06 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
1
In Bridgeport Connecticut on January 5 Mrs. Ethel Hutchins Nott testified against Elwood B Wade in a capital murder trial for the killing of her alleged lover. Nott's pallid face showed strain as she described events and confronted Wade in court.
Reports from Dublin state Eamon De Valera is in excellent health and has held several departmental Sinn Fein conferences. He may issue a message to Americans and a manifesto to the Irish, while leaders insist on British-initiated negotiations toward independence.
Charles M Schwab and Edmund Platt urged that the United States has not yet seen its greatest prosperity at the 17th annual Massachusetts Bankers Association banquet held at Copley Plaza. 1150 members attended the gathering with F B Washburn presiding.
Washington January 5 The Labor Department issued an order permitting temporary admission to the United States for seven Russian children fostered by an admiral. Continued on page 16 Sth column.
Three American airmen blown 800 miles in a Rockaway balloon by a Dec gale were saved after hearing a moose dog in a trap near Shiplands, Moose River mouth. The dog’s cries led them to safety as they hunted for habitable shelter along James Bay shores.
In a dramatic party rift, Coolidge faction leaders gain control as Hall is ousted and claims a plot. The upheaval clears the way for Innis to become national committeeman amid a mass Republican eruption in Massachusetts.
London reports Lord Reading the lord chief justice and former ambassador will accept the post of viceroy of India. The decision confirms the first time a chief justice is named viceroy, following an earlier announcement.
Mrs. Alice Mahar, 19, a bride under five months, attempted suicide by drinking iodine at 8 Rockland Street Roxbury while her husband worked. A physician gave emetic, she was taken to City Hospital and reported out of danger late last night.
Johnson, 53, of 37 Grove Street West Quincy was found dead with a gunshot wound in The Pines estate of Caleb Lor ing Cunningham after an argument with Cunningham. Police found a shotgun in Cunningham's home and he admitted to an argument. The incident occurred shortly after 11 o'clock last night. Continued on Page 11-4th Column.
Police describe a sweeping raid in Providence with gunpoint confrontations. The incident involved federal officers and led to continuing coverage on Page 2.
Rocco Fava expands duties beyond street cleaning to clear the town of all strange goats roaming Port Chester New York January 6 United News reports Fava holds the title of chief goat-getter with official duties enlarged to remove roaming goats.
Yesterday temperature readings from Thompson's Spa show a high of 51 at 3 p.m. and a low of 9 p.m. 10, with afternoon and evening values around 50s and 40s. Average yesterday was 46.22, compared to 17-18-24 for the same date last year.
The weather forecast notes fair and colder conditions today and tonight. The prediction cites colder air and dry skies as the day progresses into night.
A brief alert notes that all vehicles should have lights on tonight at 4 58 AM, with earlier reference to sun and moon timing. The message emphasizes visibility and safety for drivers during the period.
Epiphany dated items note major 1915 events in a brief list. Russia annihilated a Turkish army corps at Saryramysh. A New York subway fire killed one and injured about 200. Theodore Roosevelt died in 1919.
The forecast calls for fair and colder conditions in Boston and vicinity on Thursday with a gradual warming Friday. Northern New England and Southern New England plus eastern New York are expected to be fair and colder Thursday, with Friday turning fair as temperatures rise. Fresh northwest winds accompany the colder Thursday across Sandy Hook northward, while Sandy Hook to Hatteras sees strong west and northwest winds with fair weather Thursday. Overall, temperatures stay above normal across the United States with Thursday and Friday outlooks fair east of the Mississippi River.
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