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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
2
The White House suggested President Harding may issue a peace proclamation with Germany during his New England journey. He departed Washington aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower for an absence extending beyond today.
Vice-President Calvin Coolidge arrived in Boston last night from Washington aboard the Colonial Limited at 9 40 pm. Frank W. Stearns greeted Mrs Coolidge and their two sons John and Calvin Jr and drove them to Swampscott. He will open a Western Union wire at the Hotel Touraine lobby in the morning to mark the Chicago Manufacturers Association pageant. He attends the Pilgrim tercentenary pageant at Plymouth with President Harding and will stay with Stearns over the weekend before returning to Washington.
London reports say Eamon De Valera remains silent for another day with no word on peace negotiations. Observers expect no new moves until Dail Eireann prisoners are released and a full Republican Parliament session is summoned. De Valera has reviewed peace proposals with the Cabinet and will present views when the Dail convenes.
Nellie Bitrich 30 of 488 Dorchester Avenue suffered a collapse after a quarrel with her husband. She was taken to City Hospital for observation. Hospital social workers removed her infant to be cared for until the mother is discharged.
Northcliffe states no interview was given to the press with the king denying any quoted phrases attributed to Lloyd George. After a stormy two day visit, the king leaves Washington amid tense exchanges and uncertain diplomacy.
Washington dispatch reports Lord Northcliffe denying ever attributing a quoted remark to King George. He states to Lord Stamfordham that he gave no such interview and requests conveyance of the denial to the king.
The reference notes that the interview included a quote from the King as cited by Lord Northcliffe. This mention appears in the continuation on Page 12 Second Column.
New York surgeons differed on Johns Hopkins Hospital's plan to cap surgical fees at $1000 and weekly visits at $35. Some would seek private care to avoid hospital dictates, while others favor Mayo-like income-based fees or higher charges in certain cases.
Nominations sent to the Senate include Walter A Kilton for the Providence Rhode Island postmaster position. The action was announced from Washington on July 29.
Cy Young delivers a dominant display reminiscent of pennant days with Boston as his fire and precision overpowering hitters. The hallmarks of his era return in a dominant pitching performance that echoes historic glory.
Boston Post sports writer Howard G. Reynolds notes that legendary heroes from earlier eras reappear in Cleveland on a sweltering July afternoon. The piece frames their return as a magical, almost conjurer like display reviving memories across cities and towns.
Ralph M. Haynes the aviator who thrilled crowds at Revere Beach will appear in Chelsea Police Court Monday charged with operating his plane so as to endanger the lives of beach spectators. Detective-Sergeant Jerome Murray of the Metropolitan district police is the complainant, alleging a dangerously low and close flight last Sunday.
Warrants for the arrest of Senator Thomas H Green and brothers James J Green and John R Green were issued by City Collector Edwin V B Parke to force payment of 1920 poll taxes. The senator said a warrant was served and admitted delinquency citing lack of notice and public humiliation. He pledged to pay his and his brothers taxes despite busy schedules and travel.
Amherst July 29 President Kenyon L Butterfield of the Massachusetts Agricultural College has been granted sabbatical leave of absence until February 1 1922 and with Mrs Butterfield will sail from Vancouver on August 18 for Japan and China.
Bathers were few along the south shore as a raid of poison jellyfish sent many to hospitals and left others under home care with infections and stings.
Fewer than 200 people entered the water from Pemberton to Nantasket as jellyfish lingered along the Al lerton to Kenberma coast. Local youths scooped fish with poles and buried them on the beach to keep them from tides. Coast Guard Captain Sparrow expects the last of the unwelcome visitors within three days.
Max Spiller and his wife Sarah were arrested by Inspector Charles Twombley in Chelsea Providence R I on charges of stealing clothing and jewelry valued at 710 from Mr and Mrs Wegelman of 83 Everett Avenue Boston police and Providence officers aided the arrest as investigators pursue ties to recent Greater Boston housebreaks.
In a large daytime raid on 9 East Springfield street Boston police seized more than 400 gallons of alcohol, two $3000 touring cars and two auto trucks with false bottoms. Five Brooklyn men were detained Bruno Milea Frank Scassiri Frank Costello Antonio Salcone and John Rizzo as charges await in court.
Attorney William J. Corcoran testifies he never met Tufts about the case and says all dealings with the Middlesex District Attorney's office were with Assistant DA Herman E. Wagner. Corcoran is cited by Attorney-General J Wes ton Allen as a co conspirator with Nathan A Tufts Harry E Levenson and Captain Herbert Gordon in a plot to extort 7500 from the International Service Company during the Tufts trial yesterday.
Voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed in U S District Court by Oscar Hammerstein Inc and the Hammerstein Opera Company both theatrical producing entities linked to the late impresario. Emma Swift Hammerstein signed both petitions which report liabilities of 769000 and 624400 respectively with assets shown as theatrical apparatus for Oscar Hammerstein Inc and none for the Opera Company. The actions follow an involuntary petition against Mrs Hammerstein filed in April and ruled bankrupt in June.
Almanac style tidbits report sun and moon rise times and daylight saving note for tonight. Announces today’s anniversaries including Emperor William Russia mobilization, 1914 New York Harbor munitions explosion, and 1915 Wilson order on Illinois coal strikers. Germany frees Bela Kun and League of Nations council meeting at San Sebastian noted.
Washington reports unsettled weather with showers expected Saturday and likely Sunday. Moderate southerly winds, high but falling pressure offshore, temperatures dipping in Middle Atlantic and New England states. North of Sandy Hook expect moderate to fresh south and southwest winds with overcast showers Saturday.
The outlook calls for cool and unsettled conditions with a fair chance of showers during the day and night. Temperatures stay mild with steady precipitation possible at times.
In the American League Cleveland defeated Boston 3 to 0 while Detroit routed Philadelphia 18 to 6. Rain affected Washington Chicago and in St. Louis the game against New York was played on wet grounds. In the National League New York won 10 to 7 against Cincinnati and 10 to 8 in Philadelphia. The remaining reports note wet or unsettled conditions and unfinished play.
Mrs. W. E. Stone wife of Purdue Universitys former president dangled on a four foot ledge in midair after a failed effort to save her husband who had fallen into a crevice below. The Calgary Herald dispatch details the perilous rescue days later in Alta.
Mrs. Stone and her husband climbed Mt. Eanon without a rope. He slipped during a near vertical cliff and disappeared below. She dangled with no holds, fell to a four foot ledge ten feet below, and endured eight days on the mountain amid rain wind lightning until a Swiss guide rescued her.
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