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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1921
Page
11
In Chicago on September 6 William Gibbs McAdoo, a former Democratic presidential candidate, argues the GOP must act to restore normalcy. He warns of a hard winter with 6,000,000 unemployed and says improvements will not come quickly without swift action by the Republican administration.
A dense ledger-like listing captures Liberty Bonds and corporate issues across years 1923 to 1949, noting prices, yields, and cross references among utilities, railroads, and international securities. Key entities referenced include Liberty Bonds, Cerro me Paseo, Mo Pac, Ches & Tevt, and Den RG, with varied par values and conversion details.
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The article notes ministers travel to Inverness for a cabinet council amid pressure to end prolonged negotiations. It discusses Eamon De Valera's press disclosure and doubts over a premature break, with Lloyd George meeting the King before joining colleagues. It argues for peace through natural union and criticizes coercive methods.
The Daily Mail reports from Inverness that Lloyd George will demand a definite decision from Sinn Fein leaders on entering a conference based on government terms. Alternatives to failure to reach accommodation are being discussed with the Irish viceroy and General Macready, with Parliament possibly involved and a general election risks noted.
Eamon De Valera issued a press statement warning that England may force a crisis by ultimatums, declaring war would follow if proposals were imposed by force. He called on Britain to abandon camouflage and hypocrisy as Sinn Fein expects a cabinet decision in Inverness with a British reply due soon.
Urbain J. Ledoux and two jobless partners run the Howard street Church of the Unemployed front room where Mrs Honore Shanley and her 15 month old baby were offered shelter after a day of talks with Mayor Peters. A unanimous vote approved shelter while plans to expand Wayfarers Lodge and inspect city schools aim to house hundreds of unemployed during winter.
A vessel from the Cape Verde Islands, storm battered and trapped in dense fog, ran aground off Second Beach ten miles offshore while seeking Newport harbor shelter. The ship rests in shallow waters and crew safety is being assessed.
Two boys at Bertram School were badly burned after a shed fire started by playing with matches. Amie Lemelin and Pierre Deschemes aided the boys who were rushed to Salem Hospital. fire crews extinguished the shed blaze.
Mrs. Newton R. Baker, 78, mother of former Secretary of War Fluker, died after eight weeks of illness in Cleveland. The body will be sent to Martinsburg, West Virginia, for funeral services there on Thursday.
Mopolitan Trust Company files suit against various borrowers tied to loans questioned by the bank commissioner. He seeks to recover funds allegedly due to depositors of the Cos Mopolitan, but says collection from defendants is difficult.
The suits name Leon Mitchell and others with claimed debts ranging from 5 000 to 60 000 dollars. Edna D. Mackenzie and Anna F. Monahan avoided entry due to bankruptcy petitions. Additional appearances involve Furnace Gas Producing Company and International Clay Machinery Company, tied to Bachman Iron Works. Several defendants hold parent or related positions in local firms and banks.
Investigation into a threatened suit against Searles involving Scott M. W. Paul revealed a new case in court. Frank W. Mansfield of Canton stands as defendant, with William H. Garland seeking a restraining order against Corcoran to halt asset disposal until the equity suit is heard, a petition later not pressed.
Walter Wallace, proprietor of a Tremont Street music shop, denies a published report that police found liquor in his store when arresting Vernon Eaton and Hermand Grandville outside the shop. He notes only one graphophone exists, with no horn, and disputes any concealment.
The article centers on Marion Barton, a woman with many aliases and a criminal record, connected to the Paul and Mansfield cases. It details breach of promise and criminal actions, suits filed in Suffolk County in 1919, attached property, and multiple alleged plunder schemes involving prominent lawyers and figures across Boston.
Herbert E. Ellis of Boston's rent committee delivers an ultimatum to landlords promising zero rent hikes until spring. He tells Leopold Green tenants will not be evicted before spring and that owners face $25 per tenant for court actions. Landlord agrees to keep rents at current levels.
At the Winchester Club two day convention closing day speakers urged immediate retail advertising and coordinated effort. George A. Frohlich of Boston pressed merchants to act now with new fronts and displays while Maycumber highlighted that 80 percent of purchases come from women including cars and cigars.
A passer-by reported smoke from a kitchen as firemen arrived. They found a kettle of meat burning on the stove and removed the pot in time, preventing harm to the family and stopping the blaze at its source.
Reopening of the fish pier after a double holiday brings a fleet of 20 sail and two steamers with nearly a million pounds of ground fish and large quantities of swordfish mackerel and halibut. Notable catches include 58 swords by Albert W. Black and 32 by Ethel Marian. prices in early sales show haddock 11 to 2 cents, large cod 41 to 61 cents, swordfish 17 to 19 cents, and mackerel 26 cents for large fish. Also reports a Moncalieri liquor seizure and a forthcoming marriage of Captain Ralph B. Robbins to Miss Wenonah Durant. Gallups Island fog signal back in operation.
Mrs Mildred M Hedlin of 3040 Seminary Avenue files for divorce from Victor Hedlin claiming cruelty in a year of marriage He kissed until lips were sore and hugged with the violence of a bear making kissing punishment and causing sore ribs according to the filing.
A list of vessels including steamers Agwiworld Alexander Ottar Olsen Calvin Austin Holmes and others arriving at ports such as New York Belfast Portland Bangor and Gloucester with schooners Ida Dow Reemie Regina Wall and tugs Neptune Perkins and Woolford noted. Departures include Nortonian sailing from Liverpool and Manchester via New York Bremen and Norfolk.
Thomas McDonald of 6 Gibson Street Dorchester fell asleep while making supper and awoke to a kitchen fire his local fire brigade arrived in time to prevent damage and save the meal.
Fragmentary text references multiple places including New Yorkland Bath Portland Norfolk Belfast and Fall River with partial mentions of barge related context. No clear event, date, or organization identified.
Weather reports from Highland Light to Graves Tight note fog and light wind, with temperatures around 74 to 80 degrees. The text lists numerous places including Yarmouth, New York, Digby, Baltimore, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Newport News and more, along with four oclock and five oclock readings and sea conditions described as hazy or choppy.
A long price list covers fruits vegetables meats and staples with multiple varieties and price ranges. It lists apples by variety and price, beef and pork cuts, butter cheese and eggs, flour, cornmeal, oats and milled products, poultry, and farm feeds with per unit or per hundred weights and assorted regional prices.
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