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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
1
The Grand Master of the state sternly warns Masons about sinister plots to revive Klan activities. He accuses the Ku Klux Klan of religious and racial prejudice and voices a strong stance against the organization.
Young donors in New England push fund over $200 past the $5000 target for a Boston zoo baby hippo. A reception is planned at the zoo to welcome the new animal and celebrate the over subscription.
W Robert Montgomery, financier of Boston and New York, admits the Post revealed he was a former Sing Sing convict. He alleges he was the target of an extortion attempt through his counsel and friends following his admission.
Arthur D. Prince Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts warns Masons that the Ku Klux Klan seeks a foothold in the state. He urges unity among lodges and recalls condemnations by grand masters in other states. No formal action is noted.
Arthur Griffith before departure from London stated that Ireland under its Constitution is a free democratic state with power to control its resources and live its national life. The new Irish Constitution was published, a document exceeding 15 000 words detailing British Irish relations.
Los Angeles June 15 Mrs Charlotte Pickford leaves for the East to oppose Jack Pickford and Marilyn Miller’s reported engagement and possible secret marriage. Marilyn Miller says Mrs Pickford disapproves only in business terms while calling the saga ridiculous and town gossip.
The article reports friction within the party as the C P faction threatens revolt over the subsidy bill. It notes President struggles to keep the party united amid bonus, tariff issues, and renewed tensions on ship liquor policies.
Washington June 15 An amendment to the ship subsidy bill would impose a $10 000 fine on any ship of any registry selling liquor on a voyage to or from an American port This substitute for the Bankhead amendment would bar the ship from entering an American port after a second fine The plan was offered by Representative Edmonds Republican Pennsylvania
Mrs Dorothea A Gilman 21 and her two infants Ruth Elsie eight months and Ruth Elsie eight months were found dead from gas after a quarrel with husband. Her mother in law allegedly involved. Husband discovered bodies at 1420 Blue Hill Avenue.
Washington report notes President Harding enters his term attempting to push a pet project through Congress amid a challenging political climate. The piece frames the opener as his first big test in wielding influence with lawmakers.
Elizabeth Hannaford mother of Poodles Hannaford a bareback rider with Sells Floto Circus is hospitalized in Nashua New Hampshire with a broken hip after mistaking an upper berth for a lower one and falling to the car floor. She was moved from Memorial to St Josephs Hospital where X rays confirmed the fracture.
Baltimore June 15. Business has become so bad for motion picture theaters that the Exhibitors League plans to close every theatre in town for 60 days or longer at month end. J Louis Rome, vice president, says every theatre is losing heavily.
Mrs Henry Coblentz formerly Rosie Sigel a Worcester bride of 19 pleaded guilty to selling liquor before her wedding day. Her husband also pleaded guilty to possession of liquor. Judge Morris set fines of 25 dollars for the bride and 100 dollars for the groom with payment due this morning.
Forecasters predict a pleasant day with temperate skies and light winds. Tonight should be a bit warmer than today, with temperatures easing into a comfortable range.
Dartmouth defeats Williams 6 to 2 in a college baseball game. The report notes other sports results including Beckenham tennis, Springfield golf, and bouts at the Grand Opera House with several falls and times.
Boston lawyer John F. Feeney declines to defend the National Burglars' Union saying he never heard of such group and has no involvement. A letter from a supposed burglar claimed to return loot but Feeney denies any link and notes no Hanover Street shop named Ike Bloom exists.
Louis Holland of Kansas City Missouri was elected president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World on the first ballot at Milwaukee Wisconsin on June 15 He faced Bennett Chapple of Middletown Ohio In unofficial returns Holland won 555 to 0 and the vote was reported unanimous despite the challenger being listed in opposition
Daily weather and date line noting high tide, moon rise at 1 43, and daylight saving time. Reads as a period brief with observances of Russians fleeing Galicia in 1915 and Austrians crossing the Piave in 1918, plus a 1916 Dublin fighting reference.
Fair conditions in Boston and vicinity with a fair Friday and likely Saturday. Moderate temperatures and light to moderate breezes. Washington reports fair weather for New England Friday and probably Saturday. From Sandy Hook north to Hatteras expect gentle to moderate variable winds with overcast conditions Friday.
National League saw New York 4 Pittsburg 2 and St Louis 4 Brooklyn 3 in 10 innings while Philadelphia routed Cincinnati 7 0 Beston Chicago Ratin. American League lists Boston 8 Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 10 Chicago 8 Detroit 2 New York 1 St Louis 3 Washington 2 Eastern League games Hartford 10 Bridgeport 2 New Haven 2 Albany 1 with other games postponed.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt formally reprimanded Ensign J L Olmsted editor of the Lucky Bag for an Annapolis race slur as of June 15 in Washington. The discipline follows a naval investigation into the publication's content.
Railroad Labor Board delays minority opinion on wage reduction order. The plan would trim about 20 million dollars from a payroll of 25 thousand workers, impacting roughly 300000 clerks and station staff, 12000 signalmen, 10000 stationary firemen and oilers, and 5000 train dispatchers.
A Post story from yesterday about W. Robert Montgomery claimed he was the company president. The record states he is not the president and has no official ties to the American Discount Company at this time.
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