21 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1922
Page
1
Captain and crew work through the night to shorten the canvas and ready the schooner for race time. Defender remains at her dock under repair as officials rule the American challenger cannot compete unless the rigging or sails are adjusted.
Mrs Hazel McNally, mother of Hammond s Doll Baby twins, was freed on a double murder charge after Judge Henry Cleveland ruled the state failed to prove the infants were not alive. The crowd cheered as the 24 year old collapsed fainting.
In Harvard Stadium at 2 30 P M today the Crimson face Centre College in front of the largest crowd outside a Yale game. Both teams are in peak condition with Harvard near perfection and Centre College carrying significant fatigue after a tough season.
Actor Wallace Reid fell ill with paralysis at his home in Los Angeles after dinner. A physicians' conference offered little hope for recovery as he lay near death. Reid, known for his intelligence and charm, was devoted to his wife and son and admired for clean living.
Brattleboro Vermont reports that Charles R. License of Saxtons River uncovered $5000 in brown paper sealed bills dating before 1876. The sum had been kept secret for seven months and shows signs of long concealment.
The Federal Council of Churches denounces the Ku Klux Klan as un-American and un-Christian. In a Boston statement the council says the Klan threatens democracy and religion and refuses to work in secret, urging open Christian fighting for righteousness to counter masked oath bound activity.
London report from October twenty cites two certainties in a volatile scene. Andrew Bonar Law confirms he will advise dissolving parliament to speed Irish constitution ratification and set the stage for a new government to replace Lloyd George.
Continued on Page 2 First Col, weather note forecasts cooler days ahead with lingering cold fronts. The column hints at traditional farmer's forecast for Cheen and Father, suggesting near term cool and damp conditions continuing.
Representatives of New England rail lines agreed to a 30 day time limit for local tickets and to accept them for transfer in either direction. The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad will file tariffs to make the change effective Dec 1. Previously local tickets were valid two days and honored only in the direction of sale.
A witness recounts the killings tied to the Rector and Mills murders. Mrs Hall’s house is guarded by police after a letter found in a stove links the case to the crime scene.
An eye witness affidavit describes the shooting of Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Eleanor R. Mills at the Phillips farm on the night of September 14. The witness details the sequence of events and suggests a motive surrounding the fatal incident in New Brunswick New Jersey.
In a late night race on South Common street Lynn two men on a motorcycle were seriously hurt when a car owned by George Beaupre collided with them. Zarie Amerauld suffered cuts and William Gill sustained a compound leg fracture. Both were taken to Lynn hospital.
Emery L. Crane, Quincy city clerk, exhibited a historic permit to drive a chaise issued Oct. 25, 1814 to Jesse Fenno. The document, in line with an 1813 act of Congress, details the vehicle and permit conditions and is owned by the Quincy Historical Society through Thomas Fenno.
Gloucester notes a large crowd as the Canadian defender Bluenose rests aground two feet out of water and Henry Ford Sarred prepares to challenge United States contender, amid pre race tension before tomorrow’s 10 o clock start.
Fragmentary report mentions a 5 25 evening vehicle curfew in southern Belgium and a captured 8500 German prisoners. Also notes an anniversary and a U S rail strike halt order from a year ago, with scattered garbled text and dates.
Forecast for northern and southern New England and eastern New York calls for fair Saturday and Sunday with rising temperatures. Winds shift from northwest and north to east and southeast. In the Sandy Hook region expect fresh northwest to north winds and fair weather on Saturday.
E A Stevens of Sant Street Maldén reports stolen autos later recovered by Nashua police. He placed a placard in his sedan and tied the car to a post hoping to deter theft. the present car was finally returned by Nashua police as Stevens continues work on an auto burgis case.
A fire in Natick's Middlesex avenue business district destroyed three buildings including The Robinson Corporation properties. the People's Laundry building area was saved. Loss is estimated at a substantial amount with damages to vehicles and adjacent structures under investigation.
Yesterday s temperatures show a temperate day with early afternoon readings around 48 to 40 degrees and evening drops near 40. The data lists measurements at multiple times and notes an average for yesterday and for the previous year.
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