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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1921
Page
9
Indications at the Boston postoffice show a "mail early" campaign boosting early submissions to relieve New York and Weerd. The Twentieth Century Express to Chicago carried several thousand business letters, a 100 percent gain, asPostmaster Baker plans further push with big placards and urging mailers to write and mail early.
John Kane of South Boston was seized in Dorchester Court on an assault charge after police identified him in the audience. He faced a John Doe warrant from Mattapan for an alleged two week old assault on Max Fraddorf. the case was postponed for one week.
The Steamer Jack O'Lantern partly sank in the Charles River near Cottage Farm Bridge after being moored at Cousen's Coal Wharf. No one was aboard and reports note license revocation for those running the vessel. The piece mentions theater revenue and attendance figures for 1920, citing 16,000 cinemas and about 2 million dollars daily in admissions. Tim D Hurley of the Chicago Motion Picture Commission spoke at a Catholic Charities conference.
Frances Morant, a leading girl swimmer in Gloucester, won the Gloucester colony championship for 30 days and received a grand reception in West Gloucester after the victory in a September contest.
Special Officer Frank McNabb of the Back Bay station yesterday arrested Clarence Barnes, 44, of 60 Clarendon Street, on a Worcester police warrant. Barnes is alleged to have forged a $160 check in Worcester in January 1921 and was turned over to Worcester police and sent back to the city last night.
The Commission on the Necessaries of Life reports a letter from Frank G Potter of prohibition enforcement New England about profiteering in prescription liquor. Complaints allege brandy and whiskey sold cheaply to druggists were resold at high prices, prompting referral to Washington headquarters and the prohibition enforcement department.
The Scripps Booth Motor Car Company of Boston filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Liabilities are $43,203 with assets of $18,958. The petition was filed by vote of stockholders, showing unsecured claims of $18,851 and secured claims of $113.
The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic jurisdiction met in Cleveland for a closing session. A 20th or American degree was discussed with the first exhibit of the 20th degree. Barton Smith retired as Grand Sovereign thanked members for ten years at the helm. New officers were installed with ceremonies as out of state members left. The Boston Sunday Post Magazine previews Lulu Bett by Zona Gale.
The play Miss Lulu Bett captivates audiences as the standout dramatic work of the year, drawing widespread discussion and acclaim. Strong performances propel the production to high visibility in city theaters and literary circles.
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