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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1920

Page

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Post Readers Send Warm Gifts as Santa Opens Hearts

In New England, thousands of children await holiday aid as Post readers rally to send warm garments and joyful games. Clerks at Tremont Trust Bank report a surge in donations aiming to reach 150000 children within two weeks, reflecting a strong community impulse.

New England Post Santa Claus Children’s Hospital and Convalescent Home ALL Friends OF Children Children’s Hospital Convalescent Home

Ford Sought Across Nation for Government Witness

Federal district attorney representatives began a nationwide search for Henry Ford to compel him as a government witness in the Rumely trial over German ownership of the New York Evening Mail during the war. Ford’s secretary said Ford is not in Detroit and has been away about ten days, with an expected return in about a week.

New York Federal District i Henry Ford Detroit Edward A. Rumely New York Evening Mail E. G. Seibold Ford

Backfire Fires Car Burst Burns Family in Lynn Barn

George Parks his wife and two children suffered serious facial and hand burns when a touring car they planned to ride backfired and burst into flames in the barn behind their Lynn home at 24 Bailey Street. Three other children escaped injury in the incident reported last evening.

George Parks Bailey Street Lynn

Woman Killed as Car Plunges Into Canal in Lawrence

A car carrying two men and a boy crashed through an iron fence and into the South Canal near the Lawrence Gas Company power plant. Mrs Marie Cote, 37, of 673 Essex Street, was killed. Edmund Cote, her husband, was among the survivors as firemen worked to free them.

Lawrence South Canal Lawrence Gas Company Marie Cote Essex Street Edmund Cote

Harvard Class of 1921 Chooses Second Marshal After Recount

Dennis F. O Connell of Dorchester captain of the Harvard track team was confirmed as second marshal of the Harvard class of 1921 after a recount. Henry H. Faxon of Quincy was elected first marshal with 227 votes, John Sessions of Northampton was third with 116, and “Duke” Sedgwick dropped to out with 112. The recount revealed an earlier counting error due to careless vote handling by polling officers.

Dennis F. O'Connell Dorchester Harvard Duke Harvard Crimson The Crimson

Coolidge and Harvard Leader Share Laughs Over Cigars

Governor Coolidge and Harvard President Lowell enjoyed cigars together last night, recalling old days with wide smiles. Lowell said the taste was good and Coolidge agreed, both grinning as they took a puff and blew out the smoke.

Governor Coolidge President Lowell Harvard University

Brother of Pope Benedict Dies in Rome

Marquis John Anthony Della Chiesa, brother of Pope Benedict, died suddenly in Rome today with his son Joseph present. Born in 1853 in Genoa, he joined the navy as a cadet at 13 and rose to rear admiral before leaving service in 1908. He had been paralyzed two years after his wife’s death.

Rome John Anthony Della Chiesa Pope Benedict Joseph Genoa

Politeness Prize to Mrs Clara Wilson of Reading

A Post reporter judged acts of courtesy on the Boston streets and awarded a $50 prize to Mrs Clara Wilson of 27 Centre street Reading. The citation notes she is a mother of two sons and one daughter who helped an elderly woman who slipped on the curb at Winter and Washington streets.

Boston The Post Ington Streets Clara Wilson Centre Street Reading

Martial law in Cork Limerick Tipperary and Kerry

Dublin Castle proclaims martial law over Cork city and county Limerick and the counties of Tipperary and Kerry. In the House of Commons David Lloyd George states the British government will quell the months of lawlessness in Ireland.

London Associated Press Dublin Castle Cork Limerick Tipperary Kerry House of Commons David Lloyd George Ireland

Dublin Scenes of Affrays and Vandalism Reported

Dublin city and County Dublin have long endured numerous affrays and widespread vandalism as part of ongoing street disorder. Local authorities urge calm and increased patrols amid rising incidents in public spaces this season.

Dublin City Dublin

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Removal of Ponzi Today

Charles Ponzi will be taken from East Cambridge jail to the House of Correction in Plymouth to serve a five year term for using the mails to defraud. Deputy Marshal Joseph J. Quinn will accompany him on the 9 o'clock train.

Charles Ponzi East Cambridge House of Correction Plymouth Hale Joseph J. Quinn Ponzi Cambridge United States Duane

Johnson bill debate on immigration limits and radical funding

Debate continues in the House on the Johnson immigration bill. Rep Rainey accuses labor back of the measure and claims Europe dumps radicals here. A amendment seeks to shorten the two year ban to fourteen months amid broader immigration provisions.

Rep. Rainey Bill Washington United States House

Illinois Congressman Mann Amendment Passes Embargo Bill

The House approved by 87 to 25 an amendment offered by Representative Mann Republican Illinois to shorten the embargo period. The vote marked a surprise win for backers of the measure and the first victory for Mann on the legislation.

Representative Mann Illinois Representa

Fragmented wartime timeline fragment hints at anniversaries

Readable notes mention events from 1917 and 1918 such as Allenby entering Jerusalem and Canopic bringing New England troops home, plus a Cardinal O'Connell appeal for Ireland. Also notes a 76th Division arrival in New York and reminders of sunset and moonrise times.

Austria Italy Gentral Allenby Jerusalem Canopic Boston New England Cardinal O'Conne Ireland New York Kroon

Unsettled Weekend Forecast for New England and Mid-Atlantic

The forecast covers Boston and vicinity with Saturday snow likely and unsettled conditions. Sunday remains cloudy with little temperature change and fresh northwest winds. Northern New England faces snow, while southern New England stays cloudy Saturday and fair Sunday. Eastern New York shows light snow north and central areas, with fair southern portions on Sunday.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England New York Mississippi River Sandy Hook Hatteras

The Old Farmer's Prediction Weather Note

Weather note forecasts cloudy unsettled conditions with light snow or rain at times. Cooler temperatures possible compared with yesterday and a day and night of unsettled weather ahead.

Yesterday's Temperature Report from Thompson's Spa

Average temperature yesterday stood at 37 degrees with hourly readings showing varied values such as 83 and 85 at different times. The record also compares yesterday to the prior year with an average of 36.12 on that date.

Thompson's Spa

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