Taken From Jail and Hanged From a Tree
Rich aord James a Negro charged with the order of Ben T Rogers and Homer Nave at Midway was taken from Woodford county jail by a mob early this morning and hanged from a tree two miles from Versailles Kentucky
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1921
Page
5
Rich aord James a Negro charged with the order of Ben T Rogers and Homer Nave at Midway was taken from Woodford county jail by a mob early this morning and hanged from a tree two miles from Versailles Kentucky
Wearied by a week of conferences President Harding rested. He attended Calvary Baptist Church with Mrs. Harding, then dined with intimate friends and enjoyed a long motor ride. The church was crowded as word spread he would attend and many could not gain admittance.
Cardinal O Connell pontificated yesterday at the memorial and communion mass for the South End divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Hundreds, including Roxbury members, gathered at Deacon Hall on Washington street and marched to the cathedral led by national and state officers.
Wilson & Co packers of Chicago published their annual statement showing a deficit of 940,850.34 dollars for the year ending December 31, 1920. Profits from operations and dividends stood at 1,486,381.56 dollars while interest on bonds totaled 2,427,231.85 dollars.
At St. Martin's Episcopal Church in New Bedford the church's Woman's Club launched the Sun-Day Nursery to help busy mothers attend services with their babies. The program provided milk crackers cookies and toys and will rotate supervising groups weekly to manage the babies.
A historical piece recounts the 1630 voyage of the Mary and John and the choice of Mattapan as a settlement after land surveys near Nantasket and Watertown. It notes Dorchester Neck becoming South Boston, the cattle pasturage, and Dorchester Heights, pivotal in Boston’s defense, tying to this week’s evacuation commemoration.
PITTSFIELD March 13 Harry A Reed 18 of White Terrace was arrested this morning by Patrolman Haskins as he tried to escape from a cellar at the home of Mrs John Tracy First Street after forcing entry during the night.
Mr and Mrs David Irwin longtime Arlington residents celebrated their 652nd wedding anniversary yesterday at their home 978 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington city limits. The couple have lived in the area for many years and observed the milestone in a quiet family gathering.
A Boston Sunday Post Magazine mystery by Arthur Stringer promises a complete detective yarn. The author crafts a suspenseful plot with measured clues and a revealing twist.
Miss Emma C Poore 65 a Boston New Thought church leader died at City Hospital after falling into an elevator shaft at Huntington Chambers 30 Huntington Avenue. Investigation to determine if shaft gate was open or opened by Poore. She moved from Londonderry NH to Charlestown as a girl and led the local center since 1907. Funeral at Mt Auburn Chapel tomorrow afternoon.
James A. Emery of Washington general counsel for the National Industrial Council of New York will address the Boston City Club luncheon tomorrow at 1 o'clock on The Open Shop. He will then attend and speak at the Employers' Association of Eastern Massachusetts annual dinner at Young's Hotel.
Lawrence dispatch reports that congressman Robert S. Maloney will leave for Washington shortly to assume duties. The brief item notes his upcoming departure and the move related to his congressional role.
A group of about 250 friends gave a reception this afternoon at Stanley's on the Merrimack to honor the retiree who has completed his duties.
In the afternoon a purse of gold was presented to Mr Maloney by his friends as a token of appreciation. The event reflected warm regard from the community and marked a notable gesture of esteem for his services.
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