17 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1921
Page
1
Lieutenant-Governor Al van T Fuller vowed to release all details of alleged speculation by Legislature members tied to the 1918 public control bill. Earlier he suggested he would “start something at the State House” by advancing the Executive Council’s agenda.
Following letters from Demarest Lloyd head of the Loyal Coalition and Charles H. McIntyre counsel they apologized to the Suffolk grand jury and the district attorney for statements issued after the arrest of George W. Solley last week and all further action against the two men was dropped
Noble D. Gammon of 2 Marston Street was charged with assault with intent to kill after attempting to shoot Miss Ethel Gale near her home. The gun misfired grazing her brother, Harry Gale, as Gammon fled toward Powwow River and was captured.
Temperature readings from Thompson's Spa show daytime highs around 43 to 39 with evening lows near 40 to 47. Average yesterday listed as 49.21 to 49.24, and average from a year ago about 48.32.
A traveler in 1921 Ireland recalls a kneeling woman at a roadside shrine beside a clay figure of St Michael. The saint points to God while a gold star on the woman’s arm honors a death in Tralee. St Patrick guides the tale toward resilience and resolve.
Dublin March 16 AP Dispatch quotes Eamonn De Valera, head of the Republicans and Irish president, describing his return from the United States and criticizing England's methods. He says the Irish question is not a religious one and laments England's lack of principle, warning about young Irish spurring resistance. The report notes heavy security surrounding the AP reporter.
The House yesterday postponed consideration of the five months daylight saving bill until next Monday. It will be first on the calendar of the lower branch. Absence of Boston members due to Evacuation Day observances in South Boston led to the delay.
Secretary Weeks supports General Ruckman in declining to participate with Irish societies claiming such arrangements would affront England and violate War Department policy.
The article reports on Miss Annie R. Maxwell of East Boston being named second deputy auditor of the Commonwealth and the GOP response at the State House. It notes a clash between the party’s professed support for women in politics and current actions, highlighting internal Republican tensions and public reactions.
State Commander James T. Duane of the American Legion condemned General Ruckman s orders as echoes of Duncan K. Major and an army clique He called the attempt to bar soldiers and sailors from the parade a Blue Law on observances and said thousands of Legion members would march in uniform while he wore a cutaway coat and silk hat as an invited guest.
Secret Service agents were authorized to obtain the names of any service men in uniform at South Boston Evacuation Day parade. Threats of prosecution were raised for noncompliance, while legion men vowed to ignore orders and wear uniforms. Navy and War secretaries supported commanders in barring uniformed soldiers and sailors from the event as DOJ agents prepared to patrol the parade route tonight.
The clipping lists today’s observances with St. Patrick’s Day and notes on World War I milestones such as British evacuating Boston in 1776, British steamers torpedoed, and French advances in 1917. It also mentions American vessel sinkings and a Berlin resignation a year prior.
Forecast for northern New England calls for fair weather Thursday and Friday with little temperature change. Southern New England and eastern New York should see fair conditions on Thursday and likely Friday with warmer Friday. The outlook covers states east of the Mississippi with generally fair weather Thursday and Friday. North of Sandy Hook expect fresh west winds and fair conditions Thursday. From Sandy Hook to Hatteras, fresh northwest to north winds and fair weather Thursday.
A cool morning will give way to a noticeable warmth as skies stay clear. The day turns pleasantly sunny with rising temperatures and continued fair conditions into tonight.
Three holdups occurred in quick succession in Boston last night. A tall masked bandit used a home made wooden pistol to terrify a clerk at William Tullock bakery on Clarendon Street, netting about $7. Four men robbed a near beer saloon at 508 Main Street, cash drawer contents, after a warning shot. Motorman Edward O Neil was also held up at Main and Mishawum, losing $68.
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