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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1920
Page
1
London Times dispatch from Cherbourg says Eamon De Valera president of the Irish Republic is aboard the Aquitania due in Paris tomorrow. The report notes denial in Boston last night from his secretary.
New York reports a Christmas surge as eight transatlantic liners dock with over 12 000 passengers. Four ships unload 7000 travelers. remaining liners plan unloading by tomorrow morning with several more expected this week.
Mrs MacSwiney and her daughter Miss MacSwiney are greeted by vast throngs in Boston as they travel the parade route. Cheers and tears mix as the widow and sister of the martyr pass through city streets.
A plea to readers asks them to help 31,000 poor children across New England by ensuring stockings are hung for Christmas Eve. The message stresses childlike faith and the hope of awakening to gifts on Christmas morning, with further details continued on Page 18-6th Column.
Mrs Muriel MacSwiney widow of Cork’s martyred Lord Mayor and her sister Miss Mary MacSwiney visited Boston where about one hundred thousand people welcomed them with tears and cheers The mournful pair received both informal and formal tributes in a historic display of sympathy and reverence in the Hub
A father and his five and a half year old son were killed when their car was struck by a New Haven passenger train at Granite avenue and Thistle street in East Milton. The boy’s mother, Mrs. Parker, was seriously injured and hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The piece notes peace, bountiful crops, and no influenza outbreak, while highlighting the INTERNATIONAL TRUST COMPANY at 45 Milk Street as a steady Federal Reserve member ready to render all legitimate banking services under President Charles G. Bancroft.
The message urges readers to spread Christmas cheer by helping a disadvantaged child, presenting the Post Santa Claus as a trusted agent to facilitate donations and support during the season.
Betsy Stone Barton 68, one of Worcester’s three Stone sisters, died in New York after a two day illness. She toured Europe with Agnes Stone about 30 years ago and gained fame for her soprano voice. She sang on England’s principal concert stages with tenor Edward Lloyd and later toured the United States with Gilmore's Band after returning in 1884. The third sister Marie became a star with the Bostonians.
A powerful quake struck Japan on Thursday evening at 9 11, the most violent recorded since seismographs began. The two hour tremor disrupted equipment and left records unreliable. officials suspect the epicenter lay beneath the Pacific Ocean near the Gob desert in Central Asia.
The forecast calls for fair conditions across Boston and vicinity with little temperature change and moderate westerly winds. Northern New England sees generally fair weather Monday and Tuesday. southern New England remains fair with slight cooling and similar winds. Winds north of Sandy Hook shift to fresh west and northwest, with overcast intervals, as a Western disturbance moves eastward bringing unsettled weather Tuesday.
The forecast calls for another day and night of bright and fair weather with moderately cool temperatures. Clear skies and gentle winds are expected, supporting outdoor plans and lighter clothing guidance.
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