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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
25
A 48 inch water main rupture floods a three mile area near the reservoir. Boulders and trees are tossed by floodwaters frying sidewalks and cellars fill with four feet of water. The entire district faces widespread inundation as crews work to control the flood.
Chan ning H. Cox of Boston was sworn in as Governor of the Commonwealth in a Massachusetts State House ceremony marked by one of the largest gatherings. Alvan Fuller of Malden took the oath as Lieutenant-Governor amid enthusiastic demonstrations.
Fire destroyed a large box factory in North Berwick Mo Jan 6 halting Portland division traffic for over an hour and interrupting telegraph and telephone service.
A United States mail truck struck a wagon on Blue Hill Avenue near Stratton last night. Driver Ralph Bolle, 34, suffered facial injuries and knee and stomach wounds, while Harry Greenberg, 36, of 84 Lucerne Street Dorchester, was thrown 12 feet and treated for knee abrasions.
Washington notes a clash between the State and Labor Departments over admitting Daniel J. OCallaghan, Lord Mayor of Cork, who arrived as a stowaway from Ireland at Newport News without a passport. Secretary Wilson parole on recognizance reportedly occurred without State Department input.
New Bedford reports Wamsutta Mills, one of the city’s largest plants, have resumed operations on a five day schedule every other week after a complete shutdown.
A rap record from the era highlights Dana’s response to discussions of service members. It frames public sentiment and patriotic duty during wartime, reflecting attitudes toward soldiers and national effort.
A plea of not guilty was entered as the court weighs whether John Johnson was shot on the property of Caleb Loring Cunningham a Mil ton gentleman farmer and member of a prominent Quincy family. Chief Goodhue will rule on the shooting location and case specifics.
State executive committee of the American Legion will seek Payson Dana’s expulsion from the Brookline Post at the next meeting amid a wave of complaints from hundreds of members. The action follows a denunciation by the state legion leadership.
Charles Chippie and two companions were halted east of Putnam Connecticut as two men with revolvers forced them from their car. The robbers took $340 from the travelers, ignored Chippie who hid $2000 in overshoes, then set the auto ablaze. A wrecked car was spotted today. Chippie had prior liquor transportation fines in Willimantic.
At Bridgeport Connecticut three Ringling Brothers elephants Albert Babe and Queenie were used to push burning train cars to safety and protect the circus winter quarters. The fire caused about 17000 dollars in damage to hay in the yard and is thought to be incendiary.
General William A. Bancroft longtime Boston Elevated Railway head is seriously ill at his Cambridge home on 12 Ware Street after a paralytic stroke on December 22. He suffered a prior minor stroke two years ago but recovered, and his present condition follows roof repair work at his residence.
Two fully organized relief expeditions set out along the main trails toward Moose Factory to reach the stranded airmen, aiming to provide aid and locate the missing personnel amid harsh winter conditions north of Cochrane Ontario.
Forecast suggests a bright day followed by a pleasant night with a cool morning then rising warmth. Daytime temperatures rise modestly and temperatures stay mild into the night.
A 48 inch water-main ruptured at Fellsway and Border Road Malden at 7 30 PM, sending a 50 foot water geyser high into the air. The blast scattered boulders and toppled trees along the embankment as floodwaters flowed into North Malden.
First national election held in 1789 marks a foundational moment in U.S. democracy. Mary E. Wilkins, author, born 1862. Turkish cruiser Goeben badly damaged by Russian mines in 1915, a pivotal World War I incident.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Friday fair and Saturday cloudy with warmer temperatures and moderate winds. Northern New England expected fair and cold Friday with Saturday turning cloudy and warmer. South of Sandy Hook to Hatteras expect fresh northwest winds Friday afternoon shifting to southerly as weather remains fair. The disturbance off New England moved to the Grand Banks bringing fair and colder conditions. outlook remains generally fair in New England Friday and Saturday.
Average temperature yesterday recorded as 38.648 with marks for 3 am to 9 pm. The entry shows hourly readings including 18 38 at 3 am and 9 pm 40. Compared to last year, yesterday’s average was 29.524.
Miss Sabre B. Dyer of Belfast Maine, a 25 year old who caused police trouble in Lynn Boston and Manchester as she passed bad checks, is set to marry. Continued on page 21-4th column.
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