22 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1921
Page
1
A major woods fire swept 600 acres of brush and woodland in Medfield destroying a fine old homestead a dance hall and twelve other farm and lumber structures. Four firemen were injured and many residents suffered burns or smoke inhalation as flames raged for over three hours in the town amid 14 blazes across Wallous sections of the state.
Fires in Walpole Marshfield Sharon Concord Lexington and South Sudbury caused extensive damage with estimates from 40000 to 75000 dollars. State officials plan to reopen 38 observation towers early to monitor tinder dry woodlands and prevent further destruction as volunteers and fire crews battled a three mile by one half to one mile blaze through Medfield.
From three directions the Harding administration faces a wet-or-dry test. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League urges naming as internal revenue commissioner a man who is 100 percent dry in both thought and action. The Attorney General has been asked to defend the latest move.
Early this morning a youth broke into a Somerville store at 139 Glen street and was grabbed by Moses A. Philpot. The boy, 16, from Medford, had cigarettes and cigars in his pockets. Arthur De Amon, also 16, was arrested at 6 George Street after being identified by Small. Two other youths, described by police, attempted a break in at 46 Temple street but fled.
Washington March 21 Republican leaders in the House Ways and Means Committee voted to revive the Fordney emergency tariff bill to aid farmers and shield against foreign competition, reversing a week-old agreement to delay emergency legislation and push it as the first measure of the extra session.
Conferees Senators Penrose Smoot and McCumber report approval of a new programme after briefing that it aligns with the President's wishes.
Thomas Douris age 27 of 282 Massachusetts avenue Cambridge was arrested by Cambridge police on larceny charges over the theft of $6000 worth of liquor from Lester Leland’s Manchester by the Sea home on March 14. He was sent to State police and jailed at Charles Street. arraignment set for Salem court. Three other men tied to the Leland robbery have also been arrested. The group allegedly posed as federal liquor agents to remove the liquor.
Smoke from the Mills Tea and Butter basement at 160 Alled caused a blaze that sent forty occupants of the Arnold lodging house at 162 Union Street fleeing at 11 p m. Two alarms followed a half hour effort by firemen who confined the fire to the basement, with damage estimated at 5000 dollars. Mrs J Cochrane, proprietor, woke lodgers and alerted them. A northwest wind prompted a second alarm.
Tomorrow and the next two evenings at 7 30 the tenebrae service will be held at St James Church Harrigan Avenue. The sanctuary choir of St James will sing each service.
In New York on March 21 Mrs Anne A Stillman seeks alimony and counsel fees in a Supreme Court action before Justice Morschauser at White Plains. Attorneys for Mrs Stillman and her husband James A Stillman president of National City Bank pledge no further delays as domestic troubles surface with new details.
A social circle figure says banker James Stillman and his wife separated briefly in 1913 while he was alive. The same informant hints that his son’s wife earned a strong bond with her father‑in‑law, potentially preventing a permanent rupture. A friend refers to a former stage star Mrs Florence Helena Leeds and a slip alleging $150000 in securities at an uptown trust company linked to schemes to win Stillman’s favor.
Unanimous passage of a council order initiated by Councillor James A. Watson aims to trigger a hearing before the Board of Public Utilities on gas and electric rate reductions and to cancel the fuel clause. The order recommends a $5000 appropriation by Mayor Peters to fund executive committee actions to push legislation for lower heat and lighting prices. Councillor Hagan urged removing the appropriation, but Watson kept the request, saying the money may be needed for investigations even if not spent.
In Chicago on March 21 United News reports Pearl Harding the future first lady arrives home from school in a flurry of curls and books. She greets her mother with a kiss while a capless boy with slicked back hair looks on and Gamaliel the cat naps on the rug at 4846 North Kimball Avenue.
A 13 year old cousin of President Harding speaks to a newspaper man about graduation night and moving to the White House. She mentions the initials W G H on a pin, her school, and her plans including piano dancing movies and bringing a pet to the White House. She also notes the White House feels lonely without her and recalls visiting during the inauguration.
General Liggett retires after commanding about 1,200,000 troops in a large Argonne operation. Retirement likely clears way for a promotion for Edwards, following the campaign.
Washington March 21 Major General Hunter Liggett's retirement from the First American Army in the World War likely leads to Brigadier General Edwards being appointed permanent major general. Secretary Weeks has discussed the appointment with President Harding, both in favor. San Francisco March 21 Major General Hunter Liggett, commander of the First American Army in the World War, retired today after 42 years of service.
Unions under the United Building Trades Council hold special meetings this week to cast a referendum on whether men return to work at 9 cents or $1 an hour pending arbitration. The result will be reported at a council meeting tomorrow night at 386 Harrison Avenue and first shared with the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration. The employers’ board meets today at the association’s headquarters to discuss the State board suggestions. A separate report notes that 123 men have resumed work on the National Shawmut Bank extension.
London report says the cabinet committee on home rule in Ireland unanimously recommended establishing home rule under the present act on April 19. The Labor Herald carried the dispatch.
Major General Liggett, commander of the First American Army in the war, retired as an active army officer yesterday after forty two years of service.
Local council debates daylight saving repeal as the measure loses in a five to vote. Officials note fiscal and energy impacts while residents react to the decision and timing of any potential future referendum.
Chicago faces a one hour forward shift next Sunday as daylight saving would run from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in September under a five month bill. The House rejected repeal 77 to 105 and sent the measure through readings 107 to 75. Governor approval awaited.
Official plebiscite returns for Upper Silesia reported by Dr Simons show Germany winning about 61 percent with 713700 votes versus 460700 for Poland in the entire area. It indicates the territory remaining German rather than being incorporated into Poland.
Boston heat peaks with a short warm spell that forecasters expect to end within a day or so. City residents endure humid conditions as thermometers rise across downtown and neighborhoods. June-like heat lingers briefly before cooler air returns.
The morning temperature fell to 41 degrees by 3 o'clock as New England braces for a cold snap after two of the hottest March days in Weather Bureau history. Forecasters warn of a freezing ice threat tonight with strong northwest winds and fair, much colder conditions lasting into Tuesday and Wednesday north of Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
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