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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1921
Page
3
In a Greek Orthodox church at 155 Cedar Street, a chaotic fight among congregants disrupted services. Nicholas Varzakakos, 40, a wealthy Greek fig merchant and church trustee, died amid unclear cause pending official determination. Police investigate the fatal disturbance.
George Varrakakos son of the deceased accuses Rev Kerrido Varradakis when the priest allegedly struck with a candlestick after a debt dispute. Medical examiner notes no marks and cites possible heart attack. Autopsy planned. eight congregation members questioned and released. summonses served for further questioning.
The diocesan Catholic charities collection was conducted yesterday at all archdiocesan masses following Cardinal O Connell s directive. At the Cathedral of the Holy Cross a solemn high mass was held at 10 o clock with John J Shaughnessy directing the choir and E P Mingworth playing the organ.
Earthquakes tidal waves cloudbursts and storms affect Kamchatka Cape Horn Guam and Guadalupe. Doctors say the patient will recover citing wide geographic disturbances and hopeful signs.
The nation endures extreme warmth and drought with an excess of monthly average temperatures, rainfall shortfalls, and record highs for March and April 1921. Experts discuss possible causes from sunspots to volcanic dust, noting historical parallels and global impact.
The Chevrolet Four-Ninety offers improvements and refinements at an exceptionally low price. Key changes include a new rear axle with spiral bevel gear, improved body with lowered front seat, Timken bearings in front wheels, a hand controlled emergency brake lever, a new top with curtains, improved springs, and a selective three speed forward and reverse transmission. It is advertised as the lowest priced fully equipped standard automobile, backed by Sills Service.
A review notes numerous natural catastrophes from December reports. Earthquakes in Washington tied regions, China’s Kan-Su shock with 2000 dead, droughts in Manchuria, hail and water spouts in Baez Cuba, eruptions at Villarica Liatma Lanin and Vesuvius, floods on the Rhine and Moselle, heat in the Alps and Tangier, cyclones in Haiti, fires in Greece, Colima and Masaya eruptions, typhoons in the Philippines, and deadly tornadoes in the southern United States.
We admit we were mistaken about factory capacity after plans in 1921 and 1925. Demand for Fruit Nut Cereal grew faster than expected, with doctors and New England families praising its nutritive value. To meet interest, plans for a vastly larger factory are underway as we urge advance orders from grocers.
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