07 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
1
A water system conduit bursts sending floodwaters over three miles. Boulders, trees, and sidewalks were tossed by the surge while the district near the reservoir sits under three to four feet of water. Cellars are flooded throughout the affected area.
A heated public scene erupts as legion leaders condemn remarks about service men sparking protests and calls for accountability. Local officials urge restraint while veterans groups demand clear language and support measures.
A plea of not guilty is entered as the court reviews whether John Johnson was shot on the Cunningham property. Chief Goodhue of the Quincy police will determine if the incident occurred on the Cunningham farm in Milton, amid a prominent local family.
A 48 inch water main burst at Fellsway and Border road Malden at 7 30 last night sending a 50 foot geyser high into the air. The force hurled boulders like pebbles and tore up embankment trees as water flooded North Malden trapping autos and leaving surrounding districts without supply.
In a grand assembly at the Massachusetts State House Chan ning H. Cox of Boston was sworn in as Governor while Alvan T. Fuller of Malden took the oath as Lieutenant-Governor amid an enthusiastic display.
North Berwick Maine fire gutted a large box factory tonight causing Boston and Maine Portland division trains to halt for over an hour. Telegraph and telephone service were also interrupted.
A United States mail truck struck a wagon on Blue Hill avenue near Stratton late last night. Harry Greenberg, 36, of 84 Laserne Street Dorchester, died after being hurled 12 feet from the wagon he drove. Driver Ralph Bolle, 34, of 19 GBania Street Dorchester, suffered injuries including a cut eye and abdomen and knee lacerations.
Conflict between State and Labor over admitting Daniel J. O Callaghan Lord Mayor of Cork who was seized by immigration authorities as a stowaway arriving from Ireland at Newport News without a passport foreshadowed a final decision.
The action of Secretary Wilson to parole O Callaghan on his own recognizance today appears to have been taken without prior consultation with the State Department as the first step.
New Bedford reports Wamsutta Mills, one of the citys largest, have resumed operations on a five day schedule every other week after a complete shutdown.
The Brookline Post of the American Legion faces an effort to remove Payson Dana, a Civil Service commissioner, from its ranks. The State executive committee of the legion will request his ouster at the next meeting, driven by widespread sentiment among state officials and members.
Charles Chippie of New Haven said he and two companions were held up near Putnam on the way to Providence. Two robbers with revolvers forced them from the car and burned the vehicle after taking $340 from the others. Chippie kept $2000 hidden in his overshoes amid a wrecked machine later seen on the road. He had been fined previously in Willimantic for illegal liquor transport.
Three elephants Albert Babe and Queenie were used to push burning train cars away from flames at Ringling Brothers winter quarters in Bridgeport Connecticut. The fire caused about $17000 damage to hay in the yard and is believed incendiary.
Two fully organized relief expeditions began along the main trails toward Moose Factory today to meet and aid the stranded airmen, as reports arrived from the Abitibi River corridor near Cochrane Ontario. Continued on Page 9-1th Column.
General William A. Bancroft former head of the Boston Elevated Railway is seriously ill at his Cambridge home 12 Ware Street. A paralytic stroke on December 22 affected his right side while supervising roof repairs. He is under daily medical care with Dr Edmund Stevens and nurses.
The forecast speaks of a bright fair day and night with a warm afternoon and warmer night after a cool morning. Expect mild temperatures and pleasant conditions throughout the day.
Continued on page 12-1at column A. Some entries note events such as the first national election in 1789 and the Turkish cruiser Goeben badly damaged by Russian mines in 1915. The snippet also mentions Marry E. Wilkins born in 1862.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Friday fair followed by Saturday cloudiness and warmer temperatures with moderate var iable winds becoming fresh southerly. Northern New England stays fair and cold Friday with Saturday cloudier and warmer. Southern New England remains fair Friday and Saturday cloudy and warmer. Winds shift from northwest to southerly along the coast Friday afternoon ahead of a departing disturbance near the Grand Banks. Overall outlook: generally fair in New England on Friday and Saturday.
Miss Sabre B. Dyer of Belfast Maine, a 25 year old who caused police in Lynn Boston and Manchester New Hampshire much trouble by passing bad checks at numerous banks, is set to marry.
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