Rumors Rock State Deposits Probe Amid Port Fight
A Boston row erupts as exasperated figures accuse each other of stirring rumors to derail James Washburn from a Boston port post. James Jackson backs the charge while Treasurer Jackson stays silent, naming the Salem Trust and Tanners Bank among banks cited. Fuller, the lieutenant governor, faces harsh scrutiny as the controversy spreads.
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Jackson
Boston
Alvan T. Fuller
Washburn
Fuller
Burhoe in New York Ties to Boston Banking Turmoil
Winslow P. Burhoe of Reading, linked to the Mattapan National and the Tanners National of Woburn, is in New York as state funds and commissions dispute intensifies. State Treasurer Jackson and Washburn face pressure over centralizing deposits, with Burhoe's role as ex-treasurer and banking figure scrutinized amid broader Boston trust closures.
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Winslow P. Burhoe
Reading
Mattapan National
Tanners National of Woburn
Salem Trust Company
New York
Boston Trust Companies
Fred J. Burrell
Burrell
Commonwealth
Jackson
Boston
Washburn
Tanners’ National Bank of Woburn
Walter H. Wilcox
James Jackson
Wilcox
Raymond Burhoe
Tanners’ National Bank
Winslow Burhoe
State Street
Tremont Trust Company
Burhoe and Wilcox
Woburn
Burhoe
Baptist Church
Robert M. Washburn
George Lucey
Lynn
Swampscott
Puritan Trust Company
Roosevelt Trust Company
Woburn Institution
Roosevelt Organization
Washby
Tanners’ Bank
Mattapan National Bank
Government Extending Reprisals in Ireland
The government announced plans to destroy houses near scenes of outrages known to house militant Sinn Feiners. The measure aims to deter further outrages and serve as an example to other districts.
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Sinn
Sinn Fein Denies De Valera Statements as Speculative
Dublin January 7 official Sinn Fein communication says press statements about Eamon De Valera or his views are speculative and that the Irish people will accept nothing until they hear from De Valera officially.
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de Valera
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Eamon de Valera
Martial Law Era Special Act Shields Property Action Members
A historic report notes a period of martial law concluding with the passage of a special act intended to protect individuals involved in the ordered destruction of property. The measure aims to shield those carrying out authorized property damage during the emergency.
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Tomary
Irish Crime Statistics 1920 Outrages Toll
London reports 261 killed and 446 wounded in Ireland in 1920 from serious outrages. Civilian deaths blamed on Sinn Feiners total 43 with 103 wounded. police killed 165 wounded 225. soldiers killed 63 wounded 118. Destruction: 68 court houses, 430 barracks damaged 163. Raids: mails 998, coast guard 46 lighthouses 46, arms 280, revenue officers 119.
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London
Ireland
Ulster
Royal Irish Constabulary
Cadet Harte Found Guilty of Priest Slaying in Court
Cadet Harte was convicted of murdering Canon Magner parish priest of Dunmanway. The court martial ruled he was sane when the offense occurred despite a prior claim of insanity. Canon Magner age 70 was shot on December 12. An auxiliary policeman testified Harte had been drinking heavily and was absolutely mad when firing.
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Cork
Cadet Harte
Canon Magner
Dunmanway
Harte
May Deport Boland And O Callaghan Contact With Officials
The Labor Department weighs admitting Cork official Joseph Boland and Irish leader Harry Boland as potential deportees. The lord mayor case has not been formally presented to the State Department, while prosecutors consider actions against O Callaghan for entering the U S without a passport. Secretary Davis notes an inquiry into Boland stowaway claims and Boland’s New York vendetta speech.
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Labor Department
Cork
State Department
O'Callaghan
Labor
Department of Justice
United States
Davis
Harry Boland
Eamon de Valera
Davie
Department
Boland
New York
Immigration Act Question Ties to Labor Dispute
A debate centers on whether a declaration by a labor official could fall under the 1916 immigration act, potentially exposing the author to deportation for advocating force against the United States. State Department consideration of the O Callaghan and Boland cases followed a Labor Department denial of an early State statement and a note that Secretary Wilson would be unavailable until his Philadelphia trip ends.
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Ireland
United States
State Department
O’callaghan
Boland
Labor Department
Merle Smith
Labor
Wilson
O'Callaghan
Philadelphia
Foster Stearns Named Secretary to Embassy
The appointment of Foster Stearns of Brookline as secretary to an embassy, fourth class, was sent to the Senate today. He is the son of Frank W. Stearns a Boston merchant and a close friend of Vice President elect Coolidge.
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Washington
Foster Stearns
Brookline
Senate
Mr. Stearns
Frank W. Stearns
Boston
Coolidge
Pinned Under Auto in Randolph Crash. No Severe Injuries
A car from Brockton bound for Mattapan turned turtle at Randolph square striking the Howard House. Four occupants, including driver Benjamin Rabinowitz of Chelsea and Louis Blackman of Randolph, were pinned under the vehicle but escaped unharmed. One hotel pillar was damaged.
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Randolph, Jan
Howard House
Brockton
Mattapan
Randolph Square
Benjamin Rabinowitz
Chelsea
Louis Blackman
West Street
Randolph
Louis Green
Harrison Avenue
Solons Plan Dana Removal Over Civil Service Remarks
A self organized committee of senators and representatives will seek Governor Cox to remove Payson Dana as Massachusetts Civil Service Commissioner. Veterans, including ex service men, argue the remarks favoring veteran preference are unfair and threaten public service. Dana defends that current law gives limited preference and opposes absolute preference. he would support absolute only for wounded and disabled veterans.
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Cox
Payson Dana
Civil Service of
Massachusetts
Dana
State Legion
Mr. Dana
Legion
Brookline Post
Twentieth Century Club
Civil Service
John Bull Will Rule The Waves
Officials say the American government possesses what it believes to be complete information on naval strength of major powers. It is unclear if the data will be shared with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during disarmament talks.
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Washington
Associated Press
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Britain’s Seapower Leads Yet U S Navy Grows
Tables show Great Britain doubles the United States in seapower and battleships while the U S builds to close the lead in capital ships. US leads in destroyers submarines and aircraft ships. Japan holds twice as many battle cruisers, with Britain still ahead in first line battle cruisers and second line ships.
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Great Britain
United States
Japan
France
Italy
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Republican National
Woburn Bank
Roosevelt Trust Co
Castle
Tipperary
Sligo
Donegal
Dublin Castle
Esmonde Valera
Cus
Jefferson Street
Chicago
Melanguer
Conneges
Bausman Discs
Jabez Burns
General Electric
Western Electric
Westinghouse
Sprague
Samuel L. Winternitz & Company
First National Bank Bldg
Beecham
Wesid
Maurice Ketten
the Johns
New & Partnent House
The
Genesee Pure Food Company
le Roy, N.Y
Irish Crime Statistics
Solons
John Bull
Navy
Uncle Sam
Britain
Dean’s
Furness Street
East Fifth Street
Webster Avenue
M. J. Daley
Furness St
Dean
Jas. A. Rachell
Webster Ave
Doan
Haser Milburn Co., Mfg. Chemists
Buffalo, N. Y
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