Coal Steamer Ferm Wrecked Off St Shotts Newfoundland
The coal steamer Ferm of 973 tons was wrecked today off St Shotts on the south coast of Newfoundland. The crew was saved. She was en route from North Sydney to St John s with a cargo of coal.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1921
Page
10
The coal steamer Ferm of 973 tons was wrecked today off St Shotts on the south coast of Newfoundland. The crew was saved. She was en route from North Sydney to St John s with a cargo of coal.
The private collection of Mrs. John L. Gardner opened to the public in Fenway for three hours yesterday. Admission remained by ticket only with a 250 person attendance limit.
The Boston Street Carmen's Union held its nominations at Fay Hall naming candidates for primary and the December 5 election. Incumbents Shine and Walsh face multiple challengers while two women run for assistant secretary, marking a historic ballot moment.
Prohibition Enforcement Agent Wilson led several raids in Revere early today with Captain Tappan Lieutenant Chainey and local officers. During one raid Captain Tapran was severely cut on the hand while forcing a door.
Druggists offer refunds if customers are unsatisfied with Kurokol after initial doses. The ad touts Dr. J W Smathers formula, claiming to treat cold causes, not just symptoms, with antipyretic, expectorant, laxative, and antiseptic actions. It markets rapid relief and widespread sales across the United States and Canada.
City and ward election offices reported a record turnout with 3180 new registrants totaling 197 992 on the rolls. 1236 men and 1944 women joined, as crowds packed City Hall annex and ward booths from morning until late evening urging last minute enrollment before tomorrow’s final deadline.
A rapid firing of five revolver shots stirred Tremont and West Canton streets drawing hundreds and police from East Dedham station. Officers detained a man suspected of possessing a revolver as no injuries were found despite reports of two men fighting. one fled when the shots rang out.
Swift and Company carcass beef shipments sold out in Boston for the week ending Saturday November 19 realized prices from 7.00 to 15.00 cents per pound, averaging 12.82 cents per pound.
Simon Swig assails Bank Commissioner Allen and calls for curbs on bank closings and broader state guarantees for deposits. He condemns Tremont Trust Co and urges law to curb arbitrary closures plus limits on interlocking directorates and broader savings bank investment powers.
Dedham resident Joseph W. Bean died at Boston City Hospital at 2 55 PM yesterday from injuries after being struck and knocked down by an automobile truck owned by the Grove Street Spa of West Roxbury and operated by Alex Marinakis Sunday night.
William J. Hackett 55 of Roxbury died at City Hospital after being struck on Columbus avenue near Ritchie street by an car owned by Franklin L. Hart and driven by Raymond W. Green 22 of Dorchester Green is held on a manslaughter charge Green rushed Hackett to the hospital where he was placed on the danger list
Whitins Machine Works in Whitinsville announced a wage reduction affecting about three thousand employees. The cut will take effect on November 2, though the exact amount was not stated.
The Alumnae Association of the Academy of the Assumption Wellesley Hillis holds a two day candy sale in room 318 Little Building to finance the alumnae table at the December bazaar. President Mrs Walter J Whelan leads the committee with Miss Helen J Murphy and Miss Albetine Drevet, among others. A cook book published by the alumnae is announced as a standout bazaar feature.
Congressman Charles L. Underhill spoke at Everett High School under the Everett post American Legion on steering new arrivals away from Bolshevik doctrines. He favored universal training and said a future war should find the nation ready without relying on the draft.
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