19 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1921
Page
1
Vice-President elect Calvin Coolidge visited Montpelier today to an enthusiastic reception, honored as one of Vermont’s most distinguished sons. The event underscored Coolidge’s standing as a Vermonter and former Vermonter of distinction.
Erene McKean a 15 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Emree McKean of 9 1 2 Robinson Street Saugus was killed on the Boston and Maine railroad tracks near the Saugus Centre depot while on her way to meet her parents police believe she was struck by the same train they were riding. The tragedy occurred amid a howling gale as she walked the tracks after preparing supper for her siblings.
Hiram Percy Maxim, president of the American Radio Relay League, established a new civilian wireless record by sending a message from Hartford to Los Angeles and receiving a reply six and a half minutes later. The relay included Chicago and Roswell New Mexico stations during nightly tests. A previous record had been one hour eight minutes for cross country relay.
A general alarm fire in Springfield causes estimated losses exceeding $500,000. The Hinsdale Smith Company warehouse on Fort Street is destroyed, H. Handy Packing Co. nearby suffers damage as flames threaten adjacent buildings and smoke overcomes four firemen. Four women were hurled through a plate glass window.
A large central realty block faced total destruction as firefighters battled a fierce blaze. Three firefighters were overcome by smoke, including Lieutenant Michael Gallivan who was rushed to Mercy in critical condition.
Captain Martin F. Mulligan of Engine Company 17 was seriously injured when struck by an automobile while alighting from a street car on Dorchester Avenue at Hecla Street. He suffers cuts and bruises and was placed on the dangerous list at City Hospital. The car was driven by Walter Hlatzbecker of Pine Ridge Road, Westmouth.
Smith & Co investment brokers at 52 Devonshire Street announced they cannot meet obligations and were suspended from the Stock Exchange. The firm filed voluntary bankruptcy in U S District Court and receivers were appointed.
The petition signed by Earnest Smith Nathaniel W Niles and Alfred Dabney, composing the firm, lists liabilities at $846. Continued on Page 0-2d Column.
Forecast calls for bright and fair conditions today and tonight with temperatures about as cold as yesterday. Delicate breeze and clear skies expected, suggesting comfortable daytime highs and cooler overnight lows.
Miss Dorothy Lucille Whiteford, 23, daughter of toy maker John H Whiteford, becomes heir to upwards of $60,000 from the will of Joseph J Ryan filed in the Surrogate's Court. Relatives say she and Ryan were longtime friends and she was at his bedside when he died.
A late night blaze gutted the Italian Importing Company at 43 Fulton Street North End. Three alarms were rung as the fire spread from the basement rear to the top floor and out the front windows. One fireman suffered a minor injury amid gusty winds threatening adjacent market district structures.
A fire wall between the burning building and the adjacent structure at 47 restrained the flames on that side. Firefighters focused their efforts on the opposite side to prevent the fire from bursting through.
The will dated November 24 1919 disposes of an estate with details continued on Page 6t column.
Officials say temperatures rise slightly after a cold spell as forecasters study maps at the federal building. The day will warm to just over fourteen degrees above zero, marking a minor improvement over the old high.
The page notes sunrise and sunset times with a 7 00 start and a 4 45 moonset, plus a 5 12 lighting advisory for vehicles. It lists today's anniversaries and mentions the German airship bombardment of the British coast, and reports 20 strikers shot by guards at Roosevelt N. Y. One year ago today Enna Goldman and others deported from the United States to Russia.
Abbreviated forecast notes fair and cold conditions for Wednesday with a warming trend Thursday. Eastern New York and New England expected to see fair weather, with partly cloudy conditions and light to moderate winds. High and low atmospheric pressure readings reported across regions from Cochrane to Swift Current.
In the Philadelphia city treasurer’s office Arthur Brenner assistant treasurer was trapped for nearly six hours in a hermetically sealed concrete and steel vault. A Morse code knowledge likely saved his life. A mouse trapped with him did not survive. Brenner was rescued after workers broke the seal and found the rodent’s body.
Brenner entered a small vault room five minutes before closing and explored for a warrant. The big steel doors swung shut trapping him on a balcony. lights went out automatically as the doors sealed. He called for help but none appeared. Continued on Page 6 Sth Columeu.
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