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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1921
Page
1
Levenson testifies he received payments from officers of the International Service Company and gave the money to the former district attorney. Officers claim the payments occurred after Tufts threatened prosecution.
H Phelps Clawson testified in the divorce suit of James A Stillman describing Anne A Stillman inviting Fred Beauvais to share a meal with her hunting party in Canadian woods after meeting him in November 1916. The testimony appears in the Poughkeepsie NY proceedings dated July 15 continuing on Page 8 66th Column.
Sullivan Indiana residents used Centre Ridge Cemetery as a lovers lane. The City Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting use of the cemetery between 8 p m and 5 a m to curb late night activity.
Johnny Wilson of Charlestown defeats George Robinson of Cambridge to retain the world middleweight title before over ten thousand spectators at the Boston Arena. Robinson had previously won three times against the champion, drawing a large crowd that required police to deny entry.
The report notes Wilson won nine of ten rounds on a disputed page 5 column. Details are sparse but indicate a commanding performance with several rounds clearly in his favor.
In the American League Boston defeated Cleveland 2 to 3 with Chicago losing 2 to 3 and Philadelphia beating Detroit 3 to 2. Washington and New York were tied 10 innings with a 7 to 2 score in New York and St. Louis led 3 in their matchup.
A severe storm hit Washington on July 15 as lightning struck the White House yard near the executive offices. Policeman John Hawkes was knocked from his sentry box and injured his back and shoulders while the basement offices flooded. the President remained at his desk during the storm.
United News reports bitter fighting around Katachia with Turkish resistance as Greek forces press successes near Athens and Constantinople.
Prime Minister Lloyd George chairs two conference sessions in London with Eamon De Valera and Sir James Craig as efforts toward a joint Irish settlement continue. No official results yet but negotiations show progress and a possible fresh meeting on Monday.
Frank O Neill from Somerville and his wife visited Tremont Row shops. Coleman Clougherty of South Boston flirted with Mrs O Neill and was separated by Traffic Officer Logan. O Neill released. Clougherty held with a diamond ring purse and toy silk handkerchiefs. Case continued to next Tuesday.
In a bitter closing debate the Senate sent the bonus bill back to committee by a 47 to 29 vote. The clash highlighted partisan tensions over overtime pay and veterans benefits as lawmakers pressed for revisions.
Washington July 15 The Senate voted 47 to 29 to recommit the soldier’s bonus bill indefinitely to the finance committee in response to President Harding’s request. Democrats called it the death of the measure while Republicans said it postpones action for a few months without harming veterans.
In a divided roll call nine Republicans opposed the move while eight Democrats joined most Republicans to back recommittal, signaling a sharp party split on the procedural step.
The Boston Post highlights infant phenom Harry Leonard La Fleur Jr. eight months old from Somerville. He performs chin ups on a pole, raises himself with his father's fingers, and holds a rigid standing pose. Weighing 16 1/2 pounds, 27 inches tall, baby Hercules shows impressive development for his age and the paper invites more baby submissions.
Marshal Foch, head of the interallied command in the final WWI year, is expected to join the French commission at the Washington disarmament conference. He plans to come at the invitation of the American Legion with government support for Armistice Day events.
The article reports a conference involving Tufts and others including Harry E Levenson and Nathan A Tufts, Middlesex county officials, and Captain Herbert Gordon. They are accused of conspiring to extort $7500 from officers of the International.
Rockford Illinois July 15 Adam Cannell a farmer delayed in calling a doctor for an impending birth prompting the telephone company to remove the line. The Cannells appealed to the utilities commission which ordered the telephone restored.
A mixed page item lists Mrs. Mary Baker G. Paddy born 1821, notes on Russian retreat toward Warsaw in 1915, Bolsheviks killing the Czar family, and past events. Forecasts for Boston New England indicate fair weekend with light winds. Atlantic coast and Great Lakes regions show variable winds and clear weather. Mention of a July 15 Washington forecast and a large turnout of Boy Scouts reaching England.
Weather note reports bright fair conditions today and tonight with moderate temperatures. Temperature readings show early morning around 68 6 a.m. rising to around 80 6 p.m. with afternoon values near 78 to 82 degrees and an average yesterday of 75 degrees.
The schooner E Marie Brown of Thomaston Maine sinks after a collision with the steamship Harmodius about 30 miles east of Fire Island. Four crewmen including Captain B W Belyea drown. survivors are rescued by Harmodius and brought to port. The E Marie Brown had left with coal for Eastport Maine.
Vice President Coolidge’s sons John and Calvin Jr., visiting Washington with their mother, watched the Senate from the Vice President’s gallery. They spent hours observing the debate on the bonus bill before one son drifted to a book.
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