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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
14
New York police chief directed all 12 000 officers to use holsters with safety catches to prevent unauthorized drawing of a pistol. The move follows the killing of Patrolman Motz by a suspect who seized his weapon at a police station. A shooting school will also be established to improve officers' marksmanship.
Five men pleaded guilty to craps shooting in Beaufort County Court. Judge Edward Stewart let them “shoot to see” their sentences. outcomes ranged from three to 12 months, dependent on the dice roll.
At St Peters Rome, Benedict XV was laid to rest in a burial ceremony at 3 pm beneath burning tapers. The late pope, noted for wartime peace efforts and postwar pacification aims, was interred as pilgrims gathered to honor him.
Crowds kneel outside St Peter's as cardinals and diplomats attend the burial rites for the late Pope. Swiss Guards and gendarmes guard entrances while Cardinal Gasparri, Camerlingo, is honored amid solemn ceremonial moves.
Cardinals and guards formed the solemn procession as Benedict XVI’s casket descended into the crypt. Priests and Swiss guards escorted the bier through the basilica to the high pontiff altar and into the Julian chapel where his remains lie beside Pius X and near Queen Christina of Sweden’s statue.
A motorman under the influence terrified passengers as a car sped along railroad tracks between the L posts on Washington Street before Hall. Women fainted and several men leaped clear as the vehicle rocked on until the L inspector and authorities overpowered the man and halted the dash.
A violent dispute aboard a trolley ends with French restrained by Hall and an inspector, an emergency switch tripping, and a crowd dispersing after officers including a colored badge holder and Patrolman McIntyre intervene. An earlier arrest linked to a prior Columbus Avenue accident surfaces as investigation at Roxbury Crossing continues.
A brief account notes a loud meeting with his mother at the doorstep as a vacation period begins and he decides to head home shortly after.
Mr Loud arrives home in Melrose with his wife and Judge Sturtevant after release from custody. Mrs Loud and children greet him with relatives as he greets reporters and says he plans to return to work for the Atlas Shoe Company in a few days. District Attorney's stance noted.
At the trial Judge Sturtevant praised Saltonstall for fairness toward Mr Loud. Mrs Loud expressed satisfaction with the verdict and privacy at home. Neighbors visited the Louds, with former Mayor Adams joining the supper gathering. The Louds plan to sell Melrose property and move to California.
Edward E. Wilson 93, owner of a Post gold headed cane, longtime Saugus shoe manufacturer, died Wednesday evening. Born September 21 1828 in Saugus he lived there all his life. Survived by daughter Mrs Carrie W Parsons and son Charles E Wilson. funeral from his home to Main street Saturday morning.
The Suffolk Law School Alumni Association plans its annual banquet at the Boston City Club on Feb 95 presided by President Kenneth C Dunlop. Alumni are urged to send current addresses to secretary Frank S DiMento 610 Barristers Hall to aid planning of a memorable event.
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