03 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
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Sharon March 2. A sensational political upheaval unfolds as the first day of the poison pen probe reveals anonymous letters slandering prominent citizens. The town anticipates further disclosures about accusations against influential locals. Lloyd George agrees to French demand to employ force against Germans if they fail to comply with Allied terms. Must decide today.
Cable from Henry J. Skeffington reports unrest aboard the ship during transfer via Kiel Canal and Danzig. Rosa Oradovsky and 19 anarchists denounced Soviet rule, causing a serious rift as 400 Russians aboard reject both sides. At Riga a Soviet rep is met with cheers while an informant warns of swift executions of anarchists, reflecting harsh Bolshevik policy.
The Vermont Senate approved a bill to observe Eastern standard time statewide, following the House. The measure does not address railroad schedules.
A 20 month old Martha Hazen was found dead beside her stepmother Grace Hazen at 44 Michigan Avenue Somerville. Grace was semi conscious and later revived. she cannot be questioned until fully recovered. Police await information to determine if the child fell from a crib or from the bed during Grace's illness.
Throughout the day the indignation rose sharply after the first batch of letters was received, with the public reacting strongly to the new submissions. Protests reportedly intensified as the evening progressed, signaling mounting discontent and heightened pressure on officials.
London dispatch reports Marshal Foch forgot a scheduled tea with King George while Briand waited at Buckingham Palace. The King sent an equerry to check and learned the marshal was delayed by conference matters, causing the missed appointment.
Washington March 2 Senate and House conferees reached a compromise on the army appropriation bill setting an army of 156000 enlisted men for the next fiscal year. The agreement bridges Senate 175000 and House 150000 limits and appears to assure passage of an 885000000 budget this session.
A women’s group from the Twentieth Century Club envisions a Gothic style clubhouse and hotel near Copley Square. The Durants name will honor Mrs. Paulin Durant of Wellesley College. Plans include natatorium gymnasium baths and a children’s theatre. The push aims for 1000 life members by April 1 and 2000 by month’s end.
Opponents of compulsory vaccination for school admission pressed their case before the public health committee. A hearing on a bill would let parents decide if their children should be vaccinate with no proof of immunity.
A police shakeup last night moved three captains two lieutenants and one sergeant to new posts and promoted another lieutenant to captain to head the City Hall avenue station. The changes reflect a broader reorganization of the department’s command structure.
The new transfers took effect Friday morning with surprises. Captain James P. Sullivan from City Hall avenue station moves to the superintendent's office at police headquarters.
An Interstate investigation into the New England railroads continues, with additional details and findings expected in follow up reporting. The inquiry probes management practices, financing, and safety records amid broader transport sector scrutiny.
German delegates confront an Allied ultimatum as talks on German reparations near a deadline. If Germans balk at proposals presented by Dr. Simons at Lancaster House, Allied troops are poised to occupy Ruhr cities. The noon deadline looms with a decisive vote expected tomorrow.
The page notes sunrise and moon phase times, a still unidentified time program, and tonight lighted vehicle guidance. It lists today's anniversaries including George Dewey’s 1899 promotion, a German advance claim near Celles in 1915, Zimmerman’s 1917 Mexico Japan plot admission, and a 1916 Reno divorce of Mary Pickford and Owen Moore, plus a Zurich consulate bombing.
The influx of visitors to Washington for the inauguration has begun with hundreds arriving today and thousands more expected Friday. Weather forecasts predict cold and possibly fair conditions, likely boosting attendance. President-elect Harding and Mrs. Harding will arrive tomorrow afternoon from Marion and stay at the New Willard Hotel before proceeding to the Capitol.
The Medical Liberty League, as petitioner for the bill, condemns the present system requiring children to be innocu...
A crowded South Boston Municipal building hall listened to a three hour public hearing before the City Council on a proposal by Michigan Tanning and Extract Company to erect 750,000 gallon gaso line tanks at East First and P streets. Judge Edward L. Logan and J B Edwards faced hostile questions from residents as the crowd shouted and hissed when Logan left the hall.
Springfield March 2 James L Doherty a leading attorney in western Massachusetts and trustee of the Boston and Maine railroad died at his home late tonight He served as district appeals draft board chairman during the war and was a prominent public figure in the region.
The House yesterday refused to substitute for the adverse committee report on social welfare the bill of Wendell P. for the establishment of a non-contributory old age pension system.
Forecasts show Thursday rain in parts of New England then fair and much colder Friday with fresh winds. Northern New England cloudy with morning rain. southern New England partly cloudy and colder. Atlantic coast winds shift from southwest to west with showery Thursday.
After a unsettled morning the forecast calls for fair and warm conditions through the day. This evening is expected to be fair with a noticeable drop in temperature and cooler air arriving.
Average temperature yesterday was 48.0 degrees. Morning readings showed 40s and 50s with a high about 56 and a low near 28. Evening values ranged from 41 to 62, with overall average around 48 for the day.
Mrs Roy A Polk of 498 Main street Malden fought off a holdup man who threatened to kidnap her baby unless she handed over money The assailant fled with 20 cents and missed $30 hidden in the baby carriage Police arrived moments after but could not locate the suspect
Mrs Polk, bruised and with a facial abrasion, fought a holdup man who demanded more money after an earlier street robbery. He grabbed 20 cents from her purse, threatened to take the baby, and fled as she clamped onto his hand until she alerted a nearby store.
Washington reports that supporters abandoned hope for enacting the soldier bonus bill this session, signaling it will not pass.
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