28 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1922
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports a Brookline man chosen to replace Wilson who is dropped from service. The era of a new field offer is withdrawn as PLAN NEW CONGRESS for a wartime conference advances. The AP notes groundwork for another international conference to rewrite war laws for submarine warfare and other attack methods.
Sir James Craig told a Unionist Council luncheon that he and Michael Collins would remain faithful to their recent conference agreement on the boundary question the Ulster boycott lifting and other issues.
Sir James said talks were difficult from his standpoint because he could not agree to any reduction. He emphasized the need for a firm stance on the proposed changes.
George R. White prominent Boston real estate operator and longtime heavy tax payer died suddenly at his home 285 Commonwealth Avenue after a stroke at age 74. He led Potter Drug & Chemical Company, directed First National Bank, and donated to the Museum of Fine Arts and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. Funeral is Monday at 2 pm with interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.
John Corcoran, owner of a North Cambridge grocery at 7 Dudley Street, claims a customer stole $147 from his pocketbook after ordering two cans of tomatoes. He described the thief only as a colored woman and police say they are investigating, with Corcoran unable to provide a clear description.
Indications for the coming season point to long sleeves on spring gowns and skirts staying elevated with even hems. Short skirts dominate, with smart top coats in tweed and homespun to pace the look. High color palettes feature red, purples, greens, and yellows, plus sporty knitted dresses and bold hats adorned with feathers or birds.
Mystery surrounds the attempted suicide of Mrs. Bernice Boucher at 1738 Commonwealth Avenue who took 27 tablets of a potent poison yesterday. She is hospitalized at St. Elizabeth's in critical condition as police and doctors investigate.
In Rome on January 27 United News reports that 54 cardinals will enter the conclave on February 2 to elect a new pope. Among them 26 are foreign and 28 Italian. A two thirds majority is required. Cardinals Dubois Maurin Lucan and Vidal arrived from France while Cardinal Mercier of Belgium was delayed after a stop in Milan.
Chicago station masters declare war on farewell kisses at railway stations to prevent delays and dignity disruption. Only a well regulated Chau tauqua salute is allowed, and goodbyes must occur on the street. no more spooning in waiting rooms.
Dorothy and Walter Dean four year old twins of Mr and Mrs Francis Dean of 2 Lash Street Chelsea were overcome by smoke after setting a mattress on fire while playing with matches Their father rescued them from the smoke filled bedroom First aid by Combination 2 Sagamore Avenue fire station saved their lives and they were taken to Chelsea Memorial Hospital before returning home
The Post's weather sleuth O Hara missed yesterday as a Florida blizzard chilled Palm Beach making August feel like January. Reports say mermaids frolicked only in fur coats while O Hara's dispatch may be delayed or headed toward Cuba.
Love and sorrow, pathos and joy are echoed in 82 letters read into the record of the $100,000 alienation suit filed by Mrs Eugenie E Dickerman of Somerville detailing the personal conflict and alleged acts of a spouse.
Former Ensign Joseph J. Lynam was found guilty by a Federal Court jury of embezzling about 21 000 in government bonds while paymaster on the scout cruiser Chestir. Sentencing set for this morning after Lynam’s disappearance last March and subsequent return from Montreal.
Santa Rosa California January 27 United News reports Luther Burbank unveils a thornless blackberry. The new fruit eliminates thorn pricks for pickers, and Burbank says it is larger and tastier with heavy yields from the bushes.
Pittsfield jury found Philip Schwa diamond merchant not guilty of larceny of diamonds valued at $140,000, the property of Charles Marx Inc of New York, after deliberations this morning.
The Hebrew Master Bakers' Association declared wage cuts for workers earning above the minimum, noting bread prices have halved since May and that profits would suffer otherwise. A conference with Bakers' Union Local 45 at the American House yielded a plan to implement the reductions, with time to present to the full membership.
Moscow January 27 Nikolai Lenine the Bolshevik premier has been appointed to lead the Soviet delegation to the Genoa economic conference. The announcement confirms Lenine’s role as chief envoy for Russia in the international talks.
Henry Macy of 19 Seneca street staged a neighborhood celebration that sparked three fire alarms and a false alarm. A damaged coal range and gas stove caused $200 in damage but no blaze. Police and fire crews responded, while neighbors recall the festive chaos and Macy's Finnish flair.
Philadelphia art student Lillian Conrad, described as the soul twin of New Bedford idealist Charles Garland, has returned to Philadelphia and was sent to a secluded place to avoid annoyance.
J. S. Conrad of 1728 North Sydenham Street says he took his daughter from Garland's farm near North Carver Massachusetts to a city and sent her to a place where she would be free from nuisances. Garland seeks her return as police in East Middleboro may act if others inhabit the farm. The girl was said to be at a private school near Boston while her alleged “soul twin” views Garland. The father refused to reveal her whereabouts.
Worcester January 27 State Prohibition Director Elmer C Potter announced Harold D Wilson was removed as chief enforcement officer for Massachusetts and James P Roberts was named his successor Potter said the focus would shift from seeking personal publicity to stricter law enforcement with Roberts taking charge Blair and Potter both stressed temperaments and public service over publicity ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE is cited as backing Roberts while Potter emphasized action over image
James P. Roberts of Brookline was appointed Prohibition Enforcement officer of Massachusetts to succeed Harold St. Wilson. Wilson is summarily removed by Commissioner Blair and his transfer to a mobile field force position is withdrawn.
Tide today rises in the morning and falls in the evening. Moon rises tonight at 7:08 and sets at 4: Light for all vehicles at 5 23.
The forecast indicates a moderate unsettled day with snow or rain at times today and tonight. Temperatures vary as systems move through, bringing mixed precipitation and adjustments to outdoor plans.
Massachusetts residents weigh in on Prohibition enforcement as state officials report rising enforcement actions. Community leaders and law enforcement discuss local compliance, public sentiment, and the impact on urban and rural areas amid federal temperance policies.
A police squad raided the pool room run by Willard A. Ramsey at 413 Massachusetts avenue Back Bay last evening with a search warrant arresting thirteen men inside the premises.
A garbled text fragment shows numbers and percentages with mentions of temperature figures. It reads like mixed odds or betting odds data and weather integers but contains no coherent reportable event or named entities.
A 1914 dispatch notes German losses in Belgium and deadly fighting along France and Alsace with Berlin reporting two German victories in Craonne. It also recalls an Albany to Troy trolley tie up from a year earlier.
Snow possible for Boston and southern New England with unsettled conditions into Sunday. Northeasterly winds strengthen to gales along the Atlantic coast from Cape Hatteras to Boston as storms move north northeastward.. Heavy snows reported in Virginia and North Carolina interiors with another storm forming over the Western Plateau region.
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