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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
1
State police plan intensified rounds to arrest suspicious persons as Boston starts the two week drive and expands the effort statewide. City police join in a unified crackdown following reports of criminals fleeing eastern cities.
A report from France sent by Colonel Edward L. Logan asserts the Yankee Division's role in capturing Vaux was overshadowed by the First Division. Logan notes the Second Division memorialized its actions on battlefield grounds, while alleging the First and Second have created monuments to their own glory.
Police Commissioner Curtis issues a broad directive to all officers in uniform and civil attire. The order mandates obedience, outlines conduct expectations, and emphasizes discipline across the force. It signals a unified approach to enforcing laws and maintaining public safety.
State Attorney A B Rowley opened an inquest in Enosburg Falls Vermont to determine if Mrs Edward Garrow murder or suicide after rumors of domestic trouble. He heard 14 witnesses and will hear six more Wednesday morning as the case remains unresolved.
Post Santa faces four busy days as delivery of presents begins at 8 A M today. Many more machines are needed for the big task.
Hundreds of unaddressed appeals from a lack of money delay delivery as volunteers begin sorting a large stockpile of toys clothing and candy at Santa's workshop on 45 Court Street. The effort involves many workers and runs from eight o'clock this morning.
Hundreds of automobile owners volunteered to lend their cars for a single trip to deliver 30 bundles, contributing several hours of time to the effort. The plan aims to complete the delivery by night.
Plymouth December 21. Solemn words warn against the spirit of pessimism sweeping America and Europe born of the great war. The speaker cites a threat of civilization’s destruction by a savage despotism replacing czarist autocracy and hints at Asia foreseeing world conquest against the United States Senate's stance.
A brief note directs readers to pages 14 and 15 for Senator Lodge’s full speech and Dean Briggs’ poem, with continued coverage on pages 10-Jtst Column and references to later pages.
State by Irving L. Shaw and Federal by John N. O'Donohue list courses offered Jan 5 27 and Feb 2 24 respectively. Open to all at $8 per course. Suffolk Law School announces schedule and pricing for these lectures.
A fire on the top floor of a two and a half story dwelling at 590 Dean Street Everett suffocated two women in a bedroom. Three firemen were overcome and three families were driven out as flames trapped the occupants, with details continued on page 10 south column.
Mrs. MacSwiney left Boston thanking the Boston Post for its publicity of Ireland's cause. She praises the paper for detailing a representative during New England visits and for devoting pages to Ireland's efforts, noting anti Irish propaganda.
The defense in the conspiracy trial of Godfrey L. Cabot Robert D Weston and Hector M Holmes began yesterday with Weston testifying as the first defendant to take the stand An acquittal motion was denied and Edward F McClennen representing all three argued the case claiming the letters and photo were not proven to show conspiracy The larceny involved papers from Daniel H Coakleys law office in the Superior Court.
Arthur Parsons of Attleboro Massachusetts a Quaker Relief Commission member died after a fourth story window fall in Berlin He had suffered a nervous breakdown from overwork directing feeding of German university students He resigned six weeks earlier After eight months in Germany he had earlier done relief work in France His wife accompanied him burial planned in Germany.
Heavy clashes between civilians and military and police occurred between Callan in Kilkenny and Glenbower in Tipperary. Ambushes at three spots killed Sergeant Walsh and several soldiers, with ten to fifteen civilians killed and around thirty wounded or captured. Sergeant Shannon and other soldiers were wounded.
General headquarters estimates 16 attackers killed or injured and one private wounded. No police casualties listed. Details still unclear and no information on ambush of police reinforcements from Clonmel. Rural inhabitants flee as countryside remains in terror.
The Irish Home Rule bill, amended by the Lords, was adopted by the House of Commons today. The measure now requires only the royal signature to become law.
Today’s anniversaries note a German aviator dropping a bomb on Dover in 1914. A year ago, Attorney General Palmer issued a report on reducing living costs. Lloyd George presented to Parliament Britain’s plan for Irish home rule.
Forecasts show unsettled conditions across Boston region and northern New England with warmer temperatures and precipitation likely as rain or snow. Coastal areas from Sandy Hook to Hatteras expect increasing east winds and rain, with snow or rain likely inland Wednesday and Thursday north of the Mississippi.
Forecaster expects a cloudy and unsettled day with rain or snow this afternoon and tonight. Temperatures may edge higher, bringing a milder feel to the changes.
Average temperature yesterday 33 degrees with a range 19 to 24 degrees. Average temperature one year ago yesterday 20 to 24 degrees.
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