Elevated Lone System 10 to Be Tested
The War Labor Board prepares to hear differences between the Boston Elevated Railroad and its employees in Boston and Chicago on February 11, with a likely New York harbor boatmen issue also in play. Aimed at establishing service by late March or early April for a new inner zone covering a 2 1 2 to 3 mile radius from City Hall.
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United States Urged to Take Charge of Constantinople
Amid strong calls from leaders, efforts intensify for US to assume responsibility for Constantinople with Turks showing cautious openness. Public sentiment underlines the Near East’s need for protection and American leadership, though President faces tough political hurdles.
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Boston Elevated trustees reveal two zone fare experiment
Chairman James F. Jackson announced at a South Boston conference that the Boston Elevated plans a two zone fare trial in late March or April. The inner zone would run from City Hall to about two and a half miles out, with five cents for a ride and revenue as the measure of success. General Manager C. D. Emmons was asked to explain ride length for five cents under the plan.
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Emmons Describes Zone Circling Inward
Mr. Emmons said that with a zone radiating in a circle of Continued on Page 2-Fourth col.
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McAdoo Named Director General in Film Industry Merger
William G. McAdoo has been named director general and general counsel of a massive motion picture combine led by Pickford Hart Fairbanks Griffith Chaplin. The announcement follows expectations that Wall Street money will back the billion dollar merger in Hollywood. McAdoo issued a formal statement today from Los Angeles.
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Prohibition Gets First Opposition in Connecticut Senate
Connecticut Senate declines to ratify prohibition as the house signals support for an amendment. Lawmakers face a pivotal decision on nationwide reform and state attitudes toward temperance.
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Bill Would Go Back Before Senators for Vote
Connecticut Senate declines to ratify the federal prohibition amendment becoming the first state to reject ratification. With 44 states having ratified, lawmakers expect House action to push ratification, while Senate likely to adhere if the matter returns.
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Stars Back Liberty Loan Campaigns Influence
The speaker supports screen artists forming a coalition to prevent trusts from harming competition and praises their wartime Liberty Loan effort. The note mentions Mr. McAdoo as a counsel and hints that Morgan Ford or Dupont could back the stars with Wall Street support.
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New England Men Released From German Prison Camps
War Department release lists New England men freed from German camps Burnett A. Herdman of Middletown Connecticut Harry Murphy of Roxbury Massachusetts and William P. Clark of New Haven Connecticut. The notice accompanies a Penn flower advertising prompt.
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Ruggles Street
Roxbury
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House vote to ratify prompts joint resolution return
The text suggests that if the House approves ratification, the joint resolution on which the vote was cast would be sent back to a preceding stage or body for further action or concurrence.
Lively Chase for Alleged Pickpocket Ends in Arrest
A taxi chase through downtown led to the arrest of a 19 year old man named Thomas Rata of 341 Rumray road Revere. He is charged with larceny of 44 dollars from a guest at the Boston Tavern near Washington and Milk streets.
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Hall murder case goes to jury in Maine
The trial of Henry H. Hall, Wells Depot preacher, charged with wife murder, concluded all evidence and finished closing arguments before Judge Scott Wilson. The Maine Supreme Court adjourned at 5 30 this afternoon with the case ready for jury deliberation.
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Weeks Backs Resolution on British Export Embargo Impacts
A new resolution by Senator Weeks of Massachusetts criticizes Britain's export embargo order and asks the State Department to report to the Senate on any steps toward modification. The measure argues the embargo harms U S manufacturing employment and clashes with Wilson's 14 peace principles on economic barriers.
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Advertisement Idea Capital Theme
In the next advertisement we shall consider the concept of Capital highlighting its role in investment governance and growth. The piece invites readers to reflect on capital, power, and resource allocation in economic contexts.
Donahue Named as Boston Postmaster Candidate
Washington reports Senator-elect Walsh will appoint the Boston postmaster. Franks J. Donahue is the favored choice, contingent on passing the civil service exam for first class postmasters. Gallivan and Tague lose influence with the Postmaster General. Ex Mayor Curley’s allies claim he also seeks the vacancy.
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Decision on O'Meara bill to regularize reserve police
The legislature's committee on cities endorsed making Boston reserve officers regulars and increasing their salaries from 900 to 1100 dollars a year. Senator Foley will report the decision in the Senate today. The recommendation was among the late Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara's final acts.
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May Forbid Parade of Mill Hands
Lawrence authorities oppose planned strike demonstration by English speaking operatives with a public outburst overshadowing the parade. officials warn restrictions may be imposed to maintain order.
May Not Let Strikers Parade in Lawrence
Late reports from Lawrence indicate opposition to granting a permit for an international strikers parade on Thursday. By midnight, authorities hinted that permission may be denied, with strong dissension among English speaking operatives and city leaders against a street procession.
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Plans for international parade by Lawrence mill strikers
Lawrence plans a large international parade of about 25 000 mill strikers followed by a mass meeting on Lawrence Common. The notice indicates a demonstration is planned with further details continued on Page 7 Fourth Col.
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Monroe Doctrine Stands Against League Supremacy
Paris dispatch reports strong push for America to guard Constantinople drawing in allied nations and Turks. The Boston Post notes Americans reject surrender of Monroe Doctrine to the League of Nations and say U S authority remains in North and South America with consent for Europe in Mexico or the West Indies.
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League of Nations
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Wilson
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West Indies
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German Attack Fails at Borjinow in 1915 Battle
A 1915 report notes a German assault of about 100000 men aimed at breaking Russian lines near Borjinow, but the attack was repulsed. It contrasts with a 1917 Boston snow squall described as thunder and lightning. It recalls an Almanace torpedoing a year prior with six lost, and the Tuscania torpedoing near Ireland with 101 dead. It also mentions enemy planes bomb Venice Mestre and Treviso, with Italians shooting down five.
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United States
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Weather forecast for New England and Boston area
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for rain on Wednesday then fair and cooler Thursday with fresh westerly winds. Eastern New York expected clearing and colder Wednesday into Thursday. Southern New England sees rain Wednesday, then clearing and colder. western parts fair and colder on Thursday. northern New England may have rain or snow Wednesday then colder by night and Thursday. Winds along Atlantic coasts expected moderate to fresh northwest.
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Weather data snippet with temperatures and averages
Readable lines show temperatures around 39 degrees and averages for yesterday and last year. Partial figures reference times and labels like 6 p.m and 2 39. The fragment mentions GQ numbers and base data but lacks full context or dates.
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Aga
Borden Urges League of Nations Support in Canada Statement
Paris February 4 The Excelsior prints Sir Robert Borden remarks on German colonies and the League of Nations. He says Canada’s war role was disinterested and praises the League as essential to world peace. He warns great powers must unite with other nations to sustain peace and public right.
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All colors. Superior quality at lowest prices
Norfolk Yarn Co offers free samples of 50 shades. Call or send a stamp for samples from 248 Boylston Street opposite the Public Garden. Advertisement highlights wide color selection and low pricing.
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