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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
5
Hundreds of hopeful letters pour in to the Santa Claus editor as Christmas spirit swells in the city. Young writers beg for toys and essentials, trusting Kris Kringle to remember them on the holiday morning.
The Post Santa Claus department expands its effort as the lower floor at 13 Federal street becomes the workshop due to high demand. Donations should be sent to the Post building at 263 Washington street while letters reveal dire family struggles and requests for toys for Christmas.
An 11 year old Quincy boy, Gordon Overlock, was struck by a car driven by Bryan Leonard of East Weymouth while playing in the street. He died from a fractured skull after being taken home for care. Leonard was detained by the Quincy police chief and later released pending further investigation.
Alvan T. Fuller donates a bell chime in memory of his father to First Baptist Church Malden. The bells, hailed as the finest toned in New England, will be rung tonight with M. H. Mettee directing the installation after returning from the Baltimore foundry.
Judge Morton of the U S District Court confirmed a deportation order issued by U S Commissioner Hayes against Goon Shum a Haverhill laundryman for unlawfully remaining in the United States.
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