21 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1922
Page
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Crues says he did not kill or see Preston and claims he was not told he was under arrest when taken to City Hall. He was shown a body and involved in what police described as a body thought journey related to a suspected holdup.
The pope hovers between life and death with no chance of recovery. As night progresses his mind clouds and he fails to recognize attendants. On Friday he is described as cheerful and unafraid.
Corcoran admits details of a blackmail scheme after alleged threats involving Allen. Boston detectives say the case links to a network of criminals and prominent local figures. Heavy police guard surrounds the attorney general's residence as investigators pursue the ring.
Attorney General Allen calls a special session of the Suffolk grand jury for early next week to hear criminal actions following William J. Corcoran’s confessed role in the blackmail scheme. Corcoran, former Middlesex County district attorney, implicated in extortion tied to Mishawum Manor cases and Pelletier Coakley charges, has provided a full voluntary confession.
Miss Lil Man Root of Millerton New York owns a baby dress with a century of life. It has been worn by three generations including Miss Root herself. She plans to donate the dress along with other relics to the Old South Church in Boston for display.
Clarence W. Loud testified in East Cambridge Superior Court that he did not kill Policeman James A. Preston and knows nothing about the killer. He admitted firearm proficiency and ownership of two 45-caliber Colts, said Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dow of Melrose rode with him in a Ford on the murder afternoon, and denied guilt amid cross-examination by District Attorney Saltonstall.
Counsel for Pelletier rests case with no defense evidence. State fails to make out a case as Reed claims. Decision to rest made before court opened, late Thursday night according to Senator Reed.
Secretary Herbert Hoover announced in a letter to the New York Merchants' Association that no new commercial treaty with Germany will be negotiated at the present time. The plan had been to pursue a treaty, but the matter will be held up for the time being.
Tony Rujewsky of Bridgeport told federal court he was not responsible for operating the still and that his wife deserved the guilt. The wife pleaded guilty saying she made the liquor for him and received three days in Bridgeport jail. The judge admonished Tony for shifting blame and noted the wife’s jail time.
Franklin court to hear a complaint against George Mayshaw chief of the Wrentham police department for illegally possessing four kegs of beer seized in a raid on the Wrentham fire station. Beer tested at nearly five percent strength. Trial date postponed a week due to Dry Agent Wilson's Washington visit.
Harold D. Wilson Massachusetts prohibition enforcement officer was effectively dismissed by Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair. He was offered a transfer to the department's flying squad at the same salary of $4500 annually if he quits or accepts the move.
Mr. Wilson states he will not comment or indicate a decision tonight until he has had an opportunity to review the full situation. He did not specify any deadline or outcome.
A Federal Reserve report shows Boston department stores posted larger aggregate business in 1921 than in 1919 or 1920. The finding matches similar reports from other major New England cities.
Dublin January 20 Michael Collins Minister of Finance for the Irish provisional government will depart tonight for London to join Irish ministers already in consultation with the British cabinet committee. He will be accompanied by the secretary of the provisional government.
The pearl necklace once owned by Catherine the Empress of Russia and bought by Horace E. Dodge was given by Mrs. Dodge to her daughter Mrs. Cromwell of Philadelphia. The duty of about $300000 on the jewels was paid in 1920 and the gems were briefly worn at two weddings.
Six year old William Dunning Jr. slid on the ice of the Ashuelot river in Keene New Hampshire this afternoon and slipped into an open channel. He was drowned and the body was not recovered.
Michael Scarpone is killed on Unity Street as an underworld feud rages in Boston's North End. Authorities say gunfire and poison-linked violence have claimed more than a dozen lives in months, but no witnesses or firm clues have emerged.
Today's anniversaries recall Louis XVI beheaded in 1793 and German recapture actions in 1915 at the St Mihiel region. The era also references heatless Mondays and the 1919 metal trades strike tying up Washington State shipbuilding. One year ago Schwab denied government funds from the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
Weather forecast shows Saturday snow or rain for Boston area with Sunday generally fair and little temperature change. Northern New England to be cloudy then snow Saturday, warmer Sunday. Southern New England rain or snow Saturday and cloudy Sunday. Winds from east to southeast, unsettled conditions along the North Atlantic states.
Forecasts indicate unsettled conditions today with possible light rain or snow showers this afternoon or tonight. Temperatures vary with coastal and inland areas seeing mixed precipitation chances through the day.
Rome Jan 21 Pope Benedict’s condition sharpens toward grave. The Pontiff, declining mentally, received extreme unction after communion and thanked Monsignor Zampini. Physicians consider surviving the night problematical as he lies between life and death.
Rome correspondent reports the Pope is in critical condition and may suffocate due to catarrh, with danger perceived at any moment as conveyed by United News from London.
Cardinal Gasparri, papal secretary of state, says the Tribuna today issued an urgent summons for all cardinals residing abroad to come to Rome so the Sacred College may be present there for any eventuality.
Yesterday's temperature data notes multiple readings from Thompson's Spa with times around 3 p.m and 6 p.m. The log shows averages including yesterday's 38 and a year ago 80, with fragmented figures such as 24, 40, 28, and 34 appearing among illegible marks.
New England milk producers, members of the New England Milk Producers Association, announced a boycott against D. Whiting & Sons C. Brigham Company and Elm Farm Milk Company subsidiaries. The move followed John K. Whiting leaving the association offices and refusing to meet the terms offered by the producers.
Officials issued orders to producers supplying the Whiting Company to withhold all milk destined for the Whiting Company, disrupting local milk deliveries and signaling enforcement action.
New York January 20 Geraldine Farrar expects to earn 300000 for her concert tour next season arrangements call for one hundred performances at 3000 each. The singer will also be relieved from opera stress to rest her voice for a return to the Metropolitan company the following year. Farrar remains reticent as supporters staged a demonstration during her Faust appearance.
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