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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
2
Chicago December 23 Hardly likely the phrase is sung at the Hoboes Holiday Reunion of the Hobo College alumni. President Mr Mique Walsh will attend along with notable supporters at the former West Madison street campus to welcome visitors and celebrate the gathering.
Walsh describes an welcoming event tomorrow night with no admission charge and festive decor. Faculty and students buzz with activity as plans include a program featuring Mary Garden and other students, amid playful pranks and makeshift stage props.
General John J. Pershing returns to his boyhood home in Laclede Missouri on December 23. He shares turkey, receives a medal from Governor Frederick D. Gardner and a loving cup from former schoolmates. Pershing meets relatives and old cronies, tours the Pershing house, walks miles, and vows to keep the loving cup for his son Warren.
Reports to the Post Office Department show Christmas mail 25 percent heavier this year than the previous peak. No congestion on trains or in post offices was reported. One office noted a 135 percent increase in volume.
Episcopal churches in Boston prepare Christmas Eve observances with multiple services. The Cathedral of St. Paul hosts noon carols and 4 and 5 pm services, All Saints' Ashmont at 4 pm, Emmanuel Newbury Street at 3 pm, and Advent and St. John Bowdoin Street offering elaborate carols. Beacon Hill trumpeters perform at 10:80 pm and 11:15 pm from church towers, with midnight communions at 11:30 pm at the Cathedral and 11:15 pm at St. Ann's Dorchester, among others.
Washington reports no concrete results from Republican and Democratic Senate talks on treaty reservations but leaders remain confident a framework will form by the January 6 holiday recess.
Portland, December 23. After waiting nine years the four heirs of Frederick Lovejoy will receive $25 apiece. The will filed for probate in 1910 has just been allowed. No contest, but formalities over appointing a resident appraiser balked the court.
More than 600 children and parents attended Fay Hall for a Christmas tree hosted by the Boston Telephone Operators Union. The event provided gifts ice cream and entertainment for the children and distributed over 1000 dollars to the former Boston police force fathers as a treasury contribution.
A basement fire swept through the Gibbons Motor Truck Body Company at 132 Worcester Street. The blaze damaged the first two floors and their large stock of bodies, with total loss estimated at 42 000 dollars. origin unknown.
Boston postal officials report a record surge in parcel post and Christmas mail. Acting Postmaster Hurley estimates a 60 percent rise over last year as windows at the central office and Milk Street side open to receive packages. The peak likely occurred Monday night with a heavy influx at branch stations, eased by a new sorting and delivery system.
The State executive committee of the American Legion voted to take over the soldiers employment bureau on Jan 1. The bureau will join the Legion with headquarters at the State House and John J. Lane was named State athletic officer. The City Council may provide 2000 for the bureau and the Governor backs State funding. A installation sub committee was formed with Edward L. Logan Leo A Spillane Frank S. Perkins and J Wells Farley.
London December 23 The disqualification removal act allowing women to serve as magistrates was enacted. The lord chancellor announced the appointment of the Marchioness of Crewe the Marchioness of Londonderry Mrs David Lloyd George Mrs Humphrey Ward Mrs Sidney Webb Miss Elizabeth Haldane and Miss Gertrude Tuckwell to act when required. They will form a women's advisory commission to judge suitability for vacancies and the lord chancellor notes women are well suited for children's courts already in several large cities.
Lawton Michigan December 23 Joseph C Virgo husband of Maude Tabor faces murder arraignment after prosecutors say an illegal operation claim by Maude s mother Mrs Sarah Tabor completes the state case. The body was found in a trunk after her disappearance years earlier.
War Camp Community Service brought joy to over 200 World War I veterans at Base Hospital No 19 Roxbury West Roxbury. Mrs Katherine Grinnell supervised an evening of jazz singing smokes and gifts handed to the veterans.
December 24 Daily Herald quotes Sinn Fein founder Arthur Griffith and Irish poet George Russell criticizing the home rule plan. They say proposals are not operative and mislead opinion in the United States, denying self government and affirming continued British control over taxation trade and economy. William O'Brien calls the plan unworthy and designed only for export.
Irish volunteers acted as bearers today at the funeral of Savage at Ballisodare Sligo his native place. The Sinn Fein colors were over the coffin. The graveyard was surrounded by police but nothing untoward occurred.
Dublin reports no arrests in the attack on Viscount French viceroy. The body of Savage, slain in the assault, was sent from Dublin to Sligo as no demonstrations took place today.
More than 20 children at the Reading convalescent home will receive enormous red stockings filled with toys fruits games and other gifts Santa's workshop overflow from the Fathers and Mothers Club. Distribution starts today and aims to finish before the new year as the group appeals for funds. Mrs Mary Rice founded the club with helpers Mrs Neilie Horne and Miss Lora Horne directing from 188 Commonwealth Avenue.
Satin remains a favored fabric for afternoon gowns as sleeve silhouettes grow roomier. Fashion notes highlight larger sleeve volumes influencing overall dress shape and movement.
In New York on December 23, Mary Behr, 40, sought contraband whiskey but could not locate a bootlegger. She mistakenly rang a fire alarm box, prompting multiple fire companies and police reserves to respond. She received water at the police station and was charged with disorderly conduct.
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