13 Jun 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 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
1
Admiral William S. Sims says press quotes from his English Speaking Union address are misleading and garbled. He maintains his statements align with prior public remarks, his book The Victory at Sea, and efforts to improve English speaking nations’ relations.
In Chicago June 12 Rev William C Terrill missionary from Johannes burg reports South African bush natives surpass American home brewers in alcohol craft. They ferment cashew and other fruits, produce strong drinks, and distill a liquor high in alcohol and ammonia after rapid sun fermentation.
Denver June 12 United News reports delegates at the AFL convention failed to unseat president Samuel Gompers as the fight to replace him showed little support. Indications point to Gompers remaining at the helm during the movement's critical hour.
The second instalment of the federal income tax must be paid before midnight Wednesday. To avoid trouble with the tax collectors, mail the payment to the collector of internal revenue at the Little Building so it is postmarked before midnight Wednesday.
The radical element within the labor organization, long opposed to Gompers, forms the core of anti Gompers sentiment. It draws strength from Irish sympathizers who say the federation has not adequately backed Ireland’s freedom struggle.
Albany defeated Worcester 4 0 while New Haven routed Hartford 8 23 Springfield beat Bridgeport 10 5 and Waterbury won 4 0 in a string of league results from the day’s box standings.
United States Immigration Commissioner Skeffington urged friends and relatives of detainees on Deer Island to be at Commonwealth Pier at 3 p.m. to receive new arrivals. Each newcomer is expected to be admitted under bonds of 500 dollars.
Commissioner Skeffirteton told newspapermen the standard inspection would finish in time for arrivals at Commonwealth this afternoon. Despair gave way to joy as yesterday ended with women washing clothes chatting with friends and eating. Some men visited the beach returning with crabs to cook outdoors while Master George M. Harlow reported extinguishing several grass fires. Guards kept detainees in a restricted zone, but relations remained calm and some women slept in corridors rather than cells.
Accompanied by volunteers of both sexes, Dr Wilfred T Grenfell leaves North Station for Labrador. He has spent 30 years caring for fishermen and plans to aid his adopted homeland amid reported sickness and hardship.
Dr Grenfell warns of coming hardship for Labrador inshore fishermen and orphans at the Labrador mission. He notes busy hospital activity and the impact on those who stay near shore with limited means while others venture farther to fish.
Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb squared off during a New York game as Ruth hit his 19th homer in the fifth inning off Sutherland. Umpire Dineen and teammates separated them after exchanged words and arms raised. Peace returned by seventh inning with mutual smiles.
A United News report from Dublin on June 12 states seven men were killed and one wounded in a series of shootings. Further details continue on Page 63d.
Miss Margaret Murphy, 55, of 708 Columbus Avenue, collapsed at her doorway yesterday afternoon and died from heat. Roxbury Crossing police ambulance transported her to City Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
Private George Kohart of D Battery, Second Field Artillery, is hospitalized with a fractured skull after being kicked by his horse during a battery hike in South Lynnfield. The 22 year old from 14 Spring Street is in serious condition at J. B. Thomas Hospital.
A girl tied to the Mishawum Manor scandal says she was approached with a bribe to fail to appear in court against Brownie Kennedy, alleged mistress of the Woburn facility, a detail cited in charges against District Attorney Nathan A. Tufts by Attorney-General J. Weston Allen.
Teresa McDonald one of three piano players at Mishawum Manor spoke to the Postmen yesterday afternoon in a reluctant first interview since the Allen Tufts case became public. She described her role in the manor actions and the police knowledge she held, framing a pathetically difficult account.
The Russian Mission in London on behalf of the Soviet government rejects the British White Paper claiming a draft treaty between the Russian Soviet government and the Republic of Ireland. It says no treaty or agreement with Sinn Fein or any Ireland entity was ever made by the Russian republic or its institutions.
In Lowell Haverhill and South Portsmouth R I three motorcyclists died in separate crashes. Wilfred Grenier of Lowell was instantly killed when his bike collided with an automobile driven by Edwin L Stone. A sidecar occupant and a child were injured in the other incidents as drivers attempted to avoid autos and a fire engine.
Forecasts indicate generally fair weather for New England and eastern New York on Monday with chances of local thunder showers in the north and interior warmth. Disturbances move through the Middle Atlantic to North Atlantic States, with above normal temperatures east of the Mississippi for the coming days. Moderate to variable winds along the coast expect fair conditions Monday.
Forecast suggests continued fair conditions through today and tonight with a modest drop in temperatures from yesterday. Expect light winds and comfortable daytime highs followed by cooler overnight lows.
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.