26 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1921
Page
1
Miss Mildred Hanan daughter of Alfred P. Hanan shoe manufacturer died at Long Island College Hospital after being shot Friday morning by her former friend Mrs. Grace Lawes who later killed herself.
New York Yankees overpower Cleveland 21 to 7 in front of 40,000. Caldwell and Mails key hits while Indians falter. Result puts Yankees well ahead in pennant race as spectators call it the worst game of the season by some.
Massachusetts Safety Council calls drivers to honk at 9:00 a m to launch No Accident Week with a three second blast. Events include bells and whistles, opening of the National Safety Congress at the State House, a noon fatalities clock reading, safety stunts by the State Constabulary, and a mayoral reception at Copley Plaza. The tenth annual convention begins at 10 o'clock.
The National Safety Council launches a state wide drive against accidents in 35 cities urging all citizens to help by avoiding hazards this week. Whistles and brief engine stalls illustrate reminders to stay safe and prevent injuries.
Mrs. Frei King Jr., 34, was killed when a shotgun discharged accidentally while she tried to climb a fence in Lisbon Me. The trigger caught and the shot struck her heart. Dr Brian Russell med examiner from Lewiston ruled death accidental.
James DeFazio a prominent figure in the Italian North End was shot dead by an unidentified killer as he reached his doorway at 28 Fleet Street. Six shots were fired at close range from a hidden doorway, and the victim died at the scene.
The 11 year old son of Louis witnessed a man in a brown suit fleeing after six shots. DeFazio died after arrival at the hospital. Police detained Salvatore Queco of 19 Tileston Street and Joseph DiMarco of 18 Moon Street as witnesses and a suspect in custody.
Signora Giusti na Pascugli, just back from Jerusalem, claims a buried fortune of 6 billion dollars in Bisceglie near Bar. A monk’s documents lead six peasants to dig relentlessly for the gold over 12 days, following these ancient markings.
The schooner yacht America, first winner of the America s cup, arrived in Philadelphia on the journey from Boston to Annapolis. Commanded by William A Swan she is to be used as a training ship at the Naval Academy. She will stay two days then head to Baltimore and Annapolis via the Chesapeake and Delaware.
William A. Gardner of Park Street Newton will be arraigned in Quincy Court today on a charge of operating under the influence after his car left Adams Street and struck a stone wall early yesterday. Patrolman Joseph Mortarity arrested him. two companions and Gardner escaped injury.
Results show New York 21 Cleveland 7 and Washington 3 Detroit 2. National League games include Chicago 4 Boston 3. New York 5 St Louis 2. Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 2. Eastern League scores list New Haven 138 Worcester 2 and Bridgeport 5 Springfield 0 with Hartford 7 caatateteuee 11 rain.
Witnesses from Machapaug Union Norwich Rockville and Stafford Springs testify at the coroner’s inquest into the bride’s death. Husband to testify. The hearing labels indicate a Connecticut context with multiple towns involved.
James A. Stillman loses family support in his divorce case as Anne Stillman sails to Europe leaving behind the father. She pledges loyalty to her mother and baby Guy, cutting herself off from her father in a desertion of his court battle.
Haverhill Sept 25 Peter Garganis of 51 Brook Street Lawrence is held on manslaughter charges after his car struck a boy in the road to Lawrence near the old Haverhill baseball park. The collision caused instant death according to police.
A woman clung to her father as he asserted the divorce suit accusing Guy of being a child of another. She prepared to leave the country with Westover Conn graduates, shaping a tense family departure amid scandal.
Pittsfield Sept 25 Postmaster Clifford H Grippin of North Egremont arrested by Deputy Marshal Edward J Leydon on charge of appropriating postal funds totaling 1895 for his general store business. He admitted the deficit and was released in 2000 bail to appear before U S Commissioner A H Wood in North Adams Tuesday.
New York Sept 25. Massachusetts leads the nation in thrift with 67 percent of its population holding savings deposits. John J. Pulleyn reports that 2,593,287 of 3,852,356 Bay Staters are savings bank depositors, far surpassing other states. The study notes strong savings across New England and cites varied percentages nationwide. The national conference includes 631 mutual savings institutions in 18 states.
Average temperature yesterday was 66 and one year ago 74. The report lists hourly readings with morning and evening highs and lows, including 64 at 9 AM and 78 at 9 PM.
At Hillside Park in Newark New Jersey Harry Karnshitz 38 attempted a 100 foot parachute drop when the balloon burst causing his chute to fail to open in time. He suffered a broken spine and other serious injuries and is not expected to recover.
Weather notes show sunrise and moonrise times and a reminder to light vehicles at 6 06. An anniversary list marks Panama Canal water first admitted at Gatun Lock and historical wartime events in 1914 and 1915, with a Belfast riot reference and Sicilian earthquake aftermath.
Fair and cooler conditions expected in Boston and New England with a fresh westerly or northwest wind. Monday will be fair and cooler, Tuesday remains fair with moderating temperatures across the region.
After a unsettled morning the weather will improve and be fair. It is apt to be considerably cooler tonight.
Washington Sept 25 Formal declaration of a truce in the Senate fight over the anti beer bill and its search and seizure clause is expected tomorrow. Suspension of hostilities is to last a few weeks or until the Senate disposes of the tax revision bill and the German Austrian and Hungarian peace treaties.
Senator Stirling of South Dakota plans to move the anti beer measure after the tax bill as Treasury leaders count on delaying regulations. William J. Bryan denounces the filibuster as undemocratic and defends search warrants for homes while supporting warrantless searches for automobiles to uphold the dry law.
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