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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lawrence Gas Company
Marie Cote
Essex Street
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pope Benedict
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Plymouth
Hale
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New England
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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.
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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.
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Thompson's Spa
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