31 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1921
Page
1
Brockton police report Arthur C. Bates shot in a love triangle. Mrs Francis F. Bird confesses as a possible shooter but others may be involved. Bates found in Ash Street with a bullet wound. Bird held without bail while investigations continue.
The Post begins a Tumulty series on Woodrow Wilson focusing on his first days in office. It reviews Tumulty's rise from New Jersey governor's staff to White House secretary and his early ties with Colonel George Harvey and Jersey politics.
Colonel Harvey persists in backing his chosen candidate in the 1910 New Jersey gubernatorial race. Rumors say the Davis Ross Smith Democratic machine would nominate the Princeton President at any cost. Hudson County liberal voices including Mark Sullivan and John Treacy oppose the effort.
Rumors say Boston Police will implement a sweeping reorganization with transfers of captains and promotions including new sergeants. Expected moves include Captain Arthur McConnell to Lagrange Street and Captain James McDevitt to Hanover Street, with Goode and Wilkins shifting roles at headquarters and Back Bay.
Herman A. Wagner assistant district attorney of Middlesex County died at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital at 6 pm after being removed from his Everett home suffering from Bright's disease. Born 1880, he studied at Boston University Law School class of 1913 and served as ADA since 1918. Survived by widow and daughter Helen. Funeral at Grace Episcopal Church Everett Wednesday at 2 pm.
The Boston Post reports ongoing donations to the Marshal Foch Gift Fund with Cardinal O Connell and Mayor Peters among early contributors and a plan to present a New England tribute to Marshal Foch. Donors of all sizes are welcomed, and each giver will have their name inscribed on a memorial to be presented in Boston.
Mrs. John G. Hagberg of Watertown files a probate court petition in East Cambridge for separate maintenance against her husband Inspector Hagberg of the immigration service now stationed in New York. The case follows previous charges investigated when he served at East Boston and his nomination by Senator Lodge to succeed Henry J. Skeffington as New England immigration commissioner.
Mrs Hagberg claims failure to support herself and child and alleges cruel treatment. A Probate Court hearing is set for Nov 15 with Major Thomas IL Walsh representing her. Hagberg faced a liquor transaction issue at the local immigration station and a specially appointed board resulted in transfers and layoffs for several staff.
Bates, the shooting victim, remains silent though condition is critical. Police hope to question him if his state improves while Kip Bird, husband of the woman, also refuses to speak beyond contempt.
The Marchioness of Donegal, once a Quincy and Wellesley College student, quietly visited her Boston girlhood area. Violet Twining, an American beauty famed at King Edward’s coronation, inherited $2 million from her father and later acquired the Marquess title through marriage.
A car plunged 30 feet from a grand concourse viaduct after crashing through railing. Herman Neuffer and Ymour Skolnick died, while Isadore Kisman and an unidentified woman were seriously hurt, with both likely to die according to doctors.
An unidentified well dressed man was found shot to death behind the wall of a small Russian cemetery at South River New Jersey seven miles from New Brunswick. Police report three bullets hit the head and the inside west coat pocket was torn suggesting robbery.
Wandover October 30 Forty eight hours after a flood swept Britannia Beach the mining settlement was left in ruins. Twenty three people are known dead with thirteen missing and fifteen seriously injured as rescue teams search debris along the mountain slope.
In Kansas City a war strength division styled unit plus families arrived for the American Legion convention opening tomorrow. Generals Armando Diaz of Italy and Baron Jacques of Belgium and Vice President Coolidge were among the notable arrivals greeted with cheers.
London reports the crucial issue in the Irish crisis is how far Lloyd George will concede to Sinn Fein on the future of Ulsters northern counties. The remark frames the negotiations as centered on the boundary between Irish self-government and Northern Ireland status.
Continued on page four column shows wartime timelines and anniversaries. Entries reference Ypres 1914 attacks, Russian westward push in Poland 1914, ceasefire between Turkey and Allies at noon 1918, and the burial of Lord Mayor McSwiney in Cork Ireland a year ago.
Increasing cloudiness Monday with rain likely Monday night and Tuesday. Moderate northeast to east winds. Northern New England fair Monday, rain Tuesday. southern New England clouding with possible rain Monday afternoon or night and again Tuesday. Unsettled east of the Mississippi with rain likely in the northeastern States Monday and Tuesday. Temperature changes not expected to be significant.
Forecast suggests fair periods with unsettled showers tonight and this evening. Temperatures expected to remain near yesterday's level with little change overnight.
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