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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1921
Page
3
Terry, longtime Harvard friend and standby of students, resigns from the recorder’s office in University Hall to head the tobacco stand in the Harvard Union. Known for his memory and broad knowledge, he yields to efficiency experts driving a 20th century administration shift.
Adolphus Terry known as Terry to Harvard’s 100000 students, a human encyclopedia and memory wizard, served as a trusted refuge in University Hall. His departure leaves alumni and faculty forecasting disruption as other clerks Miss Monks and Miss Mullins also left the office.
A USDA report by crop statistician W A Sanders forecasts Maine will produce about 680000 barrels of apples this year, more than double last year’s 265000. The Maine fruit is undersized but good in quality and color, while New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts and Connecticut show lower yields and Rhode Island estimates around 10000 barrels. Canadian apples are expected to rise significantly with good quality fruit.
In New York on September 14, Mrs. John Patton of Saratoga Springs and Mrs. George W. Loft with Detective Margaret Whitehurst pursued a fugitive girl from Bedford Reformatory after spotting her with a patrol. They chased through backyards and a cellar but lost the girl as she scaled a fence, leaving torn dresses and a minor cut.
Delegates at the United Textile Workers of America convention adopted a resolution empowering the executive council to issue a proclamation to employers. The plan aims to shorten the workweek without legislation, asserting economic strength will ease unemployment.
Jimmy Wilson catcher for the New Haven Club of the Eastern league has been sold to the Boston Nationals. The deal was announced by George M. Weiss president of the New Haven club and Wilson will join Boston after the Eastern League season ends.
Sylvan L. Stix treasurer of the National Wholesale Grocers Association says the Chicago Big Five meat packers seek to control the nation’s general food supply with support from the Attorney General. He argues the Department of Justice may overturn the 1920 consent decree and notes the decree has never been in effect and will not be until Feb 27 leaving the packers free to move California crops.
In Chicago a convention of the International Association of Women Preachers led by Miss M. Madeline Southard argues careers in the ministry offer safety and fascination for young women. She cites Virginia Rappe and others to warn against the allure of the film world and urges opening church doors to talent.
United States customs men led by Deputy Moses B. Mann raided the steamship Banka tied at Commonwealth Pier and seized opium hidden in coal bunkers along with a small amount of liquor. The raid occurred without a clash as crews were surprised before alarms could spread.
Los Angeles was designated the 1922 encampment city for the United Spanish War Veterans on September 14. The announcement marks the host location for the veterans’ gathering, highlighting LA as the event’s official venue.
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