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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1922
Page
7
Boston printers at the library plant will receive a wage raise from 38 to 40.28 dollars per week. The adjustment follows an order from Mayor Curley sent to the library trustees and supports the Boston Typographical Union request.
A vintage drugstore advertisement touts Danderine as stopping hair loss and thickening hair. It claims one use eliminates dandruff and shedding, with hair gaining life, vigor, brightness, color, and fullness for 85 cents a bottle.
A large crowd attended funeral services for Egbert Austin Bert Williams at the Masonic Temple of St. Cecile Lodge in New York. The ceremony marked the first time a negro was buried with Masonic ritual in the state, with Williams linked to Waverly Lodge No. 587 Scotland and honors led by visiting Grand Lodge of Scotland.
Florencio Viznani, under a warrant issued by Judge Hayden in Roxbury Court, charged with assault and battery with a knife on his fiancee, was arraigned after police from Fast Dedham Street station arrested him. Lucy Petrocci, 21, of 1483 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, identified the complainant. Viznani pleaded not guilty and is held on $4000 bail for a March 15 hearing.
Washington reports a continuing struggle over the soldiers bonus bill as House members from both parties anticipate passage. Prospects include suspending rules to limit debate and avoid amendments while Chairman Fordney leads the measure on the floor. Presidents Harding's stance is debated as White House talks influence timing and potential veto possibilities.
The article notes that the measure would take effect on October 1, 1922, establishing that date as the bill’s operative milestone. It frames the change as a deliberate future trigger and references the legislative action leading to that date. The text mentions officials and the passage context without detailing broader consequences.
Police closed hooch parties at Péter Watkevich’s Dorchester home at 285 Centre Street after Sergeant John J. Lordan raided the site. A still and 25 gallons of mash were found. Watkevich paid a $50 fine in Dorchester court for keeping liquor for sale.
Testimony cited Attorney George T. Perry of Somerville proposing shooting Harlie E. Rice, a State's witness, as defense and prosecutor clashed over admission of letters on the third day of the Middlesex auto ring trial in East Cambridge court.
Letters discuss the production of Stephen Crowley named as thief who supplied many stolen cars to the ring. District Attorney Saltonstall warns about non production and offers correspondence as proof of effort to secure his testimony. Defense counsel object to identification as the DA reads the letters. Judge Brown defines witness role and Crowley witness status during trial proceedings.
State Police Officer Kirlin identified the letters as dictated in his presence. The letters show Crowley’s 1920 larceny and 1921 parole, with immunity promises to testify. Jeremiah Surette testified Perry discussed quashing the case by shooting Rice, as others face charges or have pleaded guilty in the alleged ring.
Mayor Curley confirmed seven new city officials who took their oaths of office yesterday. The department heads include Major William J. Casey municipal printing plant superintendent, John J. Curley city treasurer, Joseph G. O'Malley principal city assessor, Dennis J. Driscoll deputy institutions commissioner, Rupert S. Carven city auditor, E. Mark Sullivan corporation counsel, and Joseph A. Rourke public works commissioner.
At the society’s annual meeting held at 28 Beacon Street Mrs. George T. Rice noted law offenders often begin young. Officers elected for the year include President James A. Lowell, honorary vice presidents Rev M J Scanlon Rabbi Harry Levi and Bishop Lawrence, vice presidents H M Briscoe Samuel Carr James H Hustis and Arthur P Russell, treasurer John I Grandin, assistant treasurer Rufus L Wilson, and recording secretary Miss Irene Armes.
Sergeant Murphy of the Mattapan police found junk and hooch in a wagon driven by Abraham Eldman of 72 Lawrence Avenue Roxbury. Police searched the vehicle on Norfolk Street Mattapan yesterday afternoon. The driver was arrested and will appear in Dorchester court this morning charged with peddling moonshine.
City Hall official William H. Burns appeals to Boston residents for clothing and shoes for disabled veterans. He notes mayor Curley provided worn army overcoats socks and caps, quickly distributed to Parker Ifill Chelsea Naval Hospital and others. Receipts confirm full donation use with no expenses deducted. readers may donate or suggest names of those in need.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless remedy for various stomach ills. It promises relief within five minutes, noting its ability to regulate sour, gassy stomachs and prevent headaches, dizziness, and nausea from indigestion. A sixty-cent case is marketed as a home stomach doctor to use after unsuitable meals.
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