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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1920
Page
1
Providence reports an electrical storm that wrecked Clarence T. Hart's Bayside residence and damaged several others. Gladys Hart, 11, was severely injured as bolts caused unusual pranks and near escapes amid the destruction.
William J. Best 28 a lumber mill worker confessed to police in Milford New Hampshire that he killed his 23 year old wife Doris as she slept at home. Jealousy cited as motive as authorities say he blew the top of her head off with a 12 gauge shotgun.
Hundreds of Brooklyn residents fled as a steam lighter laden with ten inch shells caught fire near Fort Hamilton and Fort Lafayette. Intermittent explosions from six and ten inch shells caused a bombardment that drove locals from their homes in fear of an arsenal blaze.
Dublin reports Rev Michael O Flanagan acting Sinn Fein president telegramming Premier Lloyd George asking what first step he proposes for peace Ireland willing at once without Christmas. A Christmas truce in Ireland had been urged by Sinn Fein MP Roger N Sweetman.
President Wilson hopes to deliver his annual message in person at the Capitol as the sixty sixth Congress opens its third and final session. He faces opposition from Dr Grayson and Mrs Wilson over the plan, while Harding is expected to attend the Senate session tomorrow and the message is set for Tuesday.
Senator Harding is due in Washington shortly before midnight from Bedford Virginia where he spoke today. He will reach his Capitol office around 9 AM and attend the noon Senate roll call likely his last time in the chamber.
Federal agents seized nine fully equipped stills with capacities up to 100 gallons and 6500 gallons of beer after a clash with 30 moonshiners and 14 officers in the South America district. One suspected moonshiner was believed killed or wounded. Four of six captured men are Henderson Gibson Byrd Powers D F Hamblin and John Gibson. Warrants for about 20 more involved to be served Monday.
Eugene J. Clark aged 65, grand generalissimo of the Grand Commandery Knights Templars of Connecticut, died at his Middletown home after a long banking career. He leaves a widow.
The Federal Reserve Board describes the close of 1920 as the turning point in the shift from war produced conditions to a normal economic basis for international and industrial life.
The reserve board assesses the year’s economic outlook as generally optimistic, noting the banking system’s strength should limit distress during readjustment. It warns that past downsides included price drops, reduced production, unemployment, and bank failures, but current transition shows only minimal signs. Uncertainty remains about fiscal conditions at home and abroad due to the war’s financial ending and tax method questions.
Gladys Hart, young daughter of the house owners, slept on the second floor when a bolt from Nightning tore the bed and struck her head with a flying timber. She was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital with a severe scalp wound and possible skull fracture but is expected to live.
Dr A Z Conrad at Park Street Church says the Republican surge in this state signals a desire for change, not opposition to the League. He credits Governor Coolidge and argues Republicans alone can give the League a chance, while denouncing Ireland inquiry sanction.
Best killed his wife and arranged the gun to look like suicide by leaving a string attached to her toe and the trigger but failing to secure the trigger. Police suspected murder and arrested Best on the charge after the oversight revealed the foul play.
In Athens on December 5 the plebiscite showed an overwhelming majority in favor of restoring former King Constantine to the Greek throne. The Associated Press report notes the decisive support and the swift political shift this implies for Greece.
Harold S. Norris reported a new kind of thief in Braintree who loaded a bathtub and plumbing fixtures valued over 1000 onto a truck overnight. The thief also removed door hinges and could have carried the house if time allowed. Chief Gallivan investigates.
President elect Harding arrives in Washington from a long absence with a dirty collar but sharp and fit appearance. He plans a brief speech to the Senate on Monday, avoiding any detailed policy statements and says he has not heard about visiting the White House at Wilson's request.
An official Fort Hamilton statement said no lives were lost and four people were slightly injured. A 400 yard 10 inch shell crossed the reservation and struck a house on Fort Hamilton parkway, ripping a large roof hole and burrowing into the cellar. The occupants escaped unharmed. A lighter loaded with shells for Boston broke from moorings. two men aboard escaped.
Detective Sergeant Miles Jackson of San Francisco and Sheriff James A. Petray of Santa Rosa were killed when they raided a hotel containing three fugitives tied to a local assault case. Detective Lester Dorman was wounded. suspect George Boyd was shot but not seriously hurt. Two companions were arrested.
In Chicago 8000 Socialists caused a disturbance after Meyer London, Socialist Congressman elect from New York, criticised the Russian Soviet government. A police detachment arrived as the disorder began. no serious damage occurred though chairs were broken and decor torn.
Speakers at a Ford Hall meeting of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America asserted the church has a right in the industrial field and intends to stay there. Delegates occupying local pulpits echoed the sentiment during morning and evening services in many Protestant churches.
The Rev. Ernest Johnson of the federal council research department argued at Newton's First Church that attacks on collective bargaining under the guise of saving the open shop contribute to rising unemployment. He described the stance as a deliberate, concerted effort behind the crisis.
Colonel Edward L. Logan and his bride Cecilia Mullen Logan are due in Boston Thursday morning aboard the Canopic of the White Star line. The party includes Mrs. Logan and Memorial Grave Commission members returning from a tour of European battlefields. State officials and legion posts have arranged a reception.
An unidentified Black man jailed on a charge involving a white woman was taken from Holdenville jail by about 50 men to a telephone post and shot dead. The mob riddled him with bullets in Tulsa area dispatches dated December 5.
Sinn Fein circles in Ireland show little faith in a potential truce. They say no progress is possible unless Lloyd George first agrees to remove British troops from Ireland.
Notes show moon phases 8:35 rises 6:58 sets 4:12 and 4:12 a m. Today includes anniversaries for Cardinal OConnell born 1859 and historic events: 1913 storm then snow, 1914 German ships sunk off Falklands, 1917 Fouador cuts ties with Germany. A year ago Baker announced 26th Division stay in France. Schwab urged private control of ships.
The forecast covers northern New England cloudy and colder with possible snow in northern and eastern Maine Monday. Southern New England expected fair and colder, with Tuesday generally fair. Eastern New York to see fair but colder Monday, increasing clouds and possible rain by night. Winds shift from west to northwest, diminishing Monday. storm warnings stretch from Delaware Breakwater to Eastport with a strong Maine storm moving northeast.
Expect fairly clear conditions with considerably cooler temperatures than yesterday and strong winds today and tonight. The outlook notes brisk conditions that may impact outdoor plans.
The page presents scattered numerical readings and notes from Thompson's Spa including temperature figures and averages. It lists various coded measurements such as 19 20 26 and 54 47 with decimal values and mentions yesterday’s average temperatures and a year ago comparison.
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