14 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
1
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes orders agents in major cities to arrest home brew proprietors and close down all such establishments, launching a drastic nationwide campaign under Section 18 of the Volstead Act. The action aims to curb illegal beer and spirits production and distribution across the country.
The New York Giants defeated the New York Yankees in the World Title Series on October 13. A single costly error by Captain Roger Peckinpaugh marked the final game, blotting Hoyt’s otherwise strong performance as the decisive moment in this championship clash.
Cold morning gave way to rising temperatures as west winds push the day warmer. Cranberry districts from Cape to Norton and Marston’s Mills posted low readings around 26 to 28 degrees with frost feared in Boston suburbs, though afternoon sun curbed the chill.
Norman Whitper a seven year old sophomore and member of the Abington High School football eleven died after suffering injuries in games this week. He collapsed during practice and was taken to the high school where he died. Medical Examiner Gilman Osgood planned an autopsy to determine the cause. Whitney injured in clashes with Hingham High last Friday and Whitman High in a later game. He lived in North Pembroke.
Dr. Austin B. Fletcher of New York City elected president of Tufts College board of trustees at the fall meeting. New officers include Walter F. Parker of Lawrence as vice president Harvey B. Averill of Barre Vermont secretary and assistant treasurer Clifton H. Dwinnell of Boston treasurer. Melvin M. Johnson of Boston chosen new chairman of the executive committee.
Max Glazinis Cambridge shop at 26 Essex Street was held up about 10 15 pm as a young man 22 wearing light clothes and five ten pulled a revolver and demanded money. Glazin cried for help and the robber fled onto Essex Street and around Austin Street.
Claude Smith 80 of 235 Columbia Street Cambridge fell ten feet on a stairway at 325 Prospect Street while visiting last night and died soon after at Cambridge City Hospital. He left a widow and six children.
Mary Tudor Garland Hale of Buzzards Bay Massachusetts filed suit against the Farmer Labor Party of New York to recover 4600 she loaned in 1920 for the campaigns of Dudley Field Malone for governor. The complaint claims repayment was due last fall in three installments and cites a clause invoking moral responsibility of party signers including William Ohin Nathan Fine Allan Hirsch and Mary Gertrude Fendall.
President and Mrs Harding and Vice President and Mrs Coolidge were entertained at luncheon by Cyrus M. Curtis aboard the Lyndonia in the Potomac. Also present were Secretaries Weeks and Denby, Postmaster General Hays, ShipPing Board Chair Lasker, and Colonel E M House.
Berlin reports General Degoutte has cancelled all leave for officers and men in the French armies of occupation on the Rhine due to internal German complications.
The Boston League of Women Voters endorsed Mayor candidate John R. Murphy at a Carver Street meeting with 12 Carver attendees. Murphy led with 47 votes, Curley second with nine, Baxter four, Pelletier and O Connors two each. District Attorney Pelletier spoke on municipal improvements.
After a lengthy meeting, the committee, including women from every ward, debated multiple candidates. The first vote and the subsequent second ballot yielded the same result as members with diverse opinions weighed options.
Professor John Lovett Morse of Harvard Medical School told the Somerville Medical Society that Americans are wild on sweets and soft drinks. He urged banning soft drinks for children under five and criticized parental giving of money to children, recommending fixed weekly allowances.
Enraged father Rapholli Trubineli shot at his sleeping daughter Jennie at about midnight in South Boston. Four bullets struck her head. she was rushed to City Hospital for emergency surgery with three hits confirmed. Trubinelli then fired once at his married daughter’s room before leaping from a window and escaping.
Gloucester October 17 The experts chose Elsie as the best vessel sighted for Marty Welch who sailed the Esperanto to international victory last year off Halifax. The crew would not leave the ship before the race, determined to stay aboard until the international contest is settled.
Three officers from Joy Street station rescued Miss Sarah Long a bookkeeper at 31 Sudbury Street Chelsea after she was locked inside the Sudbury Street coat company building. They entered via the neighboring building, crossed the roof and skylight, guided her to safety on the street.
The account notes Matheson, a former mate of Marty, inspecting Arthur James as potential vessel for Elsie in an elimination race. John comments on whether his craft will perform, hinting at new and surprising sleds for the test.
In London, Sheffield, and Manchester about 20 000 jobless took part in protests over England’s unemployment crisis. Police prevented a Whitehall invasion while a five man one woman delegation, calling itself the Administrative Council of National Unemployed, gained entry to Downing Street during Lloyd George’s absence.
Gloucester Oct 13 The Elsie has been offered and will use the Halifax berth previously occupied by the Esperanto. Skipper Jin Welch received a congratulatory telegram from Halifax. The Elsie plans to depart Saturday for a week of trials before the October 22 first race.
Gloucester reports Captain Marty Welch aboard the Elsie won the 40 mile elimination race off Gloucester in 5 hours 14 minutes 32 seconds securing the United States possession of the International Fishermen's trophy for the Halifax races starting in a week.
Light all vehicles tonight at 5 35 pm. Today’s anniversaries include William Penn born 1644 and Finland Russia peace mark one year ago. Allies occupy Ypres in 1914 and WWI terms discussed with General Foch in 1918. Also notes a Santiago de Cuba loss when W P Heat hit a steamer.
Weather forecast notes fair and warmer conditions for Friday and Saturday in Boston and vicinity. Strong high pressure dominates eastern U S conditions with below normal temperatures east of the Mississippi, and warmer readings in the Lake region. Winds will be fresh from the west and southwest along the coast, with fair skies predicted across the region.
William J. Simmons, imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, collapsed in his chair at a Washington hearing after a long day of defense. As the committee chairman tried to halt applause, Simmons appeared unable to continue, with friends rushing to assist him and supply stimulants.
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