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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
13
John Sidebottom a 30 year old clerk from 134 Bell ingham avenue Beachmont died at City Hospital from a skull fracture after a fall from a stool while working at a warehouse on 58 E street South Boston Police reported he suddenly collapsed and fell backward striking his head.
Michael Driscoll of Bangor pleaded guilty to trying to bribe a Federal prohibition officer. He was sentenced by Judge Peters to two months in Bangor jail, the minimum due to his poor health.
Walter S. Ward son of a wealthy baker is freed on a 50000 dollar bail after 26 days in Westchester County jail following an indictment for murder in the Peters case. Judge Seeger ruled the evidence so far might not support a first degree murder conviction and said the case is unusual with Ward's self defense confession as the sole evidence.
A Parkway exchange operator reported a distress moan at 4 a m prompting West Roxbury police to respond to Metropolitan avenue. Officers found a man who came home late and slept through, knocking the receiver and snoozing loudly, causing the false alarm without anyone in danger.
York Beach Me July 11 Dr Fessenden L Day a Bridgeport Conn specialist was arrested for reckless driving. He appeared before Justice Hildreth who offered mercy of the court and no sentence was imposed beyond costs and probation.
Eight-year-old David Freedman of 41 Batavian Street was pulled from 15 feet of water in the Charles River Basin by Patrolman F W Mercer of the Metropolitan District Police. Mercer dived after the boy when he disappeared after falling from a rowboat, bringing him to the surface and to safety yesterday afternoon.
Charlestown Navy Yard craftsmen mobilize a four member committee to urge Senator Lodge to intervene amid alleged personnel cuts. A Washington committee of two backs Lodge as Boston faces layoffs while other yards receive funds. The group also contacts Governor Cox, Mayor Curley, and veterans groups to apply pressure for halting further layoffs.
The United Shoe Machinery Corporation presents a basement factory exhibit operated by Emerson Shoe Company of Rockland Mass making Goodyear West shoes. The display shows individual electric driven machines, aims to educate visitors about modern shoemaking, and includes a booklet with historic notes on the boot and shoe industry.
An 8 year old, Raymond Hillier, fell from a rowboat at the Esplanade near Harvard bridge while two boys played nearby. Mercer the river patrol dived, found David Freedman under water, and brought him to the surface. Both boys were later found in a nearby lot, unharmed.
Lawrence, July 11. Bertha George, 16, ran off with Edward Shager a boarder at the George home. Police were notified but the parents later said they will forgive and forget when the couple returns after the ceremony.
Five thousand South End youngsters gathered at the municipal movies on Franklin Square to hear Traffic Officer Langille describe arm motions and their meanings. The safety program, a joint park and police effort, included educational pictures and a short program after the talk.
Richard Pattee executive secretary of the New England Milk Producers Association will be questioned today about the aims and affairs of the organization. Assistant District Attorney Henry P Fielding conducts the probe into milk pricing in Greater Boston and says books are open for inspection.
East Dedham officers arrested Patrick Calnan age 51 of 32 Dwight Street South End on drug law violations. They say Calnan tried to swallow drugs when approached after suspected street dealing at Dover Street and Shawmut Avenue. he resisted arrest and was subdued and to be arraigned in court today.
The intensive campaign for Winthrop Community Hospital will begin on July 18 following a meeting of the executive committee and campaign directors. Plans call for returning the $20,000 subscribed last spring, with methods to be decided by the committee, and a goal to raise $35,000 by volunteer subscription.
Dr. Walter B. Swift offers a free morning clinic at Simmons College for four weeks from 10 to 11 a.m. The program targets children backward in talking and invites parents and teachers to bring pupils needing speech correction.
Jean V. Parmentier, French government representative, arrived in New York en route to Washington as adviser to the Inter Allied Debt Funding Commission. He said France will pay her debts but much depends on Germany, noting France has paid more wartime costs than Germany.
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