30 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1921
Page
1
In Ossining New York March 29 an extraordinary brain surgery ended with successful bullet removal. Dr William L Chapman of Brooklyn, himself an invalid, was wheeled to the operating table in a chair to perform the delicate procedure.
A patient at Doman underwent an operation to cure sanity. Two bullets were in the brain. one removed almost two inches from the brain while the other remained behind the right ear. Dr. Chapman performed a careful hour long extraction of the first bullet and probing to free it. The second bullet was left in place after consultation.
A special legislative committee planning to investigate corruption in 1918 Boston Elevated and Bay State public control bills will seek the names of lawmakers who borrowed from closed Boston trust companies. Bank Commissioner Affen will be asked for the list, and the Rules Committee favors submitting Allen’s compiled names to the legislature.
The article questions whether the bank commissioner will send his list of names for review, with details continuing on Page 6-7th Column.
Prominent Boston lawyers unite for a bill to let Supreme and Superior Court justices accept salary increases granted last year without losing pensions. Despite a negative judiciary committee, leaders say the measure will pass, arguing pensions were part of bench appointments and removing them breaches faith. They contend previous raises were emergency and should be corrected by this Legislature.
Veterans of the World War will be exempt from poll tax this year after the House refused an emergency preamble to repeal wartime suspension. Cities and towns lose about 400000 in revenue. The exemption remains in effect until April 1 when polls are assessed for the year.
Salem March 29 Judge Quinn in a jury waived Superior Court session granted divorce to Marie L Turner of Beverly Farms from Oliver Turner of Boston on the ground of desertion and gave the libellant custody of a minor child.
Housing board officials led by Chairman Malcolm E. Nichols and Mayor Peter's rent and housing committee plan today to campaign for legislation with teeth to curb greedy landlords. The meeting focuses on curbing eviction threats and rent hikes by landlords who allegedly force tenants to sign exploitative leases.
Housing commission holds leases and evidence shows landlords charging tenants 5 to 15 dollars more monthly after a stork visit. Real estate men condemn the practice as inhumane and unnecessary and many dealers back legislation to stop it.
Californian athlete Paddock shatters world best by sprinting 220 yards in 21 seconds on the coast. Strong display of speed marks a historic leap in track times.
Stanford University Cal March 29 Charles Paddock ran the 220 yard dash in 21 seconds flat breaking the world record for the event by one fifth of a second today.
Saturday at Berkeley Charles W Paddock of the University of Southern California ran the 220 yard dash in about 21 seconds with timing by three watches at 21 and two at 203-5. Dr Frank Angell head timer noted no wind though IU rules may affect the record and affidavits were sent to AAU officials in New York detailing the conditions of the race.
City Hospital ambulance driver William J. Corcoran is reinstated today after a City Council hearing found the hospital trustees failed to prove charges. He will receive $800 back pay. Trustees alleged drunken incidents from June to September and other times, but evidence was deemed insufficient and testimony outside work hours was barred.
Washington March 29 The administration opened a comprehensive study of American railway conditions to craft a definite programme for railway rehabilitation.
President Harding and his Cabinet discussed transportation issues for over an hour. He planned to consult the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Railway Labor Board in the coming days, with conferences with railway managers and employees likely to follow to enable action at the congressional session. The cabinet talks were preliminary and indecisive, though officials showed concern over the emerging information.
Yesterday’s temperatures were reported with readings at ro ad noon and evening. Morning lows near minus forty five, afternoon highs around thirty six, with a mid day average of 33. Twenty four hours prior averaged fifty one degrees.
A TV forecast recites the old farmer's weather prediction promising two bright and fair days and nights with a return to warmer weather. The omen hints at stable temperatures ahead, pleasing viewers seeking early ease after a cool spell.
New York March 29 Two more startling developments emerge in the Stillman divorce suit. Anne Urquhart Potter Stillman’s sister in law is said to have vanished, a chorus girl and friend of Mrs Leeds Guests of banker James A Stillman, president of the National City Bank, were identified as involved in the pending divorce case.
Rene Viviani, former French premier and envoy extraordinary, arrived from New York for a courtesy visit to President Harding. He will meet Secretary Hughes and is welcomed by the French embassy staff except Ambassador Jusserand, as he begins several weeks’ stay in Washington.
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The forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair and warmer conditions Wednesday and Thursday with fresh southerly winds. Northern New England and Southern New England are expected to see fair to partly cloudy skies and a general rise in temperatures. In New York and Atlantic States, fair and warmer conditions are anticipated Wednesday with increasing cloudiness Thursday. Winds vary from moderate to fresh southerly along the coast, with fair weather continuing Wednesday in all areas east of the Mississippi River.
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