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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1921

Page

6

Mysterious estate claimant linked to forged checks case

Authorities pursue claims against the estate of John K. Harding also known as John Lloyd Hannon. Milwaukee police say he died there leaving hundreds of thousands in cash and property. Maine New Brunswick and Boston detectives seek details and possible heirs amid forged checks and unpaid debts.

John K. Harding New England Milwaukee Maine New Brunswick Harding John Lloyd Hannon Hannon Boston H. H. Niles Caribou Canada Wisconsin New Sweden R. L. Mosely Eliott Street A. F. Erickson Erickson Place Captain Armstrong Detective Bureau Boston Police J. L. Hannon

Benson and Little Show Water Colors at Boston Artists Guild

Two local watercolorists Frank W. Benson and Philip Little display six works each at Boston Artists Guild Newbury Street. Benson’s Ontario Canada river scene and outdoor studies with Willard Metcalf stand out, while Little’s studio window view of Salem Harbor to Marblehead emphasizes subdued color harmony with opaque highlights.

Sargent Homer and Macknight Frank W. Benson Philip Little Guildsot Boston Newbury. Street Mr. Benson Willard Metcalf Canada Mr. Little Maine Benson Little Salem Harbor Marblehead Guild of Boston Artists

Elks confer degree at home for first time in Boston Lodge history

Charles E. Osgood received a lodge degree at his Jamaica Plain home 60 Pond Street in a ceremony led by Grand Exalted Ruler James R. Nicholson. Notable attendees included Governor Cox Brigadier General Hugh Drum Cambridge Mayor Quinn former Mayor Curley and many Elk officials and members.

Boston Lodge Charles E. Osgood Pond Street Jamaica Plain Osgong Cox Hugh .Drum Edward M. Hamlin Edward M. Davis Elkdom Joseph M. Sullivan Ton Mr. Osgood C. E. Osgood Company Elks

Worcester Woman Killed in Auto Crash

Worcester resident Mrs. Michael J. Shea 55 died after an automobile she was in crashed into a tree on Main Street near Newton W. Weagle’s home in Shrewsbury. The tragedy occurred in front of three young grandchildren.

Worcester Shrewsbury Michael J. Shea Benefit Street Main Street Newton W. Weagle

Losey’s mysterious trip tied to Buffalo death

The Buffalo slaying of Kenneth R. Losey a Wesleyan student aged 30 deepens as evidence shows he did not go to New York for the world series as told. He doubled back to Springfield Mass and then proceeded to Buffalo, contradicting his roommate Wilbur E. Mansfield of Danbury.

New Haven Buffalo Kenneth R. Losey Northport L. I Losey New York Wilbur E. Mansfield Danbury Springfield Mass

Losey Murder Probe Focuses on Buffalo Route and Bootleg Angles

Investigators trace Losey from Middletown to Buffalo suggesting he traveled via Springfield rather than New York to save money. A theatre check stub and a heavy suitcase imply a planned monthlong trip, while police consider a bootlegger angle amid Wesleyan University tensions with bootleg activity and a university president's crackdown appeal.

Losey Mansfield New Haven Springfield Boston Buffalo Niagara River Craw Berlin Junction Middletown New York Wesleyan Lesey Hartford

Lloyd George Faces Critics Over Irish Policy at Chequers

Prime Minister Lloyd George returns from a quiet weekend at Chequers to pursue a confidence vote in the House of Commons. He intends to press his Irish policy and then bargain with peace negotiators on his terms, aiming to deter opposition tactics.

Lloyd George Chequers House of Commons

Lloyd George faces tough Irish settlement task at peace talks

The report states Lloyd George has sent proposals to the Irish delegation seeking a basis for settlement with Sinn Fein. Ulster autonomy may be retained under home rule with a joint council for all Ireland. The premier must persuade Ulster and avoid a revolt while preserving allegiance to the empire and paving a path to Washington.

Sinn Fein Randon Sinn Ulster Lloyd George Council All Ireland Ireland Washington

Alps Yielding Up Their Dead After Hot Summer

Alpine glaciers melt in the drought of a hot summer, aiding rescues. Josef Tresch, a famed Swiss guide, is recovered after 18 years missing. There is hope to find Lord Frederick Douglas and two others who perished on the Matterhorn in 1865 as winter may bring little snow.

Geneva Alps Josef Tresch Tresch Lord Frederick Douglas Matterhorn Douglas

Calls on Lodge to Aid Anti Beer Bill Resolution Adopted

A law enforcement mass meeting at the Second Congregational Church in Dorchester adopted a resolution urging Senator Lodge to use his influence for the passage of the Anti-Beer bill. Principal speakers included Rev. Vaughan Dabney on The Majesty of the Law and Mrs. E A Gleagon from the State W C T A on Our Task. Short addresses followed by several locals.

Lodge Senator Lodge

Man Falls Off Water Wagon In Dorchester incident

Dennis McCarthy aged 52 of 1051 Washington Street Dorchester fell off the water wagon on Walnut Street Neponset yesterday afternoon and landed in the arms of police. He had fallen off the other water wagon too evidently.

Dennis McCarthy Washington Street Dorchester Walnut Street Neponset

Notables Sail From Boston Aboard SS Arabic

Onboard the White Star liner Arabic notable world figures and Boston society leaders sailed for Azores Gibraltar and Mediterranean ports yesterday. The former ocean liner Berlin arrived from New York at 2 o clock and stayed to take on passengers carrying 128 saloon 160 second cabin and 742 third class passengers.

Greater Boston Commonwealth Pier Azores Gibraltar Mediterranean Hige Palace Berlin New -York

Notable Passengers Sail Slated for Return Voyage

Baron von Bissing leads saloon passengers aboard with his family amid wartime exile, joined by Ralph Adams Cram and wife, Rev Fr Johnson, and Roscoe Pound with family. Other travelers include Reginald De Koven and Lee families, with eight Italians onboard deportation case and a large general cargo.

Baron Baroneess W. A. von Bissing Tosca Ronnie von Bissing Belgium Hdtth Cavella England London Isle of Wight Canada America Hollywood Italy Ralph Adams Cram Mr. Cram City of Spain Johnson St. John’s Episcopal Church Bowdoin Street Roscoe Pound Harvard Law School Cambridge University Reginald de Koven Will Alexandria Egypt George Lee Florence Mary Curtis Lee Gibraltar France James W. Bowcock Rome Glen Kiner M. Bazzano St. Louis Ridenta Bertini Eugenia Pirrili St. John’s Seminary Mara Rizzoli

Imondi shoots wife and visitor in Providence double murder

In Providence Huciano Imondi a railroad roundhouse worker killed his wife Alveria Imondi and visitor Antonio Calandona after returning home early. He told Patrolman James Keegan I killed my wife then fled seeking a policeman. He was held on a double murder charge as two children were sent to a charitable institution.

Providence Huciano Imondi Alveria Imondi Antonio Calandona James Keegan Imondi

Anniversary Mass for Louise Imogen Guiney

The Rev Michael Earls of Holy Cross College will celebrate an anniversary Mass for Louise Imogen Guiney Boston author who died in November 1920 at Chippenham England. The Mass will be at Boston College chapel at 9 A M on Wednesday.

Michael Earls Holy Cross College Louise Imogen Guiney Boston Chippen-Campden Dickceathe England Boston College

Methodist board backs killing bootleggers in clipping

A Washington Methodist Episcopal board advocates using firearms against bootleggers. The clip sheet says the only good bootlegger is a dead bootlegger and urges officers to take the law into their own hands. Clergy leaders push Congress to discuss the proposal amid fears of dangerous authority.

Washington Board ‘of Temperance, Prohibition Methodist Piscopal Church Clarence True Wilson Deets Picket Congress Prohibition

Convention of Legion Opens in Kansas City Tomorrow

The American Legion convention in Kansas City Missouri opens tomorrow with national commander John G Emery of Grand Rapids Michigan chairing the call to order. Morning speeches will include vice president Coolidge and speakers from Kansas City and Missouri. Memorial services for Colonel Frederick W Galbraith Jr will be held at noon. Afternoon messages will come from General Diaz Baron Jacques and Major General John A Lejeune. Admiral Earl Beatty will address the Legionaires in the evening.

Kansas City American Legion Convention John G. Emery Grand Rapids Mich Missouri Coolidge Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr Indianapolis Diaz Italy Baron Jacques Belgium John A. Lejeune United States Marine Corps Earl ‘Beatty Legionaires

Aut oist Runs Down Medford Woman in Square

Misee E Palmer a 66 year old Medford salewoman died after being struck by a car driven by Edwin F Barry of Somerville near Cavanaugh Square Medford She had sold dry goods and women s wear in Medford for over forty years and was returning from a visit when the collision occurred The cause is believed to be confusion while crossing the square.

Cavanaugh Square Medford Miseie E Palmer Miner Street Edwin F. Barry Walnut Street Somerville Massachusetts General Hospital Misa Palmer

Newton Service Man E L Murtagh Dies Before Duty

Edward L. Murtagh longtime Newton service man dies of pneumonia at Newton Hospital aged 37 to 40 He was to become chief clerk for United States Marshal Kevine and served as captain adjutant of the 3rd Infantry M N G with overseas service His funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Church of Our Lady Newton with American Legion post and 3rd Infantry M N G providing military escort

E. L. Murtagh Newton Edward L. Murtagh United States Kevine Newton Hospital 3Rd Infantry Hod Auburn Newtonville Church of Oury Newton Post American Legion Charles R. Cabot M. N.G Coloniel Murphy

England All Star Girls Hockey Team Arrives in Boston

England’s best junior women’s hockey players travel from Philadelphia after beating Bryn Mawr and Vassar to face Sargent School Radcliffe and others. They boast a 14 to 0 win over Vassar as proof of skill and plan to open local series at 2:45 p m against the Boston School of Physical Education.

ALL England England Sargent School Wellesley Radcliffe College Boston ‘School of Physical Education E. R. Clarke Warner H. G. Armfield W. A. Baumann K Lidderdale P. Bryce M. Amos M.A. Gaskell Boston Philadelphia Bryn Mawr Vassar Radcliffe Boston School of Physical Education John Bull

Noon Wedding at Whitman Church

Miss Herma, John K. Alexander of East Bridgewater wed at All Saints church with Rev. John Matteson presiding. Attended by Miss Louise Mackeen and Arnold Bradford Alexander. The couple will honeymoon then reside on Dyer Avenue. Alexander linked to his father the Dahlia King and is an Odd Fellows member. she is Whitman High School graduate and works in a Boston firm.

Whitman Herma John K. Alexander East Bridgewater All Saints Church John Matteson Louise Mackeen Arnold Bradford Alexander Dyer Avenue Alexander Whitman High School Boston Wintman Womans Club Dahlia King Odd Fellows Bridgewater

Credit urged to aid Lenin Trotsky government in Russia

Dr Moissaye J Olgin urged a $180000000 credit from the United States to rehabilitate Soviet Russia at Ford Hall. He cited Professor Johnson of New York as backing the sum as enough to supply grain and tractors to starving peasants until the next harvest.

United States Russia Moissaye J. Olgin Ford Hall Johnson New York

Gudes Pepto Mangan Ad Promises Nerve and Blood Strength

An advertisement promotes Gude's Pepto Mangan as a remedy for nerves and fatigue. It claims the product builds the blood, increases red cells, improves vigor and appetite, and helps nourish the body. Available from druggists in liquid or tablet form under the labeled name.

Gude

Man slain by wife’s sister in Chicago home

James Besant tried to reconcile with his estranged wife by breaking into her home and dragging her by the hair. He was shot dead by Mrs. Marion Dillon, his wife’s sister, after threatening to kill her next. Besant was a former business agent of the Bill Posters' Union.

Chicago United News James Besant Marion Dillon Besant

Fire Burns Through Cambridge Street Shops In Inman Square

Five stores were gutted and furnishings and stock ruined when a blaze swept through single story buildings at 1390 to 1396 Cambridge street in Inman Square Cambridge. Total loss estimated at 18000 dollars.

Cambridge Street T! Inman Square Cambridg

Hopeless 21 Years Ago Still Robust Through Internal Bathing

A Middle town Ohio man Alfred B Wright credits the J B L Cascade from the Hygienic Institute of New York for long lasting health. He writes that constipation indigestion and related ailments were relieved and that thousands testify to the Cascade’s effectiveness. A free booklet by Dr Charles A Tyrrell explains the simple operation and results.

J. B. L. Cascade Chas. A. Tyrrell New York

Lowry Charged With Robbing Cash Drawer

Samuel Lowry to appear in central court today over alleged late Saturday night robbery of a Brunswick Hotel cash drawer. Police say he has a prior record of interest to several authorities and may face additional charges in connection with the case.

Samuel Lowry Central Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

Smith College Texas Reginald A. I. Clarke Northampton College Benson and Little Show Boston Artists. Guild Sidney ‘Woodward Great Elks C. E. Osgood Our. Women’s Department Thayer McNeil Co Temple Place West Street Lake City New ‘York Wesleyan University Conn SS. Arabic Europe Convention OF Legion Today Miss Sweeney J. N. Alexander U. S Cambridge Liggett’s Nem Holland Gouraud W. Winship Wholesale Dept Kingston St Esther Solakian Huntington
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