29 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1921
Page
1
Richard Pattee of the Milk Producers Association announced that after next Saturday milk would not be sold to H P Hood and Sons until producers receive 9 cents per quart in Boston. The dispute involves thousands of New England dairymen and centers on price to producers.
Washington September 28 the drive to end senatorial unlimited debate moved forward as Republican Senators met with President Harding at the White House to discuss a rule change. The plan would allow cloture by a simple majority instead of two thirds and limit each senator to about one hour of debate once invoked.
New England endures a heat spike with temperatures near 90 degrees and after 3 PM readings around the 92 degree mark, the warmest Sept 28 since 1883. Boston observers note the heat felt stronger than numbers suggest as the day persisted with continued high levels.
Continued on page 3 Second column mentions anniversaries from 1914 to 1918, German attempt to pierce allies centre, British defeat Turkish force on the Tigris, and Belgian capture of Dixmude. It also recalls the sinking of the Steamer Prince Rupert in Swanson Bay about one year ago and notes light vehicle lights at 6 01 tonight.
Fair and warm in Boston area on Thursday with unsettled conditions Friday and cooler by Friday night. Forecast covers northern New England southern New York and mid-Atlantic showing high pressure over eastern states and rising northwest pressure. Concordia Kansas hit 98 degrees. winds mainly southerly to southwest with moderate speeds.
Forecasters expect bright and fair weather to continue today and tonight with warm temperatures overall.
Women from various parts of the United States played an important part in the programme of the 10th annual safety congress of the National. The article notes the council’s stance amid broader discussions on safety measures and participation.
A car carrying Mrs. Walter Porter, her husband, Roscos Lacoste, Franklin Yatter, and a young boy was struck by a freight train engine at the B and A crossing near Athol on the south edge of town. Mrs Porter suffered multiple fractures and head injuries, in critical condition. Lacoste and Yatter had head injuries and minor trauma. the husband had only facial cuts.
Mrs Kate Stevens Fagan heiress to a $20 000 000 estate and wife of 18 year old Richard Fagan was sighted in Hanover after eloping last April. She attended the Norwich Dartmouth football game and a town dance before a car crash damaged her automobile. She refused to discuss divorce rumors or her mother’s lawyers plans.
The Bar Association plans prompt action against several prominent local lawyers early next week. The move allegedly involves state and federal courts amid rumors of blackmail and shakedowns. The association has quietly gathered evidence to bring the guilty before the bar.
The report notes slow but thorough progress with the task continuing on page 14 fifth column.
Washington bill would fine up to 10000 dollars and imprison 10 to 20 years for mimicking a king or queen in plays pageants or carnivals. Penalties apply to producers hiring actors in roles. Representative Herrick calls such acts treasonous to constitutional principles.
Lt John A McCready soared to 40 800 feet in a biplane, 2620 feet above the Schroeder record. In a separate matter Miss Dorothy Harrington, 22, Boston University student, surrendered to police on larceny charges of 1000 dollars from a South End real estate man. She was arraigned in Central Court before Judge Duff and given continuation to October 17.
Judge Duff set bail at 2000 dollars for a defendant who was released on bond posted by Dr. Fred A. Weene of 92 Cross Street Somerville. The young woman who surrendered to avoid extradition from Concord New Hampshire was back on the street within moments.
Seventy five high school boys excused from class aided by bloodhounds and over 100 men searched woodlands near the Palmer reservoir for William K. Keith of 24 Grove street Springfield who disappeared from his brother Dr Silas D Keith’s home yesterday afternoon. The extensive hunt will continue tomorrow as Mr Keith who had been ill recently visited the Palmer physician with his wife. He was last seen walking toward the reservoir after leaving the doctor’s residence.
The Canadian Export Paper Company Ltd reduces newsprint by 15 per ton to 80 dollars for the fourth quarter of 1921. The decrease, announced to the Department of Commerce by Consul E H Dennison in Quebec, makes the price four cents a pound.
Nationwide baseball box scores show Brooklyn routed Boston 98 to 5, Chicago 3 to 1 over Cincinnati 1, and American League results with Boston defeating Philadelphia 56 to 4. The day highlights offense across leagues and unusual scoring margins.
High school students in Hamilton plan to return to classes tomorrow as authorities consider reconsidering the afternoon schedule dispute. School leaders demand contrition from strikers before resuming talks.
Dayton report states Lt. John A. McCready, test pilot at McCook Field, reached 40,800 feet in the La Pere biplane, surpassing Rudolph Schroeder who flew 38,180 feet on February 28, 1920. The flight sets a new world altitude mark and demonstrates endurance and aircraft performance.
Randolph Sept 28 Police Chief Charles Stewart of Bridgewater was seriously injured when an auto traveling from Boston to Brockton collided with a heavy truck on the State road. Driver Roy Webster and Thomas McDonald of Brockton suffered bruises and cuts. Warren Lawton of Bridgewater also injured.
Senator Lodge announces that unless Senators speak on the central powers peace treaties a vote will be sought without delay. A night session is planned and rati fication could occur. Thirty six Republicans and 14 Democrats answered roll call. Kellogg gave the only speech and no further speakers were indicated.
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