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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
11
Bernard Essam aged 19 of Roxbury drowned when a canoe overturned on the Charles River near Helman’s lunch room. His paddling companion, Miss Louise Adams of Roxbury, was rescued from the water.
In the Dedham area a date night outing turned fatal when a light craft capsized off Vine Rock after a seat change. Miss Adams was rescued as her partner drowned. police and fire crews arrived, attempting resuscitation for about thirty minutes without success.
At a meeting of Electrical Workers Union 103 last night in the Wells Memorial building the wage committee report was accepted as progressive. A donation was voted to the striking textile workers after a talk by the Lawrence branch committee of the United Textile Workers of America. It was reported that business has improved but a shortage of electricians is feared for the next two months.
An advertisement touts Bowles Mentho-Sulphur as a fast acting skin remedy for eruptions, rashes, blotches, and eczema. It claims germ destroying properties and immediate improvement after application, recommending purchase from druggists.
Washington May 10 British embassy shelved sensational charges by Alexander E Robertson war veteran alleging agents of Senator Culberson of Texas kidnapped him to send him abroad over his love for the senator’s daughter Miss Mary Culberson.
Embassy officials announced a square deal for Robertson as the case shifts to the pending indictment of John F. Ellis a New Jersey private detective tied to the Burns agency. Ellis is accused of involvement in an attempted “spirit in” and Robertson faces $3000 in Washington as talks with embassy officials continue.
Boston theatre managers and New York talent join for a Sunday benefit at the Colonial Theatre for Jewish war sufferers in Eastern and Central Europe. An orchestra of 25 pieces will play as local and lead Boston figures support the event under the Jewish Anti Tuberculosis Association.
The prohibition crackdown sparks bootleg drug stores as Louis K Liggett of United Drug Company laments illicit traffic. He cites 600 new drug stores in New York City last year and argues liquor sales in pharmacies undermine enforcement and undercut legitimate pharmacists.
Miss Mildred Welch national student chairman at the recent W C A Convention spoke to philosophers at the Boston University Graduate Philosophical Club banquet at the Hotel Westminster. She is a BU School of Religious Education student with a China appointment under the Methodist Women Foreign Mission Board. Dr Edgar Brightman was toast master. Prof Mary Calkins from Wellesley sent greetings. Dr Daniel Evans spoke on the Philosophic Mind.
Howard Canty 28 of Norfolk Downs Massachusetts pleaded guilty to the Colchester robbery of Isadore Horwitz's ice cream parlor. He admitted holding Ada Horwitz at gunpoint, escaping with 15 dollars. Canty was bound over to the Superior Court and jailed in Norwich awaiting trial.
Countess Zichy a New York society girl deserted her fiancé to elope with former sweetheart Count Edward Zichy. The Park Avenue set saw a thrill as Charlotte Demarest, to wed George Burton, ran off with the count hours before the ceremony. They plan a European honeymoon visiting the count’s Hungarian parents.
Three hold ups by an auto gang occurred within two minutes as a touring car with three men and a pursuing engine stopped near Washington Street Allston Arlington Street Brighton and Long Avenue. Victims George J Sweeney Frank Duffy and Wrank McCue reported losses of a gold watch cash and a stamp while police searched for the gang.
Michael C. Shields, longtime Boston Police Inspector and 35 year veteran, died at his Roxbury home after a brief illness. Born in Ireland in 1851, he joined the force in 1881, earned fame for pursuing criminals including Isaac Sawtelle in New Hampshire, and served in various roles through the 1915 strike before passing away at 71. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
The death of Rev. T. Morris Werry, a long standing member of the New York East conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was announced today. He died at his home yesterday, aged 92.
Patrolman Fortin of Dudley Street station disarmed Howard J. Carter, a U S S Lamson sailor, after Carter fired into a Harrison avenue lodging house wounding George Fife in the leg. A crowd pursued Carter and he faced assault with intent to kill. Fife’s injury is not life threatening.
Thousands of spectators watched the White Star Line ship Majestic depart Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York. The 66,000 ton liner, built for Hamburg America, is expected to make a speedy voyage.
The Rosary Club M C of South Boston hosts its annual May party and dance at Odd Fellows Hall. Intermission cabaret features Mae Carney Mae Ahern Jack Kelly Jack Russell and Walter Maguire. Committee members include Charles Oliver John Conley Bart Rush Walter Maguire Edward Burke Thomas OToole Peter ODowney Peter Kane Leo Haggerty and John Toomey.
Several hundred post office employees will attend tonight's performance of the Chocolate Soldier at the Shubert Theatre. A large section of the orchestra has been reserved for them by manager Sheldon.
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