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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
2
Two men, Charles Tammaro aged 25 of 91 Liverpool Street East Boston and Tony Jerdener aged 28 of 9 Harris Street Boston, were critically wounded after a Christmas celebration incident yesterday. Both were treated at East Boston Relief Station with little hope for recovery.
A cable from Herbert Hoover and William B. Poland details Belgian destruction. The Food Administration announced Belgium would receive 180000 tons of supplies monthly including clothing. The plan needs 160000 deadweight tons plus 340000 tons already chartered, with extra tonnage sought from the Shipping Board.
Domenick Santro, 24, of 93 Liverpool street, is jailed at Fast Boston police station for assault with intent to kill. The dispute began when Eliza Vitroli confronted loud noise at 91-93 Liverpool, leading to an argument in which Santro claimed Tammaro struck him. Santro fired three shots, injuring Tammaro in the abdomen and Jerdener in the stomach. a revolver found on Border street was identified as his.
Hoover reports Belgium’s relief survey shows American aid sustains food supply as Belgian and French refugees number about 300000. Destruction of railways and industry varies, with steel and textile sectors hit hardest. Refugees trek toward northern France while Belgians push rehabilitation and self-reliance amid ongoing foreign financial aid needs.
The Boston Aerie No. 45 hosted 500 city youngsters at their Kneeland street clubrooms for a festive Christmas party. Santa arrived from a window with candy and toys while a large decorated tree glowed with gifts, drawing cheers and songs from the crowd.
Chicago readers heard messages from President Poincare Marshal Joffre and King George at a Victory dinner honoring the return of Alsace Lorraine to France. Lieutenant Louis Ricaud attended as representative of the French flight commission and the event drew several hundred members of the Association Generale des Alsaciens Lorraine.
In Camp Meade Maryland on December 25 Cardinal Gibbons issued a Christmas message to troops read at Mass. Sent via Bernard J Flynn Knights of Columbus director of activities the appeal urged brotherly love and fellowship among service members and families toward recognizing Christ as their elder brother.
More than 200 French sailors and American sailors joined a Christmas dinner at Cook’s hosted by the United Service Club. Despite conservation challenges, Christmas spirit prevailed as the two groups cheered for each other and sang the Marseillaise and American patriotic airs in unison. Walter J. Badger organized the event.
Stuttgart dispatch reports the new Wurttemberg government plans to abolish all nobility titles and powers, signaling a radical constitutional shift.
State and Everett police have tied six bandits in a touring car to the $12 600 GE payroll robbery at the Everett plant near Tileston street bridge last Friday. The gang’s suspected leader is to be taken into custody this week. Frank R Brown remains hospitalized at Massachusetts General, recovering well after Christmas visits from his wife andplant employees sent gifts.
Christmas cheer filled Deer Island House of Correction as 390 inmates enjoyed a roast pork dinner with island grown vegetables and mince pies. An evening minstrel show, performed entirely by inmates after weeks of rehearsal, capped the holiday observance.
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