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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1921
Page
2
Eight bluenose challengers line up for a 40 mile elimination race from Halifax to find the top Nova Scotian schooner. Canadian boats may be barred if water lines exceed 112 feet, with prize money totaling 2400 dollars and a potential playoff if needed.
The entry list includes Una R Corkum Captain Freeman Corkum Bluenose Captain Angus Walters J Duffy Captain Spindler Donald J Cook Captain William Cook Independence Captain Himmelman Canadia Captain Joseph Conrad Alcala Captain Roland Knickle Delawana Captain David Backman.
Gloucester October 14 The Elsie the American fleet's chosen fishing schooner to defend the International Fishermen's Cup will not depart for the Halifax course until Sunday night or Monday morning. Captain Marty Welch and the Esperanto Associates delayed readiness. final trials and ballasting remain. Nine crew names certified Hugh Young George Young Michiel Hall Harry P Christiansen Stephen Whitley George Roberts James McDonald Thomas Young Valman Johnson. rest to be chosen tomorrow. A new sail is also to be installed before departure.
The Maritime Association of the Chamber of Commerce asks Halifax trustees to reconsider debarring the Mayflower from the trophy race off Nova Scotia. It contends the schooner meets all conditions and embodies the trophy deed’s spirit. Charles F. McSorley notes the race begins in a week.
The Maritime Association of the Boston Chamber of Commerce urges the International Fishing Vessel Trophy trustees to reconsider excluding the Mayflower from the Halifax race. A special committee found the Mayflower meets all conditions and embodies the trophy’s spirit, supporting its eligibility as a contestant in the Nova Scotia coast event.
The House rejected increasing membership and recommitted the Siegel bill 146 to 142 to raise seats from 485 to 460 after nine hours of debate. A Barbour amendment to reapportion without growth failed 140 to 146, while a Tinkham proposal to cut to 425 was defeated amid bloc opposition.
Caroline Daly of Brookline was elected president of the junior class at Boston University College of Liberal Arts. She won by two votes over Dorothy Hagen of Dorchester. Other officers include Earl Goudy Fitchburg vice president Marion Manning Manchester N H recording secretary Evelyn Paine Whitman corresponding secretary and Roger Q Bristol Ascutneyville Vt treasurer.
Union leaders and railroad executives spoke after a brief meeting as 1,760,000 workers voted against a 12 percent wage cut. Carriers plan widespread reductions of about 19 percent for train service staff and up to 25 percent in other common labor, with actions starting Nov 1 and potential retroactive pay later if the Rail Board rules against the men.
The Rev James Kent known as Father Fidelis CP founder of St Gabriel Monastery Brighton Passionist Order dies at Passionist Monastery Chicago He was born Boston 1840 son of Rev Dr Stone rector of Christ Church Brooklyn Harvard graduate and former president of Kenyon and Hobart College He converted to Catholicism in 1868 and served in Argentina South America before returning to lead Passionists in the United States and establishing St Gabriel Monastery Brighton He authored The Awakening and What Followed and was a noted orator with ties to Rome Mexico and Brookline Boston.
A widow Ella James with two children, Perley nine and Helen eight, died in a double tragedy reported as a husband killing his wife before taking his own life on Columbus Day, one year ago.
Mrs Bassett planned to return to her parents at 18 Dean Street Roxbury as her husband Bassett in a desperate act fired a revolver. He had a self defence permit that had expired. The family, including two hungry children, faced worsening poverty after layoffs from United Shoe Machinery.
Neighbors heard four shots as William Bassett shot his wife on their first wedding anniversary two days ago. Three Bassett children at the scene were cared for by relatives after authorities removed the wounded mother and Bassett died en route to the hospital.
The State has paid 9288.42 to cover expenses in the prosecution of Nathan A. Tufts after his removal as district attorney by the Supreme Court. Amounts include 4000 as advance salary to Attorney Henry F. Hurlburt, 2000 to Bacon & Kinsman for stenographic services, 983.33 for witness fees, 826.65 for printing, 132.99 for travel, 170 to Sam Hurwitz, 71 sheriff's fees, 675 to Arthur W. Blakemore, and 82.50 to Butterfield Keeney & Amberg.
Judge Crain in general sessions sentenced Patrol man Charles Tighe, on Chief Inspector Lahey’s staff, to not less than two nor more than four years in state prison. The 32 year old, married officer was found guilty of assault in the second degree for striking Mrs Emma Lennon with a blackjack on July 28 in front of a saloon at 600 Ninth avenue, where he also assaulted several other persons during arrests.
Joseph C. Pelletier denounces Boston editorials as misinformed while denying pending charges against him. He argues appeals to the people, not courts, should decide his fitness for mayor, accusing the attorney general of maneuvering for political gain. He distinguishes the Bar Association from the Bar and asserts the people’s jury is the final arbiter. Oct. 14, 1921.
Detective Jeff Fanchon appears again in Hugh Pendexter's serialized tale for the Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The new installment advances the mystery surrounding the Purple Diamond with brisk clues and noir atmosphere.
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