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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1922
Page
5
William J. Pinkerton told 300 police chiefs at the International Association of Chiefs of Police meeting in San Francisco that the whipping post is the best remedy for crime. At 72 he said criminals prefer jail over lashes, having spoken to thousands of offenders in his long career.
William Howard Taft chief justice of the United States drew Britain’s top statesmen jurists and lawyers to a Pilgrims banquet in London. Cabinet ministers and legal authorities listened as he spoke on the American republic foreign policy and unity of naturalized Americans with Britain and Canada.
In Dublin on June 19 supporters of the Irish Free State gained a victory over De Valera’s Republican faction. Treaty candidates won most Dublin districts, unseating Countess Markievicz and other anti treaty figures while Mulcahey and several pro treaty officials secured seats. Darrell Figgis led the Dublin poll as Gavan Duffey followed in the city results.
President Le Baron R Brigg highlights Radcliffe's distinctive links to Harvard while stressing its own individuality. Dean Marion Edwards Park notes Radcliffe students favor individual work over team efforts, yet the shared Harvard spirit remains. The piece reflects on the commencement season and the mission of graduates to serve.
Representative Coleman KE Kelly of Ward 17 Dorchester plans a relief hospital near the heart of Dorchester with Boston hospital trustees Mayor and City Council approval. He seeks an appropriation to erect a hospital on a par with the Haymarket Relief Station.
John Nicholas Brown, Harvard junior and reputedly America’s richest young man, presented a 500000 check to St Georges School at Middletown for the construction of a new chapel. The gift follows a pattern cited with Vincent Astor’s past contribution to a memorial hall. Brown, an alumnus, surprised school leaders with his donation after private discussions about an exclusive chapel.
Amoskeag officials in Manchester report a satisfactory rise in workers entering the Coolidge mill in West Manchester. Union leaders acknowledge more entries but note many first time entrants today are school children employed during the summer months.
Lieutenant Frederick J. Smith of the Brighton police prepares to retire after two weeks vacation. This Friday marks the 40th anniversary of his police appointment. He began as a patrolman on June 16, 1882, with a career spanning several stations including City Point Dedham Street and City Hall Avenue before settling at Brighton about ten years ago. Born in the North End on September 30, 1897.
A seaside tale from Nantasket describes bobbed haircut trends among girls and women. It notes shaving parties, razor mishaps, and the social invite ritual with mock caution about fuzzy necks spoiling the look, while detailing outfits of chambray dresses and organdie trims.
Fourteen distinct New England military units will train at Camp Devens this summer. The d1st Infantry Brigade and its regiments plus several support units form the Bay State contingents to train at the Ayer cantonment. Additional units will train at Wakefield Hanover West Barnstable Mitchell Field for aviation and observation duties.
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