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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1921
Page
2
Boston Jewish leaders who hosted Professor Einstein dispute a Berlin report quoting him as disparaging Americans. They cite his praise for American learning, civilization, and Boston, and say the Berlin remarks do not reflect his views.
Peter C. Delory, serving 18 to 20 years for involvement in Annie Mullins death near Arlington on March 27 198, petitions for a pardon. A parole board hearing is set for July 12. James Mantir, also linked to the case, faces a life sentence and is hospitalized at Bridgewater for the criminal insane. Delory argues he has been properly punished and shown good conduct since the crime.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. won his lawsuit against New York City tax commissioners over overassessed properties along the Hudson at the northern Manhattan end. The Appellate Division unanimously reversed a lower court, ruling the city overcharged on 1917 and 1918 assessments by about $800,000.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Charles H. Jackson billed as the fattest man in the world. The ceremony took place at the home of his daughter Mrs. W. E. Bacon at 2 Cutting Street Medford with Rev Denton J Nelly of the First Baptist Church Medford officiating and members of the Dunster Lodge I O O F conducting the Odd Fellows service. Burial followed at Mt Auburn Cemetery.
The sudden illness of defendant Bartolomeo Vanzetti, a motion for a new trial in his behalf, and a heated interpreter dispute marked a shortened session of the Sacco Vanzetti murder trial in the Superior Criminal Court at Dedham yesterday.
At the Mednam jail and courthouse the defense reports Vanzetti fainted from heat and fatigue after six weeks of trial. Doctor Worthington says he is not seriously ill but needs rest and quiet as he may appear in court tomorrow.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah D. Early of Wellesley Hills were held at St. John's Church yesterday. The Boston automobile crash victim was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham, with Revs J E Murphy and J E B McLeod officiating.
Two automobile holdups by masked men were reported within 24 hours. Arthur F. Shippee was forced to stop by two robbers who fled after his speed knocked one down. In Holmes neighborhood Everett Jenckes was robbed of 100 dollars and a gold watch. a companion’s watch was taken but later returned. Officer Hunt pursued a clue leading to an arrest.
Edward Marshall, a wounded World War veteran living at 184 Sackville Street Toronto, asks the Post to help locate his son William Clarence Marshall born 1902 at 23 Cortes Street. He has a sister Linda and is the son of Ettle Marshall. He asks his son to write at once and says he may not live long.
New York July 8 Letters said to pass between James A. Stillman and his wife since the birth of Guy in November 1918 will be produced by counsel for Mrs Anne Urquhart Stillman at the next hearings of the divorce suit in Poughkeepsie. The communications allegedly show that after the so called historical letter was excluded as evidence the banker wrote endearingly to his wife saying he had never seen anyone to compare with her and that he could never have loved any other woman so much.
A defence witness will describe Mr. Stillman’s response to the hysterical letter as a quick trip to Buffalo, citing the banker’s phrase to his wife Mudski. The letters in counsel’s possession are said to show no breach between banker and wife, described by a close case associate.
The ongoing divorce case details endearing letters from banker Mr Stillman to his wife dated 1919, expressing regret over mistakes and hope for happier years. Evidence includes a Buffalo visit in 1918, references to large sums and bonds transferred to Florence N Leeds, and testimony from Dr Hugh L Russell.
President Lowell and Harvard officials welcomed 1800 students to the six week course in Cambridge at a reception in the Harvard Union. Director John Tucker Murray and Dean Henry Wy man Holmes spoke, with the event running from 7 to 11 and merrymaking after the addresses.
John Moche a carnival employee was sent to capture a trained monk atop a tree. The monk spit as John reached for him causing a 40 foot fall. He is hospitalized with a badly sprained back and bruised disposition. The monk remains at large and John vows no more chasing monks.
Alexander Howat and August Dorcy, president and vice president of the Kansas miners union, receive six months in jail and a $500 fine each from Judge Frank W. Boss in Cherokee County District Court for violating the Kansas Industrial Law by calling a strike.
Boston Elevated General Manager Edward Dana says surface cars will run over Warren Bridge starting Monday July 11 due to repairs on the Charlestown Bridge. The diversion is temporary and will last until work is finished.
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