15 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1921
Page
1
Beverly reports a double tragedy as William J Bassett 29 shoots wife Ella James Bassett 31 as she prepares to leave, then turns the weapon on himself. He dies en route to hospital leaving two children from prior marriage and two orphaned youngsters.
Chicago Oct 14 United News reports railroads announce wage reductions from 10 to 25 percent to take effect Nov 1 affecting nearly 2 million employees. The plan followed a conference with leaders of five major brotherhoods. union chiefs walked out before details were discussed.
On October 14 Power Yeau and Joseph Harrison of Lawrence were critically injured when their seaplane grazed a tree and struck the Merrimack River shore near Haverhill Stadium. They were removed to Hale Hospital, both unconscious with Powerleau believed dying.
In Norwalk Connecticut on October 14 Jesse D Whitehead age nine killed himself by entering a mill pond. Jealousy over affections shown to a two month old step brother followed his mother remarrying after his father died three years earlier. Children teased him and he ran away twice before the tragedy.
John Gatherum, sexton of the South Congregational Church in Concord New Hampshire, killed himself by hanging from the bell rope. He left a note for his wife stating his intention and that his body would be found in the church. Police discovered the body in the upper tower.
Eight fishermen prepare for a Nova Scotia meet as elimination trials hinge on Haligonian waters. The sportmen gamble with jackknives against slickers while hopefuls vie for honors in tomorrow's event.
The Boston Elevated Railway Company announced that starting November 24, additional experimental local five cent services will operate on multiple routes including Allston to Portep Square, Cambridge paths via Central Square, Kenall further through Harvard square and Kendall square, and lines between Harvard square and Charles River Road, Cambridge to Jefferies Point, and Beacon Street segments.
Harriet Webber of 2 O'Read street drank two ounces of carbolic acid at her husband L H Webber's store at 531 Main. She died soon after at City Hospital. No motive known though she had been under strong treatment at City Hospital for nervous trouble.
Washington Oct 14 President Harding yields to growing congressional opposition over granting Secretary of the Treasury broader power to settle terms for paying the 11 billion dollar war debt.
The President supports a five member commission named by the executive to oversee a debt settlement. Congress may see representation from both chambers. Influential banks backed the Penrosey bill, but the administration faced party splits. The plan aims for a definite program ahead of a disarmament conference.
Mrs Laura Bradstreet of 270 Bay State road sues Mrs Alice F Wallace Rochester N H for alienation of her husband s affections The defendant is described as a very wealthy widow reputedly worth nearly two million dollars The affair centers on Harry B Bradstreet an investment broker named in the case Continued on Page Gy Fifth Column
Washington Oct 14 Rustem Bey an Arab standard bred ridden by Captain W R Allen finished first tonight in the 300 mile army endurance test ride from Camp Alfred Vail New Jersey The field of 17 included Cragmore Crab bit Castor Vagrant and Pathfinder Judges will weigh and judge conditions tomorrow for awards The endurance test aids the army in selecting horses for cavalry use Veterinaries say finishers were in fine shape with most dropout due to ten don trouble
A lone armed robber held bystanders at gunpoint near midnight on Lawrence street and robbed Mrs. Minnie Myers of 34 Clarendon street, taking $32, 300 trading stamps and two rings. Within half an hour Robert G. Bowen, 27, of 82 Compton street, was arrested and charged after police found the stolen items on him.
The holdup man followed a woman for blocks and threw her into a doorway near Lawrence Street. Patrolman Carthy and Special Officers Flanagan and Lee chased, locating Rowen in a pool room where he allegedly drew a revolver. Police recovered rings, money, and stamps from Mrs. Myers. Bowen, on parole, to be arraigned today. Also report of Dorothy Wilson, Columbia Journalism student, killed at 125th Street station after an apparent fall or suicide attempt.
John Drummey known as John the Donkey Man at Revere Beach was killed by an automobile while returning a donkey to its pen. Driver John O Braudin of Roxbury was arrested for manslaughter after the crash on the parkway near 6 pm. The donkey was fatally injured and euthanized.
More than 20 immigrants, primarily Portuguese Armenian and Syrian, are held at the Immigration Station in East Boston awaiting possible deportation for exceeding October nationality quotas under the restrictive law.
John J. Hurley, 21, of Roxbury, is wounded in the leg by Patrolman Trent of Dudley Street station while resisting arrest near George and Magazine streets. Hurley is on the dangerous list at City Hospital. Two companions, Martin Sullivan and Howard W. Sexton, 20 and 23, were arrested for assaulting the officer and attempting to rescue him.
A report on a hearing seeking to legalize separate addresses for married women to match their husbands registration. Prominent local women may need to register at Boston City Club or exclusive male clubs as their residence to vote. The proposed change affects voting requirements and marital status.
Weather notes show a variable weekend with temperature swings. Northwesterly winds ease Saturday as the Rocky Mountain cold front recedes, while frost risks linger in the valleys Friday night. The Mississippi Valley area expects rising temperatures into Saturday before cooling again.
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