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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
2
In New York on July 6 a plan to impanel a grand jury to hear liquor cases only sparked a heated scene in Supreme Court. Justice Borst questioned fifty jurors as anti and reform groups clashed, prompting the prosecutor to summon another panel for the next day.
Prospective jurors question district attorneys over enforcement methods of the prohibition act. They attack police searches and high-handed tactics, with 17 of 50 summoned men expressing opposition to the law and its enforcement.
The first annual Neponset Home and School Association picnic was held in Dorchester Park after weather delays. Over 300 children and parents enjoyed sports and refreshments organized by Mrs Edna Goodsell and other members. Prizes were awarded for event winners as ice cream and lollypops were shared.
The June extraordinary grand jury, handling liquor cases, heard 318 matters at a cost around $20,000 and returned 105 indictments. Ten convictions and 15 guilty pleas followed, with six acquittals. Most sentences were suspended, and the largest fine was $400.
Newark July 6 United News. Miss Elizabeth Blume attorney for the loser says a handsome young man lawyer vamped a jury of nine young women in the Montclair district court. Blume filed notice of appeal. She quotes a juror saying she did not know what the case was about.
In Chicago on July 6 J Kalisky president of the Shoe Travellers Association says fall men s shoe styles will be heavy brogue with a strap replacing the lace front He adds that prices are unlikely to fall for some time yet having already dropped about 30 percent of wartime levels.
Lt General Karl Stenger, accused by France of ordering troops to kill wounded in the 1914 fighting, was acquitted by the German Supreme Court in Leipsic. Major Bruno Crusius, tried on a related charge, received two years in prison and was forbidden to wear the German uniform.
Disabled soldiers sailors and marines will receive a six weeks free course at the Boston Trade School on Parker street Roxbury under the federal vocational board. Yesterday 125 men reported to William Taylor and began work in the various classes. Fifty are Wentworth Institute students joining to study mechanical drawing and mathematics.
The shipping board steamer Isanti, coal laden from Norfolk to Glasgow, entered the hub yesterday with steering gear trouble and oil in the fresh water tanks. It berthed at the army supply base for repairs and tank washing before resuming its voyage.
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