14 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
1
Miss Josephine Bolofsky 23 of 23 Causeway Street West End was charged with murder of her one day old baby boy and jailed without bail. Her inability to identify the Lowell Street house where she claimed birth and strangulation by another woman prompted the charge.
The chief fixer testifies that he believed using threats would be dishonest and that he arranged hush money totaling 50000 dollars and charged 32000 dollars for services. He describes payments and alleged pressure tactics in the film industry case.
This fourth in a series by Mr Bantry highlights leading personalities at the Irish peace talks. He notes the next article will appear tomorrow with further profiles.
Special Officers Campbell and Metting of Joy Street Station traced a clue that led to the girl shortly after she was taken to jail last night. The developing case centers on the lead found, guiding authorities to the whereabouts and next steps.
In New York during July the criminal branch of the Supreme Court led by Justice Borst allowed a jury to smell and taste the evidence. The jury, out for about an hour and a half, returned with a verdict of acquittal for Benjamin Horowitz of 158 Madison Street who faced liquor possession charges. The judge had long proposed this method for dry cases, and this first jury’s use may set a precedent for others.
A Boston and Maine express crashed into an automobile near the Summit Heights station today. Gladys Bean, 13, of Newark, died en route to a hospital. Dewey Reed, the driver, was critically hurt. Pride Bean and Berdie Bean also injured.
Colonel William Rand stated there is sufficient evidence to prove our ability and we will not contradict it to satisfy a patient public. Counsel for the defense moves to continue the case on two grounds.
Bridgeport reports Dr. John R. Brinkley claims rapid success in transferring animal eyes to restore sight. He says human trials could begin within six months and also plans to use goat intestinal glands to restore vitality in aged men, noting prior operations.
The three masted bark Tiburton bound from New York to the west coast of Africa via Boston lay off Governors Island when seized by prohibition agents. On board were 250 steel drums of 110 gallons each filled with grain alcohol bound for African ports. Of 52 casks examined 40 were found to be contraband.
In Zion Illinois on July 13 Mrs Sarah Johnson, 19, was fined five dollars and costs for violating the town dress ordinance. She was cited for exposing neck and shoulders beyond prescribed limits and for wearing a peekaboo mosquito net. She claimed the officers misread a pink corset cover as her garment.
The Cunard liner Aquitania defeats the Berengaria in a New York to Southampton race. Berengaria left July 4 with 1775 passengers, Aquitania with 2100. Aquitania arrived at 2 PM Tuesday, Berengaria at 7 AM yesterday, a 42 hour margin.
The piece by John Bantry condemns General Sir Neil Macready, head of British rule in Ireland, for arson and outrages under his administration. It notes Lord protest in Britain and hints at further details continued on Page 13.
Jackie Coogan juvenile movie actor has entered Glendale Hospital for operations on his nose and throat.
Three seamen died of suffocation and two others were overcome by fumes during fumigation of the Italian steamer Mincio at a North River pier today. The incident occurred in New York on July 13.
Russian pianist Moissaye Boguslawski could not practice in the heat, so he rented a portable piano, placed it in a rowboat, and rowed out onto the lake to play. Spectators and boats gathered for miles around to enjoy the concert on the water.
The Greek advance in Asia Minor broadens into a general offensive with wings striking from Brussa in the north and Ushak in the south. Forces converge on Kutaia near the main Baghdad railway, about 80 miles southeast of Brussa. Turkish Nationalist outposts retreat to strategic positions.
Allen suspends testimony in the revel incident as Daniel H. Coakley known as fix er de luxe for Hiram Abrams Agenil Zukor Jesse Lasky and other movie magnates testifies that thousands of dollars at Brownie Kennedy's Mishawum Manor in Woburn were the subject of attempted publicity scandal. He declares on the stand that all claims against the moviemen are bad phony and dishonest.
Fragment mentions a moonlit eerie light affecting all vehicles at 8 57 p m daylight saving time. It lists historical anniversaries including the Bastille destruction in 1789 and German capture of a Polish city in 1915, plus the 1917 retirement of a German official and Bolivia's 2020 revolt event.
The forecast calls for Thursday fair and Friday showers with little temperature change and moderate southerly winds. High pressure sits off the South Atlantic coast while central valleys and Great Lakes see falling pressure, and the northern Rockies experience a slow rise. Heavy heat Wednesday confined to the Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys with 70 degree readings in Illinois Missouri and eastern Iowa.
Forecasters expect warm and fairly good weather to persist through today and perhaps into tonight with temperatures staying comfortable and light winds.
National League games show Boston beating Chicago 3 1 and 5 4 in two games while New York routed St. Louis 9 4 and Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 6 2. American League results include Cleveland 4 Boston 3 Detroit 11 Philadelphia 5 Washington 10 Chicago 9 and New York 11 St Louis 1.
In Downing Street tomorrow British Prime Minister Lloyd George will meet Irish Republican leader Eamon De Valera in a bid to clear the way for a three party peace conference. They aim to align Sinn Fein and Ulster factions toward ending Ireland's troubled history.
The draft peace optimism rests on government and Irish circles avoiding direct discussion of a pivotal moment. The mood favors diplomacy yet stalls on specifics, reflecting a wary path toward possible accord.
Readings show mean temperature dew point and relative humidity in Boston observations. Data indicate average conditions with typical daily variation.
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