16 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
1
A Scribner's Christmas poem reverently portrays the wonder of a child and the meaning of Christmas through morning frosts, bells, family warmth, and hopeful faith. It evokes seasonal imagery from frost to candlelight and the tender bond of parent and child.
Jackie Coogan stars in Oliver Twist at Tremont Temple this morning at 10 30 with all seats 25 cents to aid the Post Santa Claus Fund. Proceeds will be used for child appeals as Santa stock runs out and funds dwindle in New England. Providence. f b Dee l A Rhode Island State Grange resolution condemns daylight saving and asks the legislature for statewide Standard Time adherence.
After quitting work President Harding walked from the White House to downtown Washington for Christmas shopping. He stopped briefly for window shopping and bought about a dozen books for friends. Only a dozen people recognized him. Two flappers spotted him on F Street and joked about his identity.
The forecast calls for bright and fair conditions with slightly lower temperatures through today and tonight. Expect calm winds and clear or mostly sunny skies across the region.
Rowena Kirle a 21 year old school committee member elect advocates painless education. She argues a pretty girl teacher will motivate boys to study and a handsome male instructor can make a Portia cut of a feminine dum bell.
Diners believe the supply concern over alcohol gifts included a rumor that a federal probe was requested but not received. Officials clarified no investigation file was opened. The report notes public reaction to alleged gifts during a food service setting.
President Harding stated at the White House that the United States is making every effort to meet its responsibilities in Europe. A cabinet session focused largely on the European crisis following the collapse of the London premiers conference over German reparations.
Victoria BC December 15 the provincial legislature passes a law requiring women to serve on juries.
United States District Attorney Harris says he has received no request from the Prohibition Director for a grand jury investigation of the Somerset Hotel banquet hosted by the New England Road Builders' Club. He notes he only knows of the incident from newspaper reports and would not act on such evidence.
Charlie White beat Ritchie Mitchell by knockout in 10 rounds in New York. Johnny Leonard stopped Dick Russell in Salem in 4. Frankie Genaro defeated Terry Martin over 10 rounds in Mechanics Building. Frankie Curry beat Abe Friedman in Fall River over 10 rounds. Tom Gibbons defeated Billy Miske in St Paul over 10 rounds. Victoria s beat Nationals of Montreal 3 0 in hockey at Arena. Full reports on pages 10 and 11.
A three alarm blaze on Beacon and Sacramento streets in Somerville delayed more than 1000 passengers on trains and freight. The J P O Neill Coal Company building and two wood laden box cars were destroyed. Firefighters from Somerville Cambridge and Arlington brought the flames under control after over an hour. damage assessment pending.
George Augustus Willis was murdered and robbed of 647.05 in a basement attack at 30 Kilby Street near the Boston News Bureau. Police say two youths planned widespread downtown robberies and have a city dragnet as investigators search the North and West Ends for the assailants.
A historical clipping notes nighttime raids on the English coast including Scarborough Hartlepool and Whitby. It mentions a year since Eaton Parliament ratified a treaty for an Irish Free state and all vehicles to be lit tonight at 4 43 as part of an ongoing defense effort.
Forecast for northern New England calls for fair conditions with rising temperatures on Saturday and unsettled weather Sunday. Southern New England should see fair Saturday, with Sunday cloudy and likely unsettled and little temperature change. Far eastern New York expects fair weather south, cloud cover and warmer conditions north with possible local snows Saturday, then Sunday cloudy and unsettled. Areas north of Sandy Hook face fresh northwest winds and overcast skies on Saturday. From Sandy Hook to Hatteras expect fresh north and northeast winds with overcast conditions Saturday.
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