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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1920

Page

11

Never Had Love for Amy Shonio

In Hyde Park Vermont the trial of Arthur Mudgett for the murder of 19 year old Amy Shonio proceeds. The state presents damning evidence via Mudgett’s sworn pre arrest account given days after the July 31 crime and at the inquest. The last sighting places Amy alive at 8 o clock and Attorney General Archibald questions witnesses while Mrs Miller challenges her memory about a red hat.

Hyde Park Arthur Mudgett Johnson Lumberman Moulton Lamoille County Amy Shonio Mudgett J. S. Leach Amy Archibald Katherine A. Nicholas Nichols Everett House Johnson Ila Atwell Madgett Erwin Fletcher Amy Shonfo Effie Miller

ASK CONGRESS TO FREE DEBS

Political prisoners, notably Eugene V. Debs, are urged freed by Congress. Samuel Gompers and AFL representatives press the France amnesty resolution before the Senate judiciary committee. Gompers calls for repeal of the espionage law as wartime wariness lingers.

Washington Eugene V. Debs Congress Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Champ Clark Senate Judiciary France Maryland Gompers United States Jesus Christ Debs

Stomach-Rite Praised by Clergy and Doctors

A Baptist clergyman Rev H W Chamberlin of Somerville Mass proclaims Stomach-Rite cures distress gas and bloating. Dr John Wilbur and Mrs M J Conant likewise tout its benefits for indigestion heart trouble and constipation. The remedy is sold by Houghton Dutton Co Boston or by mail with a free trial offer from Dr Wilbur Westerly RI.

H. W. Chamberlin Mt. Vernon St Somerville Mass John Wilbur Bearse Newport Ave Wollaston M. J. Conant Blanchard St Lawrence

Boston Man Receives D S C for Valor in France

The War Department awards the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant John C Letzing of Boston born, son of Christian J Letzing. He earned the honor for extraordinary heroism north of Montfaucon, France on September 2 1918, exposing himself to heavy fire to lead tanks and encourage his platoon after tanks withdrew.

Washington War Department John CC. Letzing Lambert Street Boston John C. Letzing Sth Infantry Montfaucon France Letzing

Lynn City Council Allocates 10000 for Unemployed Relief

The Lynn City Council approved a ten thousand dollar appropriation upon Mayor Walter H. Creamer's recommendation to employ unemployed citizens. Funds will be used for street repair and construction to alleviate distress without relying on the overseers of the poor.

City Council Lynn Walter H. Creamer Creamer

Weather summary from SMITH meteorologist note

Mean maximum temperature and minimum temperature with barometer pressure dew point and relative humidity. A fragment from SMITH, meteorologist, shows a numeric value 26.00 W and unreadable text.

Smith

Open Irish Fund Drive to Aid Ireland Relief

A major fund drive for Ireland relief opens Sunday with a meeting of the Greater Boston Council of the Friends of Irish Freedom at the United States Hotel to finalize plans for the campaign, following orders from the national council.

Ireland Greater Boston

Friends of Irish Freedom to Launch Relief Drive Soon

As early as last October the group planned a fund for Irish relief amid calls for food shelter and clothing. After a three month delay and new assurances the drive will begin within a week with collection books and circulars ready at the United States Hotel next Sunday. John Stratton O Leary will serve as treasurer. trustees include Bishop Gallagher Hon C C Moore and Monsignor Gerald F P Coughlin. Matthew Cummings urges strong support for distressed Ireland and liberty loving peoples.

Friends of Irish Freedom Ireland F. TI O. I Harry Boland Eamon de Valera Irish Republic National Council United States New York Quincy House John Stratton O'Leary Bishop Gallagher Detroit C. C. Moore Newport R. IL Gerald FP Coughlin Philadelphia Matthew Cummings Greater Boston

Demand for Irish bond funds sent to Ireland by F O I F

New York local council of the Friends of Irish Freedom urges Eamon de Valera to transfer several million dollars held in American banks to Ireland for relief and reconstruction. John J. Buckley published the appeal stating funds were raised in New York for the Irish Republic and now lie idle.

New York Ireland Eamon de Valera Friends of Irish Freedom John J. Buckley Buckley

Special Session Nears Adjournment as Key Measures Loom

Legislators aim to finish work and adjourn this evening though delays in engrossing measures may push it to tomorrow. A controversial bridge tax for the Connecticut River project faces a veto bid by Springfield opponents, while supporters expect Governor Coolidge to sign the bill. A joint convention approved a constitutional amendment removing male voting qualification and a town meeting governance change for towns with 4000 or more residents, both needing 1921 legislature action and voter approval.

Connecticut River Springfield West Coolidge Senate House Lawyer Ware Niland East Boston Bigney South Boston

Boston Teachers Salary Bill Enacted Alongside Holyoke West Relief

Yesterday the state enacted a Boston school teachers salary bill and measures to relieve Holyoke and West. The actions address pay scales for educators and aid for two cities facing financial strain. Officials indicated the bills aim to stabilize school funding and municipal finances.

Boston Holyoke and West

Death of South Boston Man in Apartment

Clement P. McDonald aged 55 of 633 East Seventh street South Boston was found dead on the floor of his flat. Medical Examiner Waters ruled heart trouble the cause and said the man had been dead several days.

Clement P. McDonald East Seventh Street Boston Waters

Son of Cabinet Officer Killed in Plane Propeller Accident

Walter Kh. Alexander, son of the Secretary of Commerce, was killed at Bolling Field when the propeller struck him as he prepared to fly in an airplane. The accident occurred today in Washington.

Washington Walter Kh. Alexander Alexander Department of Commerce Bolling Field

Arrested at Cambridge Dance In Theft of Auto Case

Leo I F Hennes Sey alias Spike Hennessey, 19, of 14 Therham Street West Roxbury, was nabbed at a Cambridge dance. Under Judge Hayden orders bail is $5000. He faces charges for the September 7 theft of a $1500 automobile from Clarence W. Hurley of Stoughton at Washington and Ruggles streets.

Leo If’. Hennessey Spike Hennessey Therham Street West Roxbury Cambridge Hayden Clarence W. Hurley Stoughton Washington and Ruggles Street

Post Santa Claus Helps Spread Christmas Cheer

Community message urges readers to support needy children by acting as a volunteer Santa Claus, delivering gifts and spreading holiday joy through local efforts.

Santa Claus

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