04 Mar 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1922
Page
1
Supreme Court decision allows funds transfer from commercial to savings. Bank Commissioner Joseph C. Allen will petition next week to authorize a 25 percent dividend for Prudential Trust Company savings depositors.
In Dublin special desk report by John Bantry notes Arthur Griffith claims 80 percent of Irish voters will back the treaty and that De Valera’s opposition is not taken seriously by Griffith and Michael Collins. The article argues Griffith and Collins see English figures Childers and Burgess behind De Valera and warn of optimistic forecasts amid political tensions.
Elizabeth Kenney fled Northfield after auditors found a near $20 000 shortage in the town treasurer books. Investigators trace her path to Boston and then New York. She is expected to surrender within 48 hours. A Boston letter says she admitted losing $10 000 and included a $500 restitution check.
A young woman writes a tearful confession to Town Treasurer Warren J. Wright describing heartbreak and anguish. The unsigned note expresses deep emotion and sorrow as she details her feelings. The fragment ends with a continuation note on page 2.
Mrs. Elsie Frazee seeks divorce from Harry H. Frazee owner of the Boston American League club and theater magnate. Justice Donnelly marked the suit down when neither side appeared. Counsel Nathan Burkan said the case is not discontinued. The Frazees married in 1902 and have an 18 year old son. Frazee named Elizabeth Nelson and an unidentified woman as co respondents.
A writ of attachment for 80000 dollars was served on former Templeton tax collector George S. Stone. The town sues to recover uncollected taxes for his tenure 1904 to 1909. The case is active in the Superior Court at Fitchburg.
Harvey Church, slated for execution in Chicago, lay unconscious in his death cell for 43 days after sentencing. He spoke and moved never, remaining motionless until minutes before the scheduled hanging in Cook County jail.
Physicians including alienists argued the victim was mentally dead as he faced execution after a long legal battle. He was fed by nasal tubes and appeared to die partially conscious, with conflicting views on his awareness until the final moment.
Yesterday's temperatures recorded at Thompson's Spa show 8 p m 55 45 GM 6 p m 41 12 Wiescesias 53 40 12 mid and an average of 37 13 24. A year ago the average was 50 9 24.
Dividends of 331 3 and 121 2 percent have been paid to Prudential Savings depositors. If the court allows the additional 3 percent, creditors will total 70 percent of claims soon. The Supreme Court will hear Monday petitions by the bank commissioner to authorize a further 10 percent dividend from Prudential's commercial assets and a 20 percent dividend for Hanover savings depositors.
Boston Mayor Curley announced a plan to take over the South Boston Army Base as a storage site for cotton dried fruits and other goods. He met with Senator Lodge and the Shipping Board. a lease or purchase costing about 27 million dollars was discussed and an investigation will assess feasibility. A March 20 meeting will include New England legislators officials and businessmen to discuss differential rates affecting the region.
Miss EMe Fife formerly a City Hall clerk and assistant to District Attorney Thomas O Brien has been appointed his private secretary. She previously aided O Brien when he served as institutions commissioner for Boston, with offices at City Hall. He says her office efficiency and ability are needed in the district attorney’s office.
Cambridge residents crowd Cambridge City Hall to oppose relocating the Cottage Farm bridge to Magazine Street. The Committee on Metropolitan Affairs hears the proposal by a decisive 400 to 35 vote, signaling strong local opposition to the new site.
Fascisti led by Deputy Giunta attack the Fiume government palace firing 20 cannon shots. After a siege the besieged surrendered as President Zanella yielded under pressure. Vanella shifts to defence committee. Pazzaoli led ex legionnaires call DAnnunzio to Rome for a march to proclaim Fiume's annexation.
Officials connected with First Presbyterian Church Brookline did not meet to discuss the Boston Presbytery ousting Rev Edwin Curtis as pastor. Friends report no new developments and expect no definite decision for several days.
Room 2 at the Browne School in Malden has had six successive schoolmams wed in 15 years. Mrs William C Krauss the sixth bride announced her resignation yesterday to leave March 31 and keep house for her husband.
Teachers pass the door nicknamed the Bridal Chamber and whisper about who is to be next. The line of rumor centers on who will enter Room 2 next in the quiet corridor of the school.
Alexander Graham Bell marks his 75th birthday at daughter Mrs David Fairchilds Cocoanut Grove home near Miami. He recently spoke to a local realty board noting he would keep no telephone in his study and there is none in the Fairchild residence.
Washington March 3. The tax law drafting, not filing, stumps lawmakers as Treasury assigns experts to assist Senators and Representatives with their income tax returns.
London reports King George conferred the Order of the Garter on Arthur J. Balfour in recognition of his services at the Washington conference. It is the highest honor the king may bestow.
Reinhold Kirshstein of 123 Lewis Avenue reports seeing the spectre of his late wife. Reports say the apparition has frightened his present wife, culminating in a violent incident that choked Mrs Kirshstein and hurled a flatiron. Pastor Rev Samuel Glaser intervened to calm the neighborhood. The first wife died in January 1921 and Kirshstein remarried six months later. The visits began last November and are described as white film like or black and tangible at times.
In New York on March 3 a two penny stamp of the Provisional Irish Government was affixed to a letter from Cork. The steel engraving shows George V and the Gaelic inscription Nealtas Sealdhc Na H Eire ann 1922 translating to Provisional Government of Ireland 1922.
Prediction notes bright and fair weather with mild temperatures for today and tonight. Authorities or local growers may rely on such forecasts for field work and planning.
Dr. Amy Kaukonen, Fairport's woman mayor, was assaulted in her home office by a stranger. The unidentified man argued about the village license ordinance for soft drink parlors and pool rooms, then struck her and fled. Authorities search for the assailant as police learn of the attack.
Joseph Kampis aged 30 of 106 Silver Street South Boston was found dead in his bed by his wife as she went to call him to supper. He had taken a nap in the late afternoon before suppertime.
Halifax dispatch reports the Steamship Estonia reached the area where the Norwegian steamer Grontoft said to be sinking with a crew of two. No signs of the ship or crew were found.
In Los Angeles on March 8 Charlie Chaplin endured eight rainy pay days at home while ill with influenza. A trained nurse and physician attended him as he convalesces. He can take short walks now but will need about two weeks before resuming studio activity.
A note recalls the one year milestone since the 1923 inauguration of Warren G Harding and Calvin Coolidge as President and Vice President. The entry also mentions current observances and a fleet renewal attack plan linked to the Dardanelles.
The forecast calls for fair conditions in northern New England and fair Saturday in southern New England and eastern New York with unsettled Sunday. Temperatures rise in the Take Region and northern New England on Saturday while winds shift to easterly. From Sandy Hook to Hatteras expect northeast to east winds with overcast skies and possible rain in the southern portion.
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