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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1921
Page
1
At least two members of the victorious Harvard eleven are workers who support a wife and child while in college. The piece argues Harvard football reflects democracy where class does not count and merit decides standing rather than background.
John H. O'Brien of Nashua New Hampshire asserts he can prove his long lost brother Terence and John K Stewart the billionaire speedometer king are the same person despite remarks from Robert B. Honeyman Sr. The case centers on disputed identity and birth claims as of November 20 in Brooklyn.
A major blaze gutted the C. B. Moller Co. Inc. furniture warehouse in Cambridge, endangering Lamson Apartments as flames licked the brick end of the building. Damage estimated around $100,000 with fire fighting efforts ongoing late yesterday afternoon.
George A. Dunham a 28 year old Malden man who killed his sweetheart Althea Knight in her father's grocery store on Oct 31 has again attempted suicide at Malden City Hospital. Attendants found him choking himself with a shirt bound about his neck and removed it. Police guard his bedside to prevent further attempts.
Detroit manager Tyrus Cobb was fined 150 for an incident with umpire Phyle during a San Francisco versus Vernon game. The penalties included 5 for abusive language and 100 for delaying the game.
Dr. Ernest Fox Nichols, inaugurated president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology last June, resigns due to ill health and the resignation is accepted by the executive committee of the Technology Corporation.
The body of Bessie M. Barton, 38, of 699 Cabot Street Beverly, was found in a swamp off Dodge Street after a search by police and citizens. Medical Examiner Stickney ruled death by self action, believed to follow a long illness and a recent return from Arlington hospital. She fled from her home Wednesday afternoon eluding a nurse.
In New York on November 20 at the Cinderella Tea Room in Greenwich Village Jack Gillen is killed after a confrontation with two assailants who also wounded a sweetheart and a witness. Police hunt two slayers as the city mourns a decade's worst tragedy in the area.
Police Chief Roland Mansfield leads a 20 strong posse of men and boys in a woods search for a reported woman in white seen at night. Reported cries, a bedraggled figure, and repeated vanishing acts fuel public curiosity as officers chase the specter through wooded areas.
Frank Bearton aged 27 of 27 Warren Street East Cambridge was shot twice in the breast about 1 20 this morning at 5 Porter Street. He died at Cambridge City Hospital. Police investigators Trent Cote and Sergt Lamarshe pursue the unknown assailant believed to reside at the Porter Street house.
George Ingham of 21 Keith street Watertown died at Cambridge City Hospital from head injuries after slipping and falling on the Mt. Auburn garage floor on Prentiss street Watertown. Dr J A Trainor attended and directed removal to the hospital where he died shortly after arrival.
Miss Edith B. Stewart a Wilkesbarre Pa schoolteacher drove her touring car through the gates of the Weehawken ferry and into the Hudson She was the first automobile passenger aboard. Police say nervousness or inexperience may explain the crash and that suicide is not supported by evidence.
A Boston afternoon turned pink for about half an hour as strato cumulus clouds and a near horizon clear strip aligned at sunset. The sun's rays reflecting from below the horizon caused pink and violet hues across the sky over the Hub.
Eugene Sweeney 79 of 184 Harrison avenue South End collapsed on Tremont street near Dover street and was rushed by East Dedham street police ambulance to City Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Attorney General Allen and other officials expect Suffolk County District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier to be removed from office before his hearing on charges recently filed by the Boston Bar Association. The court may act within a few days.
A Post report states Attorney-General Allen will file a new bill of information to remove the District Attorney. The grounds allege a campaign speech urged law breaking and promised not to press cases against law breakers. The filing reportedly cites a statement about withdrawing from the mayoralty race and threatening immunity for supporters who acted on that advice.
Detroit hosts the American Automobile Association annual meeting with a plan to expand automobile clubs nationwide and boost inter club cooperation for member benefit. The gathering opens tomorrow and will focus on increasing club numbers and improving collaboration among groups.
The Romance, sister ship to the Esperanto, a rumored rum running schooner, was seized in New Bedford. Captain and two trading company officials were arrested by Port Authority official Hormel after the coast guard ship Acushnet intercepted a liquor smuggling cue, signaling authorities.
Boston University president Lemuel H. Marlin tells a Newton Centre audience that talk of immorality is overblown. He praises modern dress as sensible and economical and urges optimism over pessimism, arguing jazz is an ancient, ongoing cultural trend.
The Post reports the 1921 Santa Claus campaign enters its 15th year in New England. The annual effort aims to bring Christmas joy to hundreds of thousands of needy children despite growing challenges.
Joseph Fast of East Boston told police he was robbed of 20 dollars by four men on Winthrop street. Police arrested Wdoward Daugherty and Timothy J. Driscoll, both East Boston residents, on robbery charges and bailed them for 5000 dollars. Later, Michael Viccaro and Edward Viccaro, brothers from Cottage street, were arrested by the same officers and booked on robbery charges.
Charles Baroni, 25, was struck by a knife from behind in Haymarket square as he passed through the shadows. A six inch facial gash required stitching at Relief Hospital before he was assisted home on Billerica Street. The assailant fled.
Today lists anniversaries of Pope Benedict XV born 1854 and Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria death and succession. Notes Archduke Charles Francis Joseph involvement in 1917 and Germany's fleet surrender to the Allies in 1918. Historic figures tied to early 20th century events are highlighted.
Forecast shows cloudy conditions with probable rain across northern and southern New England and eastern New York Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures remain near current levels with colder conditions in northern areas, winds shifting to stronger northeast directions, and occasional rain or snow in northern regions.
Forecasters expect fairly good conditions today with clear to partly cloudy skies and light winds. tonight will be moderately colder with a slight dip in temperatures but no significant precipitation expected.
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