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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1921
Page
1
Sinn Fein leaders refuse allegiance and return to Dublin while Ulster Premier goes to Belfast. London loses hope for settlement as curtain drops on Irish peace efforts.
An expansion of the conference on armaments into a world association of nations would hold periodic meetings to discuss international affairs as outlined in a Washington dispatch. The proposal envisions foreign diplomats participating in a global forum to address world issues, signaling a move toward ongoing international diplomacy.
Mrs. Frank Rokus of Columbus Avenue reports her missing daughter Rampbell has wed Linwood J. Land of Norfolk. An ecstatic letter from the groom and telegrams of congratulations ended a tense search as the couple planned a visit, with Mrs. Rokus now packing to meet her new son-in-law.
Babe Ruth, top Yankee star, says he is worth less than President Harding and asks for a $15,000 reduction from his 1921 pay before signing with the New York Americans for 1922. If granted, his salary would be about $60,000, the highest in baseball.
Mrs Alice Munroe Burnham Gray of Boston files for divorce from Austen Gray in Superior Court for the December term at Newport Rhode Island. She is described as a well known figure among Newport cottage colony society.
In Kennett Square Penn at Pierre DuPont’s Longwood estate a grand ball hosted by Mr DuPont astonished 600 guests. Alice im Wonderland and other fantasy figures seemed to come to life as doors opened to a vivid floral and fairyland setting.
A mysterious woman nicknamed wild woman of North Saugus eluded a pursuit by police residents and journalists after fleeing a shack where she hid. A brief sighting lasted about half an hour before she vanished again into the darkness leaving investigators to trail further leads.
An article profiles Dr Lorenz a renowned surgeon who after an attack of illness continues a demanding five hour stretch performing a single operation personally and without pause. The piece highlights his dedication and professional stamina.
New York on November 25 witnessed a vast crowd at the city’s first public clinic opened by Dr. Adolf Lorenz of Vienna. The maimed and afflicted pressed to receive his famed surgical skill, amid a scene unmatched since major public calamities.
The American Radio and Research Corporation of Medford Hillside recovered a stolen car via wireless for Newton resident A F Spencer. Boston police learned of the recovery after Nashua NH radio operator Henry Hall received the numbers and reported the find. Frank Shea of Nashua located the car at Lingsley and Ash streets and police confirmed the match with the broadcast license numbers.
George Colburn also known as Coleman shot his landlady Mrs Elizabeth Dick at 12 South Street Derry after questioning her about Philip Sarrette. He wounded Dick in the scalp then shot at Sarrette missing him before turning the gun on himself dying instantly. Colburn aged about 60 had recently moved from Athol Massachusetts. The two men were boarders at the Dick residence.
Frank Gaffney notes a large crowd expects Holy Cross to defeat Boston College at Braves Field. The annual clash between holy Cross and BC is hailed as a fall classic rivaled only by Harvard Yale for New England football fans.
New York reports 2200 women in the police reserves preparing for their first duty as traffic officers. Rodman Wanamaker directs them to report next Monday to guard street intersections around public schools across all five boroughs.
Dr. William A. Bartlett announcing as state director says the Massachusetts committee will launch an immediate Christmas season drive for 100000 to aid Near East Relief.
Catherine Perry longtime matron of B F Keith's Theatre collapsed from heart trouble in front of 21 Hollis Street and died later at Dr Christopher Pattajo's office. She weighed about 225 pounds and was 45. She lived with friend Miss Emma Keaney at 529 East Broadway South Boston.
Attorney William J. Drew representing the city of Cambridge summed up the evidence against Captain Herbert Gordon at the close of his removal hearing yesterday afternoon.
The hearing opened Monday and arguments ended yesterday. Chief McBride will render a decision next Monday or Tuesday. Attys Drew and Gordon clashed as witnesses, with Catherine Gordon protesting and Alice Upham revealing a France absence. Bennett and Corcoran are cited in bribery questions.
Prime Minister Lloyd George and Sir James Craig met at Downing Street to urge Sinn Fein Ireland to acknowledge the King as a prerequisite to Ulster loyalty. Officials fear failure may lead to military rule and renewed warfare in Ireland as peace efforts stall.
Eight year old Walter Mason of 70 Silver Street South Boston lies in serious condition at City Hospital after drinking a bottle said to be offered by a playmate. He became violently ill and was rushed to the hospital.
A fragmented note recalls the steamer Portland sailing from Boston and vanishing, with historical markers such as 1898 bombardments and 1914 Kitchener in Rome. It also notes a year ago today arrests of Arthur Griffith and Prof. John MacNeill among other figures.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair Saturday and unsettled warmer Sunday with probable rain. In New England conditions become overcast Saturday then unsettled Sunday with rain likely. Far eastern New York also sees clouds Saturday and warmer unsettled Sunday with rain potential. Winds mainly moderate and variable.
The report describes another day of bright skies and comfortable conditions with mild daytime warmth and light to moderate winds. No rain is expected and humidity remains low as the region enjoys stable springlike weather.
In Hamilton Ontario on Friday night, a stage carpenter identified as Jack Grubb from New York fatally wounded Chicago actress Cecile Bartley with shots to the abdomen and chest after the curtain fell. Grubb then killed himself and died minutes later. Bartley had rejected his advances moments before.
Five pistol shots shattered a window at 4 Holden Court in North End as a party overturned a stove and sparked a false alarm. Fire officials and police arrived to find a humorous misunderstanding rather than a blaze.
A revolver discharged by Chester Kingsley of suite 4 at a fleeing burglar stirred the Cambridge apartment house at 1572 Massachusetts avenue. Lieutenant Murray and Harvard Square officers rushed to the scene after the escapee jumped from a window.
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