28 Jul 1921
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
1
Another broiling day looms in Boston as predicted showers fail to appear and a southwest breeze adds waves of heat. The morning is set to begin with ferocious temperatures continuing from the past three days, with forecasters holding out a slim relief.
The district attorney states no indictments were quashed following the investigation. A Boston lawyer remarks Mishawum Revels cases were dropped after the girls altered their original testimony.
In Concord New Hampshire July 27 Lt Colonel Charles W F Scott who passed two bad checks on Bob Fogg is missing. A borrowed automobile and chauffeur returned to Lebanon after Scott left the chauffeur on Boylston Street Boston saying he would return in ten minutes. The driver waited three hours before driving home.
Elizabeth Proulx, 16, niece of John O'Neil who takes care of Secretary of War John W. Weeks' summer home, climbed a 35 foot flag pole on Mount Prospect lawn in Lancaster to paint the gilded ball atop the pole as strong winds blew from the Connecticut Valley.
John O'Neil works on a tennis court on a lower mountain terrace while Ma O'Neil, longtime cook of the mountain bungalow, works to clear dust from two rooms. Continued on Page 2-4th Column.
Mrs Ellen Furfey, 60, mother of Dr Frederick Furfey, was killed when his sedan collided with a touring car at Marion road and Park street Brookline. Dr Furfey, his sister Anna, and other passengers were injured as both vehicles hit near the corner.
Downey defeats Johnny Wilson after a chaotic finish in Cleveland. Downey was knocked down three times but remained champion as officials and police intervened in the ring. The bout ended in a disputed mixup with boxing commissioner and spectators present.
Louis K. Liggett founder of United Drug Company says he lost five million dollars in eight months due to stock market declines. He says the situation is temporary and personal, with assets transferred to trustees for creditors’ protection. He denies gambling and notes rumors surround the market drop while promising business plans proceed.
In a White House committee hearing, only one of the women supported a Johnson bill imposing fines for women who smoke in public places in the District of Columbia and for venues that fail to enforce the ban. Chairman Focht proposed a referendum among women staffers, including clerks and secretaries, who largely opposed the measure. One male spectator supported the law while another opposed it.
The results include Boston defeating Cleveland 5 to 4. St Louis 7 New York 5. Washington 5 Chicago 4. Detroit 4 Philadelphia 1. In the NL Cincinnati beat Boston in two games 2 4 and 3 4. New York 4 Pittsburg 1. Brooklyn 10 Chicago 2. St Louis 5 Philadelphia 1.
Middlesex District Attorney Henry F. Hurlburt concluded a lengthy inquiry into the Misthawum Manor scandal. Nathan A Tufts testified that no conversations with Mr Coakley led to indictments. The tense exchange occurred as court adjourned yesterday afternoon.
Today observes Ballington Booth founder of Volunteers of America. Austria declares war on Serbia. British forces drive Turks back. Rites in Asiatic Turkey reported. Lincoln statue unveiled in London a year ago. Moon and sun times noted with daylight saving remarks.
Forecast shows wet conditions across Boston area with thundershowers and cooler turns into Thursday night. Northern New England expected showers Thursday with cooler Friday while the Mid Atlantic and New England states see occasional showers and thunderstorms. Southwest winds prevail along the coast from Sandy Hook to Hatteras with overcast skies over or near Thursday.
The forecast calls for another day of warm and mostly fair weather with a stray shower possibility. Tonight should bring cooler conditions. Readings note mean barometer and temperature with typical dew point and wind data and a high around 73 degrees.
A firm denial was issued yesterday by Mrs Beth Lundgren of 31 People Street regarding alleged friendly relations. Story continues on page 10-2d.
Leander M. Goditt, 76, was rescued by a human chain in Pine swamp after hours trapped in quicksand. A searching party formed a line to reach him and pulled him to safety, saving him from likely exhaustion and death.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.