29 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
1
A bride was abducted hours after her wedding in London Derry and chased by police from London Derry to Lynn. Patrolman Edwin Guy Barrett and his wife pursued the kidnap suspects, including Patrolmen Orrin Gleason and John E. Cage.
Chelsea mayor and local merchant Lawrence F Quigley was diagnosed with pneumonia after a minor nose operation. He remains serious but not critical at Camern wealth Hospital, with hospital stay anticipated to be brief.
Samuel McNaugh of 1 Main Street Medford, a baker at 127 Broadway South End, fell into a mixer last night. He sustained a crushed chest and severe injuries to his right arm and wrist. He was taken to City Hospital in critical condition.
Mayor Curley announced plans to seek city council approval to borrow 250000 to place Boston in the retail coal business. The program aims to sell coal to struggling families at cost, with large shipments already arranged to ensure fuel access through ordinary channels remains available.
Captain William C. Swan of Ladder 15 died at City Hospital after slipping from his ladder truck while answering a fire on Holyoke street in the South End. He rode with the driver, jumped as they approached the scene, and was struck by the forward wheel.
Dr. George T. Harding, father of the White House hopeful, endorsed Clyde L. Herring after a whirlwind tour of Iowa political circles. He cited Republican discontent over Brookhart and framed the contest as a battle against radical currents, praising Herring as a gentleman while labeling his opponent a Socialist.
The clipping notes yesterday's temperatures with figures like 21 92 21 22 and 34, references times such as 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., and mentions an average temperature around 30 to 24 degrees with small readings throughout the day.
Bernice Waldron aged 19 was found semi conscious in a Franklin street doorway shortly before midnight by Patrolman Anderson. She was taken to Haymarket Relief Hospital for suspected iron poisoning but diagnosed with gastro intestinal trouble. She identified herself and gave address 222 West Sixth Street New York City and asked why she was there. The police think she became ill while walking on Washington Street and sought rest in a doorway.
It is reported in reliable quarters here that the strike of the Southern Irish postal workers, which has been in progress for some time, has ended.
Peter Manning driven by Tommy y sets new mile mark at Columbus Grand Cir races. Time listed as 5 GOLF Mrs. William A Gavin defeats Alexa Stirling in a third round match at White Sulphur Springs WV fueling pursuit of women’s inter national golf tourney semi finals with Ar nold Jackson Collett and Cummings winning as well. Wrestling George Kotsonaros beats Ivan Michailoff at Grand Opera House with full sports reports on pages 18 21 22 23.
A fire at R. R. Pettigrew’s private gallery on Lexington Road in Concord destroyed the building and contents within 30 minutes. The $100,000 in paintings largely religious works were uninsured for the structure, and Pettigrew barely escaped with his life. Fire crews from Concord saved nearby properties. losses may exceed insurance.
Joe Condello of 1 Hull Street Place Boston was arrested in Webster Mass after a two state car chase. Police say he led an armed bandit gang that attempted a daylight payroll theft at Premier Mill in Pascoag totaling 2770 dollars.
Scores show American League and National League games with varied results. Teams like Boston and New York engaged in decisive outings while Philadelphia and Washington posted notable tallies. The fragment hints at multiple matches and outcomes, including second games.
D F Mc Sweeney reports John McCormick has recovered health and will sail for New York on the Olympic October 4. He will stay two weeks then depart for England October 28 to perform three concerts in New York Philadelphia and Boston and to set new records. McCormick also hunted in Scotland with his son securing large bucks.
Constantinople dispatch reports steady war progress as Turks control the Dardanelles neutral zone on the Asiatic side near Chanak. Infantry units have been established around the area as events near a climax.
Norton Northrop of Castleton dies at his lifelong home at age 68 after a five week deterioration from complications of diseases he suffered in youth and has been bedridden for 21 years.
Fragmentary wartime notes reference anniversaries and actions in 1918 around Mesopotamia and the Rhineland. Mentions Eve German attempts to pierce Allied lines, Turkish river actions, and Allied troop movements including General staff reviews.
Weather forecast notes fair conditions for Friday and Saturday across New England with light southerly to easterly winds. Frigid temperatures are not expected to change much in the eastern U.S. except Florida may see local rain. Gentle winds from Sandy Hook promise fair weather Friday.
A brief weather notice notes cloudy skies with a chance of light rain in the afternoon. Temperatures expected to reach mid sixties with light winds from the south.
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