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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1920
Page
1
Boston today would be much drier if cooperation with the Federal Prohibition Enforcement Agent William J. McCarthy had been adequate over the past year. He reviewed his office's work and implied obstruction by certain interests without naming individuals or groups.
President Wilson is expected to act on the War Finance Corporation revival bill soon after Congress passes it. Farmers support reviving the program to boost sales to foreign buyers, potentially lending to Germany to pay American farmers, while officials anticipate a veto.
Chicago police officers dressed as Santa Claus distributed food clothing toys and other Christmas necessities to about 3800 families on their beats. Each officer paid for the items themselves and the chief granted four hours off for dinner.
Fiume Arbe Veglia and San Marcos under blockade by the Italian fleet feel food scarcity. Most of Gabriele d Annunzio's troops stay in Fiume barracks while officers communicate with the poet who oversees military and political affairs of the beleaguered city.
Italian General Ferrario closes in on Fiume after a formal blockade. Tracks and roads are damaged to stop entry, patrols and troops seal the city with guards and Alpine forces. D Annunzio directs defense from the river mouth, while 52 000 residents face rationing for two weeks and growing unrest.
Dennis A. Connors, 46, of Whitinsville, worked past midnight arranging Christmas gifts. On going upstairs to retire he fell and broke his neck, dying instantly at his home. local authorities listed no foul play. Police reported the accident occurred early this morning.
Mrs Ruth Ruickholdt wife of Dr Charles Ruickholdt of 890 Chapel Street New Haven says a mysterious male influence drove her to the suspected grand larceny. She was denied bail of 2500 at Jefferson Market Magistrate Max S Levine arraignment as police held her for further questioning.
Mrs Ruickholdt was arrested in an express office after taking a fake package from a New London jewellers firm. She admitted receiving $1000 from Elma Sharp of Derby and gave nearly $700 to a mysterious man described as over 40, six feet tall, with jet black hair and a heavy mustache who exercised a magnetic control over her.
In New York a heavy Santa weight 340 pounds tried to prove he exists by descending a chimney in Alderman Frank J. Dotzler's home. The plan ended when his girth blocked the passage. a bricklayer hacked away chimney debris, toys fell, and the disguise came off revealing there is no Santa.
Yesterday's sudden cold front began at 1 AM with a low of 26 degrees by 7 AM and rose to 29 at noon before easing again at 1 PM. The official forecaster notes temperatures will remain chilly through tomorrow.
Ruth Gordon the actress known for Seventeen spent Christmas in bed with legs in casts after last Monday's operation by Dr. Edwin W. Ryerson. She said the procedure, though sought for acting success, left her happiest that Christmas with straight limbs and a normal pulse as husband George Kelly kept vigil.
Salvatore Insalacco of East Boston was arrested after an alleged road obstruction on a North ferry boat led him to draw and point a loaded revolver at James R. Hammond. Patrolmen Dunleavy detained him at the East Boston station following the incident on Boston harbor.
Three inmates escaped from the State penitentiary at Fort Madison Iowa as a posse hunts them. Warden reports few details about the break and continues pursuit tonight.
After a rapid pursuit through Chelsea streets two alleged holdup men Lester Hall 23 of 9 Bradford Street Boston and Sam Green 31 of 192 Arlington Street Chelsea were arrested by Patrolmen Peter McGauley William Hanley and William Keating following an alleged attempt to rob Joseph Fisher 65 of 33 Ash Street.
Police identify two assailants after they mug Fisher as Sam Peres and Sam Milner rush to help. Green, tall and known to have a record, is detained following a chase with officers who corner him after he drops his hat. Peres and Milner are assaulted while helping Fisher.
The item lists George Dewey born 1837 as a key anniversary and notes Austrians losing 10 000 prisoners at Deckla Gallela in 1914. It also mentions a naval board reconversion ordered by Secretary Daniels on January 5 and a Japanese Parliament opening.
Forecast for northern New England calls for fair and continued cold Sunday with Monday snow and rising temperatures. Southern New England should see fair and continued cold Sunday followed by Monday snow and warmer conditions. High pressure dominates the East with overall colder Atlantic conditions and winds shifting from northwest to northeast along coastal areas.
Mean barometer 80.24. Mean temperature 24.00. Mean dew point 14.00. Mean relative humidity 62.00. Maximum temperature 39.06.59.00. Minimum temperature 18.00. Maximum wind West 26.0. J. W. SMITH, Meteorologist.
A proclamation allegedly reads “Ignore Martial Law” as women of Erin resist wartime restrictions. The act signals civil defiance and questions authority during conflict. Authorities warn penalties for disobedience while public sentiment divides over the measure.
In Dublin on December 25 the Association of Irish Women urged defiance of the British martial law. A proclamation urged people to ignore the order and object to the death penalty for harboring armed men, praising Nurse Edith Cavell as a model.
Proclaimed call urges every man of military age to bear arms despite martial law. A second attempt to burn the Free man's Journal failed as an arson attempt with gasoline cans found on site. The maintenance cost for troops in Ireland was estimated at 550 million dollars annually.
President-elect and Mrs. Harding celebrated Christmas in Marion Ohio by opening hundreds of presents from across the country and entertaining newspaper correspondents at dinner. It was their first Marion Christmas in five years with no political conferences, a day focused on rest and celebration. Gifts ranged from cigarettes to Georgia possums.
In Rome on December 25 Pope Benedict XVI called for a return to gospel principles and a willingness to work as the sole effective remedy for current societal unrest.
The Pope, in response to Cardinal Vanutelli, denounced lack of discipline hatred laziness excessive pleasure seeking and loss of faith. He warned reconstruction needs God's cooperation and urged repentance as war wounds linger and industry stalls. He pledged renewed effort to restore gospel principles.
Forecast calls for bright and fair conditions today with clear skies tonight. Temperatures will be quite cold, dipping notably after sundown. Strong sun today. frost risk overnight in rural areas. Wind light from the northwest.
Chicago police report Harry R. Manster, accused of killing Patrolman Reiser in Boston, injured hands and feet from a fall while escaping. He remained unaware of the movements of Barney and Ward after post, as he sat at Maxwell Street station during Christmas dinner.
William Redke, 40, turned himself in to Washington County police after cracking a Pennsylvania railroad station safe in Houston. He netted 10 cents and, despondent, tried to gas himself at the station. He pled guilty and is held on $1000 bail awaiting arraignment.
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