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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
9
Rear Admiral William S. Sims of the U S N was guest of Premier Lloyd George at a dinner at Downing Street. The gathering included American Ambassador George Harvey and several ministers.
Taunton dispatch reports Judge Arthur M. Alger of the Bristol County Probate Court and former Taunton mayor died tonight from a shock at his Somerset avenue home. Born in Boston 67 years ago, he previously served as registrar of probate. Funeral plans have not been announced.
In Annapolis on June 2 President Harding expressed hope the United States would never again be compelled to fire a gun in war as he presented diplomas to the Naval Academy graduating class.
The president spoke to 260 graduating midshipmen, urging service only in causes aligned with American conscience. He contrasted defending the nation with crusading for a new order and called for a republic of conscience, sympathy, and high ideals. The address followed diplomas and personal congratulations.
Secretary Denby gives the commencement address urging graduates to earn respect and love of their men and to be officers and gentlemen not snobs. Admiral Urij of Japan, class of 1881, attends as a distinguished guest and is warmly welcomed. President Harding praises women’s contributions and cautions graduates about marriage.
Fragmentary weather log from Boston shows mean barometer and temperature readings with many garbled characters. Mentions mean dew point and relative humidity but data is unreadable. Concludes with attribution to SMITH, Meteorologist.
A Springfield Street Railway passenger car stopped near 1672 Riverdale road due to motor trouble. A northbound gondola car and the Holyoke Limited with about 30 passengers then collided, injuring 27 people. Motormen and conductors escaped serious injury. Gustave Purchall of Holyoke suffered worst cuts. Officials of the Springfield Street Railway began an investigation and dispatched claim agents.
In Dublin Colonel Winter, vice commander of the Royal Irish Constabulary, was wounded by a shot fired at him while riding in an automobile tonight. The incident occurred as he traveled in Dublin and the attacker’s identity is not disclosed.
Census Bureau reports Boston 1920 population at 368756 males and 379304 females. Total up 11.6 percent over decade with males rising 11.8 percent and females 11.3 percent. White population 730485, Negro 16350, Chinese 1075, Japanese 76, Indians 34, other 40. Foreign-born whites 238919, 31.9 percent of total.
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