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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
4
Immigration Commissioner Henry J. Skeffington said he will not resign despite Senator Lodge’s demand. He will follow superior orders if requested, noting no personal intention to quit while John G. Hagberg is set to replace him.
The ninth annual meeting of the New England Harness Makers Association at the American House heard that the horse to be revived through work use and heavy draft breeds. Officers were elected including President W. E. Fossis and Vice President H. T. Balfour. John Speirs urged dirt roads for horse traffic and the group discussed horse investment versus trucks and the shrinking role of pleasure horses.
After touring beaches Mayor Peters endorsed one piece swimsuits for swimming and bathing, saying they can be safe attractive and modest. The visit revealed concerns over suit distribution at City Point beach and insufficient protection for children at the boathouse landing. The park department now bars children from playing around that landing.
The Boston Police band performed in Pemberton square before Commissioner Curtis and Superintendent Crowley. Six months old, the group, under Joseph Sullivan and Herman Hecker with Drum Major Sol Nesbit, drew handclaps from a sunlit crowd as spectators filled the plaza.
John G. Emery national commander of the American Legion said he would head a delegation of 250 legionnaires visiting France this summer. The trip, announced in Indianapolis, reflects the organization's postwar efforts and ties with overseas veterans.
A 52 year old Dedham street patrolman Wilbur F Harris was bailed at Central Court for 1200 dollars to face July 21 on charges of breaking and entering and attempted larceny at the Tremont Millinery Company located at 460 Harrison Avenue.
Harris, captured after a nighttime pistol duel with Wolf Detective Agency operatives, posted bail and faced Judge Sheehan in a lobby appearance pleading not guilty. He reportedly suffered years of misfortune, routine medical treatment, and mental strain amid a curfew of escape risks and a cache of raincoats.
About 100 Boston Chamber of Commerce members took a six hour harbor tour offered by The Escalators committee. The War Department provided the quartermaster’s steamer General Thomas S. Jessup for the outing, which began at noon from the Army Base in South Boston.
A chaotic noon raid on Atlantic avenue ends with Williams and two accomplices captured or at large after a pursuit along the shore. Williams faces Central Court hearings. a robbery netted about $4. The report blends later maritime disaster and literary relics involving Margaret Fuller and Emerson, including a Fire Island wreck and a duel in Edenborn, Pennsylvania.
In Italy Margaret Fuller Ossoli befriended Mazzini and her husband served in the city guards. As the Ossolis planned a 1850 voyage aboard the Elizabeth, she feared wrecks like the Westmoreland and Argo, writing of perishing with husband and child. Horace Sumner traveled as a fellow passenger.
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