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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1921

Page

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Tufts Offered Pardon to Secure Escapee Return

District Attorney Nathan A. Tufts allegedly promised Herman L. Barney a pardon to induce his return to Charlestown State Prison after an escape. Special Assistant Attorney General Henry F. Hurlburt disclosed the claim during the Tufts trial yesterday, following Barney’s conviction for slaying Patrolman Deininger.

Herman L. Barney Deininger Nathan A. Tufts Charlestown Henry F. Hurlburt Tufts

Hopeful on Both Sides for Irish Settlement Plan

London July 14 The Communique from the Lloyd George De Valera conference reports they met at 4 30 pm, were alone, and discussed positions and views for the settlement plan, with the talks lasting beyond 7 pm.

London Lloyd George-De Valera Lloyd George Mr. de Valera

Lloyd George and De Valera Confer on Irish Seats

Premier Lloyd George and Irish Republican leader Eamon De Valera met at Downing Street for over two hours to discuss how Britain and the Dail Eireann might seat delegates with Ulster at an upcoming conference. The talks will resume tomorrow at 11 30.

London Associated Press Lloyd George Eamon de Valera Downing Street Great Britain Dail Eireann Ulster

Meeting of British PM and Irish Republic leader ends amicable

The British prime minister and the supporter who calls himself president of the Irish republic held a lengthy private talk. It reportedly ended amiably with a joint communique likely, seen as a hopeful sign by many observers.

Irish Republic

Navy Yards Adopt Five Day Week Across All Stations

Washington July 14 Assistant Secretary Roosevelt announced a temporary five day work week for navy yards and shore stations to limit personnel cuts under reduced appropriations. Saturday will be the enforced holiday with pay maintained. some protests cited prior practice of half Saturday holidays. The department hopes the measure will be accepted in good spirit.

Washington Roosevelt

Debts Cancellation Discussion Between Allies Crystallizes

Premier Lloyd George in a 1920 letter to President Wilson suggested reciprocally cancelling inter allied debts and asked for advice on the best method to consider and settle the issue promptly with the United States and its allies once political conditions permit.

Washington Lloyd George Great Britain Wilson United States America

Infant Stillman’s Testimony Sparks Divorce Hearing

In Poughkeepsie on July 14 the infant co defendant Guy Stillman scored verbally as Hamilton Phelps Clawson testified that James A Stillman was with his wife Anne Urquhart Stillman at their Pleasantville estate on January 1 6 and 27 ten months before the child’s birth. The resumed hearings before Referee Daniel J Gleason continue.

Poughkeepsie Guy Stillman James A. Stillman Daniel J. Gleason Hamilton Phelps Clawson Buffalo Anne Urquhart Stillman Pleasantville

Kleptomaniac Mother Sentenced In General Sessions

Mrs. Virginia Calmann of Medford Massachusetts aged forty four was sentenced to three years in the House of the Good Shepherd after doctors testified a mental weakness made thefts compelling. She is described as a woman of means with a long record of shoplifting and pocket picking including prior arrests in Boston Philadelphia and New York.

New York Virginia Calmann Medford Mass Crain House of the Good Shepherd Perry Lichtenstein Tombs

British debt cancellation proposal raises Senate questions

Treasury officials told the Senate finance committee six months after a British cable urged broad cancellation of inter governmental war debts. Assistant Secretary Wadsworth read Lloyd George's letter and the chancellor's cable to lawmakers while Secretary Mellon noted he had not been asked to pursue such cancellation. The committee adjourned after requesting related Treasury documents on Allied loans.

Treasury United States Senate Finance Committee Secretary of the Treasury Wadsworth LaFollette Wisconsin Lloyd George R. C. Lindsay R. C. Leffingwell The Mellon

Bed Bursts Into Flames In West End Residence

Addie Stewart, 25, was in a bed on the third floor of a four story brick dwelling at 7 Primus avenue West End when flames enveloped the bed last night. A passerby raised the alarm and Ladder 26 carried Stewart to the Relief Hospital for burns. Authorities say she smoked in bed. The fire damage was reported significant.

Addie Stewart Primus Avenue West End Ladder 26 Addie Relief Hospital North Harmon Street Allston

Tragic Accidental Self-Inflicted Death Near West Falmouth

William Donaghey 21 a Maine Central railroad section hand in West Falmouth Maine demonstrated suicide by revolver to friends. The weapon accidentally discharged and he died instantly.

Portland. Me William Donaghey Maine Central Railroad West Falmouth Donoghey

Suicide by Former Conductor at Malden Home

Reu ben J Fallon aged 29, formerly a street car conductor, killed himself with a gun yesterday while his brother was away from his sick chamber at 64 Cherry street Malden. The act occurred in his residence and was reported as a suicide.

Reuben J. Fallon Cherry Street Malden

Women to Get Smoking Rooms on CP Rail

Montreal July 14 Sleepers with smoking rooms for women are to be introduced on Canadian Pacific railway lines. The company will be the first in the world to provide for women travelers on sleepers on the same scale as men. A new standard sleeping car is designed with a large women s dressing room about equal in size to the men s smoking room. 56 cars are under construction.

Montreal Canadian Pacific

Astor Claims Lost Identity At Police Station

Jacob Astor 48 a proprietor at 189 Massachusetts Avenue and resident of 41 Bickerstaff Street went to Back Bay Police Station claiming he forgot his identity residence and friends He insisted he was not the man they thought he was and refused to accept they knew him. He was sent to the Psychopathic Hospital for evaluation.

Jacob Astor Massachusetts Avenue Bickerstaff Street Psychopathic Hospital Astor Captain Goode Back Bay

Two Attack Patrolman Near Jamaica Plain Corner

Patrolman Charles E. Packard of Jamaica Plain fought two assailants late last night as he tried to place one under arrest near Walnut avenue and School street. One attacker was knocked down and captured. Bernard Feeney of 19 Newark Street Jamaica Plain gave his name and was booked on a minor charge with a second assault on an officer to be filed. The second assailant fled and a citywide description was issued.

Charles E. Packard Jamaica Plain Walnut Avenue School Street Packard Bernard Feeney Newark Street Feeney

Ambassador Herrick Greeted With Warm Paris Welcome

Myron T. Herrick the new American ambassador to France arrived from Havre and was greeted by large crowds in Paris. Premier Briand led the reception and called it fitting that he arrive on France’s national fete day.

Herrick Paris Associated Press Myron T. Herrick France Havre Briand

Boston National Bank to acquire Hanover Trust Co

Bank Commissioner Joseph C. Allen approves the plan for Boston National Bank to acquire Hanover Trust Co. Savings accounts would be paid 100 cents on the dollar. Commercial department depositors would receive 60 to 65 cents on the dollar.

P. C Hanover Trust Company Boston National Bank Hanover Joseph C. Allen

Bank Commissioner Seeks Court Review On Hanover Absorption

Details of the agreement remain sealed while the case awaits Supreme Court ruling. A petition for court approval will be filed today with a July 29 hearing possible, allowing all parties to state positions. Bank Commissioner Allen says if endorsed, depositors could receive the largest returns on their funds amid ongoing absorption talks between Hanover and Boston National.

Supreme Court Allen Hanover Boston National Maine

Patrolman Hurt by Truck in Somerville Incident

Patrolman William J. Warner of the Somerville police is hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a truck owned by Ira A. Lynde of Somerville on Washington Street. Lynde reports he stopped but could not avoid the collision. the truck later veered onto the sidewalk but caused no further injuries.

William J. Warner Somerville Police Somerville Hospital Ira A. Lynde Broadway Somerville Warner Lynde Warner Lynde Lyfde Washington Street

Drug Stores Wanted for Cash Purchase in Boston Area

Cash buyer seeks to purchase about 20 established medium class drug stores in Boston and vicinity for promotion of a reliable patent medicine. Large stocks of general goods not required. Respond with confidence to Box C 62 Post, Boston, Mass.

Boston the Post Mass

Much Ado Over Pekinese Pup and Portrait in Reid Case

In New York on July 14 the Supreme Court heard arguments over a motion to compel Mrs. Reid to honor an arbitration agreement. The dispute centers on Daniel G. Reid's refusal to part with a Pekinese pup and a portrait of George I, blocking an otherwise amicable plan for the former wife to take about 400000 dollars of her personal property from the Reid mansion at 907 Fifth Avenue.

New York Daniel G. Reid George I Reid Fifth Avenue Supreme Court

Reid divorce ends with contested property dispute

Mrs. Margaret Carrere Reid obtained a divorce on February 27, 1920, and did not seek alimony, claiming her husband had provided $30,000 yearly and a lump sum of $200,000. A later dispute over removal of personal property from the Fifth Avenue home arose, clarifying what remained her property.

Margaret Carrere Reid Reid

Baseball scores across leagues on yesterday's page seven

National League results include Boston 3 Chicago 2 and New York 4 St Louis 3 in 10 innings. Tegers 5 Philadelphia 4 in 10 innings with Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 5. American League games list Boston 5 Cleveland 2 Chicago 3 Washington 1 Philadelphia 6 Detroit 4 with New York St Louis rain affecting play.

Boston Chicago New York St. Louis Tegers Philadelphia Innin Cincinnati Brooklyn Cleveland Washington Detroit

Hub Hit by Wave of Heat in Bostort

Bostort sweltered again yesterday under a southwest wind and blazing sun. Those at home or at beaches fared better, as the wind offered some refreshment though temperatures remained hot and uncomfortable for many residents.

Weather report notes high humidity and scattered showers

The day opened with a high of 8 percent and humidity levels at 83 percent in the morning, 64 percent at noon, and 76 percent at night. Officials forecast showers and possibly thunderstorms today, with cooler, fair weather and west to northwest winds on Saturday.

Weather forecast calls for unsettled day with thunderstorms

The forecast predicts unsettled conditions today with a fair chance of thunder showers both day and night. Strong cells may bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds as the day advances.

Sacco and Vanzetti Found Guilty in Dedham Court

Nicola Sacco a shoeworker of Stoughton and Bartolomeo Vanzzetti a fish peddler of Plymouth were found guilty of first degree murder by a jury in the Superior Criminal Court at Dedham yesterday.

Nicola Sacco Bartholomew Vanzetti Demaster Brown South Braintree Gree Stoughton Bartolomeo Vanszetti Plymouth Superior Criminal Court Dedham

Continued on Page 7 Fifth Column

A short line notes that the 8:35 A M segment continues on page 7 fifth column, indicating continuation of a prior item. The terse note provides no additional context or details beyond pagination.

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Showers Forecast for Boston and Nearby Areas

Weather forecast notes showers and possible thunder storms for Boston and vicinity on Friday with cooler, fair conditions Saturday. Northern New England outlook includes showers and likely thunderstorms Friday and Saturday with cooler highs.

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