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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1920
Page
1
Boston endured a bitter stretch as temperatures fell from 11 degrees at 1 am to 5 degrees by 8 am. Frigid conditions caused frozen pipes fires train delays and other cold weather problems, with a warm up and possible snow or rain predicted for today.
Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, writes in Leslie's Weekly that he is more optimistic about the future of the country despite warned dangers. He urges individuals to act to improve conditions so the nation can return to a satisfactory standard of living.
Announcement notes a United States protest against England's trade restrictions. One year ago Britain’s Commons passed an amendment removing sex disqualifications, allowing women to sit and vote in the Lords. The War Cabinet is described as transforming into a Peace Cabinet.
Forecast warns Monday snow and rain in northern New England with warmer Monday then colder Tuesday. Southern New England sees snow or rain and warmer Monday, turning cloudy and colder Tuesday. A disturbance from Michigan to the Middle Gulf coast moves northeast with strong easterly winds likely gale force.
Today's outlook shows rising temperatures and some unsettled skies with a chance of light snow during the day and again at night. Expect brief flakes, slight accumulation unlikely, and gradual cooling after sunset.
Lucy DuCharme an 18 year old from Lowell says she was kept for more than five weeks by Fred E Currie her eloped sweetheart. Currie is jailed in Springfield on four charges of breaking and entering. She returned home while Currie faces the charges and the ordeal left her sobered.
Currie first surfaced in public notices after police at Dudley Street arrested him on a charge of breaking into the apartment of Miss Mary Thatcher at 851 Albany. The incident ties Currie to a miscreant entry reported by local authorities.
George L. King, named as head of a nationwide criminal gang, was arraigned in Brooklyn on a short affidavit charging assault and robbery. Bail set at 100000 after DA said King confessed directing the recent Fettel burglary. Police say he seduces wealthy targets then coordinates others to act. He reportedly claims prior prison for forgery in California and has traveled to Boston, Cleveland, and New Orleans.
One man was killed and another seriously injured when their car collided head on with another vehicle early last night. The crash occurred on a rural road outside town, and police are investigating the cause.
Opera star Enrico Caruso is ill with pleurisy at the Metropolitan Opera House. Five physicians treat him and say the attack is painful but not serious, requiring a room confinement. Secretary Bruno Zirato says he felt sharp pain on Christmas and rested better tonight. doctors hope for a stage return in two to three weeks if no complications.
In Brooklyn a 16 year old Herbert Brann found a loaded gas pipe on a hunting trip near Bergen Beach. He and two friends Paul Clandon and John McKenney Jr. were hurt when the improvised bomb exploded while they attempted to open the pipe. McKenney was killed instantly and Brann lost a hand.
Resolutions urging Senator Henry Cabot Lodge to explain whether American wartime performances met expectations were circulated. The item notes the request goes to Lodge for an answer and references continuation on Page 15-4th Column.
In Lawrence the Amalgamated Textile Workers of America voted to remain with the national body by 1181 to 116, ending local talks of a split. The union plans a department based reorganization and Joseph Salerno was elected general secretary succeeding Ben Legere.
New York December 26 Monk Eastman once led a feared East Side gang and was later restored to citizenship for wartime heroism. His body with five bullet wounds was found at 14th Street and Fourth Avenue near a subway entrance where a revolver with five empty shells lay on the steps. A suspect was not identified.
In the dead man's pockets were 140 dollars a watch and chain and a Christmas card. The presence of these valuables suggested to police that the killing may not have been a robbery.
Paris reports from Berlin that a manifesto to the League of Nations may urge Austria to join Germany. German and Austro officials, including Dr Walter Simons and Count Czernin von Chudenitz, are credited with drafting the document. A recent Italy Yugoslavia treaty is cited as supporting dynastic stability across the region.
A general alarm fire swept the Swett building at 511 521 Main street Melrose yesterday afternoon destroying the first two floors and causing 15000 dollars in damage. Aid from Malden was called and the blaze raged for about an hour threatening Melrose's heart of the business district.
Fire gutted three shops and an insurance office on the street floor while smoke and water damaged Melrose Club rooms on upper floors. Kenneth Main alerted nearby fire station after seeing basement smoke. An extra 20 minute battle followed as flames renewed. building unoccupied. possible electric fire start cited. Augusta Maine. Dee 26. Morin 16 Jacques 15 Burns 14 drowned skating in Kennebec River. Morin and Jacques body recovered.
Triest dispatch says Italian regulars have reached the factories in a tense bay defense. The advancing army is ordered not to fire unless attacked as an all sided siege tightens. The Italian fleet remains in the bay and takes no part in the duel.
The Rev. Harry G. Miley pastor of St. Paul’s English Evangelical Church was mistaken for a thief while hurrying to his church with communion cups under his arm. He was stopped and badly beaten, knocked down twice and kicked before his identity was known. He received first aid at the church.
Thirty armed masked raiders attacked the Cork Examiner offices on Christmas Eve. They smashed printing presses with hammers, damaged the building with explosives, cut telephone lines, and planted gelignite under machines. The fire was put out and police arrived too late. They claimed orders from the Irish Republic.
Dublin dispatch reports two men who opened fire on crown forces at Tralee were killed by the military as they attempted to flee. Both carried revolvers and dumdum bullets in their possession.
In Dublin on Christmas Day two civilians and one soldier were wounded during disturbances. None of the injuries are described as serious.
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