20 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
1
London July 19 The British government Irish Republicans and Ulsterites had pursued a common ground for a settlement of Ireland's troubles but negotiations have suddenly broken down and official and private talks have ceased for now.
Sir James Craig, in a rapid advance of London talks, keeps Ulster options open as Lloyd George and De Valera prepare for Thursday's conference. General Smuts may visit Belfast as an intermediary while Ulster officials promise availability at any moment.
An unknown radio listener reported an abandoned auto at India Wharf and police traced license 120508 to Doctor Carl Mindlin of 343 Washington Street Haverhill. Mindlin had left for New York the previous evening and the wireless message to retrieve the car remains a mystery.
The Pilgrim pageant premieres tomorrow night at Plymouth on a sand water stage. A trumpet fanfare and hymn accompany a voice declaring the Rock of Plymouth addressing Americans as the production begins.
John Burns of 1114 Tremont street accuses himself of drunk and disorderly behavior after boasting he could defeat Jack Dempsey. He fought with Joe Wolcott and was subdued by Patrolman Wright with a night stick before being taken to East Dedham street station.
James Newton aged 18, son of Mrs William Newton of Brockton Road, Marlboro, drowned while bathing at Fort Meadow Pond. He stepped into a hole near the bank and sank immediately.
Ruth C Bodwell reports from Douglaston Long Island Kathryn Perry Moore the newlywed wife of Owen Moore questions her marriage amid the Mary Pickford divorce appeal. Owens doubts about seating and status arise as Pickford’s Nevada case appeals continue.
The Atlantic finishermen’s fleet prize, the schooner Esperanto, will again be raised by Gloucester citizens and the Boston Post. The trawler Fabia, commanded by Captain Robert A. Wharton, will be prepared with a wireless to report progress daily. Fabia sails from Gloucester toward Sable Island with divers and lifting gear to repeat the successful pontoon method.
In a playful note from New York dated July 19 United News reports young women will soon dress in college boy knickerbockers for street and evening wear. A woman will answer a suitor with humor while wearing the practical style, including lily white hands tucked in pockets of 1921 knickerbockers.
Fashion cuts away at the last narrow skirt as knickerbockers rise in popularity among young women. The piece notes outfits from O D knickers to tweed golf wear and garter belts, reflecting a shift in style in New York.
A fragmentary weather and events note recalls daylight saving time adjustments and sunset moonrise. It cites anniversaries from 1915 1917 and a naval America’s Cup race in the prior year with a brief mention of civil strife in Tuam Ireland.
Weather forecast highlights showers for northern New England and early morning in southern New England Wednesday, followed by fair conditions Thursday. Expect moderate temperatures and fresh west to northwest winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras, with clearing by midweek.
Stearns' attorney testifies as Coakley says agents searched for Captain and Miss Penn rather than Miss Pennington. Court records indicate misidentification delayed the capture of the intended suspect.
In Cincinnati during a late session of the Black Sox trial, former pitcher William Burns testified about the bribing of White Sox players to throw the 1919 World Series to the Reds. Burns described incidents leading to the fix and his role as an agent of the corrupters.
In a scarce voice with eyes averted the subject is outlined by Burns and the text hints at further detail continued on Page 2-6th Column.
Dominico Dersani, 63, of 429 Willard Street West Quincy, was shot dead in the yard of his son in law’s home at 9 last night. Police seek Joseph Cambrosio of 14 Marsh Street Quincy who may help explain the murder as witnesses recall a dispute before shots rang out.
Boston authorities reported seven heat victims as a tropical southwest wind brought temperatures above normal. The weather man predicted showers yesterday, with hopes they may relieve the heat this morning.
The report notes a high start at 70 degrees yesterday morning, climbing for six to seven hours. By noon the temperature reached 82 then peaked around 3 to 4 pm at 85 degrees, with prostrations reported as especially heavy in Boston as the season began.
Poco Bennett, a witness in the Tufts case, testified in court that attorney Daniel H. Coakley assured no criminal action would be taken against Captain Charles Ephraim Stearns. The divorce case, filed by Helen Weaver Stearns, centers on a Harvard Square apartment discovery in June 1918 involving a woman named Miss Pennington.
National League results include Boston 3 over St Louis 2 and Pittsburg 10 to New York 1 in 13 innings. Cincinnati 6 beat Philadelphia 4 and Chicago 3 defeated Brooklyn 1. American League action shows Boston 1 over Chicago 0 and St Louis 5 to Philadelphia 4. Cleveland 6 beat Washington 4 and New York won 6 to Detroit 5.
After a showery morning the weather turns fair for the rest of the day and night. Temperatures ease from yesterday’s warmth as conditions become calmer and drier.
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