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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1921
Page
2
Greystone Towers Sanatorium in West Bridgewater was razed by a morning fire that started in the attic, causing about 35000 in damage. Three patients were removed from the blaze despite low water pressure and Brockton's aid.
Lawrence correspondent reports Pearl Gilbert Lyman of Cypress Street Lawrenc e denies any connection to a shooting in Hagerstown Maryland. The 34 year old formerly of Easthampton and Southampton explains she never knew Jack Reidy the shooting gallery proprietor charged in the case. Her husband’s name and prior identities are noted as Pearl Gilbert and Pearl Gilbert Lyman.
Hagerstown Md Sept 16 Pearl Gilbert wounded in a shooting gallery case says she hails from Easthampton Massachusetts and that her parents live there but will not reveal their names. She mentions a brother in law Ernest Bou cher a Easthampton grocer and another Arthur Brunnel an undertaker in Holyoke. She has never married and has no cousin named Smith. Her wounds are not dangerous.
At 9 58 PM last night a Howard Street shop scrubbed a single straw hat in a public shine and cleaning. Reporters wondered why the hat was being prepared for morning wear though the man behind the brugh gave no name. Many passersby kept wearing their old straws.
Worcester merchant Garabed B. Thomason was found guilty in Superior Criminal Court of assault with a dangerous weapon. He had been indicted for assault with intent to kill his wife by shooting. Judge Fosdick postponed the sentence until next month.
Prosecution and defence prepared for the trial as the prisoner's plea is set for next Thursday. The first chapter of the case will be written when the prisoner enters a plea.
District Attorney Brady announced the People are ready to proceed on the murder charge after a grand jury indicted Arbuckle for manslaughter. He challenged delays sought by the defense and noted county funds approved for the trial. Delmont’s viewing of Miss Rappe’s body sparked a partial collapse. Federal charges may follow over liquor at the party, with subpoenas issued for Lowell Sherman and Fred Fishback.
Wendell P. Thore expressed pleasure at Squantum residents and visitors enjoying his Squantum beach estate. He stated he objects to no one using the beach if they are orderly and careful about refuse. The Squantum Improvement Association noted his name in a meeting report, but its secretary said Thore was not mentioned at the gathering.
Mrs Norah Eugenia Johnson Kettelle of Radcliffe 19 married to Dunster Kettelle of Cambridge went missing during their Lake Mashapaug honeymoon. Her husband found the rowboat and fears she drowned in the deep lake while he searched. Local officials weighed wandering theories but found no body after days of digging.
OConnor declares determination to press through to election day and rally supporters. He disavows intent to hinder others and confidently predicts his own election on December 13.
OConnor tells campaign workers he will conduct a clean bid and not retaliate to personal attacks. He expects opponents may employ sub cellar tactics but insists he will focus on municipal issues and refuse to engage in personalities. He notes he cannot avoid some unfair criticism as campaigns often include mudslinging.
The Winthrop Highland Yacht Club held a clubhouse event where Mrs L B Loring won the wildest woman prize for a costume made from newspaper scraps with stove polish on face and neck. Miss Winifred Ives won a prize for her equally torn attire. Robert G Watkins claimed the hob o parade prize for an outfit covered with patches. William F F Keefe chaired the arrangements.
John Hardesty Jr aged 22 confessed to Sheriff Washburn that he tried to wreck a Columbus Delaware and Marion traction car on Sept 3 two miles south of Delaware in revenge for the company’s refusal to compensate him for a cow killed by one of its cars.
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