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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
1
Crowds filled streets as services were held in many churches across the region marking the New Year. Report notes the year 1920 began with a dry forecast but celebrations proved otherwise in various districts. Continued on page 15 seventh column.
New Year’s Day is a legal holiday, Paul Revere was born this day in 1735, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect in 1863. The steamship Ivernia torpedoed in 1916 and the British battleship Formidable sunk in 1915 with heavy loss. A year ago today health authorities cited a drop in influenza cases. President Wilson returns to Paris after a trip to England. The Northern Pacific freight/trains run ashore on Fire Island with 2480 U.S. troops returning.
Big Bill Kelcher recalls his life story with the Post sharing how he and associates recruited wealthy men on transatlantic liners. He notes Martin Walsh, a Faro leader, made 117 ocean trips, joking that seagulls knew him and that first class liners served as easy places for introductions. Continued on Page 6-Third Column.
Eusatia Pallidani a Spanish grand dame hen died in New London at age 32 claiming to be the oldest hen in the United States. Owned by James Blanchard of Dayville the bird hatched hundreds of eggs and remained prolific despite plumage turning from black to white in later years.
James W. Sullivan of Lynn appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court as a member of the State Board of Bar Examiners. He graduated from Boston University School of Law in 190 and has since practiced law in Lynn.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor pledges America's workers to do their full share in solving the nation’s problems in 1920. He states workers stand ready to fulfill their duty as American citizens in the new year. Continued on page 11.
Giro Zinzia, 26, of 123 Eutaw Street, injured when an auto driven by Charles J. McCarthy Jr. of 114 Blue Hill Avenue struck him opposite Charter Street North End. He will be turned over to police for carrying concealed weapons after a revolver was found on him at Haymarket Relief Station.
By Howard G Reynolds sporting editor the Post Pasadena California December 31 Harvard the representative football eleven of the East and Oregon the pick of the West are set and ready for their big gridiron struggle at the New Years Tournament of Roses here tomorrow.
Mrs. Josephine Veloni aged two from 56 Prince Street was wounded by a bullet while watching a New Year celebration from a window. She was taken to Relief Hospital in serious condition and her husband is being sought by police.
Washington Dec 31 Daniel C Roper commissioner of internal revenue endorses Law and Order Sunday observing Jan 18 the first Sunday after constitutional prohibition goes into effect He appeals for an aroused public conscience and promises strict enforcement by his bureau of prohibition measures
The Chamber of Commerce conducted its largest mail vote showing 1530 in favor and 304 against the Versailles peace treaty. Supporters urged concessions by opposing factions to secure ratification.
The membership asked if mutual concessions to ratify the treaty and League of Nations were a patriotic duty. Of 1580 voting yes, 24 backed Lodge reservations. Two opposed any change, three favored Lodge-modified terms. Several abstained, letters praised directors, two new members joined for the chamber’s stance.
Authorities said Agnes Christie, a South End woman, died by inhaling chloroform in her Brooke House room on Chandler Street late Tuesday night. They reported she had attempted self harm several times recently and had long expressed resolve to die, following an official investigation.
London reports details of the Prince of Wales Australian tour not settled yet. It is believed he will sail aboard the Renown via the Panama Canal. An India visit is unlikely before 1921. Some papers propose sending him to Ireland for a calming effect, but the court refuses the risk now.
Forecast shows Thursday cloudy with light rain or snow likely, warmer in places. Friday turns fair but colder with winds shifting from southwest to northwest. Also notes variable conditions along New York, New England, and Atlantic coast regions with a disturbance moving northeastward from Lake Erie.
Report fragment lists scattered codes and figures from a weather summary. Includes averages for yesterday and a year ago with temperatures around 29.8 and 34.12, respectively, and unrelated numeric strings. Ends with incomplete data.
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