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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
5
The vessel was struck from an altitude around 1700 feet, with two bombs landing within yards of the port quarter, delivering fatal blows twenty five minutes after the attack began at 12 15 p m and causing its sinking.
Army airmen from Langley Field Virginia bombed the German battleship Ostfriesland in two waves. One-ton bombs caused catastrophic flooding and the vessel listed and sank after heroic explosions and near misses. Survivors and observers noted the decisive impact on naval doctrine.
Julius Rome of Worcester, truck owner and driver, is released from custody after a crash on Bear Hill Road in Waltham. The collision with Albion Bartlett’s touring car killed Bartlett and James F. Gifford and seriously injured two Lynn businessmen, Byron Harwood and Byron Grover.
Police rushed Bartlett after a crash on a wet road near Bear Hill toward Weston. Bartlett attempted to pass a rock and swerved into a heavy motor van driven by Rome. The van driver tried to dodge into a ditch but could not avoid the collision.
A new screen talent Gareth Hughes becomes a leading figure with The Hunch and Garments of Truth near completion. His breakthrough arrived with Sentimental Tommy and he starred opposite Viola Dana in A Chorus Girl's Romance. Born in Wales 23 years ago he left the stage at fourteen and came to America, living in Laurel Canyon.
Richard Tucker oversees theatre operations in Nauheim during the occupation period. He was once listed as killed in action. May Collins, linked to Charles Chaplin, appears in Goldwyn’s All’s Fair in Love. John Harron returns in The Grim Comedian. Jack Holt’s Robin Hood horse breaks Southern California high jump record at 6 feet 6 inches.
Alvin Wyckoff chief of photography at Lasky studio traveled to Mt Whitney with an assistant and a guide to shoot a scene for Cecil B De Mille Paramount production Fool's Paradise It took two days to reach the summit and the shot required only 40 feet of film.
Norman Kerry has been chosen by Paramount Artcraft to travel to London as part of George Fitzmaurice's cast. He recently appeared in The Wild Goose.
Jex Ingram, Metro’s young director, will helm Turn to the Right a film adaptation of the play by Winchell Smith and Jack Hazzard. The rights were bought from producer John Golden for a reported 250000 dollars the largest sum yet paid for any screen rights acquisition.
A collage of notes from readers and studio references. Mentions J M MeN Malden and New York addresses. References to Hoot Gibson Perrin Eva Novak Niles Welch Priscilla Dean Joe Ryan Monte Blue Vincent Coleman Kenneth Harlan Jack Mulhall Dorchester Bull Montana Marc McDermott Corinne Griffith Jenny B South Boston Mae Giraci Peaches Jackson Reginald Denny Charles Meredith Prunella Hall The Boston Post.
The Republican protective tariff bill, projected by Chairman Fordney to raise about 500 million dollars annually, passed in the House 289 to 127. The same vote defeated a Democratic motion to eliminate the bill’s American valuation provision.
Seven Republicans voted against the tax measure while an equal number of Democrats supported it. The Longworth dye embargo failed 209 to 193 as the Ways and Means Committee backed by most Republicans lost five of five schedules. Democrats used a flying wedge to win most votes, while over 200 amendments were pushed in a record roll call.
More than 800 Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation employees and friends attended the annual outing at Paragon Park Nan tasket led by Vice-President and General Manager Charles L. Hamilton. After noon arrivals enjoyed sports events and a summer banquet at Palm Gardens where prizes were awarded. Hamilton and treasurer William D. Gooch were guests of honor. An afternoon frock description follows in the article.
Complaint that Thompson Spa proprietors refused to answer a questionnaire on prices for ice cream cones and sodas was forwarded to Chairman Eugene C Hultman of the Commission on the Necessaries of Life yesterday afternoon by Dr P H Mullowney deputy health commissioner.
Health inspectors report about 50 stores visited with most answering a price survey. Thompson's Spa refused to answer. Ice cream cones sell for 5 to 11 cents and sodas for 10 to 22 cents with two shops offering 3 cent cones. Dr. Stiles and Dr. Mullowney filed the findings after reviewing downtown pricing.
Salt water bathing dries hair and can cause dandruff and dullness. Use Noonan's Hair Petrole three times weekly to restore gloss, softness, and a healthy scalp free from irritation. Contains antiseptic properties to destroy dandruff. Available from druggists or from T Noonan & Sons Co of Boston at $1.00 a bottle.
Out of 50 stores sampled prices vary with milk shakes 10 to 17 cents and 15 cents or more in 11 stores. Plain chocolate sodas cost 5 to 11 cents with 3 outlets at 10 cents or more. Glasses used were mostly 12 ounces and findings sent to Chairman Huitman. White organdie used with black silk.
New York City plans a trackless trolley system on Staten Island with rubber tired cars. Commissioner Grover A. Whalen said operating cost would be 17 12 cents a mile, cheaper than 27 cents for gasoline buses, and the cars can steer to either side to avoid vehicles and pedestrians.
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