18 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1921
Page
1
President pledges not to recognize the Irish Republic or the Irish Republican Army as belligerents and orders all government agencies to prevent demonstrations against Great Britain while warnings are issued to maintain order in the capital.
President Harding will not recognize the Irish republic nor treat the Irish as belligerents. The administration will discountenance any U S movement that could disturb friendly relations with Great Britain, as telegraphed from Boston.
South Boston held Evacuation Day with a massive parade as 200000 spectators watched 5000 marchers in uniform despite orders. The crowd sang Hail Hail the Gang's All Here while honoring district heroes who "gone west" at two square dedications.
Mary Garden arrived in Cincinnati to oversee three Chicago Metropolitan Opera Company performances set for tomorrow night and Saturday. She said she will stay as manager for one year, selecting her successor. The program includes Lohengrin in English Friday, Rightetto Saturday matinee, and Monna Vanna Saturday evening with Garden in a leading role.
Mrs. Ellen E. Nason mother of two daughters testified in Suffolk County Divorce Court yesterday in support of her husband Charles A. Nason. Her moving account moved three listeners to tears as the hearing continued late in the day.
A mother testifies of a 25 year marriage with no criticism of her children and asks Judge Thayer to urge attorneys to reconcile the family. If unsuccessful, the case proceeds to further evidence as Mrs Nason fights to prevent her husband from leaving.
Governor Miller has signed the Kavanaugh Herrigan bill making offering or accepting a bribe to throw a professional baseball game a felony in New York Albany. The measure, passed by the Legislature days earlier, tightens penalties for game throwing.
London March 11 The Associated Press reports strong speculation that Bonar Law’s resignation from the government could trigger dissolution and general elections soon. The core issue is party unity under Lloyd George with Old Guard Conservatives opposing some policies. Austen Chamberlain lacks needed leadership while Lord Derby is favored to lead, cabinet reshuffles await Upingtonists’ meeting next week before a new leader is chosen.
Mrs Marian L Lang former postmistress at Fort Greble is held after months of pursuit by postoffice inspectors. Traced to Maine and other points she is wanted in Rhode Island for allegedly embezzling 1753 dollars from the government while serving as postmistress.
In Clifden County Galway last night a constable O Kane was shot dead and another wounded as reprisal for the Mountjoy execution of Thomas Whelan. Crown forces searched for the shooters and killed John McDonald who allegedly tried to resist arrest.
Johnny Wilson of Charlestown, Mass., retains middleweight championship after defeating challenger Mike O'Dowd of St. Paul at Madison Square Garden. Boston vs New York theme highlighted as a standout ring affair of the year.
In a dun colored arena the boxing bout extended fifteen rounds to a full limit. The referee awarded victory to Wilson after judges disagreed, with O Dowd showing determination and patronage influence shaping the tense contest.
Kronstadt has surrendered to Soviet forces after the revolutionary committee, arriving in Finland with 800 soldiers, blew up the warships Petropavlovsk and Sebastopol before retreating. General Koslovski led the revolutionists and has also arrived in Finland.
More than 1500 Newfoundland folk attended the 30th annual St Patrick's night ball of the Newfoundlanders' Mutual Benefit Association last night at Odd Fellows Hall Berkeley and Tremont Streets.
President Harding clarifies stance on Ireland in a telegram to John F. Harrigan, opposing U S military involvement in any foreign influence. He states no intent to recognize Irish belligerent status, views the matter as Britain's domestic issue, and says the United States should not interfere. Continued on Page 2-3d Column.
The page notes Grover Cleveland born 1887 as today’s anniversary. It recalls 1915 sinking of British Irresistible and Ocean Bouvet in Dardanelles, 1917 French British offensive on a 100 mile front. It mentions Kapp putsch in Berlin a year ago, and Ebert resuming control. Hoover urges treaty approval with reservations. United States calls Peru and Bolivia to reconciliation.
Weather forecast notes a fair and colder Friday for Boston and northern New England, followed by a fair Saturday with rising temperatures. It covers southern New England and states east of the Mississippi, indicating generally fair weather, with fresh northwest winds around Sandy Hook to Hat Loree and clearing skies Friday.
Forecast calls for bright skies and fair weather with cooler temperatures than yesterday. Tonight expected to drop to freezing, with cold air settling in across the region.
The fragment records yesterday's temperatures with times from 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. and ranges around mid 40s to mid 50s, including marked averages and symbols that hint at daily readings and comparisons to the year.
Clara Hamon was found not guilty today of the murder of Jake L. Hamon in Ardmore Oklahoma March 17. The courtroom reaction included applause but the court demanded silence as she collapsed briefly and then greeted the jurors with handshakes in the jury box.
The olde man on the jury B F C Loughridge was elected foreman and delivered the verdict. Only one ballot was taken in secret, confirmed by a rising vote. Clara praised the outcome to onlookers, her brother Jimmie in tears as she received congratulations from those nearby. The Lamon family and S P Freeling were not present in court.
Worcester on March 17 Donald Campbell age 21 of 156 Prescott Street was arrested for breach of the peace after a dispute over an orange tie on St Patrick's Day. Police say the argument began with another man wearing an orange tie leading to the arrest.
Federal prohibition enforcement agents with Hamilton police raided the Cheblee Club cottage. They seized 85 gallons of colored spirits and an unknown quantity of whiskey in the nighttime action.
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