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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1921
Page
13
A 16 year old boy addressed the crowd of about 2500 immigrants arriving from Boston at Grand Central Terminal and urged health checks for typhus before reuniting with some 5000 relatives. Police were overwhelmed but order was restored and 20 passengers were detained for delousing.
Cardinal O Connell yesterday presided at a solemn Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament, closing the Forty Hours Devotion at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. He was aided by Rev. Richard J Haberlin and Rev. Neil A Cronin, with Rev. George P O Conor celebrating the 10 o clock high mass.
Weekend in the hub area described as safe and sane with intelligent control. Police reported a late Saturday night surge of drunkenness downtown but began morning patrols, keeping order as officers coaxed belated dogs to bark at them.
Police hunted for burglars after two men heard a fall on Sudbury Street around 2 PM and lingered for clues. Hyde Park incidents left Tony Kunowsky injured, and a number of minor accidents and robberies were reported. Hospital staff treated many, including a doctor hurt near a locomotive and several youths with injuries from falls and collisions.
In a quiet hospital, a chaotic midnight scene unfolded as intoxicated patients arrived. Officers Mayer and Savage pursued a burglar at 148 Portland Street while fires marred three sites including the Boston Plumbing & Lighting Co. and Economy Clothing Co. damages totaling thousands. Francois the barber, denatured alcohol, and a notorious B C H cocktail were cited amid the uproar.
An advertisement extols Rad Salts as a kidney and bladder aid for meat eaters. It claims uric acid from meat irritates kidneys and promotes symptoms like back pain head aches dizziness and night waking. Four ounces in water before breakfast is advised to relieve and prevent disorders.
John S. Codman an engineer and economist urged heavy taxation on vacant property and idle lands to curb speculation and force use of non producing ground. He criticized taxes that drive capital from industry and said Congress would consider practical measures. He cited a Boston Stuart street extension and a $7,000,000 hotel as examples of tax injustice to vacant land increases.
Sergeant Patrick Driscoll and Corporal David Dalton of H Company Ninth Massachusetts Infantry, Newtown, have won eight New England rifle drill prizes in three months. The veteran and a three month recruit perform the Butts manual and a silent routine with spinning and juggling of the Army rifle, impressing Adjutant General Jesse F. Stevens at East Newton Armory. Captain John McClellan, former sergeant, credits their training for success.
A pronounced quake centered about 2100 miles from Washington was recorded by Georgetown University Seismological Observatory. The tremor began at 2:36 AM and lasted nearly an hour until 3:25 AM, peaking at 2:44 AM.
Rome reports approval today for the nomination to the cardinalate of Archbishop Dennis J. Dougherty of Philadelphia and five other notable churchmen. The secret consistory will meet March 7 to prepare the pope granting the red hat on March 10.
The article describes an 8 am procession toward the throne room at St Peters with Spanish prelates receiving biretta from King Alfonso XIII. Cardinals, patriarchs, and guards prepare for Benedict to enter. The master of ceremonies proclaims Exeuut omnes as dignitaries bow and kiss the papal ring.
Dorchester citizens packed Codman Square Theatre for a mass meeting under the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic. About 2000 Irish sympathizers attended led by John Concanon and Thomas F. Curley. Rev Albert W. Allen of Brooklyn spoke on humanitarian grounds. Other speakers included Badadur Lal Shah of Calcutta, William Shaw McCallum of the Irish Relief Fund, and Margaret Foley.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire police with armed posses hunted woods near Winchendon for three highwaymen who robbed Thomas Marriman of Troy New Hampshire of 1440 dollars and a gold watch near the state line. District Attorney Roy M. Pickard led the search after Marriman, who had just sold land for cash, was attacked late. Mount Monadnock area was scoured without result as the trio may have crossed into Massachusetts.
In Northboro the Rev. Josiah Colgman Kent asserts a 1773 tea action occurred earlier than the Boston Tea Party. He cites the Massachusetts Gazette report of a pedlar’s tea seized near Shrewsbury and burned near a tavern, predating Boston by about ten months. The town plans to publish an official history reflecting this claim.
Joseph Pine age 34 of East Cambridge was arrested at his home by Mattapan police and charged with breaking and entering in a Dorchester home robbery. He is wanted for a Dorchester break in at 95 Esmond Street with clothing and money valued at 900. Mrs. Clements interrupted the crime scene. Pine to be arraigned in Dorchester court.
Enrico Caruso remains in recovery from pleurisy and related complications and is described as “doing very well” by his physicians. Dr. John F. Erdmann denounced circulating rumors as unfounded and confirmed ongoing improvement.
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