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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
1
In the Sacco-Vanzetti case at Dedham Superior Criminal Court, after Lola Andrews collapsed on the witness stand, every male spectator was searched for weapons before entry. Judge Webster Thayer ordered the courtroom closed and no one could leave until further notice.
Paris June 14 Senator Duplantier urged the French Senate to address how the Versailles treaty should be applied to prosecute William Hohenzollern for crimes against humanity. The presiding officer postponed a discussion date awaiting Premier Briand's attendance amid a noisy session.
Dublin June 14 A field general court martial began in City Hall for John Joseph McKeown MP Longford on charges of murdering Inspector Mc Grath on January 7. McKeown, handcuffed, freed his hands to speak an eloquent statement insisting he fought as a commandant of the republican army defending his nation and denied murder. He argued the Irish people endorsed his acts and he should have received mercy like crown forces he captured.
Honora Sullivan a 65 year old resident of 7 Prospect street died of heart disease while Dr. R J Howe at 311 Main street prepared to pull her tooth. The dentist's injections had been given and efforts to revive her failed. Police Surgeon Shannahan and an ambulance unit responded.
Brownie Kennedy once linked to Mishawum Manor in Woburn and the 1917 shake down party figures in accusations against District Attorney Tufts. Attorney General Allen notes Kennedy has been avoiding interviews and public exposure while seeking her story of the wild event.
The article reports that Boston officials have tracked a woman nicknamed Brownie across multiple visits, with her latest trip in under a month. It notes alleged secret talks with Boston lawyers linked to the Tufts case and warns that Brownie is known to reveal information and gamble, unsettling Mishawum party associates despite four years of silence.
Senate finance committee plans to submit the soldier bonus bill with recommendations for passage. Opposition is expected, but leaders predict favorable action in the Senate. Fordney will lead the house fight. five optional benefits include daily cash payments for home and foreign service. The maximum cost cited is 5.273 billion dollars.
Secretary Hughes told Chairman Porter that the government has taken no official investigation into Mexican oil fields and that publicizing such information now could imply an official guarantee.
The Boston Typographical Union condemns a Monday evening strike at city newspapers as a violation of the International Typographical Union law and arbitration contract. President McParland has ordered a return to work from Denver to honor all contracts, and local leaders have pushed members to obey the mandate.
Boston publishers report an illegal strike by the majority of city newspaper compositors who refused a wage raise after arbitration found no need for increase. International Typographical Union and Boston Typographical Union No. 13 leaders ordered a return to work, but most members refused. Publishers ask readers and advertisers for patience to resume regular operations.
Robert H. Cotter was shot in the face by a stranger last night near the rear door of a Roxbury suite at 16 Sawyer street. He was treated at City Hospital after the bullet was removed. cotter, of 29 sterling street, was visiting women in a basement suite when accosted by a man who fired at point blank range.
In a Boston liquor case two South Boston men face charges of selling and transporting alcohol. Prohibition Agent Louis Kaplan testified, prompting United States Commissioner Hayes to discharge the defendants and ban Kaplan from future appearances after deeming his statements inconsistent with other witnesses.
John G. Emery of Grand Rapids Michigan was unanimously elected national commander of the American Legion by the national executive committee in Indianapolis. He succeeds Col Frederick W Galbraith Jr who was killed in an automobile accident last Thursday and will continue to fill speaking dates arranged by Galbraith as possible.
The man expected to testify in court claims his relationship with Mrs Leeds was strictly platonic. He also states he is the godfather to her son and will introduce him as the boy’s father in proceedings today.
Organized labor leaders at the American Federation of Labor meeting in Denver touched on the Irish question briefly then dropped it. Delegates showed little interest and many silenced a speaker attempting to continue the debate as Thomas from Britain could not settle the issue.
J H Thomas speaking for British trade unions concluded his remarks by focusing on worldwide economic conditions and not addressing the Irish problem.
Six masked men halted a motor truck loaded with silk worth 20000 dollars at Cat Swamp New Jersey seven miles from Newton. Engineer Charles Kosta, 35, of Andover, was shot dead as he tried to pass and two crewmen were bound to a tree and held for hours.
Six major oil companies lowered gasolene prices yesterday, allowing motorists to buy at 26 to 28 cents per gallon. The move follows a recent price cut driven by supply and demand, marking a second decrease in a few months.
John B Nash longtime Boston customs officer died at his Intervale home after a brief illness at age 63. He arrived from Boston shortly before death. He served the Democratic party in multiple roles including two national convention delegations and two terms in the New Hampshire Legislature.
A Boston and Maine locomotive ran wild and struck two Lyndonville electric plant linemen as they crossed the track. Joseph Gautette of St. Johnsbury was killed and Louis Daniels died later at a hospital.
A man photographed thirty three Speed Wagons in twenty five minutes in Boston's market district on Monday June 6 1921.
Reports from South Miami claim Mrs Florence Leeds and James A Stillman have been seen in the area over the past week. Neither registers at local hotels and their exact whereabouts remain secret. The Florida sightings contrast with ongoing divorce proceedings in New York where Stillman faces allegations of a platonic friendship with Leeds.
Ellen Wren, 59, a domestic employed by Dr. Henry Landesman of 151 Warren Street, drank a quantity of disinfectant yesterday afternoon while the doctor was away. Dr. Landesman quickly administered a stomach pump and removed most of the poison, saving her life. She remains in City Hospital in dangerous but resting condition.
Bessie Simpson Rogers, 20, is jailed in Paris Illinois in default of 1000 bond after Glenn Forsman of Edgar County carved his initials on her breast. Rogers was found hiding at her mother's home and arrested on statutory charges. Forsman faces six indictments and will stand trial in November.
Fragment reads light all vehicles tonight at 8 55 p m daylight saving time. No clear event or participants identified in readable text.
Associate Justice John Doran of the Providence and Bristol County Superior Court died this afternoon at his Providence home after a year of ill health and a month confined to his house.
Dublin June 14 The Associated Press reports Thomas Rush who was shot dead Sunday evening at Lisacus near Castlereagh by crown forces was a pensioner of the American army He had returned to Ireland 14 months ago and was probably an American citizen officials said
Rear Admiral Sims was received by the Prince of Wales this afternoon at St James Palace in London.
Christine Tamulencz seven years old was fatally injured near her home at 170 Ames Street when struck by an automobile driven by John Kilkus of Montello. She died in Brockton Hospital about a half hour after the accident.
Mrs Josephine M Murray mother of the late William F Murray a former Boston postmaster will marry Michael A Hickey in a forenoon ceremony at St Charles Woburn The groom is 70 and the bride 59 The five day law was waived by Judge Charles G Sullivan of Charlestown due to late filing plans for the wedding had been known for some time
Forecasts predict fair conditions for North New England and South New England on Wednesday and Thursday with moderate temperatures. Winds shift from northwest to northeast, with showers possible in parts of East New York and along the North Atlantic coast as a disturbance moves northeast toward the Canadian Maritime Provinces.
The weather forecast today calls for fair skies with slightly cooler temperatures today and tonight. Expect mild conditions and a gradual chill as the evening hours approach.
In the American League Chicago beat Boston 8 to 6 while Detroit and Cleveland won 6 to 7 and 7 to 6 respectively. The National League featured Boston defeating Chicago 10 to 2 and Pittsburgh besting Philadelphia 8 to 3.
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