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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1920
Page
1
The Sinn Feiners in western Ireland have formed vigilance committees to maintain order, policing certain areas with energy. The committees tolerate crimes like shooting through windows, burning ricks, and maiming cattle, while night patrols by peasant farmers seize offenders and inflict severe punishment.
A top Republican official resigns as secretary of the Republican National Committee to take charge of the campaign of the Bay State governor for the presidential nomination. Coolidge headquarters will be opened in Washington to support the effort.
Navy reports indicate Captain Daniels defended medals despite the ship’s loss following contact with enemy forces. Investigations focus on wartime decisions and battlefield communications affecting the awards decision.
Secretary Daniels answered critics of his Navy decorations in a letter to Senator Page as Senate and House naval committees prepare to investigate the dispute sparked by Rear Admiral Sims and others refusing the awards.
Calvin Coolidge gains momentum as James B. Reynolds resigns as secretary of the Republican National Committee to run the Coolidge for President campaign. Reynolds plans to open headquarters in Washington and lead a nationwide effort with a strong staff to secure the nomination.
Immigration and Justice records show 429 “Reds” jailed or held for deportation as undesirables, including 13 women, from Massachusetts New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Most are imprisoned on the Iceland pending removal as political prisoners in Boston harbor.
Work on moving the Recs advanced quickly yesterday with the first group conveyed to the land around 4 o clock last night. About 500 men and a woman participated, two of the men from unnamed origins.
Despatches report 300 Sinn Feiners attacked the Carrigthill police barracks in County Cork at 10 pm. They fired volleys for three hours, blew up the end of the building, took prisoners, and looted the barracks.
A sergeant and five constables faced raiders who opened fire and used bombs to breach the barracks. The attackers overpowered and bound the officers after looting arms, ammunition, and money. They warned they would destroy the building if repaired and departed after cutting telephone lines. police from Cork later arrived.
Three persons including Joseph Tatsky, his wife Bernice of Dorchester, and his sister Annie of the West End were struck by a speeding car while waiting for a trolley near 1027 Blue Hill Avenue. One suffered a fractured jaw. all were treated by Dr. Kline and sent home. The driver fled. police seek him.
The statement declares ongoing commitment to serving the people and continuing efforts into the New Year, highlighting dedication and planned sustained work.
Vienna began the year with a lively celebration despite deprivations. Restaurants cabarets and coffee houses stayed open until 2 30 a m after crowded crowds. A gala opera performance was held with boxes selling for 6000 crowns and champagne at 900 crowns per bottle.
Jack Kearns, manager of heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, announced in Los Angeles that he accepted a $400,000 purse from James W. Coffroth for a 45 round Dempsey versus Georges Carpentier bout in Tijuana, Lower California.
Sun moon rise and set times listed. Notable items include the 1915 shelling of a German East Africa capital destroying harbor vessels, a 1916 general uprising in Hesti suppressed by LA Marines, and the 1915 death of Count von Hedtling in Bavaria. One year ago the 301st Artillery arrived home.
Forecast calls for Monday and Tuesday fair with continued cold conditions across Boston and New England. Winds shift from northwest to west offshore, with rising temperatures Tuesday. A strong Bermuda-centered storm moves east-northeast, remaining offshore Atlantic waters.
Handsome Jack Geraghty elopes with Amy Bluste of Water Town at Santa Anna California on New Year’s Day in a Gretna Green like nuptial. Continued on page ten fourth column.
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