11 Nov 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1922
Page
1
On the eve of Mrs. Mary O'Leary Raab's Malden court appearance she seeks warrants for arrests in a case about alleged marriages and divorces among sailors. Raab claims no improper motive and asserts the actions were for others' welfare.
Lothrop Withington reports a surprise at Princeton as Harvard decides not to meet the Tigers in 1923. The piece hints at new rivalries forming within the so called Big Three pact and the reaction from campus observers.
Harvard battles Princeton as Yale observes the 25th entanglement of the ancient foes. The two teams square off on the stadium floor at 2 30 this afternoon in a contest billed as a showcase of might and mood.
Wrestling result at Mechanics building: Frank Strangler Lewis defeats Toots Mondt of Colorado two falls to one in a two out of three falls match. Foot ball Harvard favored 10 to 8 over Princeton in Stadium today.
President John A. Ribben of Princeton stated at a Brunswick meeting that substantial pressure targets Harvard Yale and Princeton to remove football from the college curriculum. An Harvard representative hinted that the Harvard Princeton game today may be the last.
In Portland Maine on November 10 a collie named Kiko owned by Thomas Towle refused to leave a burning home until he confirmed both children were safe. He twice escaped rescuers to reach the children’s bedroom door and wagged when the bed was empty, signaling the rooms were clear before being led out.
Armistice Day events listed include 10:30 a.m. services on Boston Common with a salute and speeches, 11 a.m. Legion services at the State House Chaplains' Tablet, 11 a.m. Red Cross demonstration on the Common with Mayor Curley speaking, 2 p.m. unveiling at Cambridge Cemetery, 6:30 p.m. Legion banquet at the Somerset, 8 p.m. Legion ball in Lexington Town Hall, and 8 p.m. Arlington Legion hall events at Robbins Memorial Hall.
Armistice Day will be widely observed by military and social groups in line with Governor Cox’s proclamation and public sentiment, though not a legal holiday in the state. The occasion marks a significant day in this generation’s memory.
Mayor Curley yesterday issued a proclamation urging the public to observe the fourth anniversary of the World War armistice with fitting ceremonies and reflection. The message calls for unity and commemorative activities across the city.
Increase of one dollar per ton in anthracite coal retail price, announced Thursday by Metropolitan Coal Co., drew strong condemnation from Governor Cox who urged use of wartime powers to curb profiteering.
A public figure criticized proposed coal price hikes, saying it is unbelievable for any person or corporation to exploit the current situation by charging exorbitant rates.
In Chicago on November 10 two sisters who married brothers gave birth within about the same hour at the same house. Mrs Barbara Fick and Mrs Mary Fick welcomed babies as Dr O J Dewitt and Dr C Peters attended. Both families report all well.
Five occupants were rescued from the Monument Square House hotel in Leominster after a blaze on November 10 destroyed the two story building. Five residents were partially overcome by smoke. thirty other lodgers escaped. Estimated property loss stood at around 40,000 dollars.
General alarm sounded and firemen quickly controlled the blaze. Water damaged several first floor stores in the Scanlon & Co. building. The hotel proprietor was Eugene Tansy. Cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Provincetown reports Captain John K. Cobb dies at Massachusetts General Hospital after injuries from a fall at the Consolidated Cold Storage Co. wharf two weeks earlier. He leaves a widow, son Ralph, daughter Estelle, and brother Orin Cobb keeper of the Highland Light. Cobb was active in fraternal groups including the Odd Fellows with many offices held.
California, long a leading wine grape state and once seen as a rival to French and German wines, has gone dry. A tally of 2,621 favored nationwide Prohibition with the 18th Amendment and Volstead Act becoming law in the state, with only scattered precincts remaining to report.
Colonel William A. Gaston registered a net gain of two votes after recounts in Wilmington Holden and Bedford last night, narrowing the gap with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. In Wilmington the original tally had Lodge 350 Gaston 176. after recount Lodge 849 and Gaston 177.
An after dark football game on Daisyfield Jamaica Plain last night left 15 year old John Fleming of 117 Centre Street with a broken leg. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a family saga involving Ellis Jardine, C William Jardine, Joha Dorothy Gordon, and a mother’s death shaping events. Lacking complete details, the passage suggests a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper notice or narrative about elopement blocks, wills, and kinship strife.
German forces captured Dixmude in 1914 as French and Italian fronts reported gains. Armistice fighting paused at 6 am in 1918 one year earlier. Ulster coverage notes Lloyd George's Irish proposals and a peace treaty exchange in Berlin. American soldiers honored in nationwide observances.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Saturday fair and warmer. Southern New England expects fair Saturday then cloudy with showers Saturday night. North of Sandy Hook sees southwest and west winds with Saturday conditions. Sandy Hook to Hatteras notes south and southwest winds on Saturday.
Incomplete OCR text mentions tonight and temperatures amid unclear context. No concrete names, places, or actions are readable to specify a date or location.
Yesterday's average temperature recorded at Thompson's shows 36 at 1 am, rises to 87 by afternoon, with 36 at 6 am and 38 at 9 pm. The data also lists averages for the year-ago period and weekly figures, indicating overall daily temperature patterns.
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