31 May 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1922
Page
1
A quirky note describes a baby hippo with a wrinkled tail and pink ears, while mentioning thousands of shares left of a “happy” disposition and noting tough gray skin.
The Ledges, a small summer hotel on Wentworth House road owned by Mrs. Lucy Richardson of Commonwealth Avenue Boston, was totally burned at 3 a m while preparations to reopen under lease to Arthur W. Horton. Estimated loss runs to about 15,000 with 5,000 to 10,000 of contents damaged. Nearby buildings suffered incidental damage from the blaze.
The associated press reports Germany’s reply to the Reparations Commission is seen as eliminating France’s plan for further pressure by extending occupation. It states Germany will comply with Reparations conditions but seeks aid as a foreign loan.
U S citizens in blue and gray veterans gathered under the Lincoln Memorial statue as President accepted a nationwide memorial tribute. The ceremony unfolded with mournful reflection and prayers for the nation, drawing thousands to the marble shrine in Washington.
Deelistt on Pond Street in Braintree reports a 4 ft rattlesnake with about 19 rattles found and crushed after several minutes of excitement on West Street yesterday afternoon. Braintree residents wonder how such a rattler appeared in the town.
The commission pressed for unconditional compliance in a dispute labeled as reasonable assistance. Details continue on page 24 south column.
American League results include Washington sweeping Boston 7 1 and 5 3, New York over Philadelphia 8 2, 4 8 0, 7 4. Chicago 7 6 over Cleveland, Louis 6 2 1, Detroit 1 16 innings. National League notes Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia New York. Eastern League actions show Waterbury Hartford Pitt Albany New Haven and Fitchburg Springfield results with multiple games noted.
Yesterday temperatures at Weers Spa recorded 68 with an average of 65. The year’s average is 72 and the year aged 24.
In Indianapolis on May 30 a young contender nicknamed Smiling Jimmy Murphy captured a close victory, described as the crowd pleaser born of a boyish charm and growing prowess.
May 30 raid by State Constabulary and Agawam police halted a three ring cock fight in Feeding Hills Massachusetts. Two men were wounded Robert McBride and Walter Chapman while about 100 others were arrested and 100 game cocks seized. Heavily armed officers pursued fugitives as ambulances transported detainees to Springfield police headquarters.
Alfred L Hitchcock Malden city treasurer and collector for nine years died suddenly yesterday afternoon at Bellevue Golf Club Make Melrose. Hitchcock 48 years old. he succeeded his father George B Hitchcock who held the office 30 years and under whom he served as assistant city treasurer.
College baseball scores include Brown 8 Harvard 3 and Yale 2 Trinity 0 along with Tufts 14 Springfield 0 and Georgetown 11 Fordham 3. Boxing in Allentown Cleveland and Akron features Jackie Clark and Danny Frush winning by knockout in 10 and 6 rounds respectively.
Six-hour search by police American Legion Boy Scouts and neighbors ends with the body of Dorothy Peterson found eight feet in a drainage trench near her West Roxbury home. She disappeared after leaving for a bouquet of wild flowers and was last seen at 11 o clock.
Monte Eelaer May 30. Joseph Chapin aged 59 defeated George Willett aged 61 in a 300-yard granddad’s race before a large Main Street crowd. Willett weakened toward the finish.
Blossoming romance between Marilyn Miller star of Sally now at the Colonial Theatre and Jack Pickford brother of Mary Pickford seems to have run afoul the cold legal rocks of a
Witnesses who attended the gay party at Dr. Michael M. Stevens’s home in Woburn last Christmas Eve are expected to testify in East Cambridge Court when his trial resumes today. Stevens is charged in connection with the death of his young office assistant Miss Grace Logue found dead Christmas Day. Medical experts testified the death was due to morphine poisoning.
Fragmentary items note anniversaries and a string of wartime references. Mentions include a German reply to President Wilson and a note about naval battles, British and German tensions, and a Labor Board directive about road funding effective July 1.
Weather forecast details indicate fair conditions for northern New England and southern New Maryland with a gentle shift to unsettled by Thursday. Winds turn southeast and south with moderate to fresh speeds. Temperatures rise, with hot afternoon or night likely in Bend, Hook area, and Hattie regions.
Readable fragment indicates fair weather today with daytime sun and a cooler night. No strong winds or precip expected, with comfortable temperatures and light breezes.
Independent student committee at Harvard challenges Henry Ford's alleged anti Jewish propaganda. The group, led by representative university figures, aims to curb the influence of antisemitic material while noting a substantial Jewish student presence, cited as up to 19 percent.
Julian Stahlschmidt, a bank clerk and parade participant with the Tank and Ordnance companies of the 27th division, was crushed and killed under a whippet tank on West Ninety Second Street near Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues during New York's Memorial Day parade. Six tanks moved through Rivereide Drive before stopping for a rest. a rear tank, after a motor restart, began to advance and struck Stahlschmidt as he attempted to intervene, leaving witnesses unsure of the exact sequence.
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