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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
2
Dec 22 dispatch from Udine reports Fiume completely surrounded by government forces with heavy patrols and strict surveillance on all approaches from the north east and west.
News reports describe a strict blockade around Fiume with exits allowed for those fleeing rather than facing a siege. ships barred from entry off Pola. trains halted past Abbazia and passengers bound for Fiume must disembark. Mayor Gigante has been briefed by General Cavigna on government measures, with no final stance announced yet.
The commander of Fiume moves to clear residents as civilians flee on foot. A carabineer was killed and two wounded when bombs were thrown today by the poet's legionaries on the city’s west side. The attackers escaped.
General Wilhelm Hoffmann, former chief of staff of the German east army, says in a Berlin interview that Bolshevism now requires world intervention. He argues for an international army led by Pershing Joffre or Foch to occupy Petrograd and march on Moscow, overthrow Lenin and Trotsky, and force the regime into oblivion. He believes Russian workers would desert their leaders at the sight of imminent overthrow.
Walter G. Ferguson of Quincy, a member of the White House secret service guard, was chosen as one of the operatives to personally escort President-elect Harding. Ferguson has served since Wilson's administration and accompanied Wilson on European trips. He is a former Quincy police officer and is known for his personality and athletic ability. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Ferguson of 32 Verchild Street.
Washington December 23 Senate and House recessed today for over Christmas. Both are to meet again Monday.
Governor-elect Channing H. Cox will don beard and suit to play Santa at the Cox family Christmas reunion in Methuen. The event at his brother Justice Louis 8. Cox’s home includes family members from Manchester New Hampshire and Boston.
A midnight mass will be celebrated tonight for Polish residents at the Church of Our Lady of Ohtrobrama 27 Chambers Street by Rev. L A Sikora pastor.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra performed yesterday evening due to Christmastide, with an encore matinee planned for today. The program featured Mozart Don Giovanni overture, a two piano concerto in E flat by Maier and Pattison, d Indys The Search for God, Malapiero Impressions of Nature Suite No 1, and Delius Dance Rhapsody. The works by d Indy and Malapiero were heard in Boston for the first time and marked firsts in America.
A Paris performance of d Indys Auferus search for Heaven is praised as noble and virile music rooted in medieval idiom. The reviewer lauds its coherent structure, orchestral color, and warrior spirit, while contrasting Matapiero and Delius works and noting Maier Pattison's Mozart piano duet with strong ensemble.
Today schedule includes Mayor Dennis Morgan of Thurles Ireland arriving at South Station at 9 15 a m guest of the Recognition of Ireland group a 11 a m Christmas dinner for horses at Postoffice square 930 p m carol singing Mt Vernon square Beacon Hill by West End church choirs 1115 p m Christmas music at Cathedral Church of St Paul porch 1130 p m Christmas tree ceremony at Parkman Bandstand Boston Commeh with municipal events and church carols.
East Boston Representative Stephen C Sullivan, former Orient Heights American Legion commander, filed a bill at the State House to require licenses for pistol purchases. He tied the move to fears of a national crime wave affecting Boston and other Massachusetts cities.
Lawmakers push a bill requiring licenses to carry pistols or revolvers. Sellers would face fines up to 100 dollars for first offenses and possible imprisonment up to six months for repeat violations. Authorities like judges, police boards, or mayors would issue licenses upon showing of good reason and suitability.
The Boston school committee approved a governor signed bill raising teachers salaries by 216 dollars, with the effective date moved from January 1 to February 1. The measure allows 96 cents per $1000 of property valuation for school funding, completing the promised 600 dollar increase.
Eddie Jackson and Harry Jones of Norwalk hijacked a touring car, overpowered Sgt. Thomas Hunt, and choked chauffeur Michael Gilbert. A 100-strong posse hunted them near Peet Swamp but deputy Helsen Benedict captured the pair solo. Ex-service men demanded lynching, but extra guards kept Norwalk jail secure.
Mrs Katherine Casey of Fall River Massachusetts wins the Insteader No 3 award. She receives a $100 Post check for the winning last line and is married to Jeremiah M J Casey a local business owner at 435 South Main Street.
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