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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1922
Page
6
Washington reports First Lady Mrs. Harding is expected to sit up Monday for the first time since her September illness. Dr. Sawyer says she remains weakened but improving and a kidney condition may threaten a recurrence. A decision on surgery will wait until winter as strength returns.
The narrative traces the expansion of Germany’s rail network under Kaiser William I and successors, highlighting East Prussia neglect, strategic military needs, and figures like Maybach Thielen Budde Breitenbach and Breitenbach. It notes the building of eastern bridges, the Rhine crossovers at Mainz, and plans for new lines and canals to strengthen national defense.
The financier Thomas W. Lawson has moved his personal effects into a furnished apartment at 90 Fenway which he sub-leased for the winter. The former master of Dreamwold is described as moving into the der eland estate of Egypt, now ready for occupancy. Associates declined to name when occupancy would occur, but many expect Lawson to return to Boston soon and resume his place in prominent financial circles.
John C. Ringer, 27, an iron worker of Allston, was pinned between two cars when a freight train backed up at Brookline Junction. He suffered fractures to his legs and ankle and possible internal injuries and was taken first to Trinity Place, then by ambulance to Massachusetts General Hospital. The incident occurred early yesterday morning.
George Baker of North Square suffered rib injuries after a rain soaked clash by Boylston Street. An umbrella jabbed his ear, triggering a scuffle that ended with Baker crashing the umbrella and its bearer and injuring his own ribs. He was moved from Relief Hospital to City Hospital for treatment.
The article lauds the former German Emperor for promoting internal development and prosperity before 1914. It credits him with driving Germany’s impressive progress in commerce, industry, transportation, science, and agriculture, noting his modern openness to inventions and reforms.
Mrs. Ellis Hollingsworth of Marblehead plans steam heated winter quarters for a flock of goldfish at a total cost of 5000 dollars not including coal for heating.
Mrs. Hollingsworth funds a winter habitat for the goldfish Winnie Minnie and Maudie at her Driftwood estate on the North Shore. The 5000 dollar project includes straw swaddling a wood enclosure thermostatic heating and electric lighting to keep the fish comfortable through the cold months.
Pauline Garon becomes the newest member of Paramount Stock Company and works at Lasky studios for Cecil B. DeMille's yet untitled production. Also stars Elliott Dexter Anna Q Nilsson Milton Sills and Theodore Kosloff in the cast. Garon gained notice in Lilies of the Field and later led in Reported Missing and Sonny with noted stars.
Trains gained through cars from Flushing to the Taunus while hotel proprietors in Frankfort opposed the elimination of Frankfort as a transfer point. They argued the change would reduce travelers needing overnight stays, triggering strong pushback against the proposed Hoechst loop.
A historical account credits Breitenbach with decisive push on Central Canal and major progress on Kaiser Wilhelm Canal extension and the Emden sea lock. The text praises ambitious bridge and lock projects, notes superiority to Panama, and describes royal influence, expert leadership, and cooperative governance shaping Germany’s infrastructure and world competitiveness.
Fred Niblo starts filming his Metro movie The Famous Mrs Air based on the Henry Miller Blanche Bates stage hit. Myrtle Stedman is cast as Nancy Fair with Huntley Gordon as Jeffrey Fair and Margaret de la Motte among others in the lineup.
The Amalgamated Exchanges of America forms to produce twelve five reel stories monthly. Screen rights cover twelve classic melodramas including The Madonna in Chains and Her Fatal Night. Production centers at New Rochelle and Yonkers with E. K. Lincoln Martha Mansfield and Jean Akers in the lead cast.
B P Schulberg plans to keep top names in his all star cast for Larry Evans story Are You a Failure directed by Tom Forman. The first three male members announced are Tom Santschi Lloyd Hughes and Hardee Kirkland, all tall and prominent for the production.
The McCormack brothers and sisters in Dublin prize a connection their brother has with film star Thomas Meighan more than John McCormack’s singing career. Agnes Florrie Mary and Jim McCormack, living in Dublin, are keen Meighan supporters and often follow Meghan piety in relation to the Irish artist.
D F McSweeney, McCormack's manager, was commissioned by the McCormack family to obtain autographed photographs of Tom Meighan upon his return to the United States. Meighan visited a Fifth Avenue photographer to produce pictures specifically for the McCormacks.
Pyramid Pictures Inc announces purchase of screen rights to H. S. Sheldon’s Tatiana a Russia during the 1917 upheaval story. Ray C. Smallwood is set to direct the project with production slated to begin.
Glenn Hunter opens tonight in Morton of the Movies at the Montauk Theatre Brooklyn and begins work on The Scarecrow for the Film Guild. He recently completed The Lap of Luxury directed by Frank Tuttle.
Answers to questions warn applicants to apply in person at the studio. Major star news includes Tommy Wallace MacDonald seriously ill with typhoid in Hollywood. Doris May nursing at home. Ruth Roland begins a new Pathe serial at Hal Roach studios Culver City. Betty Compson stars in The End of the World. other notes mention Louise Huff in The Seventh Day and Anne Cornwall.
Helene Chadwick completes the leading female role in Gimme at Goldwyn studios Culver City California. Bebe Daniels stars in Nice People Pink Gods and Singed Wings. A photograph fee of twenty five cents applies. Questions may be sent to Prunella Hall The Boston Post.
Valparaiso Indiana October 8 Jack Williams a shell shocked World War veteran and a Federal vocational training student at Valparaiso University was killed in a running shotgun battle with Patrolman Jerome Frakes who was wounded Williams was standing in the street and firing at passing autos Frakes tried to disarm him but was shot in the back He then shot Williams with a riotgun killing him instantly
Wet pavements caused a skid leading to a collision between an automobile and a farm wagon at Dutton's Corner. Mrs. Catherine Sataras suffered a fractured leg and bruises, Louis Kutaris had bruised body and arms, and wagon driver Charles Lataras and driver Oscar Lamy were uninjured. The crash sent victims to Lowell Corporation Hospital.
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