20 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
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Eight East Boston boys drifted at sea on detached ice floes as a high tide carried their floe away between Harbor View and Wood Island. Their rescues were led by Johnny Butler who made multiple efforts to reach the group. Nearby, three other youths on a separate floe near Moore Street drifted toward the open water as the tide pulled them outward.
London reports speculation President Harding may recognize the Irish provisional government and receive an envoy in Washington to handle Irish affairs as the Irish Free State bill moves toward passage. Lloyd George faces Tory opposition, potential retirement, and shifting leadership rumors as Cannes and French policy disappoint England.
President Lowell advocates curbing football at Harvard. Alumni blame long trips and oppose Crimson style. Crimson stance prompts other colleges to reassess their football programs. Loud Will takes stand as court opens, wife and mother seek to establish alibi.
A wife testifies that her husband invited her to an automobile ride. The defense denies the prosecution’s testimony and describes incidents of the home coming on a fatal night as part of the case.
District Attorney Pelletier faces a vigorous counter to suppress evidence from the removal trial. Senator Reed of Missouri argues that bank records of Pelletier and Coakley are inadmissible unless a real conspiracy is proven, warning against presumptions of guilt.
John Murphy, 50, of Tremont Street, saved a woman from being run down on Massachusetts Avenue near Washington Street. He was struck by the vehicle, suffered minor bruises, and was treated at City Hospital. The woman escaped injury. Murphy did not note the car number or her name.
Four hundred passengers on a Boston and Maine train from Boston to Haverhill were thrown into panic after the engine and two front cars left the rails at a switch near Fast Somerville. The derailed train traveled about 100 yards before crashing into a telegraph pole and overturning the engine.
Detroit Jan 19 Government agents planned talks with Mrs Horace KE Dodge and her advisers to determine if Catherine II’s 1,500,000 pearl necklace is in her possession after reports that the pearls were imported without duties paid and later purchased by Mr Dodge as a gift for his wife Cartier Inc. was paid 825,000 for the necklace according to Howard B Bloomer executor of the Dodge estate
Siomeward bound passengers in seven day coaches and a combination smoker and baggage car were thrown to the floor as the train derailed. Men and women screamed in fright and preparedness to jump for their lives. The engine lurched at right angles over the trunk lines and all traffic was diverted. Fred Rogers of Lawrence the engineer and Martin H Streeter of Malden were
Forecast notes unsettled morning with improving afternoon conditions. Expect fair weather for the rest of the day and night with falling temperatures and a potential windy spell.
One man was killed four injured and more than 300 workers evacuated after four tanks of wood alcohol exploded at the E L Bowdy Company factory 265 North Main Street. The blast was felt 12 miles away and shattered windows within a quarter mile as a fire spread to nearby buildings.
John O Halloran aged 38 of North Main Street died after a timber fell and burned him. Firemen found his body in the ruins about an hour later. Francis Flood aged 68 of Emmet Street is hospitalized at Brockton with concussion, broken ribs, and severe injuries. listed on the danger list. George Saladki, 39, of Ames Street, is mentioned as a party in the incident.
Faith Walsh and Frank Cassin, both borough longshoremen, swam into the East River for a $2 bet. About halfway across they were robbed by a stake holder who fled as they cried for help. Patrolman Giess and a Brooklyn Edison worker pulled them to safety and an ambulance treated them for submersion. The men planned to pursue the stake holder to recover remaining funds.
The Starvard executive comments on the driving force behind recent strategic moves, cautioning stakeholders about potential consequences and signaling heightened scrutiny. The remarks underscore urgency and a need for careful consideration of impacts on operations and shares.
A six story Economy Grocery Stores warehouse at 167-109 Richmond street burned after 1 15 a m with three alarms. Miss Bertha Schelladey alerted firefighters as 16 people and 150 horses fled the district. Injured firemen were treated, residents evacuated from nearby tenements, and the roof collapsed after 2 am.
The prohibition department will summon State Enforcement Officer Harold D. Wilson of Massachusetts for questioning tomorrow before Prohibition Commissioner Haynes. Harold D. Wilson and Director Potter will face the panel, with Senator Lodge not involved though noted as not displeased by possible removal or relocation of Wilson.
The message indicates nighttime light conditions for all vehicles tonight with moon and sun timestamps and a 4:39 time reference, signaling reduced visibility and drive cautiously guidance.
Anniversaries include George D. Robinson who served as Massachusetts governor for three terms, born 1834, and Thomas N. Hart born 1829, mayor of Boston. The Argonne fighting claimed by Germans in 1915. Boston building workers went on strike for a day. British submarine K-5 with 56 crew lost near Land's End.
New York January 19. Harriet Judson YWCA in Brooklyn announces a fund drive with a luxury tax on male visitors. Ten cents per head for male callers and 50 cents for sofa possession, 25 cents per visitor for sofas for four. Some invite movie outings to dodge the levy.
The forecast notes fair and colder conditions for Boston and vicinity with Friday mainly fair and colder, Saturday likely fair with light to moderate westerly winds. It also covers Washington region, southern New England, and eastern New York with similar cold, clearing trends, and mentions a broad cold wave across the upper Midwest to the Gulf region along with widespread recent rains and snows in the Great Lakes and western areas.
Mrs Ida Loud says her husband invited her to go with him to Lynn field. Mrs Caroline Loud fixes start time for Loud's trip to Lynnfield. James H Jones cites inability to fire single action Colt as fast as Libby testified. George E Sprague recalls being at Castle road when the car was taken. Mrs Mary Louds corroborates daughter. Hugh Montgomery testifies to repairing glasses for Loud. William Carter recounts police struggles to start Louds car and an officer stalling the engine.
The broken hearted wife and aged mother of Clarence W Loud testified yesterday in the East Cambridge Superior Court in defense of Loud, who is on trial for the murder of Policeman James A Preston of Wakefield.
Rome January 19 The Pope Benedict illness described as bronchial by doctors Battistini and Bignini. Temperature slightly above 100 with morning rise. Vatican officials say the illness is not grave though no guarantee the attack is checked. Monsignor Migone held mass near the Pope’s bedroom as the room remained open for him to hear.
Explorer Roald Amundsen plans to telephone his family from the North Pole while pursuing Arctic discovery. The noted polar veteran aims to share comfort and news despite extreme conditions and long distances.
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