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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1921
Page
2
A Sunday Post report claiming Roxbury Crossing police officer David K. Blair was indicted for perjury and maintaining a disorderly house is false. The grand jury did not indict him, and his name is not listed among true bills or no bills as of Saturday.
Portland, Maine observed a Blue Law today with tobacco and cigar shops shut by order of Chief of Police Irving S. Watts. Most news dealers were closed while drug stores remained open for tobacco and papers. Dealers complained of late notice and one displayed a placard criticizing the delay.
Four men left a Watertown building near the post office on Mount Auburn Street triggering a patrol response. A Watertown patrol wagon pursued the auto as it fled toward the Brighton line. The vehicle crossed into Brighton, where police there detained the men as suspicious. They were released hours later after officers clarified their business.
A tale of 18th century daring shows Lafayette’s failed rescue plan. Dr. Bollman and Colonel Huger masterminded the attempt, delivering codes hidden in a book to signal a break. Misunderstanding in English led Lafayette to flee toward Hoff end and he was recaptured, while rescuers were imprisoned.
Fire swept the Old Colonial House at 74 Free Street Portland with a history linked to poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. One man was rescued and a fire captain nearly trapped by flames as smoke and water damaged a lower floor room once tied to the poet.
Boston merchants and large business houses using the United States mail as a medium for their business are not doing their part in the Mail Early campaign. Lack of cooperation from big business with post office employees is increasingly evident.
The committee of Boston Local 100 NFPO Clerks reported at a Rose Room Hotel Brewster meeting that late afternoon mail from businesses flooding the post office delays important mail and forces clerks to work late. They urged mailing nonessential materials in morning or noon hours and educated big mailers to shift late work to earlier times. President John A. Kelley noted unease over the lack of new special clerks and delayed wage increases effective Oct 1, 1920, citing prior administration rulings as the cause.
Coal Teamsters Union Local 68 voted to increase the death benefit for families of members from 100 to 200 dollars effective January 1, 1922. The decision was made by a unanimous vote at Wells Memorial Hall yesterday afternoon.
Daniel J. Tobin general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters endorsed the new wage and working agreement proposed by Truck Drivers Local 25. The endorsement came after a conference at 995 Washington Street and comes as Boston area stables and garages report improved business and full employment for many members.
On the second day of the fifth annual Red Cross roll call over 180 volunteers manned booths in local hotels stores and depots. Miss Helen Howe of Cambridge supervising for the Boston Metropolitan Chapter coordinates workers including prominent society figures college staff and bank staff. Saturday’s showing reflects growing support and optimistic momentum for Red Cross relief efforts.
Milne Barbour deputy minister of finance said Ulster could accept dominion home rule as a separate unit. He noted imperial parliament gave the south better terms to restore peace and urged Ulster receive equally advantageous terms.
Paris reports France officially observed Armistice Day with the tomb of the unknown soldier under the Arc de Triomphe adorned with flowers. Visitors included Minister of War Barthou Minister of Marine Guistau and Minister of Pensions Maginot.
A late change by the committee handling Marshal Foch's schedule requires the Commonwealth banquet to begin at 7 o'clock p m tonight instead of 8 o'clock Governor Cox urged newspapers to publish the hour change this morning to inform invited guests. All guests should be seated by 6 45 p m.
The Rev. Philo W. Sprague rector of St John s Church Chariton urges the world to embrace the get together spirit saying nothing can be accomplished without it. He calls for business leaders and workers to settle differences amicably to achieve peace and understanding.
New curtain laces include small figures spots sprays leaf filet foliage stripes wreaths empire squares and lace edge in Bobbi net and Marie Antoinette styles. Prices per yard vary from 35c to 3.50 with ecru white and colored options and curtain Madras in multiple colors up to 2.50 per yard. Also new gauze and shadow styles with plain colors and border prints in yard rates from 2.00 to 4.50.
Hemstitched and lace edged fabrics offered at 19 and 25 and 35 and 50 and 75 cents per yard in a compact retail listing.
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