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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
12
Joseph M. Parsons, a 45 year old unmarried farmer, was murdered at his home in South Norfolk near Winsted Connecticut during the night. His sister Mary Parsons, 40, visiting from Norfolk, was injured but not fatally by a burglar described as a middle aged man with a gray beard. The attack likely occurred between 1 and 2 oclock.
Adelbert W. Rockwell of Beverly must pay his wife Hattie M. Rockwell $75 in counsel fees and $22.50 weekly alimony while awaiting trial on her divorce suit alleging cruel and abusive treatment. He was ordered to pay $40 immediately.
The five fold plan of the American Legion is retained in a new draft of the soldiers bonus bill completed today by a Senate sub committee. The redraft adopts the basis of 1.25 per day overseas and 1 per day home service with caps, for payments to those below captain or lieutenant, and no cash payments before July 1, 192. Payments would be made in 10 quarterly instalments.
Miss Maude A. Phinney of Cambridge files a bill in equity in the Superior Court alleging her diamond engagement ring was stolen and pledged with Bernard F. Goodrich of the Puritan Loan Company to secure a $20 cash advance. She alleges the ring is being held for a woman calling herself Ruth Miller of Everett.
E B Red Whiskers Burnett, wanted for the Mariana Teague murder on May 22, was fatally shot by a search party member near Globe Arizona late yesterday. The outlaw had been eluding sheriffs posses and cowboys who hunted him for weeks.
President Harding submitted to the Senate the seven nominations to fill vacant Shipping Board posts. A. D. Lasker was named chairman with a aim to place the board on a sound business basis. Nominees include Edward Plummer T W O Connor Meyer Lissner George Chamberlain Frederick Thompson and William Benson with terms from one to six years.
Judge Philip S S Parker in Brookline Municipal Court took under advisement his decision on issuing a arrest warrant for Robert Dobbins on serious complaints by Marguerite Grace a film actress The breach of promise suit Grace started in Superior Civil Court remains on file and the two litigants avoided each other in the courthouse corridors during a secret hearing
Washington June 8 election of John T. Adams of Dubuque Iowa as chairman to succeed resigned Postmaster General Hays marked a Republican national committee meeting. Ralph E. Williams of Portland became vice chairman and Mrs. Leonard G. Woods of Pittsburg was named second vice chairman. The new representation basis cuts Southern delegates to the Chicago convention by 23, a 17 percent drop and a total 40 percent decrease since 1912.
James OConnell president of the Metal Trades department AFL urged all metal working trades unions to unite against wage cuts and longer hours. William Spencer secretary Building Trades warned that further wage cuts are unjustified and blamed building material dealers for excessive costs.
Cherbourg France June 8 The minister of marine orders that departing American war dead be saluted with 19 guns on leaving France for America. The honor follows a suggestion from Andre Tardieu.
A Cambridge ad from Johnson Educator Food Co. promotes Fresh Broken Crackers and Sweet Cookies and Wafers sold daily by the pound or two pounds for 30. The offer includes new securely-covered baskets with 20 pounds priced at 3.00, listing 90 Sidney Street.
Cambridge officials enact a new 11 section dance hall ordinance effective this week. It bans improper dancing, moonlight lighting, and requires full hall lighting, police and matron attendance, minors with guardians, and exit lighting.
Boston branch meeting of the National Equal Rights League at Faneuil Hall criticized President Harding and Vice President Coolidge for not condemning the Tulsa violence. Speakers compared their stance to Pueblo relief efforts and urged funds for Tulsa sufferers. Contributions were collected by treasurer William M. Trotter.
Miss Flora Rice Miner of Allston, descendant of John Howland, wed James Dix Gordon of Cambridge at the Second Unitarian Society meeting house in Brookline. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Thomas Van Ness. Miss Miner’s father is Frank H. Miner of Cleveland. she wore her grandmother’s wedding gown.
Cardinal O Connell appoints Rev James F Doherty as rector of St Cathiebitieg Court Norwood to fill Rev Joseph Keatings vacancy. Rev John McKenna moves to Rockport St Joachim s as pastor. Rev Joseph P Mahar to Fulton Heights Medford parish. Also notes women become eligible for Frederick volunteer fire department membership.
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