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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1921

Page

11

Gil and Baby Hall Wedding in Waterbury

Loretta Rodden accused the Yale man Farrington of fathering her daughter’s baby at the Waterbury church wedding. The interruption halted the ceremony as detectives guarded entry and the clock stopped at 10 17. The couple wed despite the scene. Loretta later faced double pneumonia while Farrington is a prominent banker and mayoral candidate.

Immaculate Conception Church Rodden Loretta Farrington Luke Fitesimmons Farrington- Hudson Loretta Frodden Frank J. Hodson East Daniel T. Farrington Waterbury Roddens New Haven Watertown Faryington Waele Taft School

Maryland surpasses test speed in Maine trials

Secretary Denby announced the battleship Maryland successfully completed recent tests off the Maine coast. The ship exceeded its designed speed of 21 knots by one and a half knots, and Denby denied reports of a machinery breakdown during the trials.

Maryland Washington Denby Maine Naval

Burning Up Riches In Cars At Francis Parkman School

Former Boston mayor James M. Curley spoke at Francis Parkman School West Roxbury praising reform and attacking the Boston Elevated Street Railway bill. Patrick J. Brady presided as Curley called Ward 28 a sacred graveyard and described streetcar cremation as a protest to profligacy and waste with millions burned and more to come.

James M. Curley Francis Parkman West Roxbury Curley Boston Patrick J. Brady Democratic City Committee Forest Hills Ward 28 Boston Elevated

Stalled Train Halts Traffic Between Stonington and Westerly

A westbound freight derailment between Stonington and Westerly halted two football specials bound for Harvard Yale in Boston for two hours. No injuries were reported as tracks were cleared and six mainline trains detoured. Heavy fog from Long Island Sound slowed all remaining trains to crawl.

Stonington Conn Boston Here Westerly New York Long Island Sound

Football Fans Swarm in Hub Boston Night of Glory

Enormous crowds filled theatres hotels and streets in Boston as football fans converged for the night before events. Train derailments near Stonington delayed arrivals while scalpers sold gilded admission bonds for 20 to 75 dollars amid Prohibition buzz and scarce John Barleycorn.

Boston Stonington John Barleycorn Congress

Cornell Debaters Defeat Dartmouth in Coal Mines Debate

Cornell's team defeated Dartmouth in Hanover on November 18 as the visitors argued against federal control of the coal mines.

Cornell Dartmouth Hanover N. H

Woman admits guilt in larceny at Central Court

Mrs Virginia A Malley a forewoman in a downtown store refund department admitted a finding of guilty to larceny of 1485 dollars yesterday at Central Court. She claimed her husband and sister were out of work but acknowledged having 1000 dollars in a savings bank.

Virginia A. Malley Queensberry Street Central Court

Opera Season of Four Weeks Strings Plans for four-week run in Boston

A luncheon at Copley Plaza brought together the committee that brought the San Carlo Grand Opera Company for a two week stay and local citizens to plan a four week season next year at the Boston Opera House. The success of the engagement prompted a special committee to revive grand opera there and restore it as the home of a grand opera organization.

Copley Plaza San Carlo Grand Opera Company Boston Opera House

Eviction Mystery Climbs Over South End Home

John Alisio fights an eviction at 11 Emerald Street South End appealing to the rent and housing committee after doors were removed and furniture moved to corridors. He says he received no notice to vacate and notes he is a widower with five children including a sick child during the incident. The committee seeks the owner to determine involvement.

John Alisio Emerald Street South End

Connecticut Fair official vanishes amid suicide note

Will P. Landon, assistant secretary of the Connecticut Fair Association, disappeared on November 5 after writing he planned to kill himself. Relatives doubt the threat. Treasurer W. M. Gocher reports a suspected shortfall of 15 000 to 20 000 dollars over four years. Alleged false entries during Charter Oak week and rebates to horoe entrants in the Grand Circuit week hint at fair fund misuse.

Hartford Conn Will P. Landon Connecticut Fair Association W. M. Gocher Landon

Man Struck By Mob Then Body Burned in Arkansas Park

Will Turner a Black man faced a charge amid an incident with a young white woman in Heledpna Arkansas. A sheriff's posse took him to Marianna for safety but a mob seized him dragged him back and burned his body in the city park.

Heledpna Ark Will Turner Marianna

Sure Millionaire Missing Brother Sought for 25 Years

The report notes Sure Millionaire and his brother have been separated for more than a quarter century with ongoing search efforts for the missing sibling.

Terence O'Brien and mystery of his Nashua family rift

Nashua residents recall Terence O'Brien later known as Stewart who left the family after borrowing funds to start Electric Clipper Company ventures in Boston. His disappearance after 1906 and possible links to John K Stewart from New York prompt questions about identity and debts among the O'Brien family.

Terry” O'Brien John Nashua London Ife O’brien Harbor Avenue Terrence Stewart An O'Brien O'Brien Terry Robert B. Honeyman Sr New York Conlon Boys Bhach Street Boston Electric Clipper Company Beach Street Terence Grand Hotel Trafalgar Square T. O’brien John O'Brien Chicago John K. Stewart John Street Conlon Boston & Maine Pownal North Pownal, Vt

Will Not Deport Stowaway Bride

Mrs. Theodore Burnett formerly Marie Pauline D Heilly of France will not be deported after Judge Morton ruled she is an American. The case centers on the marriage to Theodore Burnett, mate of the four masted schooner Horatio G. Foss, first at sea and later on land.

Theodore Burnett Marie Pauline D’heilly France Horatio G. Foss High Seas Morton Boston

Ocean wedding case spurs ruling on Burnett marriage

Judge Morton ruled the shipboard wedding valid, granting admission to the United States as Mrs. Burnett, with bail extended for a possible government appeal. The case, widely covered in Boston courts, traces the stowaway romance from Carte France to mid ocean nuptials and a federal pursuit.

Morton United States Burnett Carte France Burnetts

Shipping News: U S fuel ships and assorted vessels listed

A list of ships and vessels including Nereus from Fi ton Roads Brazos Marthans Vineyard Sachem Hayes City of Rome Darrell Savannah Ontario Bond Philadelphia Munalbro Giles Baltimore Jonaner Rogers Norfolk Pawnee Robinson New York Governor Dingley Ingalls Portland City of Gloucester Pray Gloucester Belfast Rawley Bangor Fannie Powell Le Blanc Abbotts Harbor schooner Ed ward 8 Eveleth tugs Pallas Perkins Sanders and others. Sailed steamers San Bruno Havana Port Simon G R Lake Wisah Charleston Jacksonville J H Devereux Norfolk Nor walk New York Governor Dingley Portland Massasoit Ctc and Jonesport Belfast Bangor tugs Catawisca Philadelphia towing barges Spring Saucon Cleona Germantown Pottstown Portland Richardson Saco Confidence Beat tie Grace for Norfolk Cheektowaga Perth Amboy Salem Gloucester 793 795.

United States Nereus Fiton Roads Brazos Marthans Vineyard Sachem Hayes Liverpool St. John's N. F Halifax City of Rome Darrell Savannah Ontrio Bond Phildelphia Munalbro Giles Baltimore Jonaner Rogers Norfolk Pawnee Robinson New York Dingley Ingalls Portland City of Gloucester Pray Gloucester Belfast Rawley Bangor Fannie Powell le Blanc Abbotts Harbor Edward Eveleth Brocklebank Ipswich Pallas Perkins Sandwich Helen Flora Resolute Davis Hartford Talbot Cheektowaga Conover Perth Amboy N. J Danversport BH. L. Pilsbury Swim Lynn Upton Harry F. Hooper San Bruno Havana Port Simon G. R Lake Wisah Charleston Jacksonville J. H. Devereux Norwalk Confidence Buzzards Bay Beattie Grace Salem

End War Bonus in Shoe Trade Sparks Conference Action

A five-man committee from the Lynn Shoe Manufacturers' Association and 83 members of the United Shoe Workers of America met yesterday urging an end to the war bonus for employees. They argued a 20 percent wage cut is needed due to weak business and competition. A trial two month discontinuance drew no clear response. another conference is planned next week.

Lynn Shoe Manufacturers’ Association Council of the United Shoe Workers of America

Fire causes $1200 damage at Broad Way building

A fire of undetermined origin damaged the first floor of the five story 271 Broad Way building in the South End. The lower floor housed Sydney Small clothing store. A citizen discovered the blaze and raised the alarm.

Broadway South End Sydney Small

Incoming Steamers and Ocean Forecasts

List of incoming steamers to various ports with approximate due dates and routes from Norfolk and New York. Ocean forecast notes for steamers sailing today to Europe with fresh south westerly winds and rain at the Grand Banks. Weather reports show southeast wind, fog, and sea conditions on the New York area.

Dan Today Flexington Glasgow Liverpool Mahopac London Antwerp Elida Clausen Shields David McKelvy Port Lobos Eocene Delaware Rockland Baltimore Norfolk Newton City of Ora Calcutta Etc San Gil Port Simon C. R Stolwyk Rotterdam H. FP Dimock New York Mesaba Mattola Philadelphia Indian Cto Gloucester Nacoochee Savannahs Orange River Bantos Dorothy Galvestop Tlanta City Pacific Ports Caledonian Manchester Ocpean Boston Europe Grand Banks Highland

Dorchester Boy Struck by Street Car Injuries Critical

Four year old Lloyd G Morrissey son of Mr and Mrs William J Morrissey of 1953 Dorchester Avenue is in critical condition at City Hospital after being struck by a street car yesterday afternoon near his home.

Dorchester Lloyd G. Morrissey William J. Morrissey Dorchester Avenue City Hospital

Injured in Cambridge Accident Reported Names and Conditions

List details injuries to multiple Cambridge area residents and others treated at Cambridge Relief Hospital and Municipal Hospital. Names include William J. Linnane, Benjamin A. Moore, Edward M. Sennett, Charles B. Roberts, Daniel E. Matheson, Mrs. Matheson, Edith Chase, Ambrose Silva, Leslie M. Graves, Caroline K. Gallerani with injuries ranging from cuts and bruises to lacerations and nervous disorder.

Cambridge William J. Linnane Benjamin A. Moore Cross Street Malden Cambridge Relief Hospital Edward M. Sennett Laurel Street Somerville Charles B. Roberts Jay Street Daniel E. Matheson Edith Chase Vine Street Ambrose Silva Webster Avenue Municipal Hospital Leslie M. Graves Florence Street Caroline K. Gallerani Main Street Medford

Injured In Cambridge Car Crash Causes Wreckage On Street

A one man car and a snake car collided near Hampshire Street and Prospect Street in Cambridge. Ten treated for injuries. eight released by 10 p.m. No switch failure found. officials investigate the malfunction. Motorman Daniel J. Driscoll and Conductor Marrinu Depauw directed the two trains.

William J. Linnane Hampshire Street Allston Porter Square Prospect Street Hampshire Daniel J. Driscoll Marrinu Depauw Central Square Sullivan Square

Surtax rate standoff ends in tax revision pact

Washington reported a conference vote halted a proposed inheritance tax increase to 50 percent only for estates valued at 100 million dollars or more. The House and Senate settled on the 50 percent cap and approved taxing life and mutual insurance firm income similarly, while Harding expressed disappointment.

Washington Senate House Senate Agricultural Bloc White House Harding Life

Who Knows John Brown A wartime mystery explored

The article discusses the John Brown in the marching song tied to the 12th Massachusetts Regiment in 1861. It traces the original air, notes contributors like James E. Greenleaf and C S Hall, and invites reader memory to identify the real John Brown and his fate.

John Brown Jeff Davis Julia Ward Howe Osawatomie Harpers Ferry Cannans Happy Shore 12Th Massachusetts Regiment Boston Light Infantry Fort Warren James

United States Opposes Japan Naval Plan At Arms Conference

The American delegation vows to contest any change in the six to ten naval ratio for Japan versus the United States and Britain. If Japan seeks a real shift, a diplomatic clash is expected as talks resume in executive session.

Japan United States Great Britain Baron Kato

Named Head of Hancock Life

Walton L Crocker senior vice president of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company was elected president to succeed the late Roland O Lamb at a special board meeting yesterday. Crocker has filled the role during Lambs illness and is a well known insurance executive and popular speaker. He will address the annual convention of life insurance presidents in New York next week.

Walton L.crocker John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Roland O. Lamb Crocker Lamb Life Insurance New York

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Gil Baby Hall Odden Yale Walter Brookline Upham’s Corner Coolidge Corner San Carlo Venus Saturn Jupiter Mars Haddock Haddock Cod Ethel B. Penny Ethel Penny United Day Bort J. H William B. Fay Marlboro M. H. Burgess Clarksburg Transpor United American Lines Hamburg Aunk Hake Flora Oliver Shipping News the Post Marine Record Cambridge Releif Koch and Ogden Tery U.S U. S Far East China Glamerson Chauncy Epi Padé Hancock Life
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