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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
6
The article reports that land will be apportioned to Irishmen who volunteered for front service in 1918. Viscount Field Marshal French, lord lieutenant of Ireland, pledged land in 1918 and Parliament in 1919 enacted the promise. The piece notes a fashion aside that the short sleeve remains in vogue.
Mayor Peters returned unsigned the order allowing Hyde Park Motor Lines to operate jitneys. He vetoed that order but approved an amendment to the jitney ordinance. The amendment would require bond of 25000 dollars indemnity with a 5000 dollar guarantee instead of the 25000 dollar cash bond.
Hyde Park residents through the Board of Trade and a 15 member committee urge denying jitney licenses now. They favor Elevated service, while trustees consider trolley service with restricted transfers and fares just over 10 cents from Hyde Park center to Boston, not 20 cents.
Miss Adaline DiGangi of the North End is named the prettiest girl at the Victory ball beauty contest. Judges former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald Peter Porter and Edward A. Scigilano selected her from many contestants and she receives a silver cup and bouquet. Her unusual ruddy olive complexion is noted by friends who wager on her winning.
A Friday night debate at Sanders Theatre pits Harvard and Yale freshmen against each other over the resolution that Congress must adopt all measures necessary to prevent strikes in essential industries. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 30, and showcases two rival teams in a classic intercollegiate contest.
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