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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
1
Former officer testifies he was paid by a watch and wardman to obtain and plant letters from files to frame lawyer Cabot Holmes and Weston. He claims the scheme aimed to build a case against the lawyer and describes his involvement in the evidence collection.
The Santa Claus drive slows as contributions lag and volunteers stop early after packing purchased presents. If thousands more dollars are not raised by Saturday, many children will face tears and disappointment.
Dublin Dec 16 peace moves in Ireland resume with church figures led by Bishop Clune of Perth and Monsignor Fogarty active in mediation. Officials await the Dail Eireann meeting on Lloyd George proposals amid talks on safe conduct for Sinn Fein leader Arthur Griffith and limited participation in conferences in Ireland or England.
The Labor Commission inquiry into Ireland reports eye witnesses say Cork fires were caused by crown forces. The findings were released at a joint Labor Party meeting, with plans for a committee to seek a truce appeal to the premier.
Brief mentions on page seven record other despatches regarding the Irish situation. No further details are provided in the readable text.
A wholesale jeweler Edward H. Andrews, 48, was murdered during a robberies spree in New York this afternoon. $150,000 worth of jewels were taken from his eighth floor showroom in a Fifth Avenue office building.
After a failed manhunt amid Fifth Avenue crowds, the Sterling Silver Manufacturers' Association met to form a vigilance group to protect jewelers. Andrews & Winstein partner Andrews was killed when three holdup men ambushed him as salesmen returned to the office. the attackers used a silenced pistol.
Miss Frances Charlotte Dunham of Bedloe's Island wed Chester W. Williams in New York Harbor. The ceremony was led by Rev. Edward F. Smith as a harbor light shone on the couple and a nearby bell buoy rang. A ferry paused to whistle in blessing.
President-elect Warren G. Harding and Vice-President-elect Calvin Coolidge met at the Harding home in Marion Ohio for their first major conference since the election. They discussed plans for a world association of nations and exchanged insights from recent talks with Eastern leaders and industrial leaders.
Arthur H. Hayward of 5 Weldon Street Roxbury was arrested by Braintree police for larceny from ministers. While employed as a conductor for the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway on the Lynn division he told ministers at two churches a tale of college funds and roomed with Dr Grimes, leading to his capture by Officer Hannaford.
The Bishop of Cork refused to accept a telegram of condolence from the Inspector General of the Royal Irish Constabulary after Canon Magner's death. He criticized the RIC for alleged churchburnings and murders, adding he could not convey the message to Magner’s relatives.
Officials warn 18 000 to 20 000 students could lose schooling if anthracite coal does not improve before zero weather. Seventy five city buildings rely on hard coal for heat and have only enough for one or two days. no additional supply is in sight.
William T. Keough, business agent of the school committee, says mild weather may let schools stay open through Christmas, allowing coal to be bought. He urges a public coal seller to provide 2000 tons of anthracite to avert a crisis during upcoming closures.
Senators and House committee members will meet in conference to form an emergency tariff program. The plan aims to act as an embargo and provide relief to farmers facing declining prices.
Republican members of two committees agreed late today to hold a conference and act quickly. They said the program would be non political if minority members cooperate and would focus on imposing import duties on wheat and wool, producers of which were continued on page 14 fourth column.
H. Coakley will testify for the government in the trial of Godfrey L. Cabot and Attorneys Robert D. and Hector M. Holmes charged with conspiring to steal private papers from Coakley’s office. Disclosures from the Bar Association trial are expected from witnesses this morning.
Joseph Murray of Pelham street and Arthur Turner of Willowwood street were arrested after attempting to break into Columbia Pharmacy at the corner of Stanwood street and Columbia road. A pursuit involved two police wagons and about a dozen officers.
Today marks anniversaries including the Russian armistice with Germany and a U S House passage of a major promissory bill in 1917. Reports note German actions sinking 11 British and neutral merchant ships and convoy in the North Sea that year. One year ago Admiral Sims declined a Distinguished Service Medal amid war-time developments and Britain signaled readiness to release American goods seized.
Forecasts indicate unsettled conditions in Boston and vicinity Friday with chances of light snow, followed by generally fair but cooler Saturday. Strong southwest winds expected, with cooler spells across northern New England and the coastal zones from Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
Forecast indicates unsettled conditions across the area with potential showers or drizzle. Temperatures remain near yesterday’s levels, yielding a mild but damp pattern through the day and into the night.
The report lists yesterday's temperatures for Bagerson Ne Thompson's Spa and Mia cclvss with hourly readings and a day average of 9 03 24. It also notes average temperatures for the previous year, showing 23 19 24 as yesterday's figure.
Abington reports the death of 16 year old Lloyd Wellmer at Brockton Hospital after a football incident. A kicked ball exploded from caps carried in his vest pocket, obtained from a local munitions plant, shattering his right side during a high school game.
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