05 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
1
The South African Premier arrives in Dublin to meet Eamon de Valera as Lloyd George's envoy. A proposed Dominion plan of government is expected to be offered, while De Valera engages with Unionist leaders on possible settlement terms.
Major General Clarence R. Edwards led the Yankee Division in a three days reunion parade. Veterans of the days in France stood tall recalling living death as they rejoined civilians after two years back from war.
Shortly after 10 last night the Dudley street fire engine collided with the motor ladder at Dudley Winslow junction. Ladder man James McInnis of Ladder 4 was badly bruised and taken to City Hospital. Three horses were thrown and one will be killed. Driver John Crehan could not see due to a passing street car.
George E. Wilson was held by police on a technical manslaughter charge pending investigation into the death of Joseph Coppinger, 30, of 54 Bennett Street Brighton. Coppinger died at City Hospital. report continued on Page 18.
A reunion of the Yankee Division ended in tragedy as the event closed. Details remain scarce but the mood and reports suggest a solemn conclusion to the gathering.
Senator Lodge will chair the opposition to the anti beer bill in the Senate. The Massachusetts veteran argues the amendment exceeds the scope of the prohibition measure, arguing whiskey and beer have proven value as medicine.
Mr. Lodge denounces any Congressional move to dictate doctors' liquor prescriptions as insulting to medicine and inconsistent with proper prerogatives. He argued against Congress assuming such prerogatives in today’s discussion.
Agnes Mullen, three, of 14 Bromley Park Roxbury, is on the danger list at City Hospital after her clothing ignited from a sparkler last night. Her parents wrapped her in blankets to smother the flames. nearly all her light clothing burned away and she suffered severe burns.
Twelve heat prostrations were treated in Boston hospitals as the July Fourth heat soared to 90 degrees at noon. The readings lingered for near two hours before a rapid fall, and humidity made it the hottest day of the year with four mild cases treated at City Hospital out-patients. Named victims include Rene Dupont of Norfolk and George Branigan of Worcester, among others, all aided by Haymarket Relief station or friends.
Edwin A. Kerr 47 of 10 Cherry Street Melrose died in Melrose Hospital after a shoestring tangled around a revolver trigger. Kerr a widely known traveling man with trips to the Mexican border is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral services are set for Thursday.
In Hatfield on July 4 Dr. Daniel A. Poling, associate president of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, was pinned under his touring car after it struck a telephone pole. The crash also injured his wife and three children who were riding with him.
Mrs Poling suffered a head cut and ear injuries while a son broke a leg, another son fractured an arm, and a daughter was badly shaken after a machine capsized on the Northampton road. All were rushed to a local hospital near Northampton after the 7 45 am incident on the state highway.
Six Brockton girls and one Weymouth girl lost about 1500 dollars in clothing jewelry and money when their Nantasket Beach cottage burned to the ground. A defective flue caused a wood stove stove smoulder in the kitchen. Neighbors supplied clothes and offered temporary housing. the cottage owner was John Monahan of Brockton.
July 4 1921 reports Republican president Eamonn De Valera meeting Unionist leaders while General Smuts is due to arrive as Lloyd George's personal representative. The talks spark optimism for a genuine peace and a free Ireland, seen as a landmark event in centennial history.
The arrival of General Smuts is viewed as a pivotal development in the crisis. As premier of South Africa, he is regarded by many as one of the era’s foremost leaders and arguably superior to Lloyd in stature.
Anna Stole, 25, was struck on the left side by a ricocheted bullet fired by celebrating youths. The steel stays in her corset likely prevented a more serious injury, and she suffered only a slight abrasion.
Today's anniversaries note David G. Farragut born in 1801. The text recalls 1915 events with Russians checking Austro German advance toward Warsaw and Spa meeting of allied premiers. References Saghalien occupation and Cox on the 44th ballot for President.
Fair and cooler conditions are expected for Boston and surrounding areas with partly cloudy skies Tuesday and Wednesday. Moderate northeast winds, high pressure off the south Atlantic, and cooling trend across northern New England and the upper Midwest. Some thunder showers possible in the Southern States. relief from heat likely by Wednesday in the Lake region and Mid Atlantic. Washington forecast notes partly cloudy skies and slightly cooler conditions for New England.
The forecast calls for today and tonight to remain fair with mild to moderate warmth. No precipitation is expected, and conditions should stay comfortable for outdoor plans.
Yesterday's temperature range shows a high of 68 and a low of -60 degrees. The average temperature was 78 and 22 to 24, with data indicating last year's average at 66 and 8 to 24.
In London on July 4 the American Society of London hosted its Independence Day dinner with more than 30 foreign diplomats as guests. Ambassador Harvey was the guest of honor and Lord Lee of Fareham credited him with candid, frank comment on Anglo American relations.
On July 4 at Fairhaven the naval motor cabin cruiser Siwash suffered extensive damage from an explosion while loading gasoline. Steward Hezekiah Trouell of New York was badly burned. sailing master W. C. McCoy received minor injuries. The cabin and deck were damaged and a tender was hurled into the air before flames were put out.
Morning results show Cleveland 6 Chicago 4 and Detroit 4 St Louis 1. Afternoon games include Washington 4 Boston 1 with Washington 7 Boston 3 in the first and New York 6 Philadelphia 4 and 14 to 4 in the second. Cleveland 11 Chicago 10 and Detroit 7 St Louis 6.
Morning National League results show Boston defeating Philadelphia 6 to 4 and New York beating Brooklyn 8 to 1. Afternoon games include New York 7 Brooklyn 4 and Chicago 6 Cincinnati 2 with St Louis 6 Pittsburg 5.
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