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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1921
Page
13
Chicago reports William Gibbs McAdoo questions the current outlook and says the Republican administration must deliver normalcy. He notes 6,000,000 unemployed and warns that real improvement cannot come quickly without swift action.
A dense OCR page lists last sale results across Liberty bonds and corporate issues. It references Cerro de Pasco, MoPac, Cheever & Tovt, NYC Telephone, New York Central, and other issuers with varied 4s 5s 7s and 3s maturities, noting yields and price levels in a jumbled ledger.
London sources report Cabinet members favor setting a deadline for Ireland negotiations. De Valera’s frank press remarks spark speculation on influencing the premier to avoid premature breaking off. The PM, under pressure from ministers and presence of key figures, weighs a cautious path toward a natural union rather than force.
The Daily Mail reports a London source says Lloyd George will demand a definite decision from Sinn Fein leaders on entering a conference under government terms within a brief period. Alternatives to failure to reach accommodation are being studied with the Irish viceroy and General Macready. The plan may be referred to Parliament and possibly a general election considered, though the prime minister hopes Sinn Fein recognizes delay risks and the offer’s essential conditions.
Dublin broadcasts quote Eamon De Valera denouncing British proposals as forceful ultimatums that would lead to war rather than peace. He accuses England of illegitimate demands, calls for truth over make believe politics, and warns of consequences if force is used. The Sinn Fein leaders expect continued negotiations though tensions rise ahead of the British cabinet decision.
Mr Zero and the Shorn Lambs of Labor offered shelter to Mrs Honore Shanley and her baby after a meeting with Mayor Peters. The vote to take them in was unanimous. The scene followed a day of talks about municipal work for the unemployed and changes to Wayfarers Lodge rules to expand lodging and enable earlier start times for job seekers.
A vessel from the Cape Verde Islands was wrecked by storms and fog while seeking Newport harbor. It anchored in shallow water off Second Beach about ten miles offshore, perilously stranded but awaiting rescue.
Two boys at Bertram School lit a shed fire after using matches. Flames engulfed their clothing and they fled into the yard. Neighbor Amie Lemelin and father Pierre Deschemes helped extinguish, then rushed them to Salem Hospital for severe burns to face and body.
Cleveland Sept 6 Mrs Newton I Baker 78 mother of former Secretary of War Baker died today after eight weeks illness. The body will be sent to Martinsburg West Virginia and the funeral will be held there Thursday.
Mopolitan Trust Company sues various borrowers on notes questioned by the bank commissioner. The commissioner says he cannot collect funds owed to Cos mopolitan depositors.
Investigation of a threatened suit against Searles involving Scott M. W. Paul reveals a separate pending case in which Frank W. Mansfield of Canton faces action before Judge Pierce. William H. Garland sought a restraining order on Corcoran’s transfers but decided not to press.
The article centers on Marion Barton known by many aliases who figures in both the Paul and Mansfield disputes. It details a $50,000 breach of promise suit Mansfield faced from Barton, a criminal action tied to alleged pregnancy, and other extorted settlements involving prominent Boston figures and a ring of blackmailers.
Herbert E. Ellis of the Boston Mayor’s rent and housing committee warns landlords against rent hikes and vows tenants will pay current rents through spring. He declares tenants won’t be evicted before spring and outlines penalties for noncompliance. Landlord Leopold Green agrees to keep rents unchanged.
Yesterday's suits name Leon Mitchell and others with claims ranging from 1 000 to 100 000 dollars including William W Colton Bernice T Mellett Ida Mitchell Bertha Atkins and Arthur R Morris. Some parties filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions and no answers were entered in two cases Furnace Gas Producing Company and International Clay Machinery Company tied to Bachman Iron Works.
Walter W. Wallace proprietor of a Tremont Street music shop denied a published report that police found liquor in his store when arresting Vernon Eaton the former proprietor and Herman Grandville nearby. The arrests occurred outside the shop after a search. Grandville had been inside shortly before. He also denied that a graphophone horn concealed liquor.
At the Winchester Club of New England two day convention closing day urged aggressive advertising. George A. Frohlich of Boston pressed immediate modern advertising and co-operation. A. J. Osborne introduced speaker Maycumber who noted women buy 80 percent of goods and influence car purchases.
A passer-by alerted authorities as smoke poured from a kitchen window. Firefighters found a kettle of meat burning on the stove and rescued the pot to save the family meal.
Reopening of the fish pier after a holiday draws 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 38 by Ethel Marian. Oil scarce. prices mixed, haddock and cod among top sales. Italian steamer Moncalieri seized for liquor, crew not owning the cargo, vessels confiscated for appraisal. Captain Ralph B. Robbins to wed Miss Wenonah Durant at Parrsboro. Gallups Island fog signal back in operation.
Chicago court records reveal Mildred M. Hedlin of 4049 Seminary Avenue has filed for divorce from Victor Hedlin after one year of marriage. She accuses him of cruelty for kissing until lips were sore and hugging with bear-like force, turning affection into punishment.
Shipping notices list steamers Agwiworld Alexander Port Lobos Mexico Ottar Nov Olsen New York for London ull Prince Arthur Br Simms Yarmouth N 8 Calvin Austin Holmes New York Belfast Sawyer Bangor City of Bangor Call Portland City of Rock land Allen Bath City of Gloucester Pray Reemie Gloucester schooners Ida Dow obbins Stoning Norfolk Annie Reuben FR Bangor tugs Nep ton Me Regina Wall June Perkins New York Bathgate Wool ford Norfolk towing barges Tennessee for Lynn Newport Portland Raleigh Newburyport Resolute Bangor Juno Simpson Lynn towing barge T Hooper for Norfolk Sailed Nortonian Br Liverpool Manchester via New York Clarksburg Hamburg Bremen via Baltimore Norfolk.
Thomas McDonald of 6 Gibson Street Dorchester dozes during meal prep and wakes to flames. Firemen arrive in time to prevent disaster as the kitchen fire is controlled and suppressants are used. No injuries are reported and the home sustains minor smoke damage.
DUE THURSDAY and DUP FRIDAY entries list places from Sabine Texas to Copenhagen Denmark and Yarmouth Nova Scotia with assorted dates and names. Weather reports from Highland Light at 4 p m note south wind fog and temperatures around 74 with choppy seas.
A detailed price list shows Gravenstein apples at 58.50, Butter 42-46, Eggs high to mid 60s, Corn yellow 78-79 cents, Flour variations, Cheese and Butter values, Lamb at 18-22, Oats 54-56, Potatoes Maine at 25-40 per 100 pounds, Poultry and Provisions with multiple grade prices, reflecting broad regional market conditions.
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