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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
4
A man identified as Jaquith hanged himself in a barn using a chain attached to a beam, leaving a wife and three children. He had recently been at Bratti asylum after a brief commitment following a visit to Rushton, an old friend. His father and brother also died by suicide within the year, and a sister killed herself by poison.
A Hindu dinner will be hosted by the Friends of Freedom for India tomorrow night at Hotel Westminster. Speakers include Mayor Curley Ann Quinn Rev. Atlee F. Dole Mrs. Frank C. Scanlon Tarak Nath Das John D. Moore of New York Sailendra N. Ghose of Calcutta with MacFarland as toastmaster.
District Attorney O'Brien may present evidence from Jesse Murphy who confesses to killing A and P manager Ordway R Hall in Dorchester in 1917. Murphy claims Rollins was not involved in the store robbery, possibly leading to Murphy’s indictment to test new grounds.
The writer argues for corporal punishment to discipline children, claiming seven kids require firm discipline and warning that sparing the rod spoils character. He cites swift punishment for misdeeds and warns that threats lose effect and clever mischief will backfire. Thomas Scully of Cambridge signs the letter dated May 9.
Young women clerks at the school administration building on Mason Street held a banquet after their monthly meeting. The social club, usually hosting a dance, turned this year into a dinner as part of its annual event.
The cows from India attracted attention at their front lawn photo event with Curator Morse present. An at home reception drew many penny contributors and locals praising the modern, comfortable housing with electric lights and climate control.
The Farm and Garden Association led by Mrs. George A. Crocker will hold a perennial plant sale at the home of Mrs. Walter C. Baylies, 5 Commonwealth Avenue. Prominent participants include Mrs. Albert C. Burrage, Mrs. L Carteret Fenno, Mrs. Robert B. Osgood, Mrs. Charles F. Richardson, Mrs. William C. Conant, Mrs. Elliott P. Goslin, and several Baylies and Case family members.
Inspector William Taylor captured Samuel Broski alias William Nesivensi in Scollay square after a noon chase from a store theft of a purse from Miss Julia Mahoney of Everett. He was held on $2500 bail for trial.
Pleas ant street Dorchester hosts an Open House for the Burnap Free Home for Aged Women with tea cake and fancy goods. Matrons from Back Bay and Brookline preside over the event. The Burnap Free Home aids elderly women in financial distress. Mrs W F Humphrey is president of the board.
An antiid Kishka of 99 Bridge Street is in police custody on a charge of passing a raised bill of the United States. Police investigate a string of similar counterfeit notes found at banks and businesses, with about 100 dollars in such bills recovered so far.
New York May 10. Neighbors report a clash between a modern flapper daughter Frances and her old fashioned father over bobbed hair and independence. Police arrived as the father spanked Frances for defying paternal orders. Sergeant Cuny said the incident left little doubt about the facts.
Sheriff O Dowd and deputies close in on a man suspected of attempting to assault seven year old Helen Waite as she walked home from school in Reeds Ferry. Authorities say identification by three school girls could come within hours and that the suspect matches the children's description and the getaway machine.
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