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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1921
Page
6
Washington Feb 1 The House opened debate on a $328 million army appropriation bill with strong support for limiting enlisted personnel to 150,000 and about 14,000 officers. Chairman Anthony said reductions address waste and pledged to cut totals by July 1 with National Guard support.
Unusual interest centers on a Brookline recital by Miss Florence Baker's pupils at Gardner Hall Saturday night. Notable performers include M Helen Grebenstein and Elizabeth Burns, with two duets planned. Soloists listed include Constance de Caen, Virginia MacLeod, Edna Mason, Florence Avery and others culminating in general dancing after the program.
Washington February 1 the army engineers backed a 102000 appropriation for reconstructing a new Plymouth Harbor channel as part of Pilgrim Tercentenary plans. Massachusetts will cover half the cost, 51000, for a 15 foot deep by 150 foot wide channel extending 900 feet from Craig's wharf ending in a 300 by 300 turning basin.
The Rev. Patrick J. McHugh, 8. J., dean of Boston College, will profess final vows in the college chapel on University Heights at 8 this morning. He is a Boston native, and relatives will attend as classes observe a holiday for BC students.
Worcester Feb 1 In the presence of about 1000 people including university presidents statesmen and jurists Dr Wallace W Atwood was formally inaugurated president of Clark University and College this afternoon. The academic procession moved through the building led by Albert F Richardson wearing his colonial sheriff uniform as marshal of Worcester County.
The ceremony in the university gymnasium featured Sheriff Richardson and President Thurber opening events with a capacity crowd. Chief Justice Rugg and former President Hall performed the installation as Atwood accepted the role. Atwood announced Clark would tailor its offerings to geography studies and a reception followed with trustees faculty and guests.
Primo Setti and Patsy Baroni of Cambridge reported a holdup near Palmer and theft of 675 dollars entrusted by William Bruhmuller. Cambridge police, after arraignment in district court, charged them with larceny as investigation suggested the holdup story was faked. Bruhmuller did not disclose the money’s purpose. They were en route to New York.
A rules committee of the Massachusetts State Legislature approved an order for a comprehensive investigation by the public utilities department into the street railway system. The study aims to assess public ownership of lines deemed essential and must report by April. The request was presented by Representative Richards of Malden on behalf of the Mayors' Club.
Cork, Feb. 1 Cornelius Murphy of Rathmore County Kerry was shot today after a court martial found him guilty of possessing a loaded revolver. This appears to be the first execution for such a charge since Cork Martial Law was declared.
An order barring teachers from serving on the Boston School Committee passed 4 to 1 after a lengthy session. Opponents argued it limits teachers’ civic rights and professional judgment, while supporters cited child welfare. The vote follows controversy surrounding a teacher’s candidacy and aims to prevent conflicts with classroom duties.
The Boston school committee announced a complete readjustment of teachers' salaries. Elementary and intermediate teachers at the maximum for years will rise to 2000 dollars, an increase of 248, while all others gain 216, totaling over a year of growth beyond 600. The change affects about 2000 elementary teachers, aligning Boston salaries with other cities.
Frank A Hale of Mount Belknap Hotel Lakeport New Hampshire reports chronic constipation caused headaches dizziness and indigestion improved after using Fruit a tives. He states three months of use made bowels regular and other ailments disappear. Price 50c a box 6 for 2 50 trial 25c from dealers or Fruit or ES Limited Ogdensburg NY
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