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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
1
Detroit reports Henry Ford’s campaign against Jews mystifies the city and others as the automobile magnate remains private about his motives. Ford, with limited intimates, keeps hidden aims from potential friends amid his large business and suburban home.
Detroit, Mich. Dec. Ford Motor Company announces the plant closed for inventory on Dec 24 will stay closed indefinitely. Workers were told it would reopen Jan 3, but the company now says it will resume operations as soon as possible while assembly plants nationwide continue normal operations.
Mohawk Tom the black bear of the Berkshires faces a harsh winter with no aid from the governor. He must rely on his own resources to protect his family and any in-laws visiting from Southern Vermont over the holidays on Mount Greylock.
Fire at F. C. Parker & Sons tannery in Woburn caused about $100000 damage to buildings stock and machinery. About 50 workers were suspended for lack of orders. firemen halted spread to neighboring tanneries as hoses blocked Boston tracks delaying commuters. A 75 foot smokestack collapsed during extinguishment.
Miss Lucy Meli former secretary to Charles Ponzi defunct swindler pleads not guilty hearing set for Jan 6. She allegedly refused to account for the $1000 she took causing arrest by Special in the Municipal court corridor per Miss Florence McDonald.
Two women clerks Mary Parkins and Regina Sassoney and three men Edward Donegan Sigmund Rosenfeld and George Stibberson were arrested on charges of conspiring to defraud the United States by bribing for liquor withdrawal permits. The bribe allegedly grew from 6500 to 31500 dollars paid at a hotel. Bail set at 100000 for Donegan and 50000 for each co defendant.
The YD Club annual ball, the first under the organization's auspices, held at the East Armory last night drew 2500 to 3000 attendees. State and city officials and military personnel were among the hundreds of prominent guests.
Prince Mahidol Songkla of Siam and his bride Princess Sangwan Talapat have taken a three room flat at 329 Longwool Avenue in Boston with a kitchen, to be ready next Tuesday. He will study at Harvard School of Public Health and MIT while honeymooning in Back Bay. The prince praised American democracy and simplicity.
American players William T. Tilden II and William M. Johnston defeated Norman E. Brookes and Gerald Patterson of Australasia 4 6, 6 4, 6 0 and 6 4 to capture the Davis Cup in Auckland New Zealand on December 31.
Secretary Wilson states that as long as the Russian Soviet government seeks to incite insurrection in the United States its members here are subject to deportation. He cites evidence that the Soviet regime funds insurrection by force, and orders Martens deported with others.
A New Year scene in Boston mixes bold festivity with restraint as prohibition officers threaten to curb noisy celebrations. Hotels offer devices of celebration, while officers anticipate trouble from uninvited guests and enforce liquor laws during the holiday period.
Despite damp weather, residents planned New Year’s Eve festivities tonight with public events and gatherings noted across the city. Officials urged caution as rain persisted and crowds gathered for countdowns.
P Frank Haddon linotype operator on the Sumter Item achieved a world record by setting 0.288 ems in six hours using a seven point on eight point slug with an 18 centimeter measure. His feat marks a notable efficiency milestone in linotype operation.
In Lewiston today the Androscoggin Mills stockholders approved a 100 percent stock dividend at a meeting held in the city.
New Bedford police conclude 16 year old James F. Collins Jr. is not in Turner's Pond marsh after dynmite blasts opened ice and recovered gun, mittens and cartridge belt. inquiry notes a woman living with woodchoppers.
The report notes renewed German air raids on Dunkirk during 1914. It mentions a wartime context with strategic actions and government responses as authorities discuss a sugar control measure and political nominations. A brief armistice proposal is cited between Mathonia and the Russian Soviet government at Dorpat.
Forecasts cover Hoxton and surrounding areas with cooler temperatures and unsettled conditions. Northern New England and southern New England expect cloudy skies with light snow possible Friday into Saturday, colder temperatures Friday night, and moderate to fresh wind shifts from the southwest to west.
Despite unsettled conditions, the day and night should be fair with temperatures near yesterday. Expect similar highs and lows as the previous day.
The record shows yesterday’s average temperature at 82.4 degrees and the prior day at 27.4 degrees. Data references Thompson’s Spe spa in Washington state with unclear formatting in the source.
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