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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
3
A court ordered opening of Downey's strong box at a local bank revealed $2000 belonging to an associate of Downey and charged in a fake pool room case. A bank book in a relative’s name was noted in the partial report.
Downey remains in Charles Street jail after a failed attempt to post $60,000 bail tied to larceny charges. His wedding to Miss Mary Ryan was postponed as detectives trace proceeds from bank notes funneled to fake pool rooms. Downey hopes for bail reduction before his October 4 arraignment to manage affairs and support his loved ones.
Joseph Lopresti age 22 and his brother Samuel 20 were seized at 78 Winnisimmet Chelsea by Prohibition Officers Williams Strout and Sullivan during a raid. They face interference and assault charges against federal officers. A bottle of moonshine and wine were found.
A night fire at Roger Sherman place in Lincoln Centre consumed the barn, three autos, and 20 tons of hay, with four cows saved by neighbors. Loss estimated around 10000 dollars as President Roosevelt rode from Washington to Warrenton covering 98 miles in daylight and darkness.
Greater Boston milk dealers face a new contract idea that would pay farmers an extra half to one cent per quart, starting Oct 1. Producers say New England farmers unanimously demand higher returns as feed and transportation costs rise, with Boston buyers currently at seven and a half cents per quart.
Plans and officers clash over the test off Norfolk as torpedo planes attack Atlantic fleet ships. Seven hits from 17 torpedoes hit the Arkansas while supporters call the drill satisfactory and prove torpedo planes can attack battleships from surface with smoke cover. Critics warn the outcome shows aircraft risk limited range and could be annihilated by destroyers and ship defenses.
An advertisement touts a powerful home lamp by W H Hoffstet of Kansas City Missouri. It claims superior light, safety, low cost and a free trial offer with agent referrals to spread the product locally.
King's county reports a meeting between the king of the squared circle and the monarch of the north woods last Tuesday. The moose is dead. Dempsey escaped with a torn pair of breeches.
Dempsey hunted in Havelock New Brunswick when a moose responded to a guide’s call. After the first shot the animal fell and Dempsey rushed in to seize it by the antlers. The moose tossed him but he escaped unharmed though needing new trousers.
The former heavyweight champion Joe Dempsey expresses surprise at Georges Carpentier and Siki clash. He says Siki must be a good man and he is willing to fight Siki or any challenger for the title if proper arrangements are set.
The Rev. Father Louis Guigue, French chaplain of the 103d field hospital during the War, is in Providence this week as the guest of Providence members of the hospital unit and the 194 ambulance company. Special meetings and receptions are arranged in his honor with Governor San Souci and Mayor Gainer.
A Boston Sunday Post Magazine feature previews an amusing tale by Sewell Ford titled Sally Sees It Through. The piece hints at lighthearted adventures and social wit typical of Ford's storytelling style.
Members of the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan gathered at Paine Hall for a ceremonial honoring visitors from Adila Temple St John NB hosted by Ajbou Ben Adhem Temple since Sunday. Notables include Royal Vizier James S Lord Supreme Vice Chancellor John Ballantyne and Grand Chancellor Harry R Lawrence. Visitors toured Boston sites and were entertained with a dinner theatre party and a ladies reception committee plans.
Providence September 27 Congress man Ambrose Kennedy of Woonsocket announced his bid for the Republican nomination for governor if Governor San Souci is not renominated. Like Lt Governor Gross who announced his candidacy yesterday, he joins the field.
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