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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1921
Page
2
Captain Angus Walters predicts victory for Bluenose as Elsie, seven to 11 years older, receives a larger crew and a newer rival hull. American observers plot protests over draught limits while Halifax crowds await the race outcome and official measurements.
The Elsie and Bluenose race atmosphere grows tense as guards restrict access to the Elsie at the Halifax navy yard. Captain Marty and American officials push to avoid topmast risks, while the U S S Bushnell arrives with dignitaries. Mrs Marty visits, and a dried codfish mascot from Boston is presented for luck.
The North Atlantic Fishermen International Trophy is described with its American winner from last year the Esperanto of Gloucester and the Delaware's Delawana as contenders. The course runs 35 to 40 nautical miles off Nova Scotia near Halifax with windward and leeward work. Time limit is nine hours per race and no handicaps apply. The winner is decided by best two of three races.
The Canadian Club of Boston hosts its first 1931 dinner at 6 pm in the Boston City Club. Guest speaker is J L Morrison from Queen's University Kingston Ontario, a professor of Colonial history and former lecturer on English literature at the University of Glasgow.
The list names master captains mates and observers for the Elsie the Bluenose and the Bluenose with crew members including Hugh Young George Young Michael Hall and others. Additional crew tied to Bluenose include masters captains Angus Walters John Walters M Schwartz Krause and several sailors and cooks.
Gloucester crews debate whether the Elsie can defeat the Bluenose after a trial run and cross Atlantic coast momentum. The Elsie shows strong trim, logging 12 knots at best in a Nova Scotia coast test, while the Bluenose rivals with 20 foot longer hull and 1600 square feet more canvas.
Built by Albert D. Storey and Sons Essex launched May 4 1910 designed by Thomas F. McManus length 106 feet beam 275 feet depth 11 feet 5 inches sail area about 9000 square feet. Built by Smith Rhiland Lunenburg NS lauded March 26 1921 designer W J Role length overall 141 feet beam 27 feet depth 11 feet 6 inches sail area 10937 square feet.
The article notes Marty Welch will carry sail and, barring misreading the barometer, forecasts a favorable conditions for a real fishermen’s race tomorrow.
Arthur Butman of the Bureau of Forestry and Domestic Commerce will meet boot and shoe manufacturers at the Cueto House district office this morning to discuss exporting. He will provide useful information to those seeking to expand export trade.
Chicago mourns Charles Shope alias Reiser, slain by rival gang members. His widow Madeline attempts suicide, cutting her throat and wrists after arranging the burial, crying she fears underworld vengeance. The shooting followed clashes between gangs over Reiser's demise.
A Terence MacSwiney Council event at Faneuil Hall will run 2 to 6 30 p m to honor Cork Lord Mayor Patrick MacSwiney who died after a Brixton strike in London The meeting will feature remarks by Louis A Walker a Protestant minister and Hon William H O Brien The council claims to be the first A A R I BR chapter organized in the United States
Taunton Oct 2 200 Taunton River Mills workers face a seven and one half percent pay cut this week after the employer posted the reduction notice in the shop.
Charlie Chaplin, at a luncheon in New York, critiques American censorship and its effect on film scenarios and acting. He notes European audiences revived by banquets and fame, while he heads home to Los Angeles after a busy tour.
Concord resident Francis T. Clayton assistant superintendent of schools was elected president of the New Hampshire State Teachers Association at the two day convention. Other officers chosen include Vice President F W Jackson secretary Carrie Head treasurer A Sweetzer and auditor George A Keith.
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