14 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1921
Page
1
Gui Pe a ior clinches the lead with a margin tied to a total of 2018 votes amid a tight race. Official results confirm the winner after a counted tally across precincts.
The will of Alfred V. Lincoln directs 7500 be set aside ten years after his death with income accumulating for 90 years to fund planting and maintaining shade trees on Charlestown streets. Each tree will bear a metallic tag. The will was filed for probate in this county yesterday.
The town of Andover, his birthplace, receives 00 dollars to be used with a like sum from his father for a yearly spelling bee.
President Harding, dressed in golf togs, vaulted the rail and landed on the deck of the Mayflower at Glen Cove as a submarine chaser neared to take him ashore. He bypassed the ladder, earning cheers from about 200 local spectators while others used a ladder.
The largest pupil enrollment in Boston history begins term across elementary, high and extension schools. Superintendent Frank V Thompson, after a talk with Schoolhouse Commission chair Joseph P Lomasney, says 120000 school folks will receive more favorable classrooms. Standards on harmony cooperation and pupil eagerness for higher education are unprecedented this year.
The Senate finance committee approved continuing the excess profits tax for one more year and delayed repeal beyond January 1, 1922. The panel also backed repealing the capital stock tax, delaying its effectiveness to a later date.
Mayor George A. Searle proposes a plan to employ at least one member of each needy Westfield family by asking employed relatives to resign. The plan would form a representative body of women’s clubs, the Chamber of Commerce, and other groups to survey the unemployment situation and then meet with employers to create vacancies for the unemployed. He acknowledges certain cases where the scheme cannot operate but believes it worth a try if winter conditions warrant action.
An unexpected hitch emerges in Irish negotiations as Lloyd George receives Harry Boland and Joseph McGrath at Gairloch Scotland. The meeting follows a visit by Sinn Fein figures. official communication reports developments may delay a proposed conference.
Bishop William Lawrence of the Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts will return from a rest period at Bar Harbor and take up official duties on October 15. He is reported to be feeling much better.
Paris, Sept. 18. Landru, the alleged French Bluebeard, still receives affectionate letters in his Versailles cell. A Parisienne writes of silent love, admiring his beard and eyes, then ends with Courage and patience. The fate of Sandra’s eight fiances seems to have little effect.
In Boston and New York, Ledoux reports receiving threatening letters from self styled good citizens denouncing his slave mart. He cites letters from Back Bay residents shocked by images of jobless men sold like slaves in pre Civil War days.
In Chicago on September 13 a four year old known as Frengh Sal died in a shabby attic. Authorities discovered $100,000 tucked in stockings in her room. The child had long begged from the wealthy nearby and gave money to the poor. Her identity remains unknown.
Detroit beat Boston 7 to 2 and Chicago triumphed over New York 6 to 2. St. Louis routed Washington 15 to 1 while Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 11 to 5. In the National League Pittsburg lost to Boston 5 to 8 and Iladelphia edged Chicago 4 to 2 with rain affecting Brooklyn-St. Louis.
The Theatre Owners Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to suspend exhibitions of Roscoe Arbuckle films across more than 600 New York theatres while charges against the comedian are resolved. In San Francisco Arbuckle remains in custody as the grand jury and coroner's inquest continue without a verdict in the Virginia Rappe death case.
Ella V Hadley testified in Worcester Superior Court that her wedding breakfast consisted of rolled oats bread without butter and water. She described scarce meat in the first week and alleged frugal or stingy spending by William G Hadley on food. The case was continued.
American officials at Coblenz issued a warning to German civilians that German girls should refuse marriage proposals from common soldiers unless offered sufficient money to show they will not become a state charge. The warning notes higher living costs in America and that a common soldier’s pay is inadequate to support a wife.
James H. Harris of 78 Clifton street Dorchester, private secretary to Charles B. Davis head of the Boston office of the General Electric Company, will wed Florence I Langley of 261 Laurel street Manchester New Hampshire in Manchester Saturday afternoon.
Prominent Boston businessman and longtime military figure Brigadier General Lawrence J. Logan died last evening at his South Boston home. He was a leader in local business politics and the father of Brigadier General Edward L. Logan, head of the 101st Regiment in World War I. He passed away at 8:20 p.m. at his residence, 560.
The British Association debates if the world is eight to ten billion years old per Lord Rayleigh or two to three billion per Professor Gregory. Rayleigh cites radio active methods while Gregory estimates from sea salinity. The debate notes no impact on daily science.
Henry H. Curran, coalition candidate, won the Republican nomination for Mayor in New York, defeating three rivals led by F. H. La Guardia by about three to one.
Milk wagon drivers union will vote tomorrow on a compromise offer after dealers proposed a $2 weekly wage cut instead of $3. The threatened strike was averted following yesterday's conference in Wells Memorial building where the proposal was discussed.
Joseph D. Curtis won the Republican nomination for State representative in the Third Essex District in a four corner race. The vacancy followed Essex S. Abbott’s resignation to become assistant United States district attorney. Curtis led with 825 votes over David J. Coddaire 699 and Walter S. Bailey, with Victory Gallison also listed in the tally.
New York report says Peter Andina aged 70 and his wife Beatrice aged 70, married in Igma Peru 41 years ago, may separate after he began to go to the movies and became cross. Beatrice filed for legal separation stating the change in behavior.
C. L. U. agent P. Harry Jennings of the Boston Central Labor Union tried to confer with Mayor Peters about unemployment but was told the mayor was away and not due back until Monday. Jennings reported this at the executive board meeting last night.
Daily notes historical milestones and weather timing with a list of notable anniversaries. Highlights include McKinley's death and Roosevelt's oath in 1901, Allied advances near Metz in 1918, and Corpus Christi storm damage in 1919. It also recalls the Connecticut ratification a year ago and Jack Johnson's prison sentence in Chicago.
Forecast for New England and parts of New York shows fair weather Wednesday and Thursday with moderate temperatures. High pressure remains east of the Mississippi while cooler conditions persist from the Great Lakes to Vermont and New Hampshire.
The old farmer predicts another day and night of bright fair weather with a likely cool spell. He notes cooler temperatures may accompany the clear skies and light winds.
In Essex County, the Lodge Gardner faction split as A Pratt Andrew of Gloucester captured the Republican nomination in the Sixth Congressional District primary defeating Ransom. The outcome shifts local support in Haverhill and surrounding towns as results continue on page 19 sixth column.
President Harding played 18 holes at Piping Rock Golf Club Locust Valley but declined to reveal his score. A cheering crowd greeted the final hole as his ball dropped in the cup and he tipped his caddie with two large bills. The caddie and partners remained reticent about the score.
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