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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
9
Hanover crowds swell as alumni arrive for the 150th Dartmouth College commencement. Formal exercises begin tomorrow and run through Tuesday night with an elaborate program led by EB Clark. Tennis between Stanford and Dartmouth opens the weekend, followed by class day and senior exercises the next day.
Austen Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain will not enter any alliance aimed against America or under which Britain could be compelled to oppose the United States. He spoke on the renewal of the Anglo Japanese treaty in London. The remark follows the imperial conference and signals cautious alignment in foreign policy.
During debate on the imperial conference agenda Mr Chamberlain argued for reconciling cooperation with the United States and maintaining close alliance ties. He urged building confidence and understanding with Pacific powers to prevent renewed arms race and secure regional peace.
Sir Samuel Hoare urged removing Anglo American and allied race tensions and modifying the Anglo Japanese treaty to meet American objections. He called for close contact with U.S. public opinion and proposed a Pacific powers conference including Britain Commonwealths United States Japan and China to tackle regional issues. Sir John Davidson warned against renewed armament competition and urged early restraint.
Medford State police seized a pool selling outfit in a tent at Combination Park Medford and arrested James C Stevens Frank W Williams Andrew Roberts and Frank McKee for promoting betting at a horse race. They will appear in Malden court today.
The Shawmut Bank Club hosts its annual outing today at Pemberton as guests of the National Shawmut Bank of Boston. Programs include baseball, multiple footraces, swimming, a baseball throwing contest, a fat men's race, and dancing with valuable prizes for winners.
In Boston the Massachusetts Marine Corps Association holds a parade from Arlington and Beacon streets to Copley Square with an anti review by U S and French officials. Veterans from China, Japan, Cuba, Guam and the Philippines join the procession followed by a Harvard Stadium New England track meet featuring top athletes.
In Chicago on June 17 Earl Edgeworth and his bride Miss Evelyn Kelly attempted to flee wedding guests planning a charivari. The conspirators abducted the bride, a pursuing Edgeworth was struck by a milk bottle hurled by a passerby, cracking his skull and leaving him injured.
Gerald Good a former Royal Flying Corps member and noted aviator was arrested by Inspectors Morrison Burke and Haggerty on two counts of forging checks totaling 400 dollars. The forged checks used Porter H Adams’ names and were uttered at Old Colony Trust Company. Bonds set at 1000 dollars.
Rob ert Stone of Fitzwilliam New Hampshire wealthy lumber operator sues Mrs Evelyn Hobart Van Lier in superior court claiming she refuses to return a $500 diamond ring given when he proposed Oct 23 1919. He asserts she chose a Boston policeman over him and wed John P Van Lier.
Miss Helen L. Sturges a senior at Mt Holyoke College wed John H. Monroe of Stewartstown Penn after commencement in Mary Lyon Chapel. Rev Jesse G. Nichols officiated. Monroe, a Penn State College forestry graduate, plans forestry work.
Burlington Vermont June 17 class day and class reunions marked the opening of the University of Vermonts 117th commencement. Alumni and varsity met in a baseball game won by the varsity 4 to 3 as Ray Collins former Red Sox star pitched six innings for the alumni.
Secretary Weeks announced Major General Menoher remains head of the air service and Brigadier General Mitchell will continue in his duties. Weeks said Mitchell’s past actions will not be repeated and that both officers will be used to their strengths while Menoher holds overall responsibility for the air service. The matter is closed.
June 17 Lee officials pursued Frank B Rose and his wife and two children after bullets punctured tires and gasoline tank. a chase ended in the woods with hands up. The Rose family thought they were bandits and fired at a car with two women. Charges against Rose were dismissed by Judge Bassidy in district court.
Chief Coughlin rides with Mr Knox after a speed trap setup by Lenox. Mr Rose and family flee a man in the road firing bullets as they race toward Chester. Edna C Rose, violin teacher at Wells College, is among those traveling with valuables and cash.
A car chase by Mr Rose and his son Chappel ended when bandits fired at the vehicle puncturing a gas tank and forcing a crash in woods. Officers Coughlin Knox recovered the pair and returned them to the scene as the party faced court today on a charge.
Fremont New Hampshire June 17 damage estimated at 35000 was caused today when fire destroyed the Frost Spaulding barrel manufacturing plant. Flames crossed the road to the Congregational Church causing interior ruin as workers fled. No injuries reported with origin unknown.
Boston Sunday Post Magazine presents a special circus number with life in the tanbark ring. Read about great performers and the unique features of life under the arena tent in this literary piece.
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