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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1921
Page
12
The market advanced last week with rails and coppers up about two points and industrials about three. After August gains, broader indicators show continued strength, aided by bullish leadership, stronger cotton and grain markets, and improving credit conditions suggesting further upside with possible reactions along the way.
Captain J D Thurber a longtime Plymouth banking figure and Civil War veteran died at his home 146 Court Street Plymouth aged 82 Born in Plymouth he graduated from Harvard in 1858 and served in the 38th and 65th Massachusetts Infantry Brevetted major he later held posts at Plymouth Savings Bank Old Colony National Bank and Pilgrim Society He also served as Plymouth selectman and school committee and was a trustee of the Pilgrim Society He married Mary A Bartlett and left three children William B Thurber Elizabeth Thurber and Mrs Harry Dennison
Admiral Louis Alexander Mountbatten first Marquis of Milford Haven died in London at age 67. Born in Gratz Austria in 184, he was personal aide-de-camp to the King for many years and was the son of Prince Alexander of Hesse and grandson of Louis II Grand Duke of Hesse. He married Princess Victoria in 1884, daughter of Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and Princess Alice, Queen Victoria's daughter.
The narrative features Peter Rutt, alias Peter Ruff, facing Inspector Dory’s pursuit as he schemes to become a private detective with Violet and Miss Brown as partners. Spencer Fitzgerald, once a criminal, seeks a fresh start as Vincent Cawdor arrives in the same building, while a high stakes plane test unfolds with a Teutonic acquaintance watching.
Vincent Cawdor, a Commission Agent II, reveals he burned a barn to destroy evidence of stolen plans. He and two accomplices watched from a car as the shed exploded. He claims watchers tracked him but vows to rebuild in a week, insisting he holds pocket plans for every part.
Police recover seven thousand dollars in loot from Brookline Allston burglaries and allege Charles W. Warner alias Fred Tuma and Frederick Leonard committed the crimes. Warner was arrested on Boylston street after eluding officers and found with a master key, cash, and valuables. Detectives connect the suspect to a string of recent break-ins in Brookline and Allston and believe most cases stem from his activities after his parole in July.
Comrades remember Captain Joe McConnell with a memorial service led by Chaplain O Connor. Private Jack Todd and others pay solemn tribute while Captain McConnell widow unveils his bronze bas relief. General Logan and General Edwards praise his leadership at St Mihiel and his fearless service. A Company ends with a parade from Uphams Corner to the park and a banquet at Riverbank Court.
Six year old Joseph Costa of 21 Henchman Street was struck by a car driven by Frank Santosucesso near his home yesterday afternoon. He was treated at Relief Hospital and released, not sustaining serious injuries.
In a Milan Hotel room two men Rounceby and Marnstam plot with Vincent Cawdor as he collects a secret service draft. Miss Violet Brown flirts with Cawdor while a plan to secure twenty thousand pounds unfolds amid threats and a looming river death.
Twenty two young men, veterans from Canadian and American units, set out from South Station at 6 PM for New York to enlist in the Spanish army after a physical. The Spanish consulate in Boston kept silent, stating volunteers are not recruited. Expenses to New York funded by Spain. Leaders include Berry S. Davidson of Boston, ex of the 34th Canadian Regiment, with others Harry B. McLeod, John F. Affanato, Ernest Taylor, and Sam Wolfe, all from the Boston area.
Quiet ceremony on August 18 united Miss Petronella BE Sullivan of Roxbury and Mrs. Van Dyke in marriage. Close families knew only after the event, highlighting a discreet Roxbury wedding.
George H. Van Dyke of 724 Commonwealth Avenue Newton Centre, a leading wood pulp manufacturer, wed Miss Petro Nella Eunice Sullivan on August 13. The ceremony occurred at St. Joseph's Parish Roxbury officiated by Rev. Dr. J. Sullivan. The couple kept the nuptials private until days later. Van Dyke is widowed with a daughter Helen, 11.
For the fifth year John F. Fitzgerald Jr son of a former Boston mayor led the Baysides of Hull to a 10 to 0 shutout over the Jamaica Plain Knights of Columbus sealing the Baysides south shore and cape dominance.
A historical clipping quotes Rousseau to praise the virtue of avoiding coercive force. It presents the idea that the best man serves himself by not needing to restrain others with his own strength. The tone reads as a moral aphorism for self restraint.
Ballots for a referendum on wage reductions effective July 1 under the railroad wage board have been sent to over 25,000 members of the Big Four railroad brotherhoods employed on Boston and New England systems.
Ballots are the lengthiest in strike history asking yes or no on accept or reject wage reductions and overtime changes. They cover hearings before the Railroad Wage Board and the board's decision, plus assurances no further cuts are planned. Ballots go to firemen engineers conductors and trainmen on six lines with returns due by Oct 1 and results around Oct 16 in Chicago. Strong sentiment favors striking to protest wage cuts and rule changes, says Z J Blake.
A joint committee will press city milk dealers to sign the old wage scale to prevent a Wednesday strike. If dealers refuse and push an $8 weekly cut, drivers vow to halt deliveries. The delegation includes Jeremiah Driscoll and other labor leaders from Local 80 and the Teamsters Joint Council.
A mass meeting for more than 3000 New England railroad shopmen is set for Wednesday Sept 21 at Faneuil Hall to discuss the railroad situation and the 30 year old working rules. The Boston and Maine System Federation announced the gathering at the American House after yesterday’s federation meeting. Speakers included William K. Cleary J D Collins and Walter M Chase representing unions in Chicago.
The Jewelry Workers' International Union met at the American House and continued through the day. Officials aim to wrap up business today and may call an extra session if needed. A supplementary report to Secretary-Treasurer A. Greenstein’s regular report dominated most of yesterday's proceedings.
Full military honors marked the funeral and committal services for Albert N. Pyne of C Company 1034 Machine Gun Battalion who was killed in action in France on August 17 1918. The rites were held in Arlington yesterday with the rank and file paying tribute to the fallen serviceman.
Waterville street commissioner William H. Dusty died from injuries after a cave in while laying a sewer Saturday. Foreman Horace Bowe was seriously injured. Dusty leaves a wife and five children.
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