20 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
1
Community appeal seeks funds and vehicle donations to support Christmas charity deliveries. The Post Santa requests touring cars or trucks, voluntary use any day before Christmas, and support to buy and bundle items for needy children. Call Main 1383 or deliver to 107 Federal Street.
Johnson's counsel at a hearing before Commissioner Hayes alleged a conspiracy to frame him. Edith Godbey, the chief government witness, faced cross examination by William H. Lewis who questioned whether she was ever taken into Kentucky as the government claims.
Bay State transit unveils a reduced schedule across all surface lines starting this morning with fewer cars in service. Public Service Commission will not intervene without a formal complaint. Boston and Maine Railway seeks immediate relief from the change.
Boston announces three extra days of holiday closure for public schools during Christmas. Churches may unite to save coal as efforts continue to secure fuel relief. tonight the city goes lightless with all nonessential lighting eliminated on Thursdays and Sundays.
Five days remain for the Post Santa fund as thousands of needy children rely on donations to ensure stockings are filled Christmas morning. The appeal urges New England residents to act now to prevent sadness on December Christmas Eve.
As Christmas nears the holiday season widens the surge of requests from children for gifts and delights. Parents face the bustle of shopping, wrapping, and planning, while stores prepare special displays and shoppers seek affordable presents before the big day.
Richard W declares a bid to prove the United States attorney was deceived by conspirators and that the witness is among them, signaling a dispute over the case's integrity and potential witness misidentification.
Francisco Villa has renamed himself Severino Gonzalez and, with Martin Lopez, leads a guerrilla campaign in Chihuahua. The duo has looted towns, held up a railroad train, and killed civilians, according to escaped prisoners who reached Chihuahua City.
A wireless message from Admiral Knights at Cavite to Secretary Daniels said the government radio stations now run halfway around the world. The chain stretched 4700 miles to Pearl Harbor then across the Pacific to Arlington, with Christmas and New Year greetings exchanged between Asiatic station personnel and the Secretary.
Chicago judge rules Mrs. Gelderman justified in not living with her husband when he demanded residence at his parents home where only German was spoken. Gelderman’s desertion bill is dismissed.
Eighteen soldiers were injured when two Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railway trains collided near Baltimore Highlands shortly after midnight. The injured were transported to a hospital by special trains.
Petrograd declares a state of siege as the executive council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Deputies moves to quell disorders caused by looting wine cellars and shops.
London dispatch reports the Admiralty says fourteen British merchant ships over 1600 tons and three smaller were sunk by mine or submarine in the past week. One fishing vessel also was sunk.
Ship losses last week were four fewer than the prior week. The earlier week saw 14 vessels over 1600 tons and seven under that tonnage sunk. The count of large ships remains the same, with reductions confined to vessels under 1600 tons.
New York report shows James Buchanan Brady known as Diamond Jim left a net estate of 1 219 809 after deductions for administrative expenses and debts. Total assets reached 1 546 876 with 327 067 deducted.
Testimony before a House committee charged Postmaster General Burleson discharged union leaders to favor management. Gilbert E. Hyatt and Edward J. Gainor testified they were forced to resign after taking union roles, while White and Ryan were dropped for labor assignments. AFL leaders vow to protest to President Wilson.
An official despatch from France reports Turkish forces mistreated Christian priests before surrendering Jerusalem to the British They allegedly looted the Church of the Holy Sepulchre treasure valued in the millions and sent the church’s famed brilliants to Berlin
A despatch reports Monsignor Camassei removed from his Jerusalem post and Father Piccardo dies from Turkish brutalities. It notes historic calm for the Holy Sepulchre under Muslim rule, plus Muslim ire at a German general using Aleppo mosque as staff HQ. The church, consecrated in 336, has endured multiple rebuilds after Persian destruction in 614 with a rotunda origins.
A health advertorial promotes Fr John’s Medicine as a safe option for kids coughs and colds. It urges parents to remember the product when evaluating pediatric remedies and emphasizes family health.
Officials of the State fuel administration estimate a coal shortage of 7.8 million tons by January in New England. No definite figure is available for current coal on hand in Boston.
Dawn sun and moon times noted with tea light and vehicle warning. Washington D C founded in 1790. One year ago today President Wilson sent a peace note to belligerents asking them to state peace terms.
The forecast calls for generally fair, moderate temperatures and light winds in Boston and vicinity on Thursday and Friday. Northern New England may see cloudy skies with occasional light snow Thursday and Friday. Southern New England will be overcast with continued moderate temperatures on those days.
The public weather note records yesterday's average temperature as 38.7 and compares it to last year’s 25.2. Readings show highs near 36 to 47 with scattered entries across times and days, reflecting the spa area data.
Austro German forces pressed along the Italian front from Col Caprillo to Monte Partica with a determined push but the war office said only in the Monte Asolone zone did the enemy gain and hold ground.
The Associated Press reports extreme and continuous combat in the northern mountain region and along the lower Piave. The enemy made five crossing attempts at the Sile near the river mouth, with one party breaching water and edge before being repulsed. In the mountains, assaults aimed at Pass of San Lorenzo near the Brenta were repelled after heavy reinforcements, as both sides strive to control the vital plain link.
Despatches report a generally quiet day on all fronts except Italy with activity limited to artillery duels and sporadic exchanges.
Paris reports the week ending Dec 15 saw French shipping losses by mine or submarine be light. One vessel under 1600 tons was sunk, none over 1600 tons. One ship was attacked but escaped. No fishing craft were sunk.
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