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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1921
Page
4
Fire discovered at 6 am in the Musicians' Union Club rooms in Worcester spread to the Plaza Theatre causing about 10000 dollars in auditorium damage before firefighters gained control. The blaze prompted evacuations and disrupted morning performances.
A letter by John F. Fitzgerald argues that the July Fourth march of about 100,000 in New York reflects authentic public feeling on prohibition, criticizes wartime repeal tactics, and urges enforcement of liquor laws amid political double standards and elevated officials’ liquor access. He cites personal experience with beer aiding appetite and health and condemns temperance purism.
Wilfred W. Lufkin was sworn in yesterday as collector of the port with applause from inspectors, appraisers, guards, and clerks. He pledged job security for loyal staff and immediately reappointed Eli Perry as chief deputy collector, a 12 year veteran of the district.
President Harding discussed the administration’s loan bill at a dinner conference with Senators Penrose and Watson and with Secretary Mellon. Senate leaders reportedly warned that opposition to the measure may require changes. The debate centers on funding debts and accepting bonds from non debtor nations.
United News reports nine mutinous sailors from the Texas Oil Company's Harvester to be taken from the brig when the ship docks at Bayonne. Captain Hilliard Hilbrook and Andrew M. Grove fought off the mutineers who assaulted them near Lobos Island. The crew disabled the officers before Greve reclaimed his pistol and secured the prisoners, threatening the vessel's fate as a possible piracy mystery.
The National Amateur Press Association begins its 46th annual convention at Hotel Brunswick with 10 o'clock opening. Albert A. Sandusky will call the meeting to order as delegates from St. Louis Chicago Cleveland New York Brooklyn and New England arrive. Afternoon activities include a trip to Norumbega Park and a visit to Mrs L A Sawyer in Allston.
Eight deputy sheriffs and court officers of Middlesex county joined a group outing in Provincetown led by Frederick Peabody chief court officer. The Dorothy Bradford brought the guests who included Herman Wagner assistant district attorney William R. Davis special sheriff Albert J. Adams Henry C. Walker J Edwin Saudian and Michael Cantiano. They dined at the New Central House then traveled back to Boston.
Six men from Overseer Wilbur Glenn Voliva's Zion congregation reviewed evidence in a violation of the new dress law case. Mrs. Sarah Johnson, 21, of Winthrop Harbor, wore a low neck short sleeve transparent blouse. Two jurors urged acquittal. judge granted a new trial.
Canoeists from New England will converge in Lawrence for the Hastern division annual three day meet of the American Canoe Association. Activities include a get-together tomorrow an annual meeting Sunday afternoon and a regatta on the Merrimac River Monday at 10 AM with 250 to 300 members expected.
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