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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
6
Returns of birth in this city show a surprising drop for the year begun, with officials expecting an increase over last year but city records indicate a decline. Data from City Registrar McGlenenia notes lower birth figures than anticipated, contrasting with other cities cited.
Representative Paul Hines requests a federal probe into milk dealers supplying Boston. He asks Chairman Eugene C. Hultman of the Commission on Necessaries of Life to review the supply chain and any possible irregularities in the milk market.
Bank Commissioner Joseph C. Allen explains a settlement for Hanover Trust depositors. Savings and Christmas Club accounts would receive dollar for dollar, while commercial depositors get at least 54 cents on the dollar. Negotiations with Boston National Bank stall over legal issues and an unsettled Ponzi trustees claim.
Prohibition agents failed to find thousands of cases of liquor on Martha's Vineyard after landing from the Arethusa. Many cases were buried in sand for later removal while hundreds of cases of Scotch were sunk in Menemsha Creek for recovery later. Waterlogged seals and labels reduced credibility among visitors. Bootleggers countered with sample bottles to lure customers, restoring a firmer local market.
Lowell August 31 Charles Jellison a member of Company D Regimental unit now at Camp Devens was seriously injured when he fell under a heavy auto truck in Oakland square. He lies unconscious at St John’s Hospital. Natton Mintz the driver says the soldier asked for a ride and slipped under the wheels as he attempted to jump on.
Sept 1 notes tides and celestial sights while detailing groundfish landings near 950000 pounds and 56 swordfish aboard Viking and Elizabeth King. Quoted vessel prices list haddock cod pollock hake swordfish mackerel and tunny with arrivals including Comber Josephine De Costa Marian Robert & Arthur Lydia and others. Also reports two crewmen missing from Elmer E Gray after fog and City of Brunswick loss findings and Nortonian passengers awaiting immigration status.
A list of vessels and routes including Norteman McCormack to Shanghai and Hong Kong, Melville Dollar Bright to New York, and multiple to and from Seattle Tacoma Portland San Francisco San Pedro Colon New York York Bay. Tugs Neptune Cironcenter and towing barge Alice Juno sail with other craft like Energy and James M. Hudson.
A dated shipping list shows approximate due dates and port names including Clemence Moree Pacific, Ormes Port Antonio Jamaica, Governor Dingrey via Lubec, Prince Arthur Yar mouthland New York, Bristol Baltimore SM Meteor Newfale, Water D Noyes, Hemberg Tulsa Antwerp, Pacife ports New York Yarmouth Savannah Manchester Baltimore Venetia Perdian Norfolk Caleta Attatin Delaware and related entries. The fragmentary text covers multiple vessels and destinations with uncertain timestamps.
Dr. John F. P. Good of Cambridge declares candidacy for mayor in the upcoming municipal election. He cites service as an alderman representative and councillor at large, noting his experience and readiness to discuss issues in a future campaign.
Rough estimate places the number of annual U S weddings near one million with roughly half of brides choosing veils as a traditional accessory. The statistic reflects broad wedding customs across the country and varying fashion trends.
Dozens of unemployed men in Boston were shaved and fed by Ralph Jones and J Ledoux for the opening of the new Church of Unemployed at 31 Howard Street. The event at 8:30 a.m. featured a Willy communion breakfast, music, and a flag raising. Seven men found work that day including a machinist, two carpenters, two painters, a mover, and a kitchen helper.
Stanley Cook, 23, arrested by Inspectors Murphy and Sheehan on a larceny charge for a car stolen August 3 valued at 1800 dollars. The vehicle belonged to Myriah L. Borden of 88 Bay State Avenue, Somerville. Cook to be arraigned in Central Court today.
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