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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1921
Page
1
The Unionist Party embraces a slogan while Liverpool hosts a convention as talks advance toward negotiations on Ireland. The event signals ongoing deadlock over Ulster's future status.
Washington November 17 Admiral Baron Kato head of the Japanese delegation said Japan would request a modification of the American naval limitation plan to allow a general tonnage slightly greater than 60 percent of that of each of the other two powers, at the armament talks.
Brothers and sister of Terence O'Brien, who left Nashua New Hampshire over two decades ago, are stunned to learn he amassed a large fortune under the alias Joan K Stewart. They had no prior knowledge of his wealth before reading the Post story.
House votes 201 to 173 to accept Senate surtax compromise despite President Harding’s expressed wishes. The plan targets a 40 percent rate between House and Senate positions, with discussions on a lower tax level. The brief cites Washington dispatches and fiscal maneuvering in Congress.
Two simple living Nashua siblings learn their brother Terence died five years earlier while living under a new name John K. Stewart. The reappearing man had become a multimillionaire speedometer magnate, according to the Boston Post.
Sun and moon times open with a weather style update then list today’s anniversaries. It recalls Major Henry V. Higginson born 1834 and notes World War I events in Smyrna harbor 1914 and Liban bombardment 1914. It mentions Britain France Belgium Spain offering force to League of Nations and Cork Ireland terror.
At Liverpool the Unionist party delegates vote to endorse the government’s Ulster policy, registering an overwhelming majority and signaling continued efforts in Parliament. The action follows a prior similar vote in the House of Commons.
Japanese newspaper correspondents planned a mass meeting to urge subscribing to the American naval limitation plan. Admiral Baron Kato responded firmly that the government would decide the course, outlining in clear terms his view on such actions. No mass meeting occurred and no round robin went ahead.
Mrs. Sarah Weinstein, a widow, received 35000 damages from her landlord after suing for injuries from a fall down stairs. The jury verdict set a precedent by noting the judge may reduce excessive damages under the law.
Magistrate Brown in Bridge Court Brooklyn urged wives of drinkers to photograph their intoxicated husbands and display the images. He condemned reform efforts as futile and proposed sending proven abusers to Blackwell's Island as a deterrent.
Baron Kato stated Japan would demand the right to keep "a type of vessel of strictly defensive character" with tonnage roughly equal to that maintained by the other two powers.
Miss Lydia Morgan Collins, a Wellesley College junior from Westfield New Jersey, and Baird Snyder, a Tech junior from Pottsville Pennsylvania, left classes Tuesday in a high powered car and were wed by Rev H A McDonald in Brookfield after Snyder received a five day law waiver for an upcoming position in the West.
A high explosive bomb with a partly burned fuse was found at about 10 15 p m in a hall on a damp November night. Police and investigators examined the device possibly left by vandals or as a warning. No injuries reported as the device was discovered before detonation.
Snyder 21 and Mrs. Snyder 19 returned to class with plans to finish degrees. Wellesley prohibits married women on campus so Mrs. Snyder moved from Widder Hall to the Waban Hotel with her husband. He had been engaged to Miss Collins for years, with families known for four years. They will live at 81 St. Luke's Road Alleton until graduation.
GREEN BAY Wis Nov 17 Having just celebrated their eighty fifth anniversary of marriage James Bell one hundred four and his wife one hundred and two feel pert and talk of living to one hundred more Mr Beil walks to the village post office daily while his wife quilts She celebrated her hundredth birthday by milking seven cows before breakfast
Representatives of Massachusetts automobile owners in conference with Public Works Commissioner Cole proposed a one cent per gallon gasolene tax as a substitute for higher registration charges. Cole agreed to serious consideration but suggested registration fee increases may also be needed to fund a comprehensive highway and bridge reconstruction plan in the coming years.
Washington reports that Charlestown navy yard would be closed and dismantled if armament limits pass are false. Naval experts say Charlestown and other yards will stay active with repairs year round even if the navy is halved.
In New York on November 17 a Pomeranian poodle sparked police action when Detective Cardis observed two suspects with the toy dog on a leash. A search found jewelry loot worth 1500 dollars on the pair, who said they took the dog after finding him in a flat during a burglary and could not resist.
Prohibition agents and federal officers raided the Wampanoag Motor Club Inn on Bay Road North Taunton seizing 40 bottles of whiskey 20 bottles of wine and bottles of brandy and gin. Proprietor D F Leathan was arrested on illegal possession charges under federal liquor laws.
Mrs. Mark Hanna, widow of the former senator, died tonight at her Washington residence.
A mongrel dog with no known merit cost the city of Boston 200 dollars and tied up police, fire and the public works department for five hours yesterday. The animal, loyal to its master over a bone, upset Salvatore Forts of 15 Meridian Street East Boston and saddened nine children. E M Barrington of the East Boston fire department noted the incident as detectives searched for lost children and a police detail stayed on duty for four hours.
Natalie Forti, one of nine children, left home for Boston on Tuesday night with a dog named Beauty. They reached the South ferry where the dog lay down to gnaw a bone near the East Boston tunnel construction at Maverick.
Edward F. Searles the Methuen billionaire died last August from natural causes after an autopsy and murder rumors. Investigators awaited the district attorney's report which is expected to affirm natural death and deny poison traces despite calls of foul play.
Unsettled and warmer Friday with likely rain in Boston and surrounding towns. Saturday expected to be rainy with fresh southerly winds across the region.
The forecast calls for rain and warmer conditions Friday with unsettled weather and rain Saturday from northern New Fingland to southern New England and eastern New York. High Atlantic pressures center near Canadian Maritime Provinces and expect cooler Saturday in the north.
The forecast suggests variable conditions with occasional rain and a tendency toward warmer weather. Highs and lows uncertain, but warmth is expected to creep in as the day progresses.
A Yale football party of about fifty camped at Belmont Springs Country Club last night. The Blue squad of nearly 40 players, with coaches and staff, has completed the first leg of its Harvard invasion and will use the club as temporary home until leaving for the Stadium tomorrow.
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