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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1921
Page
12
H. C. Witwer returns with another installment in his prize ring mystery The Fighter in the Black Mask to appear in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
The advertisement extols Cascarets as a pleasant laxative for headaches biliousness colds indigestion and dizziness. One or two at night supposedly clear the bowels by morning and leave the user feeling splendid. It notes they work while you sleep and do not cause stomach upset like salts pills calomel or oil and cost ten cents a box. Children are said to love Cascarets too.
Relief from unemployment came yesterday as Mayor Peters placed 25 men to work on Long Island grading. They will earn $4 a day on the job, a project arranged at the suggestion of Institutions Commissioner O'Brien. The work was planned for spring but was moved to now due to unemployment.
The Gen John Sullivan Council A A R I R of South Boston plans a new membership drive and a fundraising campaign under president Mrs C M Standish to aid Ireland. Many prizes are offered in the financial plan and will be awarded at the first meeting of the new year.
Charles S. O'Connor, mayoral candidate, speaks at house rallies in the South End Dorchester and South Boston warning against anonymous letters. He plans an intensive campaign starting Thursday with a Central Hall East Boston meeting followed by a Charlestown gathering and ongoing district rallies citywide with many local volunteers helping.
Mayor Peters approved retirements and promotions in the Fire Prevention Bureau and Engine Company 26. James F. Rose of Roxbury retires after a long service. Malcolm McIntosh of Roxbury is promoted to engineer with a salary increase. The vacancy follows Engineer Melxay’s retirement.
Dee George R. Canty, secretary to Mayor Teters and member of the city committee to receive Marstinl Foch, was named secretary of the general reception committee yesterday. Dr. Morton Prince, chairman, notified him of the appointment.
Edward Gibson known as Hoot Gibson began on stage with Dick Stanley’s Rough Riders and rode into film with Selig. He joined Harry Carey at Universal City, played juvenile roles, starred in two reel Westerners, now in five reel specials including Action. He was formerly married to Helen Gibson.
Helen Chadwick, a Goldwyn actress, weds William Wellman once of Cambridge Mass. Wellman served in World War I with the Lafayette Escadrille and now directs Fox Studio work on the West Coast. Also, Gladys Hulette, ex Edison star, wed William Parks Jr Vitagraph actor who supports Corinne Griffith and Alice Joyce.
Vita graph star William Duncan has a modern gymnasium added to his Los Angeles residence. Once a top amateur boxer, he champions physical training, aiding his Western film roles alongside co star Edith Johnson as they film No Defense.
Neilan presents four short plays under one photoplay title each complete in itself with a distinct new concept. The film groups multiple stories that share no link yet offer a cohesive viewing experience.
A series of brief notes reports on marital status and relationships of film figures. It mentions Iva Marshall Neilan's recent divorce from Gertrude Bambuik, Marshall Neilan's son, and various actors such as Louise Glaum, Bobbie Varnon, Courtenay Foote, Edward Hearn, Ruth Roland, Ann Tittle, Edward Earle, Amy Bert Lytell, Evelyn Vaughan, Milton Sills, and Gladys Wynn, with details on roles and marriages.
In Canterbury Connecticut William H. Hallikainen 32 shot and killed Lauri W. Larson 29 then killed himself after a year old horse deal dispute. Larson died instantly as the horse bolted with his body tumbling from a wagon. Hallikainen's wife 24 described him asking if she wanted to die before a final gunshot.
Somerville Grange opened a two day fair at Knights of Columbus Hall with a baby show featuring 22 entries. Prizes awarded for youngest smallest and prettiest infant with four month old Fletcher Waterman winning the first prize, 14 month old George Kerr second, and two year two month old Dean Barber titled prettiest.
George F. E. W. Bradlee of Boson seeks a divorce by libel from Jenne A. Bradlee in Suffolk Superior Court alleging desertion on June 3, 1898.
Judge Sisk reserved his decision on ownership of a sedan between Alfred L. Lincoln and his wife Edith W. Lincoln. Alfred claims Edith withholds the car while Edith contends the vehicle was bought with her loaned funds. The couple live apart and Alfred pays $500 monthly under a Plymouth County probate decree.
Report states that women are forbidden entrance to the Asiatic town of Maiwatchi on the border with Russia, reflecting local decree or policy in effect at the time.
Dr. Frederick Lynch described a year in Europe to the Boston ministers at Pilgrim Hall noting his preference for a nation that serves humanity over aggression. He spoke on disarmament and recounted meetings with church people across Europe including Pilgrim celebrations overseas.
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