25 Jul 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1922
Page
1
Salem police and Danvers officials report new facts in the Henry McMahon murder and James Cox disappearance cases. They say the slayer of the McMahon boy will be behind bars soon, with further clues expected to explain the Danvers boy’s absence.
Advocates demand railroad companies restore workers to their prior seniority rating after a wage dispute, proposing arbitration if employees return to work. Refusal by operators could prompt government action to take over or regulate rail lines.
The British government received a note from Washington requesting cooperation in stopping spirit-running into the United States via Bermuda and the Bahamas. The note accompanies charges of spurious clearance papers being probed. London reports the exchange was announced today.
New star Dorothy Dickson may assume the title role at the Colonial Theatre Boston this fall as Sally resumes a filled house run next September Dorothy Dickson replaces Marilyn Miller who is bound by a Flo Ziegfeld contract.
In Washington on July 24 the Associated Press reports that despite few concrete developments in the railroad strike officials believe the situation is being settled to permit a new administration move. President remains determined that business of the country must not be hampered.
Two men were virtually cleared today in the McMahon boy death inquiry. Krikos Petrian of Lynn had his case continued in Salem Court on a charge of suspicion of murder. Charles Snagas was taken in Ipswich late last night.
Boxer Bobby Barrett defeated Joe Welling over eight rounds in Philadelphia. Several scheduled bouts were postponed due to bad weather including Ward vs Shade and Edwards vs Goldstein in Jersey and Martin vs Tremaine in Providence. Mallory wins two matches in Rye State title tourney and Dillon wins Ellis Home stake feature in Columbus Grand Circuit.
In the American League Cleveland beat Chicago 5 to 2 and Philadelphia edged Washington 4 to 2. The National League saw Pittsburg lose to New York 3 to 2 in the first game, New York win 11 to 4 in the second. Eastern League results include Hartford 4 over Pittsfield 0, Albany 5 over Bridgeport 2, and New Haven routing Springfield 66 to 4.
Excitement surged at the Charlestown navy yard as word spread that Corporal A. J. Tuney was involved in a significant development. Details remain scarce, but the report signals a notable event tied to wartime efforts.
Field's Corner police seized more than 00 gallons of alcohol two 509-gallon stills and a hidden network used to manufacture high proof liquor. Property value estimated at 18000 dollars. Three men charged with keeping and exposing liquor for sale fined 75 dollars each.
Reports from July 24 describe Charles Garland of North Carver Massachusetts repudiated by attorneys Hale Nelles Shorr at 80 Skast Lich street in New York as part of a radical Socialist dispute over a suit Garland filed on Page 8 Fifi ht Col.
Boston dogs must be leashed or muzzled for the next 90 days to guard the public from rabies. The 80 day muzzle order was adopted on the recommendation of Dr. Francis X. Mahoney. Extermination by police applies to dogs not muzzled or leashed. Dr. Frederick J. Bailey cited rising canine infections and bites, with 24 people affected in June and seven still on 21 day serum treatment at City Hospital.
In relation to the Washington note the government contacts Bermuda and the Bahagwas authorities to verify alleged false clearances and determine the truth of the three milegations involved.
Georges Carpentier plunged into a torrent to save Flora Lebaiton after her coach was swept by flood water during a film shoot at Beaulieu. He and life savers pulled her to shore unconscious. Mary Clare also faced danger in the flood as spectators panicked.
Cabinet members stated President Harding was in personal charge of the matter and indicated the Cabinet would address it at the regular session tomorrow. The remarks underscore the administration’s centralized handling of the question.
Indications suggest another increase in milk retail prices in August. New York producers have raised their prices by one cent for August, making New York city dealer cost 8 1/2 cents per quart, versus Boston. The sales committee of the New England Milk Producers Association will meet tomorrow to review cost reports and set August dealer prices.
Today's notices list historical events and anniversaries. It notes the Servian capital abandoned and Austria Servia diplomatic break in 1914, German advances on the Bug in 1915, and Massachusetts militia mobilization for World War I in 1917.
For Boston and vicinity fair on Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate temperatures and northeast winds. Northern New England shows fair Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate temperature, while southern New England is cloudy Tuesday and fair Wednesday with moderate temperatures. From Sandy Hook north to Hatteras expect northeast winds and overcast to showers Tuesday.
Secretary Hoover announces tentative coal distribution and price restraint plan after talks with producers, railroads, the ICC, and other government departments. The plan, to be supervised by a Presidential committee, aims to curb profiteering in the coal industry amid ongoing discussions.
Attorney General Daugherty calls the proposal entirely legal and to be discussed by conferees tomorrow. The operators present must have their associations approve before the plan proceeds, with President Harding to appoint a coordinating committee to oversee the process.
Recorded observations show temperatures and timings at Thompson's Spa. The data lists hourly readings with highs around mid 80s and mid 60s, plus a daily average of 67 degrees and a year ago average of 75 degrees with various minute details.
Forecasters expect fairly good conditions today and tonight with lingering cool temperatures. Light winds and dry air may make for comfortable skies, though chilly in the evenings and early mornings.
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