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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1921
Page
4
Rome announces Monsignor Augustus J. Schwertner, chancellor of the Toledo diocese, will become bishop of Wichita Kansas succeeding Bishop John J. Hennessy who died last July.
Middlesex County Commissioners will consider reinstating Frank L. Corcoran assistant superintendent of county buildings after a grand jury freed him and his brother Charles from bribery accusations. Frank and Charles Corcoran were suspended two weeks ago over a $1000 bribe claim tied to parole. Sheriff Fairbairn declined to discuss Charles Corcoran’s reinstatement while noting the grand jury cleared the jailer of criminal offense.
Miss Abby J. Spear of Simmons College outlines how hat shapes should suit face and build, stressing neutral hat colors with bright decorations to complement costumes. F C Kimball details spring trends including crepe fabrics, straight or waistless lines, high collars, circular skirts, and two color outfits. Eva P Washburn recommends broad toes and low heels for healthful footwear, with moccasins for home wear. Morning sessions featureMary Schenck Woolman on The Trained Consumer and Gladys Beckett Jones on Spots and Renovation.
The Alpha Club of Dorchester marked Presidents Day and the club's second anniversary with a pageant titled Ladies of the White House at the Dorchester Woman's Club. Over 40 visiting women wore period costumes, including portrayals of Martha Washington through Mrs. Harding, with relic gowns and heirloom jewelry on display. Lib erty was played by Alice Benson, Columbia by Miriam Noffsinger, Uncle Sam by Blanche Curtis. Guest dignitaries included Mrs. George M. Baker and Mrs. William Healey, plus club presidents from across the state. A reception followed, with music by the Halllet-Sullivan Trio.
Washington March 11 Woodrow Wilson marked the end of his first week back in private life with a private dinner for B M Baruch of New York and Norman H Davis former under secretary of state and now the American member of the international conference of communications The gathering signaled his intent to stay in touch with men and affairs Baruch and Davis were among Wilsons advisers in drafting the Versailles treaty The former president is reportedly settled in his new home in good health though he struggles to fit his library of about 8000 volumes into the house He spends part of each day dictating to a stenographer and, with Mrs Wilson, takes a motor drive in the afternoon.
Michael O Reilly returns from Cork to speak at Paine Memorial Hall next Sunday evening on the Black and Tans. The address is under the auspices of the Michael Devitt branch of the A A R I R I.
In Waterbury Connecticut on March 11 opera star Miss Fritzi Scheff was granted her third divorce from George Anderson. The suit was uncontested and based on cruelty. Scheff testified Anderson would not work spent much of her money and had sobriety issues. She also described repeated facial injuries from his blows and noted a weekly liquor bill of seventy five dollars.
In Lovell Wyoming Mrs James Watters, wife of a rancher, shot and killed three of her children and wounded three others before killing herself. One wounded child died later and two survived. Authorities say she likely suffered a mental break. Ages of the children ranged from five to twelve. the incident occurred as the family slept. Husband was away and returned to find the locked house and drawn blinds. The revolver discharged nine bullets.
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