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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1921
Page
8
The storm worsened across New England with widespread electrical outages and collapsed trees. Boston area roads remained dark as crews warned it would take two to three weeks to restore power. rail, telegraph, and telephone lines were down and coastal towns faced high tides and flooding.
Figures from the Boston and Albany railroad and Newton City Forester Benyon reveal extensive storm impact. The line between Riverside and South Spencer lost 1800 telegraph poles, with repairs looming for weeks. In Newton most trees are damaged and over half are at risk without proper care.
No word from Nantucket Shoals Lightship as of 10 PM. The vessel with radio gear lies 50 miles offshore and has not answered since last Wednesday morning amid a four day storm that threatens shipping and travel in the area. A passing steamer reported the lightship off station on Sunday, raising fears something may have happened.
The first big winter storm near Cape Cod moderates yet keeps a trembling sea. Outbound vessels fear venturing to sea as ports struggle to clear ships. The 14,000 ton Cretic with 800 passengers nears quarantine while the Maryland finishes loading for Hamburg and Antwerp. only four fishing boats reach port.
Police in Lawrence and several other communities patrolled by boat and lantern, guiding pedestrians through dark, unfamiliar streets. Officers used light to stay safe and help residents navigate the inky blackness in the night.
The Trinity Episcopal Church of Melrose postpones its annual parish fair due to a power outage from the storm. Rector Rev. Hugh Wallace Smith announced the event will be rescheduled for December 7 when utilities are expected to be restored.
Electric light service remains out or greatly reduced in 48 towns with Worcester alone claiming $1,000,000 in damage. Five deaths reported as streetcar and rail service struggle. Over 1500 telegraph poles on Boston & Albany lines down and wires tangled. Restorations expected to take weeks as ocean floods Winthrop and Hull and telephone service declines.
A playful remark contrasts women as bosses in America with a wink offered by the interviewer. The scene recalls the March Hare from Alice in Wonderland who replies there isn't any tea, highlighting a lack of available beverage.
The interview with Chaliapine covers Russia’s prohibition culture and American modernity. He compares gender roles, praises American energy and vision, and notes Russia’s relative equality amid praise for American national character.
John R. Murphy claims that Angell, as next friend of James M. Curley, received special city favors totaling thousands under Curley’s mayoralty. He alleges Hill Top Street work cost over 33000 for Angell’s benefit and ties to bid privileges on the old Probate Building teardown. Murphy also links straw men to Franklin Park concessions and swan boat rights, and schedules talks at City Club and Tremont Street HQ.
Louis Allen 29 with no fixed address arrives at City Hospital with a bullet wound to the left shoulder. He walked in drunk last night claiming shoulder injury and says he does not know how he was shot. Authorities report the wound is not serious.
Executives and employees of the Butler store will gather at the American House tonight for a jubilee dinner honoring the 50 day drive that added 1000 new customers daily. Head table honors go to silk fur and skirt department workers. B F Griffin will speak. Augustus Bacon acts as toastmaster.
Timothy J. Murphy of Charlestown writes to the Boston Post stating a letter signed by John Clancy claiming Cork Men's Club endorsed James M. Curley is false. Murphy says the club has not increased any candidate and that president John F. Clancy did not authorize the letter.
Bernice Brown reports another feature tale titled The Emperor Hadrian will appear in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. Readers can look for the serialized story in the upcoming issue.
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