08 Jul 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1922
Page
1
A corps of certified public accountants has been called to City Hall after a clerical desk in the water division income branch yielded a $500 envelope. Receipted water tax bills were found. Continued on Page 2-Sixth Col.
Boxing results from Revere and New Bedford feature Willie Gradwell, Battling McCready, Willie Corbett, Sears, Porky Flynn, Joe Curry, and others with ten round and six round bouts. In New York Gene Tunney and Pepper Martin win by decision. Wimbledon and Henley show Mal lory Lenglen Hoover and Beresford among others with Diamond Sculls noted. Full reports on pages 9 10 and 11.
In the American League St Louis wins 1 0 over Boston and Boston takes a 5 4 win in 13 innings. New York defeats Cleveland 1 0 while Detroit beats Washington 7 63. Philadelphia top Chicago 6 3 and Chicago edges Boston 7 2. New York nips Pittsburg 9 8 in 18 innings. St Louis 6 Brooklyn 5. Eastern League New Haven 2 Albany 0 Fitchburg 8 Pittsfield 6 Waterburg 3 Bridgeport 2 in 10 innings Springfield 4 Hartford 3 in 10 then 13 in the second game.
Sherman L. Whipple announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator. The statement attacks the GOP and cites failures on issues. Whipple criticizes the party as weak and akin to Lodge, signaling a defining party clash.
Sherman L. accuses Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of representing organized money interests and implies Colonel William A. Gaston is the same force under a different guise, labeling both as the old master in new clothes. The remarks hinge on perceived ties to finance and power in Washington.
The paper lists yesterday's high and low temperatures at Thompson's Spa with times noted for 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The averages shown include the daily average and the prior year's average, along with faint figures indicating numeric details.
The article argues brains rival beauty in discovering a future film star. It quotes the actress saying intelligence matters as much as looks and that a vivid personality is essential for stardom. She emphasizes charm as a prime factor in attracting roles.
Goldwyn Pictures scout Miss Bijou Fernandez arrives in Boston to begin the second week of auditions across New England. She will travel to find girls whose faces may become future Goldwyn stars in moving pictures.
Tomorrow morning she will commence at Newburyport and then tour Salisbury and Hampton beaches. Continued on Page 2-First Col.
Six year old Aggie Condon of Hingham’s West School spotted two teens, Frank Tartaglia age 19 and Frank Germano age 18, as they robbed a grocery store for 140 dollars. She notified Chief Washington James, leading to their capture by Massachusetts police.
A six year old girl sought help from Hingham Police Headquarters after seeing two young men attempting a break in at the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Store.
Bristol New Hampshire July 7 The town of Alexandria is in an uproar over a search for John Riley of Boston who visited a farm he co owns and was badly beaten by Walter Fletcher an ex service man following a Tuesday night altercation Fletcher was held over to Grafton county Superior Court on a charge of assault with intent to kill.
Suzanne Hates Molla and Lon Glen engage in a sharp verbal duel over a French champion's name. Experts debate pronunciation as both players display top form, promising a thrilling duel on court.
London July 8 Suzanne Lenglen and Molla Mallory prepared for the battle of the century. Mallory gave an easy victory yesterday while Lenglen displayed excellent form as both vie for top tennis honors.
A compact chronology notes John D. Rockefeller born in 1839, the 1915 surrender of German Southwest Africa to General Botha, Wilson’s return from the Peace Conference in 1919, and a 1918 armistice signed by Sir Nevil Macready and Sinn Fein leaders valid at noon on July 11. It also records Ruthenian uprisings against Poles on the Russ German front.
Weather bulletin notes Saturday showers and possible thunderstorms for Boston and vicinity. Sunday should be fair and cooler with fresh southwest and west winds. The forecast extends to northern New England and eastern New York with similar shower and cooler conditions through the weekend.
Forecast calls for unsettled conditions after a fair morning with showers possible this afternoon and continuing tonight. Heat remains moderate as warm air lingers.
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