24 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1921
Page
1
A tariff bill, debated for seven months, was approved by a Senate vote of 39 to 29 but left to the next session amid criticism of Congress. The measure faced opposition from Republicans and was signed by the President.
A large bonfire with ample food and drink was used as bait by about fifty men and boys seeking the apparently crazed young woman who had reportedly wandered the North Saugus woods for three nights. The incident continues on page T-Third Cn.
Charles H. Lowe owner of the drug store at 343 Main Street Charlestown fought off a well dressed intruder who threatened him with a revolver after he reached the cash register. Two accomplices joined and struck Lowe on the head before fleeing without money. Lowe received scalp treatment.
Chicago reports Jake Schaefer Jr the son of the old wizard defeats Willie Hoppe 500 to 346 to become the world balk-line billiard champion. Schaefer shines with a display likened to his earlier Paris win over Vignaux.
A vessel involved in a sea fight is described as modest and fond of books with cosmopolitan tastes. The report notes the crew and the action but centers on the unique personal interests of the crew member.
Mrs. Edna Poppe, wife of Captain George Poppe of the three master Lillian EF. Kerr, assumed command of her skipper husband’s vessel amid a dispute over laws. Details continued on Page 10.
Protocol sent to Carranza proposing withdrawal of the U S punitive expedition after 40 days in 1914. British hospital in the Aegean noted in 1916. A year ago Ireland unrest saw 1000 arrests in three days. Ship Braemar Castle sunk. Anniversaries listed.
After five years in Charlestown State Prison the life prisoner Dr Eldridge D Atwood is released following a gubernatorial commute with parole eligibility. He was convicted of murder for killing his fiancée and betrayer in a seced degree case and received time off for good behavior.
The First Church of Christ Scientists directors won a complete victory in the dispute with the publishing society trustees. The Supreme Judicial Court issued its long awaited decision yesterday, affirming that the directors have the power to remove all trustees or any of them.
Prohibition agents led by Wilson and Patterson with Boston police officers raided the Hotel Brunswick. Officers seized 8 to 10 quarts of strong liquor from the Weyptian room and grill, drawing crowds outside and prompting summons for General Manager Hodges and the manager to appear in court.
Joseph Curley of Garfield street Chelsea and clerk of the Chelsea court was injured in an auto collision at Carmel and Washington streets Chelsea about 1 o clock this morning. He suffered a long forehead cut needing stitches while riding in a car owned by Joseph Garfinkle of Broadway Chelsea. Garfinkle's car was struck by a touring car driven by Atilio Della Fella of Bloomingdale street Chelsea. Fella stopped to display his registration and then left the scene.
The Post publishes today the full Supreme Court decision in the Christian Science case, taken from the official copy by the judges. The decision in full appears only in The Post. Additional copies of the official decision may be obtained from the Circulation Manager.
John W. Talbot of South Bend supreme president of the Order of Owls was found guilty by a Federal Court jury of violating the Mann Act after about one hour of deliberation in Indianapolis.
Judge A J Anderson deferred ruling on an appeal and Talbot remained free on bond. A jury found Talbot guilty on four Mann Act counts for inducing Pearl Bagley of Topeka Kansas to travel to South Bend for immoral purposes. District Attorney Van Nuys noted a maximum 6000 dollar fine and five years imprisonment. The attorney labeled the defendant “guilty as sin” and the defence argued the girl's testimony was unreliable.
Mr Thomas Connors and Mrs Connors celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary at their residence 412 Medford Street Malden last night neighbors and family attended the quiet observance noting a long life together and shared memories of their marriage.
A Massachusetts Supreme Court justice Edward P Pierce, age 68, is described as in delicate health. Dr Daniel Fiske Jones of Beacon Street says he will undergo gall bladder surgery at Brooks Hospital Brookline on December 5 to restore him to sufficient quiet for the operation.
Nine immigrants from the schooner Romance were taken from New Bedford to Boston to await deportation. Interpreter Louis Coreira led the party to the Fast Boston barracks while Captain W. H. Senior said arrangements were made to pay transportation and coordinate detention details with officials.
John C. Rauch owner of Lake Croft Inn Hamilton is in Thomas Hospital Peabody with a fractured skull after being thrown 25 feet onto a stone wall. The crash on the Newburyport Turnpike near the Danvers Peabody line also injured four others. Ira Taylor of Lynn and Mrs. Taylor rode in Rauch’s car which collided headlong with a second auto driven by Harry Batchelder of Peabody. passenger in that car was Miss Mary Parker of Marblehead.
At the University of Chicago the Federation of University Women banned chiffon and lace hosiery silk dresses and high heeled shoes. The meeting ended in disorder after a rule proposed eight inch skirts. The regulation favored a wool skirt with a white blouse and low heels, about 16 inches from the ground.
The match featured Hoppe out when he miscued in the fourth inning to hand the lead to Schaefer. Schaefer surged ahead with an unfinished run of four, leaving Hoppe trailing as the final tally showed Schaefer ahead by a wide margin in a historic contest.
Premier Briand of France announced in Washington that he is quite satisfied with the conference results especially regarding France. He noted the warm friendly declarations of the heads of the delegations on Monday and said he would rest France's case on land forces there.
Joe Mitchell Chapple presents a fictionized film of Edgar Allan Poe's Annabelle Lee at the Bijou Theatre in Boston. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 24, with wording indicating a Saturday misprint.
Forecast shows unsettled conditions with light rain or snow in Boston area on Thursday, warmer and partly clearing Friday. North and South New England differ with rain and clearing, while Atlantic states report rain, snow, and rising temperatures. brisk easterly winds and thick overcast weather across the region.
Forecast calls for overcast skies this morning with a chance of light rain. Periods of rain possible later today into the night with temperatures rising.
Harvard freshmen will gain counsel from senior class members who will mentor each first year man and help him adjust. The faculty committee and student council have decided to revive the program which, though formal, aims to place upperclassmen in intimate charge of newcomers.
A fatal incident at the Hotel Westminster involved Dr Atwood shooting Dr Wil Harris, president of the Mas Institute of Osteopathy, amid reports of poison, jealousy, and a betrayed wife. The case sparked nationwide interest as details emerged of Dr P Adams's murder plot and a mistress's confession.
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