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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1921
Page
14
State Senator E. Lee Trinkle Democrat won the Virginia governor election by at least a 60 000 vote plurality. John Mitchell running on a fly black Republican ticket received about 20 000 votes according to Times Dispatch estimates.
Albert Taylor chauffeur for Manager A. D. Hall of the Adams House seized two Boston ferns and waved them at a runaway horse on Commonwealth Avenue. The horse halted, dancing feet and shrugging shoulders adding to the scene. Taylor, famed for Houdini like escapes, previously drew curiosity when locked in the Adams House vault by newspapermen.
Lincoln Motor Company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Federal court in Detroit. Judge Arthur J. Tuttle named Detroit Trust Company as receiver. Assets were about 14.8 million dollars and liabilities about 8.24 million. The receiver said the business would be reorganized and car production would continue.
Babe Ruth, despite a bad cold, visited eight downtown shops in Boston accompanied by manager Wellington Cross. He signed autographs on baseballs for patrons at each stop, greeting fans including a two year old boy, and traveled in a Studebaker loaned by John Donovan.
Mrs. Sarah Jachy of East Mountain has adopted a skunk as a pet. The animal is reportedly well domesticated and signals hunger by scratching the porch each day. The skunk is kept in the cellar and described as an ideal pet.
New England Railroad Club members heard President E. J. Pearson of the New Haven discuss the present railroad situation. Speakers urged public patience and urged riders and employees to cooperate with executives to find a solution. The meeting also featured an explanation of the American Railroad Association.
Two young Black men about 23 held up Mrs. Annette Wood of 23 Carleton Street South End at 8 20 PM. One pressed a gun and grabbed her bag, but the bag contained only keys and was returned. They fled before she recovered.
Lawrence, Nov. 8. William McGinnis, commander of Lawrence Post of the American Legion, filed for the local mayoral race and will resign his post. Vice-Commander Edward D. Sirois is expected to take over the unexpired term. Mayor William P. White seeks re election with six opponents including Daniel Mahoney Edward A. McAnally William A. Kelleher John H. McAuliffe Evelyn Smith the first woman to run for mayor here.
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