02 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1922
Page
1
Governor Cox delivered a dramatic noon speech at Faneuil Hall defending his Massachusetts administration. He lashed out at attacks on his name and criticized Henry F. Hurlburt as making unwarranted and untrue statements.
Fire early today destroyed the historic Wayland Congregational Church and Perley Glass’s barn amid water shortages. Aid came from Marlboro Framingham Waitham Natick and Weston. fear of spread to nearby homes and schools prompted evacuations as investigators searched for a firebug after water pulled from Cochituate Brook saved surrounding residences.
The wood working plant of George McKeen in Stoneham was gutted by fire yesterday afternoon. Mrs McKeen narrowly escaped death as flames trapped her on the second floor. Firemen rescued her from the veranda as Woburn aid joined Stoneham, with losses estimated over 5000. A nearby four story wooden apartment house was also at risk.
Americans win in straight sets as Davis Cup defense begins at West Side Club in Forest Hills New York.
Newport Rhode Island September 1 local society interest grows over tomorrow's game between the city officials led by Mayor Mahoney and the visitors. Umpire Mrs Louis Livingston will be assisted by Miss Muriel Vanderbilt Miss Florence Loew and Miss Adele Reynal who will play in the three fielding positions.
The racquets of William T. Tilden 2nd of Philadelphia highlight a national champion status as coverage continues on Page 10 First Col.
Eugene O'Brien, famed film idol, voluntary at New York U S District Attorney to answer charges from Dorothy Frey known as Dorothy Thomas. She alleges Mann Act violations and a sham marriage in 1921. Investigators and O'Brien’s account are reviewed. no complaint will be entertained without corroboration.
Major General Clarence R. Edwards dropped a bombshell at the Massachusetts Department American Legion convention in New Bedford on the eve of officer elections charging a frame-up. The parade and election events drew wide attention as leaders prepared for tomorrow’s proceedings.
Alice O Brish Mauka a 19 year old Chelsea bride to Frank Mauka fled the ring an hour after the ceremony. She has decided to return to him and plans a second wedding party tomorrow. The reconciliation is expected at their home at 7 Division Street Chelsea this afternoon when Mauka returns from a Lynn leather factory. Mrs Mauka said the courtship began at a wake and was whirlwind.
The third effort in six weeks to damage a Boston and Maine train in Lynn was reported yesterday. Guards along the tracks were alert after officers found brake beam sections in a switch between Fayette and Chatham Streets just before a train's arrival. Earlier incidents included car rails near Lynn depot and brake beam fragments at the Cottage street Sau gus branch switch.
Yesterday at Arenes Spa the average temperature was 29 with a year ago reading of 69. The range cited shows 18 to 24 for yesterday and 12 to 24 for the year.
George Robinson stopped Hambone Kelly in three rounds at Arena A. Frankie Britt defeated Tom Mallinson in New Bedford. William Tilden beat Gerald Patterson and William Johnston defeated Anderson in Davis Cup singles at Forest Hills. Fred Hyde won Grand Circuit races in 2:05 2:09 and 2:08 at Readville. Full reports on pages 9 10 and 11.
Fragmentary text indicates a forecast mentioning showers and warmer conditions. Key specifics such as dates places or named locations are not readable.
Bar Harbor Maine September 1 Abbott of this town woke to find a handsome Ford touring car delivered to his door. The fully equipped vehicle arrived this morning before he was out of bed as a surprise for a day off.
New Bedford September 1 General Edwards says he probably will decline Governor Cox's offer to head the Massachusetts State Guard after retirement from the regular army He declined to commit stating he is highly complimented while attending the Legion convention
KE F Grable president of the Railway Maintenance Men's Union is critically ill in a Chicago hotel room after a nervous collapse. He has represented the union in wage hearings before the railroad labor board and served as mediator during the shopmen's strike amid ongoing tensions with strike leaders and administration.
National League results include Boston beating Philadelphia 2 0 and Chicago 7 Cincinnati 4. Brooklyn and New York played 7 10 innings. Pittsburg beat St Louis 14 45 in game one, with St Louis 11 Pittsburg 6 in game two. American League see Philadelphia 4 Boston 3 in 11 innings and St Louis 4 Detroit 1. Chicago 3 Cleveland 0 rain shortened. Eastern League totals Hartford 9 Springfield 4, Bridgeport 4 Worcester 0. Waterbury 6 Albany 1. New Haven Pittsfield 1 in the second game.
In a landmark legal clash, Famous Players-Lasky fights to compel Rudolph Valentino to remain with Paramount as the film idol has announced intent to desert the studio. Negotiations and court action loom in this high profile moving picture dispute.
United Mine Workers and allies express strong hope that tomorrow will bring decisive steps to end the anthracite strike now in its sixth month. Operators offered no reply to a public mandate demand to grant the old wage scale beyond April next year as talks break for a new conference. No Washington word on government mandate.
Mrs Norma Hyatt Loring of 71 Morton Street Newton appeared in Newton district court yesterday with black eyes after a domestic dispute. The clash centered on an automobile trip last Wednesday night to the Woodland Country Club with another woman accompanying her husband.
Belmar New Jersey September 1 Harry G Sykes was sentenced by Mayor William A Bamford to cut grass in front of the Public Library after allegedly playing a practical joke on an undertaker and involving telephone reports about a corpse. The incident centered on a caller to Russell T Hardy and a hoax about a supposed body, with Hardy reporting the alleged prank to authorities.
Walter O Malley of 135 Ocean street Lynn drives through a wooden fence on Lynn boulevard and plunges 15 feet into six feet of water with his wife. Both escape to shore and are taken home by passing motorists as witnesses help. The car nearly submerges and headlights flicker during the impact.
Daugherty argues a move to protect the open shop is needed and not aimed at destroying unions. He outlines reasoning and potential impacts for workers and employers amid evolving labor relations.
In Chicago on September 1 authorities disclosed a federal court action aimed at a possible railroad shop strike disruption. The Department of Justice and Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty indicated the government sought and obtained measures to curb violations of the drastic federal provisions in the case.
General Harry M. Daugherty says enforcement injunction against lawlessness linked to shopcrafts must be aided by the organization and its powers. The Railway Employees union is cited, with officials claiming efforts to keep the strike peaceful since its start.
Fragmentary text references 1870 siege lines along the Seine and Meuse, Verdsin near Verdun, and 1014 Austrians defeated at Lemberg, plus a note about coal miners and a heat reading reaching 90 degrees.
Forecast calls for unsettled weather in Boston with possible Saturday showers and warmer Sunday. Northern New England expected showers Saturday night or warmer Sunday, southern New England to see showers Saturday night with possible thunder. Winds from the south near Sandy Hook turn to cloudy and cooler later.
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