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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
9
Fifteen boys aged 14 to 10 were arraigned in Municipal Court in Auburn Maine for shoplifting. One was sent to reform school and a plea of nolo contendere was accepted in the others, with cases continued at ten day intervals for six months. Many come from prominent Auburn families.
In Chicopee 2000 Dwight Manufacturing textile workers face a 22 1 2 percent wage reduction starting January 10 as the plant shuts down tomorrow night and reopens January 10, according to officials.
The Maine State Grange at its annual session in Lewiston adopted a resolution calling for an immediate embargo on importing potatoes from foreign countries.
A self sharpening razor built into the frame promises daily shaving comfort. The AutoStrop offers styles from a folding pocket kit to traveling sets, with prices from five dollars to twenty five for the sterling silver version.
Robert W. Kelso, State Commissioner of Public Welfare, was appointed secretary of the newly formed Boston Council of Social Agencies. The 67 organizations aim to coordinate social welfare work. he will resign his state post and assume duties after the new year. The council met at the Twentieth Century Club with James Jackson presiding.
A Christmas music program draws praise for its skilled choir and trained pupils. Antonio Martone and Laura Noonan, graduates, receive high regard for their voices. Squeak the cat, beloved at home, gains legendary status after a lake rescue and canoe voyage with Mrs. Hayward and her Irish terrier Michael.
A writer reflects on a Christmas concert by blind singers at Jordan Hall last Monday. The piece questions why the music softens hearts and evokes the season’s spirit, recalling Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit. The Perkins Institution chair is mentioned as a point of consideration.
Jeremiah Lasilva of Massachusetts avenue was sentenced to three days in Charles street jail by Judge Sheehan for contempt after failing to return to the courtroom Monday afternoon in a larceny case where he acted as a witness.
A community appeal invites readers to perform good deeds this season so the Post Santa program can brighten Christmas for those in need. Volunteers organize donations and local clubs spread the call to action.
Boston Post newsboys will attend a special Christmas Day 1 am showing of Dinty at Nathan Gordon's Old South Theatre. Wesley Barry, famed for Daddy Long Legs and Go and Get It, stars with Marshall Neilan directing. The event includes the newsies’ hero turn and a chance to see a peer from their own ranks on screen.
Guiseppi Botta was sentenced in Dedham to 9 to 12 years in State prison for the February murder of his wife in Franklin. He killed her after discovering her with another man in their home cellar.
Charity appeal urges giving to needy youngsters whose Christmas depends on gifts from the Post Santa Claus. The plea emphasizes the joy of giving and the responsibility to support disadvantaged children during the holiday season.
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