07 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
1
Roger S. Robbins assistant superintendent of Champion International Paper Company of Lawrence admitted to a Post reporter that he aided in the beating of his sister's sweetheart in Pepperell. He stated it was a complete admission of his part in the assault.
A mysterious firebug tried to ignite Richard Feaks's Newton basement at 75 Park Street while the occupants were inside and doors locked. Investigators note similar arson at two other houses Tuesday as police and fire officials intensify efforts to catch the suspect.
The Irish Bulletin declares no hostility toward northeast Ulster from Ireland proper. It quotes De Valera as admitting their autonomy claim is just and promises more generous terms and a dignified legislature, contingent on Northeast Ulster not being used as a bridgehead by Carson to conquer and subdue Ireland.
James McNulty aged 36 of 178 Hyde Park avenue Hyde Park fell into the harbor from Lewis wharf and was saved from drowning by James Miles a watchman employed by the Boston Towboat Company in an early evening incident.
Police and medical examiners concluded Dorothy E. Stewart 22 shot herself with handwriting notes found around East district. Continued on Page 10.
A woman described as a wild figure with long hair and tatters was found in a tree behind Mays Landing New Jersey. Identified as Mary Isgore, a former Vineland resident, she was captured by Atlantic County Sheriff Perkins after berry pickers reported seeing her in trees. police seek her relatives in New York.
Washington July 6 United News The heroism of a dog named Stubby a Boston bull terrier and mascot of the 26th New England Division received a gold medal from General Pershing in his private office Stubby wore three service stripes and a wound stripe and barked in approval after the presentation He was wounded at Seicheprey and later briefly went AWOL after St Mihiel before being recovered to American ranks He now belongs to J Robert Controy of New Haven Conn a former corporal who brought him to Pershing’s office.
James B. Richardson shot Grace Stinson Richardson three times outside City Hospital as her sister Nurse Mrs James Kemp watched. He then fatally shot himself after a struggle with his mother over the revolver. Both died en route to the hospital.
Inspector Walker A. Smith of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Boston was critically ill with heart trouble at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. A veteran detective of over 14 years in the bureau, he was on the danger list last night.
Secretary Mellon strongly opposes Congress adoption of the soldiers bonus bill. A letter stating his position and reflecting President Harding’s attitude was read in the Senate this afternoon.
Worcester July 6 Sheriff Albert F. Richardson attributes a jump in jail population from 123 to 194 inmates to unemployment bootlegging and short skirts. He says scant street dress by women and girls spurs sex crimes and immorality and claims men are enticed by such dress.
General Smuts acting as Lloyd George's envoy to De Valera says Treland's problem is solvable and expects to arrange an armistice at tomorrow's Dublin talks. The plan aims to ease tensions and end hostilities through a negotiated ceasefire.
The Clan-Na-Gael, in a three day meeting at Convention Hall St Botolph Street, declares firm opposition to any Irish compromise or partnership with the British Empire. The group warns that such an agreement would threaten the Irish republic and its republican future.
In Chicago on July 6 the price of ice cream sodas was cut to 15 cents by numerous confectionery dealers and ice cream parlor owners after 16 hearings in the office of Russell J. Poole. The move follows a 10 day campaign to lower wartime prices amid cited profits near 100 percent on ice cream.
James P Timilty known as Diamond Jim and longtime Democratic organizer in Roxbury Crossing Boston died at Sharon hospital yesterday at 5 20 pm after a year long illness and recent rapid decline. His death came unexpectedly to relatives and friends.
Paul Harvey of the Christian Science Monitor in New York City becomes a trustee of the Christian Science Publishing Society replacing the resigning David B. Ogden. Announcement made yesterday.
Giles A. Stuart aged 71 dies in Rockland Maine. Former president of the New England Superintendents Association and Maine State Teachers Association. He previously served as superintendent in Lewiston Bath Chicopee Mass New Britain Conn.
In the American League Boston defeated Washington 2 to 1 in 12 innings after a 1 0 wash in game two. Chicago beat Detroit 2 0. In the National League Boston routed Philadelphia 11 to 6 while Brooklyn outscored New York 11 to 4 and Pittsburg topped St Louis 3 to 2 in 13 innings.
Advertises purchase of around 20 medium class drug stores in Boston and vicinity for cash. Targeted to promote a reliable patent medicine with large general goods stocks not required. Respond with confidence to Box C 62, Post Boston Mass.
Reports from Dublin detail visits by Earl Middleton and Sir Horace Plunkett to premier and government officials. In Liverpool a Prince of Wales trip featured Sinn Fein flags entwined with Union Jacks in the Irish quarter. A Sinn Fein leader claimed Dublin ordered the display. General Jan Smuts returned from Ireland and spoke publicly.
The item lists dated WWI notes from 1915 including Russian advances in southern Poland and Austrian actions. It recalls the Italian cruiser Amalfi sunk by an Austrian submarine and notes a 1914-1915 context with U.S. trade policy shifts and Mexican events, though details are fragmentary.
Forecasts issued from Washington indicate generally fair weather for northern New England southern New England and eastern New York with a warming trend expected Thursday. Winds vary from southeast to southwest across the Atlantic coast and coastal zones with moderate to fresh speeds as pressures shift across regions.
Expect fairly good weather with higher temperatures today and overnight. The forecast indicates warming conditions across the region, bringing milder evenings and daytime highs.
A historical weather snippet records the average temperature yesterday at 70.6 degrees and the same day last year at 73.5 degrees. Additional unreadable OCR text references times and locations but no clear events or sources are identifiable.
Rumors in Belfast claim Sinn Fein may have dropped its demand for a republic though no confirmation exists and Ulster Cabinet members lack direct knowledge of today’s events.
At Sable Island Nova Scotia divers rush to lift the sunken Esperanto, winner of the Fisherman’s Blue Ribbon. Food is scarce on the Fabia as codfish are hung to dry for rations and water is running low. A pontoon cradle with 25 ton lifting power is planned, but one rope broke and tackle is in short supply amid tides winds and fog. Halifax is the intended port if the operation succeeds.
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