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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
14
Representative Tinkham faces a lone stand as Republicans plan to rush a reapportionment bill. Tinkham’s amendment enforcing the 14th Amendment to punish states for voter disfranchisement is rebuffed in the caucus, despite promises of a square deal for colored voters.
Visitors from the republic report cordial reception in Mexico City for the new president. Cabinet sessions Saturday focused on mining matters with no firm policy disclosed. Pending issues include petroleum rights and concessions granted by Huerta, prompting calls for correction by the new administration.
In the report the individual resigns due to acts carried out under authorization. The narrative notes improved prospects for neighborly relations as a result of the events and decisions.
The Naval Court of Inquiry cleared the U S Marine Corps of wholesale murder charges in Haiti and praised their duties as difficult and commendable. It notes isolated misconduct was punished, with no systemic lawlessness. U S forces helped Haitians establish order and property rights, earning respect from key island stakeholders.
An article notes 141,419 qualified voters in Boston did not vote in the last city election, marking the worst turnout on record. It argues indifference despite women’s enlistment and proposes nonpartisan ward committees and live issues to spark turnout, while criticizing partisan methods and winter elections.
In Marion the President elect argues the League omits God and asks if Senator will scrap the Constitution for that reason. He cites Versailles and swearing allegiance March 4, urging a common belief in a Supreme Being for foreign relations and national unity.
Police Commissioner Edwin A. Curtis is praised for effective drastic plans adopted by the New York City police and implemented in Boston. The dragnet has led to quick dismissals when arrests were unfounded and a rise in catching actual culprits, with criminals avoiding the city.
The text notes that the troubles are local in character and credits Mr. Curtis and his men with an accomplished result, deserving congratulation for their work in addressing the issue within their communities.
Premier Giolitti ordered cancellation of a 1,500,000 lire bill for Italian Red Cross supplies and transport in recognition of aid Italy received from the American organization. The gesture is welcomed by Americans who view Italy as a warm friend and admirer.
Former King Constantine is enthusiastically welcomed on his return to Athens last Sunday with crowds cheering and tears. The piece notes allied displeasure and warns against further funding or protector roles, suggesting it would be imprudent to provoke Greece.
Review covers Carl Sandburg’s Smoke and Steel praising its bold free verse and historic American voice. Also discusses A Hamilton Gibbs Bluebottles condemning war with harsh, scalding poems and Arthur Crew Inman Red Autumn offering nature filled pieces in traditional cadence.
In the Sunday Post a notice for Howard Foster of Whitestone New York described his disappearance after a camping trip in New Hampshire. A Dec 2 comment urged others to help, and a Boston Post All Sorts editor story later announced the mother located him and thanked the paper for aiding the search.
The Observant Citizen notes December’s winter start at 10:17 PM and explains ecological effects of Capricornus. It recalls St Thomas Day customs and holiday generosity, plus a tale of a Boston cat Roamer traveling home and a 77-year-old New York checker player impressing Boston experts.
An old Boston Daily Post front page ad mixes banking notice with upbeat lines urging peace crops and hopeful politics. It highlights optimism about peace, crops, helpfulness, inflation handling, health, and a promising future under a new administration.
The excerpt urges giving to the Post Santa Claus drive as a gift of love for poor children, emphasizing that generous contributions reveal the donor’s nobler spirit and care for those in need.
The piece notes George M Reynolds rejected a Treasury post under Taft due to bank work at Continental and Commercial Bank of Chicago. It highlights Tufts student Frank M Libby excelling academically. It mentions Mexico's Obregon lineage from Irish descent, Romanian royal daughters linked to the Prince of Wales, playwright Henry Arthur Jones turning to films, and Leon Trotzky past New York ties and current Kremlin base with a terrorist stance.
A lyrical fragment centers on a childheart dreaming of Christmas and Santa Claus. Images of stars, moons, geese, swans, and magical dream-light frame the hopeful, wistful mood as the child questions Santa's truth.
Readers are urged to donate to the Post Santa fund to deliver gifts and cheer to families in need this holiday season. Local volunteers coordinate gift collection and distribution.
Charlotte Corday, born 1768 in Normandy, admired liberty and France. She assassinated Jean Paul Marat in 1793 believing her act would free the nation, then faced the guillotine unafraid. Her image endures as a symbol of youthful idealism and tragic sacrifice.
A young woman asks if she owes a present to a young man after two months of acquaintance. The answer: certainly not. She only owes a pleasant thank you. The brief period does not justify giving or receiving gifts beyond small items of little value.
The piece cites an elderly observer noting Boston’s coldest December 21 on record at 1 below in 1884 and warmest on this date was 55 in 1919. It also records no rain or snow on this date in ten years except in 1910 1914 and 1916.
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