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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1921
Page
3
F H Dowd was beaten unconscious near 199 Bean Street and robbed of 360 dollars by three assailants. Police pursued and captured Joseph Silvia, 19 Domenigo Ventura, 17 and Peter G Lopes, 20, all of Taunton, who deny knowledge of the crime and face robbery charges.
On October 9 in Gloucester Cape Ann, the fishermen’s elimination race near Halfway Rock began with a 15 mile run under light winds. The Provincetown schooner Philip P. Manta, led by Captain Benjamin Pine, and Gloucester fisherman Ralph Brown, skippered by Captain Alviro Quadros, completed the course from the breakwaters to Halfway Rock and back.
The Manta leads Brown on the return leg by two and a half miles after a clean run from the railways while the Brown struggles with ballast and a propeller. Five boats enter the race including Elsie from Provincetown and Josephine DeCosta of Boston, with post entries allowed up to race time. The Elsie is favored by locals as the event builds toward Wednesday morning’s start off Eastern Point whistling buoy.
The breeze favors a strong showing for Elsie led field as Mayflower may arrive in Boston to enter the race. Skippers include hero pilot who steered Esperanto to last year’s win and Captain Benjamin Pine barred from Wednesday helm. Crowds are expected at Gloucester harbor with calm weather anticipated for the all fishermen’s contest.
A large crowd gathered along Vernon Street Roxbury to witness the postponed flag raising and dedication of the Salvation Army Third Corps building. Colonel R E Holt hoisted the colors as bands played The Star Spangled Banner and Commander William A McIntyre introduced Holt. The three story brick structure houses offices recreation rooms living quarters and halls for social and religious meetings.
Dominica Pallisa four from 121 Copeland street Quincy is in critical condition at Quincy Hospital with scalp lacerations and possible skull fracture after being struck by a trolley car near her home. Motorman Louis Leavitt says the child ran into the car's path while playing.
John McCormack returned to Boston for his season opener at Symphony Hall. The crowded aisles and persistent applause marked a true McCormack concert with a program blending bel canto favorites, Russian songs, Irish folk selections, and lighter numbers. The audience demanded encores as McCormack showcased his famed voice and artistry.
The Arlington High School football team in the Mystic Valley Interscholastic League will host an alumni game at Spy Pond Athletic Field Arlington at 10 a.m. on October 12 and then play Dedham High School on Saturday afternoon at Arlington.
William B. Leeds Jr a 19 year old Indiana boy completed two religious ceremonies in Paris to wed Princess Xenia niece of King Constantine of Greece after a civil ceremony last Saturday They will sail to England for their honeymoon Guests included Prince Theodore Grand Duke Alexander Grand Duchess Marie of Russia Prince Serge Pontatino Prince Roland Bonaparte and Grand Duke Dmitri
The couple will spend their honeymoon aboard a yacht waiting at the Isle of Wight. Their cruise will take them to the Riviera.
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