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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
11
A blaze broke out in the two story Dorchester tenement housing of Mrs Margaret Boyden on the second floor. Firefighters battled flames as residents evacuated and the cause was not immediately known. No serious injuries reported.
A prohibition era case lists a defendant charged with transporting liquor. The record notes the involvement of a former assistant United States attorney in the proceedings.
The state attorney Shea pleaded not guilty before Commissioner Wheeler and scheduled a hearing for today to determine next steps.
Night life at the Franklin Park 200 is vibrant with owls who stay awake nightly while other animals sleep. Baby owls emerge after the others are hushed, creating a lively contrast to the otherwise quiet park at night. Broadway nearby adds to the nocturnal activity with constant amusement for the owls.
About 300 attend the Duranters second supper rally as workers report progress in the membership campaign. Mrs Ooer, chair of the Campaign Executive Committee, announces 40 000 letters sent to recruit members at the headquarters. The Right Division plans further rallies tomorrow and Friday as the drive extends to early December due to holiday breaks.
Academic honors were awarded to Tufts and Jackson Colleges students by President John A. Cousens at noon exercises in Goddard chapel. Henry Leslie Garabedian represents Liberal Arts at commencement, George Alden Ingalls Eng Engineering, Rosalie Margaret Cobb Jackson College. The 1982 Edward L. Hill scholarship went to Charles Chester Weafer of Woburn, a Tufts varsity football back and future baseball captain.
Lt Michael Kennedy of the Somerville Police defended purchasing liquor from Edward B Rutherford at 35 Washington Street on October 13 to prove an illegal sale. He argued officers must enter rum holes to protect citizens. Judge Farrell imposed a $50 fine on Rutherford, which was paid.
The Cunard Line announces the resumption of passenger service from Boston to Queenstown and Liverpool with the new Laconia. Built after the 1917 loss of the previous liner, the 623.9 foot ship carries 340 first, 340 second, and 1500 third class passengers. It features oil fuel economy, garden lounge for first class, and ample social spaces for all classes with an upper promenade sun garden.
Jacob Sandler of 770 Morton Street Dorchester and Irving Miller of 89 Devon Street Roxbury were slightly injured when their car collided with another vehicle yesterday morning at Blue Hill Avenue and Seaver Street in Roxbury.
President Harding nominated Bilis Loring Dresel of Boston to be Charge d'Affaires to Germany. Dresel, the former American Commissioner to Germany now in Berlin, would enable prompt reestablishment of relations pending Senate action. He is a lawyer with years in Germany and aided Americans stranded in 1914.
Walter J. Flower of Central Park West New York was arrested in Wakefield square when a patrolman found 80 quarts of liquor in his lightless automobile. He claimed he was headed toward Bosch but was headed toward Reading. Flower was turned over to the authorities.
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