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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1922
Page
2
Boston begins hosting 30000 teachers for the 60th annual convention. Officials plan the keynote as 120 council leaders meet at Wentworth Institute at 8:30 am to inaugurate the event before the formal opening in Mechanics’ Building tomorrow night.
Delegations arrive from far and near including Hawaii with 20 000 rooms for housing as Boston hosts a major teachers convention. J W Crabtree praises local setup while Hawaiian speakers press for representation in Congress amid record attendance期待.
The National Council convenes this morning with sessions through 5 PM and key figures including John J. Tigert Charles Ormond Williams and A E Winship among participants. A tomorrow night opening at Mechanics Hall features W G Cove Frederick Libby P P Claxton and Winship. The theme centers on a democratic awakening shaping a new world outlook. A Boston orchestra and chorus led by John A O Shea will perform.
George L. Oles resigns as Mayor of Youngstown after a six month term marked by a graft and incompetency controversy. A petition for removal was filed with Governor Davis. Oles cites public troubles and enemies, blaming merchants and staff he discharged, including 25 policemen.
Nantasket hosts a three day July Fourth celebration with Paragon Park fireworks three times, an all star sports and amusements program, and a midnight to dawn dance. Summer residents gather for banquets in Palm Gardens, and the Nan tasket Beach Steamboat Company runs an 11 o clock boat from Rowe's wharf to ensure timely arrival for the Night Before activities.
Mrs Mabel G Flanagan former wife of Dr Frank J Flanagan loses custody bid for Francis 10 and Henry 9 to Mrs Margaret Ferrier of 100 Atlantic Street Atlantic The dispute centers on alleged abuse harsh discipline and use of soap in mouths Ferrier testified she spanked with a chair and justified removal of pop guns Judge Burns dismissed Flanagan's petition and the children remain with Ferrier
An adult warns a neighbor to avoid a plan, claiming counterfeit stamps are involved. A man on Grove Street, Manchester, NH, is observed with a girl and her doll as a tense scene unfolds with a mother present and a child speaking up to a nearby neighbor.
Winsted Connecticut June 30 Sidney G Ward was found criminally responsible for the homicide of 81 year old Flora Louise Benedict shot at her home near Kent Mountain South Kent May 17 The coroner says the death was due to a felonious wilful and premeditated act Ward is held in Litchfield jail with trial expected to begin in October Coroner Herman notes Ward had been discharged by Benedict about two years earlier and had threatened her
A female body believed to be Mrs Irene Robinson of New Rochelle New York was found five miles west of Stamford Light in Long Island Sound by Fishermen Stephen and Jack Albro of Glen Cove. The body, fully clothed with a raincoat and wearing a diamond ring, was towed to the Stamford Yacht Club. Police and the medical examiner planned identification.
An anecdote from Rowe's Wharf describes a 50 year old man boarding an elevated train with a four legged stool under his arm. He set it in the aisle and sat on it during the ride to Northampton street, saying he preferred a seat to hanging on a strap during rush hour. H. O. Carter from Automatic Refrigerator Co. Boston provided the account.
In the outer vestibule of a Cambridge apartment building an unseen observer reports a young woman stepping out to check for mail while smoking a small meerschaum pipe with a white bowl and curved mouthpiece. The caller signs as A. W. Cutler of 8 Saginaw Avenue Cambridge.
A reader from Franklin reports a young man temporarily crippled under rain shielding baby chicks. The birds crowd the yard and peck at the ivory ornaments on the man's cane, which he uses to stoop and gather the birds. George E. Cody, 64 West Street, Franklin.
A Boston diner recounts a strange service mix up where a stranger at the table is charged for two meals and later offers to pay. The cashier announces the stranger already paid, leaving the narrator with no extra cost. The note is signed by MISS C. DIX from Fall River General Delivery.
A traveling auctioneer urged parkgoers to buy wares with a bold pitch. He touted “Twenty-five postcards for one nickel” to draw interest. A young man considered the offer but his companion acted first, pulling him away before the nickel could be found.
A general retreat for girls and women opens July 7 at Cenacle Convent Brighton and runs through July 9. Another retreat for girls aged 8 to 14 starts July 18 and ends July 20.
Blanche Abbott of 283 Lake Street Belmont recalls a passerby giving a coin after chatting with a child about a doll named Monkeyface Joe. The brief incident ends with the man offering a quarter and moving on from the car window.
On board the Cunard Laconia from Liverpool and Queenstown, Mrs. Mary Ryan of Dublin sister of Mrs. Paul Jacot arrives in Boston to join relatives long in the country. Her daughters Mrs. John J. Hogan and Mrs. John H. Helmund will meet her at the pier joined by family members. The Laconia replaces the crippled Samaria which returned to Liverpool. Samaria passengers will sail on the Laconia.
City Registrar reports June licenses down from 1170 in 1921 to 1092 this year. Total licenses since January 1 are 448 behind last year. Officials anticipate a summer lull, though September and October usually bring 80 to 100 couples daily seeking licenses.
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