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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1921
Page
22
Six hundred acres of brush and woodland burned as flames swept through Medfield's hills yesterday afternoon. A fine old homestead a dance hall and a dozen farm and lumber buildings were destroyed. Four firemen were injured and many residents suffered burns and smoke exposure during more than three hours of terror as 14 blazes raged in Vallous sections of the state.
Fires raged across Walpole Marshfield Sharon Concord Lexington and South Sudbury causing an estimated 40000 to 75000 in damage. Officials warned the blaze could rise further as weather and dry wood fed the flames. State Fire Warden Hutchins ordered immediate reopening of 38 observation towers to boost surveillance.
From three directions the Harding administration faces a wet-or-dry test. President Harding is urged by Wayne B Wheeler to appoint as internal revenue commissioner a man who is 100 percent dry in thought and action.
The Attorney General has been called upon to defend the latest legal challenge. Continued on page four.
A morning break in at a Somerville shop led Moses A. Philpot to detain a 15 year old, Charles Small of Medford, found with Philpot’s cigarettes. Police soon arrested Arthur De Amon, 16, at a George Street address on a breaking and entering charge. Two other youths, described but not named, attempted a Temple Street entry earlier but fled.
Washington March 21 The Fordney emergency tariff bill vetoed by former President Wilson will be rushed through Congress as the first major act of the extra session. President Harding urged passage to protect farmers from foreign competition and the House Ways and Means Committee, after near unanimity to delay emergency legislation, voted to revive the Fordney bill.
Senators Penrose Smoot and McCumber from the Senate finance committee approved a new programme. It was explained that the measure meets the approval of the President and carries executive backing.
Thomas Puris, 27, of 282 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, identified as a fight manager, was arrested by Cambridge police on larceny charges for stealing about 6000 dollars worth of liquor from Lester Leland's Manchester by the Sea residence on March 14. He was jailed at Charles Street and to be arraigned in Salem court. Earlier, three other men linked to the robbery were arrested. The group reportedly visited the home posing as federal liquor enforcement officers to remove the liquor.
Smoke from the Mills Tea & Butter Corporation store basement at 160 Union Street Lynn forced forty occupants of the Arnold lodging house at 162 Union Street to flee at 11 p.m. Two alarms and a half hour effort confined the blaze to the basement. Damage estimated at 5000 dollars. Proprietor Mrs. F J Cochrane alarmed lodgers and led evacuations. A brisk northwest wind prompted a second alarm shortly after firefighters arrived.
The tenebrae service will be held at St James Church on Harrigan Avenue with evening performances at 7 30 o clock featuring the sanctuary choir of St James singing.
Mrs Anne A Stillman faces alimony and counsel fee arguments before Supreme Court Justice Morschauser in White Plains with both sides signaling no further delays. James A Stillman president of National City Bank and Mrs Stillman’s attorneys disclosed new details of the couple’s domestic troubles as March 21 proceedings loom.
A social circle woman says banker James Stillman and his wife separated in 1918 while the elder Stillman was alive. She suggests a long friendship with his daughter-in-law helped avert a permanent rupture. A friend of Mrs Florence Leeds cites a slip showing 150000 dollars in securities at an uptown trust company and hints the Leeds woman dyed her hair to attract him before their first meeting.
Unanimous passage of a council order introduced by Councilor James A. Watson seeks a hearing before the Board of Public Utilities to push for lower gas and electric rates and to cancel the fuel clause. The order recommends a $5000 appropriation by Mayor Peters to fund the executive committee’s investigations, though a council member urged removing the funding.
Miss Pearl Harding, soon to be first lady of the land, rushes from school in Chicago on March 21. She greets her mother with a kiss at 4846 North Kimball Avenue while a capless boy lingers outside. Gamaliel the cat naps on the rug as she announces greeting.
The 13 year old cousin of Warren G Harding speaks with a newspaper reporter about graduating in June, moving to the White House, and enjoying dancing, piano, and movies. She mentions Gamaliel, the White House feeling lonely, and visiting during the inauguration. She asks about the initials on her pin and explains it stands for William Gold Hibbard. She expresses excitement about future life at the White House and attendance at the Hibbard School.
General Liggett ends 42 years in the Army marking a long career that included leading 1,200,000 troops in a major Argonne drive. Retirement opens a path for Edward’s promotion as the article notes potential rank advancement.
Major General Hunter Liggett retires as an active army officer after 42 years. Brigadier General Edwards is expected to be appointed a permanent major general. Secretary Weeks has discussed the appointment with President Harding, and both favor it. San Francisco, March 21. Continued on Page 1-2d Column.
Unions under the United Building Trades Council hold special meetings this week to cast a referendum on whether workers return at 9 cents or $1 an hour pending arbitration. Results will be reported at tomorrow's council meeting at 386 Harrison Avenue after first being shared with the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration. Employers' councillors meet today at the association HQ to review the State board's suggestions as a related development. A separate report notes the extension of the National Shawmut Bank resumed with 123 men at work.
The cabinet committee on home rule in Ireland unanimously recommends to establish home rule under the present act on April 19, the Labor Herald reports.
Chicago clocks will move forward one hour next Sunday as daylight saving continues until the last Sunday in October. The House rejected repeal 77 to 105, then approved readings to shorten the daylight saving period from seven to five months by 107 to 75.
The daylight saving period for this year will run from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in September under a bill now awaiting enactment and gubernatorial approval. Debate reflected Senate lines with farming groups seeking repeal and industrial workers backing a five month compromise bill led by Rep Frank Brier of Worcester. Orlando Bidwell of Great Barrington proposed substituting the repeal.
London reports the Upper Silesia plebiscite results as telegraphed by Dr. Simons. Germany totals 713700 votes and Poland 460700 across the plebiscite area, yielding about 61 percent for German territory and 39 percent for incorporation into Poland.
The morning temperature at 3 o clock was 41 and dropping. After two record hot days, New England faces a cold snap tonight with freezing ice near. Forecast calls for much colder weather Tuesday and Wednesday with fair skies and strong NW winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
Forecasts indicate bright and fair conditions with strong winds today. Expect a much colder day and a chance of frost tonight.
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