Santa Claus for strikers' children raised by Boston workers
In East Boston Bertelsen and Petersen employees donated to a Post Santa Claus fund for Fall River strikers' children. The director approved a subscription drive, yielding cash donations from many workers including J Shaw Carl Hedblom Jens J Jorgensen Ralph Christensen Harvey Aitken and others totaling multiple small sums to fund Christmas for the kids.
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Fall River
Santa Claus
Bertelsen & Petersen
Boston
St. Nicholas
The
Boston Post
Kertelesen & Petersen
Mass
J. Shaw
Carl G. Hedblom
Jens J. Jorgensen
Ralph Christensen
Harvey Aitken
F. Schultz
IL. Petersen
A. Ostlund
W. Nielsen
C. W. Warshe
W. A. Marks
C. Fundalin
W. J. MacCoukey
H. J. Larsom
John A. Allan
J. Hallowell
A. Rodgers
A. Petersen
H. Parow
H. Peterson
W. Lawlor
E. Lune
B. Green
W. H. O'Connor
T. Thompson
R. Hager
Leo Peterson
L. G. Greenwood
William H. Normine
E. Schondell
C. Star
F. ©. Petersen
Walter Doyle
Joe Doyle
Wm. H Wilson
M. O. Manning
W. Wilson
J. Wilson
EB. Mosely
Joseph F. Garvey
KE. P. Oliver
Thomas Moseley
R. MacDonald
J. Lockman
W. Moore
J. McGunn
John Miller
Captain Nelson
W. Lenfest
Larnett Angelosky
Somerville Ordinance Regulates Explosives and Rides
At a Somerville Aldermen meeting an ordinance was enacted prohibiting riding on electric cars and other vehicles by unsuspecting passengers and barring the carriage of high explosives through city streets. Jurors drawn include George K. Brastow Peter Forg George W. Lawson William J. McCarthy Edwin P. Walker Warren Hillet Girard D. Bean Walter R. Simmons Homer G. O. Bowers Thomas F. Muldoon and Henry H. Middlemus.
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Somerville
George K. Brastow
Peter Forg
George W. Lawson
Wiliam J. McCarthy
Edwin P. Walker
Warren Hillet
Girard D. Bean
Walter R. Simmons
Homer G. O. Bowers
Thomas F. Muldoon
Henry H. Middlemus
Letters to Santa Claus From Fall River Readers
Dear Santa Claus a dollar is enclosed toward presents for the little ones in Fall River. We regret we cannot give more. Wishing you success we remain two constant readers of the Post.
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Santa Claus
Fall River
THE
POST
Boston Post tribute echoes good cheer in Dedham note
A Dec 22 letter from Dedham praises the Boston Post for its thoughtfulness and broad appeal. H. H. McQuillen signs the message, expressing goodwill and courtesy to readers.
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Santa Claus
Boston Post
H. H. McQuillen
Santa Claus dime remark from Boston Post letter
J. F. Stewart notes a small contribution of a dime and suggests it will be more useful in Fall River than in Boston, thanking the newspaper for the opportunity.
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Santa Claus
Boston Post
Fall River
Boston
J. F. Stewart
Money order to Santa Claus fund from Miss Hanlon
Miss M. L. Hanlon of North Easton sends five dollars by money order to augment the Santa Claus fund. Dated December 22.
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Boston Post
M. L. Hanlon
North Easton
Santa Claus Letter to Boston Post Brightens Fall River Kids
A reader from Outward News Store North Station in Boston writes to praise efforts to help poor children in Fall River this Christmas. He recalls a New York mother who attempted to harm her child due to lack of presents and urges action to prevent such tragedies. He sends 75 cents hoping it will cheer a child.
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Boston Post
Santa Claus
Fall River
Greater Boston
New York
Harry P. Varnum
North Station
A Friend of the Suffering Responds to Appeal
A Fall River reader signs as a friend of the suffering and encloses one dollar to aid city children. The note asks that Monday be used for the benefaction while mill magnates enjoy luxury.
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Dear Post
Fall River
Alder man Hill Is Nominated For Board Presidency
Melrose December 22 Dr Aaron Hill Jr was chosen on the seventh ballot from a field of six candidates for the presidency of the city board for the coming year. He previously served as president for two years winning last year by a unanimous vote though facing opposition this year from Aldermen Barton Munroe Currie Wentworth and Slayton.
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Melrose
Aaron Hill, Jr
Hill
Charles J. Barton
Oliver B. Munroe
William A. Currie
Lowell F. Wentworth
J. C. F. Slayton
Christmas money from Fall River Post employees
To the Editor of the Post. Sir please accept included money from Post composing room employees totaling 17 dollars. The gift represents their wishes for a Merry Christmas for the children of Fall River. ED C. LAW, Chairman.
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Sir
Post Composing Room
Fall River
ED C. Law
Santa Claus Fund Letter From Fall River Childrens Wish
Dear Sir Mrs Pidgin requests aid for the children of Fall River awaiting Santa Claus. Charles F Pidgin signs the note, sending along enclosed for the little ones and expressing sincere regards.
King’s Ex-Wife Seeks Access to Children in Dresden
Crown Princess Louise now Countess Montignoso arrived with a lawyer at Taschenberg Palace seeking permission to visit her children. King Frederick Augustus, on a shooting trip, was informed as public sympathy favors annual access for divorced mothers. Louise eloped in 1902 with tutor M. Giron and was later divorced.
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Dresden
Saxony
Louise
Countess Montignoso
Taschenberg
Frederick Augustus
Vienna
M. Giron
Charlestown Man Hurt After Fall Into Navy Yard Basin
William Leary of 614 Medford Street Charlestown sustained a broken wrist a fractured arm a fractured nose and multiple cuts and bruises after plummeting about 20 feet into a concrete basin at the navy yard yesterday while at work.
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William Leary
Medford Street
Charlestown
Navy Yard
Dickens Christmas Carol Reading Promises Yuletide Theater
Joseph J. Leonard will perform a Christmas Eve reading of Dickens Christmas Carol at the B. Y. M. C. Union tomorrow evening. The public is invited, with no tickets required for both ladies and gentlemen.
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Tiny Tim
Scrooge
Joseph J. Leonard
B. Y. M. C. Union
Leonard
Dickens
South Boston Man Alleged Shoplifter Arrested
A fur bon was found hanging from his coat as he left a Temple street fur shop. George Ferguson of 254 D street was arrested by Patrolman Lewis of Division 4 and charged with theft of the fur.
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Temple Street
George Ferguson
D Street
Lewis
Division 4
Long Term Prisoner James Courtney Pardoned After Parole
James Courtney, released on parole from Charlestown State prison, follows fellow lifer James Nicholson in pardon as Governor's Council grants clemency on the eve of Christmas. Courtney, 53, was committed May 9, 1892 for minor offences linked to habitual criminal status. he rose from machinist life to hardship, leading to theft amid personal tragedies. He is described as a model prisoner with supporters ready to aid his reintegration.
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James Courtney
Charlestown
James Nicholson
Courtney
Bridges Down
North End
Post's Santa Claus Car Aids Fall River Strike Victims
The Post operates a Santa Claus Car in South Boston freight yards to collect Christmas gifts for Fall River strike victims. Ensign Squarebriggs of the Salvation Army collaborates, with police help and reader donations funding toys, clothing, and food for children while preserving support for adults. Contributions are urged quickly as time is short.
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Regan Knocked Out by Attell in 17th Round
Regan of New York was knocked out by Monte Attell of San Francisco in the 17th round at the West End Club after a 20 round bout that started with a stalemate in nine rounds. Attell had steadily improved from the 11th, delivering a sharp left and right to Regan's jaw that ended the contest. This marked Attell's third straight win over Regan.
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ST. Louis
Monte Attell
San Francisco
Johnny Regan
New York
Regan
Attell
Dedham Savings Bank Closure In Iowa City Headlines
Sioux City Iowa Dec 22 The Dedham Savings Bank of Dedham Ina has closed The bank states its president J G Caton left for funds and cannot be located He is said to be short about 20000 and the bank has filed suit to recover the amount
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Dedham Savings Bank
Dedham
Ina
J. G. Caton
Gould in Revolver Incident Probed by Police
Police Captain McGlynn opened a personal inquiry into Kingdon Gould after he drew a revolver on a crowd of Columbia University sophomores trying to seize him. Gould was asked to appear before Dean Hutton for action on the firing incident.
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Kingdon Gould
New York
McGlynn
Columbia University
Dean Hutton
The Christmas Toy Dream Across Class Lines
The piece contrasts Christmas happiness across rich and poor children. It notes poor mothers scrimp to buy cheap trinkets, the joy of small gifts over costly engines, and how traditional toys shift from rag dolls to mechanical imports as wealth grows. It laments consumer abundance while highlighting enduring child happiness.
Settle It At Phelan & Steptoe's
Today and tomorrow will be days filled with perplexity to Christmas shoppers in nine cases out of ten. That ever present question What shall I give can no where be more readily answered than at Phelan & Steptoe's 42 Boylston Street. Here one finds a multitude of gifts that combine both beauty and utility.
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Phelan & Steptoe’s
Boylston Street
Kaiser
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