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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
4
A hand grenade was found in a Roxbury Crossing home and identified as a dangerous toy used by 11 year old Henry McCarthy living with his mother Grace McCarthy at Suite 2 78 Huntington Avenue. Police sent the item to headquarters for examination and measurement after the mother reported the danger.
Miss Beatrice Boland a Tufts Medical School student and Copley Plaza news stand girl debuted as Diana Chase in The Right Girl at the Selwyn Theatre. She received a splendid ovation and has declined many stage offers to finish her medical course while pursuing voice training.
Washington June 16 A 37 to 34 Senate vote rejected the Packers regulation bill from the agriculture committee. The chamber adjourned with the regulatory bill passed by the House and Stirling's new measure pending before it.
Defeat of the agriculture committee bill described as harsher than the House version, plus a new measure from Senator Stirling, sparked brief confusion among packing regulation forces. A resolution to adjourn in tribute to Representative Mason of Illinois was approved. Leaders urged a reconsideration tomorrow, aiming to regain votes to pass the committee bill.
George Harrison a Negro of Shawmut Avenue was held in 1600 bail after arraignment in Dorchester Court on breaking and entering Greenock Street Mattapan. Police say he may tie to other robberies in the city and arrested him after a chase by Mattapan patrols. Mrs Simon Bennett woke to a prowler in her bedroom and Harrison fled. he was found hiding in tall grass near Fabyan Street.
An old ad promotes Horafe as a healthful lemon substitute claiming to invigorate nerves brain and body. It positions Acid Phosphate as a refreshing alternative available at druggists.
About 3000 seniors friends and relatives will gather on the college grounds this evening for class night under Miss Henrietta Worrell of Dorchester. Activities include receiving in college buildings from 8 to 9, singing on Agassiz House steps from 9 to 9 30, the senior banner presentation to the freshman class, and dancing in the living room gymnasium and outdoor yard. Refreshments directed by Miss Dorothy Somerset of Cambridge.
Abraham Colitz, veteran of 26 years in the public works department, will begin an annual pension of $30 today. He worked in the street cleaning division. A parade of local events follows, including weddings, police court proceedings, and community gatherings.
Liberal Peretti a long time Boston resident and New England pioneer cigar manufacturer died at his home 21 Hemenway Street Boston Funeral services set for Forest Hills Cemetery tomorrow afternoon He established his first Park Square store later moving to 993 Boylston Street He was a member of St John chapter Mason Shriner and connected with several fraternal organizations in Massachusetts He is survived by his wife and two children Lucretia and Joseph H Peresss
London June 16. In the House of Lords a strong plea emerged for amending the Irish home rule act. The discussion featured the first speech by Lord Buxton since his return from South Africa where he served as governor-general.
Lords heard peers urge clear government amendments to Home Rule policy. Lord Donoughmore backed by Lord Buxton demanded the premier spell out concessions in detail to show earnestness, warning against reprisals and predicting peace if a strong lead is given. Debate adjourned for government reply on Tuesday.
Joseph Parody, a laborer, died at City Hospital from injuries after being struck by a street car at the Arlington and Boylston streets junction. Police say the motorman did not realize the strike until a passenger informed him. The car was operated by Motorman Thomas Harvey and Conductor James Finnegan.
A full schedule from 9:00 a m to 10:00 p m includes children's patriotic exercises with 800 pupils under Prof John A O Shea, dancing by Lilla Wiles Wyman, Gaelic football and hurling matches, junior football, dedication of Louis Bangs square, a city prize baseball game, a military and civic parade, unveiling of Rev John B De Valles arch, historical exercises with speakers including Mayor Peters, Fire Commissioner Murphy, Congressman Tague and Thomas A Mullen, and band concerts at several venues.
Mayor Peters grants city employees a weekend off causing the marriage bureau to close for three days. About 500 couples filed intentions last week and have licenses secured. some licenses may be mailed to applicants as five day waiting period requirements are met. City Registrar Edward McGlennon circulated licenses by mail and may visit City Hall to assist waiting couples.
Frost damaged crops around Torrington Connecticut last night and other areas report gardens drying under a blazing sun due to lack of rain.
The Boston police traffic squad has organized a brass band to lead their dress parade on Columbus Day October 12. Since February members have rehearsed weekly and built a 40 piece ensemble under leader Herman Hecker formerly with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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