23 Jun 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
1
Union head says 44 dead so far with 75 possible victims. Two victims were strikers, eyewitnesses report shocking murders and hospitals hold other injured. Terrible tales emerge from the strike frontline as officials confirm more casualties.
A giant outdoor stage welcome for the baby hippo as he travels from Springfield to Boston area towns including North Wilbraham Palmer West Warren Warren Brookfield East Brookfield Spencer Leicester Cherry Valley Worcester Shrewsbury Westboro Southboro Framingham Natick Wellesley Newton Auburndale ending near Boston. The event promises a joyous procession for Greater Boston’s children.
In the American League Boston defeated New York 6 to 2 while Leago shutout Cleveland 8 to 0. Detroit won 3 to 2 against St. Louis in 11 innings. In the National League Philadelphia and Boston combined for four runs as Pistel Buris had 8 while Chicago 66. Brooklyn beat New York 3 to 2. Eastern League results show Albany 4 New Haven 3 in rain and Fitchburg 5 at Bridgeport 0 with Springfield Waterbury 3.
Dublin reports Arthur Griffith condemning the murder of General Henry H. Wilson, a top World War I era commander, as the act harms Ireland. London dispatch says Wilson was shot at his Eaton Place home by two youths named James O'Brien and James Connolly.
Stanley Koralishu, 460 1-2 Common Street, was killed when a heavy grocery counter toppled in his back yard. The incident occurred in Lawrence as he played outside, ending a young life on a quiet day.
At Roehampton England Molla Bjurstedt Mallory won both the singles and doubles events in a strong showing. In Scarborough England Australia defeated Belgium in Davis Cup action. Walter Hagen led the field in the second round of the British Open at Sandwich. Full reports on pages 18 21 22 23.
Yale scored seven runs in the second inning against Harvard pitcher Erwin Gehrke. Harlan Russell relieved but could not stop Yale’s onslaught as Yale defeated Harvard 7 to 3 in New Haven.
The Anti Saloon League accuses Secretary of War Weeks of signaling support for modifying the Volstead Act and permitting light wines and beer. Boyd P. Doty, the League's New England attorney, questions Weeks' claim of broad public sentiment and argues Congressmen know their districts better.
Mike Gotreau of Norwell, labeled king of the moonshiners by federal agents, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Whitman Police Chief Finney and two staffers from Supervisor James P. Roberts. Agents seized two gallons of liquor from his farm in the Valley Swamp area.
The Yale combination eight won the two mile upstream race by four lengths while Harvard graduate crew won its race by a length and a half.
In New London on June 22 the June sunset frames the next chapter in Harvard Yale flotilla history as sailors prepare their craft. The scene unfolds under calm seas with a hushed harbor mood as tradition meets the sea.
A powerful storm yielded near 200000 in damage across New England with crop losses expected high. Middlesex County wires were torn down as Lexing ton Arlington mills near cloudburst. Mill Brook flooded railroad tracks. One car marooned. no fatalities reported.
The Post notes graduates pursue a stable, well paid future at address H 107, outlining opportunities and steps toward secure employment. This brief highlights the appeal of lasting careers for new degree holders.
A dog owned by Mrs. Luther D. Bradley of Cummings Avenue Concord New Hampshire went to the veterinarian for treatment after cutting his paw on broken glass. The dog was found outside the office barking and presenting his bandaged paw for care showing remarkable independence in seeking medical attention.
Cincinnati June 22 A P The American Federation of Labor announces a plan to curb court power by creating a labor defence council in Washington. Lawyers named by the federation will defend unions against lawsuits arising from Supreme Court decisions seen as adverse to labor.
Readable ad fragment notes a permanent waving service priced at 75 cents per curl at Mer tin's located at 453 Washington Avenue opposite Shuman's Beach 2325.
Springfield dispatch reports Hal Trevillon of the Illinois Commerce Commission says the death count will exceed 75. In Herrin the disaster followed 5000 striking miners attacking a Lester Strip mine guarded by imported workers. Up to 60 may be dead with eight wounded in hospital and about 20 foreigners missing.
Judge Palmer gave Michael McDonald 21 from Roxbury five months in the House of Correction for assault on an officer plus one month for destroying his uniform and a $5 fine for drunkenness. An appeal was entered with $1200 bail set.
Lyeese of Red Republicans in France and Edward Prince of Wales born in 1894. Austrons cross Smiester river after force battle with Russians in 1915. One year ago today the Ulster House of Commons adjourned as a nation-wide marine workers strike officially ended.
Generally fair weather is expected in Boston and surrounding areas Friday and Saturday with moderate temperatures and moderate westerly winds. Coastal Atlantic winds continue to shape conditions across northern Dew Buysens with cloudy spells and rising temperatures in portions of the region.
A 15 year old dancer Mil dred Deming was fatally burned when her gown caught fire from sparks during a school play Astra the Health Fairy. The stage incident caused panic among several hundred students in the High School Assembly Hall as teachers struggled to calm the crowd.
In the final act a girl’s gown caught fire during a stage production. Michael Flannery, the janitor, tried to smother the blaze with his bare hands but sustained burns. Nurse Mary E. Hines wrapped the girl in a linen duster and extinguished the flames. The student was moved to Marlboro Hospital on the danger list. Flannery also received treatment and was sent home.
An old farmer’s prediction suggests today's and tonight’s weather will be slightly warmer with bright and fair skies. The note hints at mild conditions and gentle changes in temperature for the day.
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