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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1922

Page

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Kitty Kiernan to Become a Nun After Collins Death

Francis O Reilly says Kitty Kiernan fiancee of Michael Collins will take vows soon. He returned from Dublin on estate settlement matters and was in Bangor when Collins died. Also mentions Eugene Choquette arrested in Wrentham for kidnapping a boy, claiming the boy is not the Smiths’ son but was fathered by him in 1919.

New York Kitty Kiernan Michael Collins Ireland Francis O'Reilly Dublin Thomas Condon O'Reilly Bangor County Down Collins Fugene Choquette Wrentham Dightoy Boy Lad Smiths Watertown Gil

Race Victor to Test the Barred Ship Cup Classic

Gloucester October 15 Tonight it was announced that the race between the Mayflower and the winner of the International Fishermen's race is definitely decided upon with a $5000 purse as the contest trophy.

Gloucester

Navy claim linked to 1919 Dighton kidnap case

Eugene Choquette, alleged kidnapper of 8-year-old Russell E. Smith of Dighton in 1919, was arrested in Wrentham on a kidnapping warrant. He says he is not the boy’s thief and that the child returned from LaGrange, Maine, last Thursday may be someone else.

Eugene Choquette Russell E. Smith Dighton George O. Mansfield Wrentham LaGrange Clarence I. Smith Smith

Twenty Two Horses Set For Cavalry Endurance Test

Twenty two mounts, chosen as the best horse flesh in America, will begin the 300 mile endurance test tomorrow morning at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont. The event, sponsored by the government and top horse breeders, aims to determine the best breed for United States cavalry use. Dawn finds Kingfisher out of the race due to a lame leg.

Fort Ethan Allen America United States

Horses Ready for Test Tonight Show Improved Appearance

The article notes horses prepared for a test tonight presenting a better appearance and suggests continued coverage on Page 9 First Col.

Lodge Suffering Cold At Lenox Estate

United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge remains with Mr and Mrs Henry White at Lenox. He has a severe cold and Dr Bruce W Paddock of Pittsfield attends him.

Lenox United States Henry Cabot Lodge Henry White Bruce W. Paddock Pittsfield

Britain to Pay $50,000,000 US War Loans Today

The British government will make the first interest payment on American war loans to the United States tomorrow. Checks and treasury certificates totaling $50,000,000 will be paid to the Federal Reserve Bank for the general account of the U S treasurer, by J P Morgan & Co as agents of Britain.

New York United States Tomoorrow Treasury Federal Reserve Bank J. P. Morgan & Company

Marcel to be honored at centennial wave tribute

Paris reports a planned 50th anniversary celebration for the Marcel wave, honoring Le Pere Marcel the innovator who popularized the undulating hair styling. Hairdressers pledge tribute as Marcel, now 70, is hailed for boosting their trade during France’s centennial year activities.

Paris United News Marcel France le Pere Marcel Ecoiffeur Third Republic Willl

Boston Man Deserter Seeks Penitentiary in Moscow Tale

Peter Meyers of Company I Eighth Infantry now in Coblenz confesses desertion and travels from Coblenz to Moscow dreaming of hero’s welcome. He pleads for a prison term in America saying he cannot obtain aid abroad. American Relief Commission has been informed.

Moscow Leavenworth America Peter Meyers Eighth Infantry Coblenz Germany Boston Russia American Relief Commission Chicago Tribune

Two Killed When Train Hits Auto in New Hampshire

Two persons were killed and a third seriously injured when a fast New York bound train struck an automobile at a grade crossing in Winchester New Hampshire.

Keene, N. Y Winchester N. H

Two Die in Train Car Collision Near Sequeing

Mrs. James T. M. Phillips aged 38 and her husband James J. Phillips were killed when a train collided with their car at Sequeing. The driver suffered fractures and abrasions and was hospitalized at Elliot Community Hospital along with engineer Pierce who attempted to stop the train.

James

This Is Some Story No Trespassing in Boston Sunday Post

The Boston Sunday Post Magazine will print Samuel Hopkins Adams's No Trespassing, praised as one of the best stories of its kind in many a day. The feature highlights Adams's storytelling with strong critical approval and anticipation for the publication.

Samuel Hopkins Adams Boston Sunday Post

Orioles win little world series in final game 4 to 3

Baltimore Orioles defeat St. Paul 4 to 3 to claim the little world series title. Chicago Cubs win city championship by shutting out White Sox 2 to 0. Winchendon beats Fitchburg 14 to 2 in semi pro state championship series. St. Alphonsus A A defeats Revere Lodge of Elks 3 to 0.

Baltimore Orioles St. Pau Chicago Cubs White Sox Winchendon Fitchburg

Lost squad halts $40,000 clothing robbery in city

Early yesterday, officers found an unlocked door at 888 Washington Street. A five ton truck with engine running stood on Pine Street outside the freight elevator, suggesting a planned theft of clothing worth $40,000.

Washington Street Pine Street

Thieves’ Load Plunges From Elevator To Pine Street

Police uncover a large stash of stolen merchandise spilled onto Pine Street when an elevator door opened during a raid. The thieves escaped via a back route as officers entered through an unlocked door. Continued on Page 9-Fifth Col.

Pine Street

Nut Derails Street Car at Beacon and Somerville Avenues

A nut lodged in a street car switch frog derailed a car at Beacon street and Somerville avenue Somerville injuring one passenger Mrs Elizabeth Daley of Cambridge back injury while twelve others were jolted. Motorman Joseph Nee of Watertown failed to see the obstruction and the wheel dropped into a two foot track excavation.

Beacon Street Somerville Avenue Somerville Joseph Nee Watertown Elzabeth Daley Hampshire Street Cambridge

Sports full reports on pages 14 17 and 18

Full reports of all sports appear on pages 14 17 and 18 detailing game results scores and notable performances. The summaries highlight teams players and key moments across football basketball and other competitions.

Unsettled Overcast Weather Expected Today and Tonight

The forecast calls for overcast skies and unsettled conditions today and tonight with temperatures similar to yesterday.

Missing Cambridge boy returns home with injuries

Samuel James a 14 year old Cambridge schoolboy missing since Column bus Day came home yesterday with a relative from Symmes Hospital where he had been treated for slight injuries after falling from an auto truck he was riding in Arlington.

Samuel James Cambridge Symmes Hospital Arlington

G250 Sun Rise and Moon Rise Timings Noted

Local notice records sunrise at 5 37 and moon rise at 2 13 am with light requirement for all vehicles tonight at 5 82. The text appears garbled but indicates nightly lighting and astronomical timings.

Anniversary Notices Recalled Events From History

Today’s notices recall Marie Antoinette’s execution in 1793 and France’s 1915 Bulgaria war action. They also note Britain’s 1920s miners strike and a 12 month old U S Labor Board action directing railroads to cut wages.

Marie Antoinette France Bulgaria Great Britain U. S. Labor Board

Forecast for Boston and nearby regions

Forecasts show mostly cloudy conditions in Boston and vicinity with likely local rain through Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures remain steady with moderate to fresh southwest winds across northern and southern New England and far eastern New York.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England New York Conigt Sandy Hook Hatteras

Admiral Sims Likely to Warn War Powers Today

Newport Vermont dispatch says Admiral William Sims told reporters he would not act until the proper time and place. crowds flooded his residence as telegrams and critics urged action. The World War II era naval commander, 64, faced intense public attention as press sought his views on potential moves.

Newport William Snowden Sims Admiral Sims Rhode Avenue Grossmen Cabnet

Auto crash on Roller Dogs road injures many in New Hampshire

A car rammed a tree on the Roller Dogs road between The Weirs and Meredith injuring Arthey Carr 25 of Franklin who is reported with a fractured skull and likely to die along with his mother Mrs. Cary who broke her leg in two places and W. E. 22 who suffered minor injuries.

Laconia N. H Arthey Carr Franklin Cary W. E Weirs

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