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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1922

Page

4

Woman Discovers Kangaroo Leather Shoes at Edwin Clapp Store

In a Boston scene at the Arcade of the Little Building on Boylston and Tremont, a shopper excitedly finds a women’s shoe shop selling kangaroo leather Edwin Clapp Shoes. Her husband confirms the brand, praising Edwin Clapp for workmanship and long wear. The exchange highlights value and reputed quality as they explore the store.

Boylston and Tremont Streets Kangaroo Edwin Edwin Clapp New England

Puppy Love Debated At St. Mark's Forum

Dr. Frederick H. Knight, head of the Home for Little Wanderers, recalled a young heartbreak at age 14 as he defended puppy love at a St. Mark's Church forum yesterday morning. Ida, a notably heavy girl, dominated his memories for two weeks, weighing 140 pounds but loved in proportion to her size.

St. Mark’s Church Forum Frederick H. Knight Ida

Adolescent Love Stories Urged As Serious Matters

Dr. Knight argues that boy girl romances shape mature character and cautions against viewing teen affection as mere play. He cites Ida and a 15 year past affair to illustrate dignity and potential outcomes. The piece notes family attitudes, love complexes, and a humorous aside about Leavey in court this morning.

Ida Leavey

Tragic Self Inflicted Wound Over Walk Refusal

In South Boston 16 year old Catherine Princiotto shot herself in the stomach with a revolver after a quarrel with her mother over leaving the house. She was taken to City Hospital where doctors say she probably will die, the bullet unseen and possibly lodged in her spine. The family, including her parents and 11 siblings, were at her bedside. She had sought permission to walk to City Point with her sister Helen when the dispute occurred.

Catherine Princiotto Frank Princiotto C Street Boston City Hospital City Point Helen

Driver Keeps Wagon On Water After Arrest

Thomas A Leavey of 191 Green Street Jamaica was arrested yesterday on drunkenness charges. An officer recounted the water wagon weaving through Arborway causing distress among drivers while Leavey remained seated, remarking about the wet day.

Thomas A. Leavey Green Street Jamaica Flain Tom Arborway Thomas

POPS OPEN TONIGHT FOR 37TH SEASON AT SYMPHONY HALL

The 37th season of the famous pop concerts opens tonight at Symphony Hall with Agide Jacchia conducting a varied program. Highlights include Procession of Bacchus, Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Spanish Dance Panaderos, Aida Fantasia, Hymn to the Sun from Iris, Loreley pieces, Tannhauser overture, La Boutique Fantasque, Roses from the South, and a Tschaikovsky march.

Symphony Hall Agide Jacchia Bacchus Esas Delibes Figaro Mozart Loreley Rimsky-Korsakofft Strauss Marchie Slave Tschaikovsky

Jury Story Contest In Hands Of Judges

Contestants in the Post's Jury Story Contest are told to await prize results. Thousands of manuscripts were received and read twice, with hopeful stories reviewed by several readers. Preliminary Judges then passed top stories to eminent Final Judges for final decision. Awards will be announced when careful examination is complete.

Three Die in New York Tenement Fire Tragedy

A smoke filled hallway trap during a four story Richmond Hill tenement fire left an elderly woman and four children dead. Firefighters aided residents including women and children from ledges as several were burned and more than a dozen firefighters were injured.

New York Richmond Hill

Rupert Hughes Story The Wallflower to Appe ar in Boston Sunday Post

Rupert Hughes writes The Wallflower a witty romantic tale to be serialized in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine next issue. The story promises light humor and a charming romantic arc with period style.

Rupert Hughes Boston Sunday Post

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