115 pounds and Richards moves up to 185 after Briggs’s shoulder injury and McMorron’s back strain leave spots open. Freshman team selections and a brief schedule follow the lineup details.

Cambridge Y. M. C. A Cyclone Burns Tech Briggs Burns Thomas McMorron Richards Davis Hazeltine Butler Humphrey Russell McPherson Tuttle Weatherly Ames Skarnikoux Graham

Army Warrant Officer Denounced in Non-Support Case

Sergeant Frank A. Ryan, a U. S. A. warrant officer at Fort Strong, faced a harsh rebuke from Judge Lloyd E. Chamberlain in Brockton Probate Court in a non-support dispute with his wife Margaret N. Ryan of Shawmut Avenue Boston.

Brockton Frank A. Ryan Fort Strong Margaret N. Ryan Shawmut Avenue Boston Lloyd E. Chamberlain

Husband Boss of Household Denied Authority in Abuse Case

In a Boston court Ryan admitted ruling with an iron hand and claimed he wore the pants in his home. Mrs. Ryan testified to years of cruelty including choking and threats, linking a child’s death to a water bucket incident and noting reduced government support. Judge Chamberlain said he would rule for the petitioner and set the amount next week.

Ryan John Irwin Hull Little One Boston Chamberlain

Admitted Hitting Wife But Said Not To Knock Her Down

The respondent agreed to striking his wife saying she fell on two or three occasions. He admitted using force but claimed it was not to knock her down. He acknowledged she spoke multiple times before discipline but noted his own words produced results immediately.

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Cambridge Girl on Staff of Editors

Miss Mabel H Colgate named co editor of a new paper published by the Massachusetts League of Women Voters. She is daughter of Dean and Mrs Henry Brashburn of 3 Mason Street Cambridge and a member of the Junior League.

Massachusetts League of Women Voters Mabel H. Colgate Colgate Dean Henry Brashburn Mason Street Cambridge Junior League

Penny Thief Ren Arrested After Larceny Spree

A starving youth from Russia, renamed Ren, was charged in Central Court after a spree that included stealing 686 pennies and peanuts. Officers Ogston and Bell chased him from Eliot Street to Washington Street where he dropped coins before fleeing. The story notes his lack of family and work and questions who can help the formerly honest, recently starving boy.

Bengsnof Stenischlaski Russia Central Court Maine Woods Ren Eliot Street Ogston Bell Little Ben Ben Washington Street

Throats Fr. John’s Medicine Ad

An advertisement promotes Throats Fr John’s Medicine as a remedy to soothe and heal sore throats. It emphasizes fast relief and curative benefits for throat discomfort.

Fr. John

Next would put ban on tight belt

Lola Fisher speaking for honors actress William Courtenay at Selwyn's Park Square Theatre argues against extremely high footwear and tight belts noting health risks and social vanity. She cites statistics on deformities and abdominal strain from belts and high heels.

Lola Fisher William Courtenay Selwyn Park Square Theatre

Vanity and men's views clash over fashion and propriety

The excerpt debates whether men genuinely support humane causes or argue for argument's sake. It questions whether men prefer women in low heels and criticizes attire mismatches with evening gowns or dance floors, labeling it a matter of human nature.

Guessing on Reform Questions and Fashion Laws

The writer argues for immediate voting on social controls proposing penalties for fashion items like high heels belts and suspenders after 1925. They suggest a twim pill and fines for noncompliance to spur reform and prevent delays.

WISH DEADLOCK BROUGHT TO END IN SHOE STRIKE ROW

In Manchester New Hampshire January 17 the United Shoe Workers of America and the McElwain Company reach a deadlock end as an employee committee led by Alfred Hutchinson says the strike in all factories will be reconsidered to serve public and private interests. The McElwain management did not issue an official statement.

Aeolian Company Manchester N. H Alfred Hutchinson Joint Council of the United Shoe Workers of America W. H. McElwain Company McElwain Company

Minot Addresses Pilgrims at Trinity Church Meeting

John C. Minot spoke to the Men's Club at the Parish House Trinity Church on the Pilgrims. He filled in for Robert Lincoln O'Brien publisher of the Boston Herald who was ill and unable to attend. Minot shared little known items of interest about the Pilgrims era.

Robert Lincoln O'Brien Boston Herald Trinity Church John C. Minot

Landlord Wins Rent Amid Tale of Hardship in Bronx Court

In a District Municipal Court session in New York the mother of eight children pleaded inability to pay two months rent. Her husband is crippled and wages were cut 10 percent, prompting landlords to offer relief. Morris Polsky asked for a collection but the judge declined. Polsky’s hat was dropped into bystanders. Mrs Justus pays a month in advance.

New York Bronx Court Mra John Justus District Municipal Court Morris Polsky Polsky Justus

Provincetown Boy Accidentally Shot

Ten year old Arthur Williams was shot in the left side while playing near woods in Provincetown. Doctors locating the bullet said he will recover if no complications arise. The 22 caliber gun was held by Herman Trada. Williams is the son of Mr and Mrs George P Williams.

Provincetown Arthur Williams Herman Trada Williams Jeorge P. Williams

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