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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1921

Page

9

No More Hikes Says Loser

Frank C. Cromier of Brockton walks 300 miles to Montreal after betting on Carpentier. He declares no more hikes as he delivers greetings from Brockton to the Montreal mayor following his march ended Aug 31. The journey began Aug 15 and covered a long Boston to Montreal route.

Ottawa Frank C. Cromier Brockton Mass Street Railway Montreal Cromiér Boston Carpentier

Medford Man 74 Seriously Injured In Roxbury Yard Incident

Walter Sewell of 6A Joseph Street Medford was seriously injured yesterday when a pile of lumber fell from a hoisting pulley chain at the South Bay yards Roxbury. The load dropped about 20 feet and bury him beneath timber. He was knocked to the ground and rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

Walter Sewell Joseph Street Medford Sourt Bay Roxbury

Officials of Housing Trust in Court Today

Fred T. Knight Grant G. Oakman and John G. Membrino officers of the United States Housing Trust are to be arraigned in Cambridge District Court on charges of larceny and conspiracy. They were arrested after Mrs. Mary Silvia of 50 Webster Avenue Cambridge alleged she paid $1000 for a house contract that failed. Membrino is free on bail while Knight and Oakman remain detained.

Fred T. Knight Grant G. Oakman John G. Membrino United States Housing Trust Cambridge District Court Mary Silvia Webster Avenue Cambridge Membrino Knight Oakman East Cambridge

Wooster Named Prison Warden in New Hampshire

Governor Brown and the Executive Council announce George A. Wooster, Merrimack County sheriff, as warden of the State prison. He will succeed Edward Cogswell.

Concord N. H Albert O. Brown George A. Wooster Merrimack Edward Cogswell

Girl Drugged and Deserted by Visitor in Worcester

Martha Stala, 16 or 17, returned home dazed after five days away with John Coman of Thompson, Conn. She says he drugged her in a Worcester hotel, took $540 savings, and they traveled to Manchester and Boston before returning to Worcester where he abandoned her. She and authorities seek Coman. her condition is serious.

N. H Connan Manchester Worcester Coman Arthur C. Potter

Crowd Takes Officer's Gun In Boston Arrest

Patrolman Donohue grappled with Thomas J. Mulkern 22 on K Street near Third in South Boston for drunkenness. A large crowd surged about the officer and took the club then the gun, prompting a riot call as reserves arrived while the patrolman retained Mulkern.

Thomas J. Mulkern K Street Mast Third Street Boston Donahue City Point Donohue Mulkern

Beauties for Fashion Show in Greater Boston

The Associated Millinery Industry of New England selects the thirty handsomest Boston area women for a semi annual fashion show and dinner at the Copley Plaza hotel. Models must be perfect 26 and between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet 6 inches, chosen by W H Sullivan. Named contestants include Louise Purcell Signe Merrill Edith Harrington Celia Rovner Grace Tierney Bessie Silkman Mable Hutchinson Fay Leahy Evelyn Weeks Sylvia Hart Patricia Doyle Edna Wallace Betty McCarthy Henrietta McKenzie Florence Ross Rita Thornton Beatrice Gay Mildred Farrar Stella Dennison Rose Strump Helene Valardeau Kathleen Merothe Ruth Moore.

Greater Boston Associated Millinery Industry of New England Copley Plaza Hotel W. H. Sullivan Louise Purcell Somerville Signe Merrill Medford Edith Harrington Newton Celia Rovner Boston Grace Tierney Chelsea Bessie Silkman Mable Hutchinson Fay Leahy Evelyn Weeks Wakefield Sylvia Hart Patricia Doyle Magnolia Edna Wallace Betty McCarthy Jamaica Plain Henrietta McKenzie New York Florence Ross Alliston Rita Thornton Beatrice Gay Back Hay Mildred Farrar Stella Dennison Rose Strump Back Bay Helene Valardeau Kathleen Merothe Wollaston Ruth Moore

Haynes Distributors Honor Associate at Brookline Party

The J. Harvey Company branches in Worcester and Boston, Haynes distributors in New England, all resigned appointments last night to attend a Brookline party for H Hills. The event at 19 Stetson Street featured gifts including an electric floor lamp and a mahogany clock, with a five piece orchestra providing entertainment.

Chaplin Says He Wants to Marry Again

Charlie Chaplin publicly admits a desire to wed again but refuses to name or describe the woman. He counters claims that marriage is a danger, stating he certainly does want to marry, though he will not reveal any details about his future bride.

New York Charlie Chaplin Chaplin West Charlie

Film firms seek restraining order over The Three Musketeers

Three film companies sue in Federal District Court to halt production of The Three Musketeers with Douglas Fairbanks alleging infringement of an earlier Dumas inspired work titled D Artagnan. Plaintiffs include Triangle Film Corporation Film Distributors League and Alexander Film Corporation. Defendants are United Artists and Douglas Fairbanks Picture Corporation.

New York Federal District Court Three Musketeers Douglas Fairbanks Triangle Film Corporation Méi Broadway Dnstributors’ League West Forty-sixth Street Alexander Film Corporation Fairbanks Dumas D'Artagnan United Artists Douglas Fairbanks Picture Corporation Seventh Avenue

Cupid Forces Kelley to Ignore Speed Laws

Frank X. Kelley of Quincy faced Judge William F. Merritt in Dorchester court on speeding charges along Porchester avenue. Patrolman Leo Hoban testified Kelley was breaking records as he was stopped. Kelley said he was rushing to City Hall to obtain a marriage license before the day ended. he received the license and a summons. The judge found him guilty but placed the case on file.

Cupid Kelley Dorchester Frank X. Kelley Quincy William F. Merritt Porchester Avenue Leo Hoban Field’s Corner

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