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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1921
Page
6
Hops and hardware shops in Boston display malt barley raisins copper boilers and coils despite dry warnings. Storekeepers say appearances mislead as lawful restrictions loom.
A Post reporter visits shops listing items like gas cans as home garage gear and copper boilers as safe for laundry use. Vendors mock prohibition by selling malt for cooking and a soldered copper boiler, denying unlawful intent.
Joe Wisniewski, wealthy Chicago real estate broker, jailed after wife’s complaint. He refused a $1000 bond, saying he won’t sign and that jail is the only peace since marriage. Mrs Wisniewski filed a divorce bill alleging beating and threats.
Mrs. True Worthy White pressed a bill allowing married women to register and vote from a residence separate from their husbands, citing Brookline Newton and Sharon cases. Critics warn of family disruption while supporters, including M. W. Burien and Miss Luscomb, push for equal status and naturalization-based registration.
Police ran into unemployment demonstrators in central London as hundreds of mounted and foot officers charged through Piccadilly and Trafalgar Square. After warnings of a Communist led revolution, yesterday’s clashes subsided and Yard officials saw little danger of renewed violence.
The New Haven road announced plans to install motor buses on various small branches as an economic measure. At least 25 buses, built like street motor buses but longer and with baggage compartments, will operate on the big system within a month. Initial sites are under study with most buses to the Rhode Island and Cape Cod region.
New York October 14 United Press tobacco output shows cigarettes totaling 5,134,624 for August with higher prices boosting cigarette demand. Cigar production fell seven percent as cheaper small smokes dominate. year to date cigarettes up 13 percent while cigars down 18 percent. Other outputs include 33,601,590 lbs of manufactured tobacco and 3,271,182 lbs of snuff, prompting a comment on snuff’s lingering novelty.
Irish Johnny Curtin of New Jersey earned a 16 round decision over Chick Suggs of Newport at Casino Arena. Curtin dominated most of the bout despite Suggs' moments of trouble in the third round and a wobble near the bell.
Five vessels delivered groundfish with heavy fares and abundant supply causing prices to fall. Receipts totaled 319000 pounds. haddock and cod sold at multiple small price ranges. The Japanese freighter Havana Maru arrived from New York to load for Yokohama and other Asian ports. The City of Agra from Calcutta and Colombo arrives. Bogstad awaits redelivery. Merchants and Miners adds an extra Norfolk sailing next week due to freight movement. Passengers include Orson A. Kinney and others aboard the San Blas.
Shipping brief lists arrivals and departures of multiple steamers and tugs including Cretic, City of Agra, Havana Maru, Pallas, Governor Dingley, Prince Arthur, Calcutta, Colombo, and Royal Navy vessels. Lanes include New York, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Lynn, Perth Amboy, and Portland with towing barges and rafts such as Manatawey, Tamanend, Irene, and Socony.
The Post Marine Record lists steamship movements and sailing notices. It notes ships sailing today from Boston and New York toward destinations including Calcutta, Brazil, and Port Arthur with scheduled departures and fare details.
Representatives of the Catholic church the Massachusetts Federation of Churches and the Jewish Synagogues met to plan united action in Massachusetts for President Harding's conference on reduction of armaments set for November 6 to 11. They endorsed joint observance of Armistice Day and proposed local public meetings to promote international righteousness despite differences.
The conference released a formal statement intended for publication last night outlining policy positions and upcoming actions. It emphasizes unity, procedural reforms, and goals for the next session, with emphasis on inclusive outreach and fiscal responsibility.
Full military honors were paid Private Michael A. Morrigan of Arlington, a member of the 11th Infantry, who was killed in the Argonne Forest drive on November 2, 1918, during his funeral.
The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Marrigan at 108 Massachusetts Avenue. Services followed at St. Agnes Church, with public buildings in town flying flags at half staff in honor of the deceased.
A gown of white velvet brocaded chiffons is intricately draped with a cever over the right hip. A band of chinchilla fur and a lace ruffle finish the design.
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