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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
1
News from New York reports a major surprise in motion picture circles as a prominent film pair announced their wedding plans. Details remain sparse as the industry watches for official confirmation and ceremony plans.
Enrico Caruso, the famed tenor, has developed suppurative pleurisy while convalescing in his New York apartment. Doctors report aspiration was performed successfully and note slight daytime improvement, but his overall condition remains serious.
The military conducted extensive raids and searches across Dublin. In Rutland Square 600 soldiers carried out house to house inspections and about 40 young men were arrested.
William Tilden II, world's 1920 champion, defeated Norman Brookes of Australia in the opening Davis Cup match in Auckland New Zealand. The score stood 10-8 6-4 1-6 6-4 as the tourney began.
President Wilson declined a $150,000 bid from a syndicate to write one article. He said no single article was worth such an amount, a decision announced at the White House with few details released.
Radical changes in court procedure for small cases will go into effect next Monday in Boston municipal civil courts and in other districts statewide. On Feb 1, 1921, plans announced yesterday afternoon.
The article touts the new system as inexpensive, fast, and simple to use, highlighting potential savings and quicker implementation for users. It notes official endorsements and contrasts with existing approaches, suggesting broad adoption if early results hold.
Four sons of the late Yuan Shih Kai arrive in Middlebury Vermont to pursue eight years of study at Middlebury College. The youths ages 12 to 17 adopt the names Charles Alexander William and Thomas. The youngest was born in the imperial palace during their father’s presidency.
Governor Coolidge warned the precarious railroad situation in New England threatens the region's prosperity and prestige. In a town meeting at the Hotel Somerset, he urged unity to demand adequate facilities to develop and serve America's industrial and economic needs.
Detroit Dec 29 The Ford Motor Co has closed its Highland Park plant for an indefinite period with inventory set to run Dec 24 to Jan 3 and operations possibly resuming Feb 1. The shutdown stems from general financial and business conditions. Normally 60 000 men work in the Highland Park shops.
In Duxbury on December 20 George Simmons and wife Addie an elderly couple living alone on Duck Hill road were believed killed when their house burned to the ground. Firemen found no trace of the couple amid the ashes as neighbors and officials searched.
General Pershing addressed a crowd at the Commodore Hotel in New York urging CUI in the armed forces. He spoke to about 1000 men and women who rose to cheer his call for unity and service.
Adrian Robertson Breed a 67 year old recluse from a wealthy Lynn family shot himself then set his shack ablaze in Wilmington on December 29. He survived and was taken to Tewksbury Hospital where he remains between life and death while expresses he is tired of being the family black sheep.
Irish leader Eamon De Valera is reported visiting the home of James K. Maguire in New Rochelle. The Advocate notes rumors of his whereabouts and states he is not well and rests at Maguire’s residence while recuperating from stress.
New Bern North Carolina December 29 employees of the Newbern Iron Works and Supply Company voted to ignore the new profit sharing agreement and strike. Last week's pay under the plan fell about 10 percent from the prior week as profits were calculated above operating expenses.
A one pound baby born Christmas night to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Pruitt of Abilene is reported healthy. The infant is kept wrapped in cotton and takes nourishment regularly.
Police fail to locate 16 year old James F. Collins Jr after all day search of Turner's Pond in Plainville. Grappling irons and dynamite were used but no body trace found. A woman reportedly heard cries the night he disappeared. Report by John Stewart, New Bedford.
Three Somerville fire apparatus were taken out of service responding to a false still alarm at 14 Ware Street West Somerville. Hose 8 dropped a link in the chain, Hose 5 broke its differential on the way, and Engine 1 collided with a car breaking a spring. Residents denied knowledge of any fire and the equipment was repaired immediately.
The entry notes German air raids on Dunkirk in 1914 killing 18 people. Also mentions Rudyard Kipling born in 1865 and a timestamped note about lighting events and anniversaries.
The forecast calls for generally fair weather across the states east of the Mississippi Thursday and Friday. Northern New England expected cloudy with slightly warmer temperatures. southern New England partly clear and warmer. Fresh southwest and west winds across Sandy Hook northward, with moderate southwest winds from Sandy Hook to Hatteras and overcast conditions Thursday. Snow probable Friday in northern Michigan.
The Old Farmer predicts fair weather today and tonight with slightly warmer temperatures.
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