10 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1922
Page
1
S Du Moulin of Reading suggests to Mayor Curley a practical and inexpensive plan to relieve Boston traffic congestion by building tunnels under streets at busy intersections, allowing pedestrians to pass beneath the surface.
The proposal outlines a half bridge and half subway crossing with the roadway graded gradually upward, suggesting a hybrid transit structure. Details on location, scale, and construction timeline remain unclear in the fragment.
Herbert H. Hovey, Chief of Federal Prohibition Agents in Maine, was removed from office by Seth May of Bangor. May issued a brief statement noting an organizational change in the field department and that Hovey is no longer with the unit. Field work will be directed from the Bath main office.
The discovery of a concealed $103,000 shortage at Winchester National Bank led to the arrest of Edward S. Foster, former bank president, and Joseph Adams of Manchester, Foster's brother in law. Edward R. Grosvenor, former cashier, is expected to be taken into custody.
The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston announces removal of coal clause and 5 percent surcharge for Rate Schedule A. Meter readings after February 28 1922 will be billed at ten cents per kilowatt hour, a reduction of about nine percent benefiting over 135000 customers with potential further cut to nine and a half cents on September 1 1922 if conditions improve.
Chelsea police traced snowy footprints to 6 Hooper Street where two impostor federal agents seized liquor from Barsine of Roxbury. Samuel Cohen of 98 Kimball Avenue Revére and Leo Freedman of Savin Street Roxbury reported the theft. Officers recovered 10 gallons at 4% Eastern Avenue and 40 gallons at 39 Carroll Street.
In Providence on February 9, James G. Saaty, 28, fired three shots at his uncles Norman and David Saaty after being refused money at 92 Dover Street. None hit the uncles. two bullets pierced his heart and he died en route to the sixth police station.
Special Cable reports Cardinal in Rome walked openly in the streets, breaking a 50 year Vatican rule. The episode, noted by Italian papers, marks a rare public appearance during coronation ceremonies and suggests a shift in protocol.
Mabel Smith alias Mabel Nortis a 22 year old arrested at Choate School for Girls 1660 Beacon Brookline charged with larceny attempted suicide in the Brookline police station Wednesday night gas jet was used by a semi conscious girl found by Lt Bartlett she was taken to Brigham Hospital then returned to the station awaiting court.
Hannah Jane Tenney 80, longtime Chelsea resident and widow of former Mayor Samuel P. Tenney, died yesterday at 28 Cary Avenue Chelsea after a year of declining health.
London reports no major changes in the Irish kidnappings. Captives in Donegal may have been released while Sinn Feiners hold firm, refusing to release prisoners until Monaghan football players are freed. Several Ulster specials are said to have been captured by Sinn Feiners.
The Northern government imposes strong border protections to defend Ulster, citing security concerns and reinforced enforcement. Authorities report heightened patrols, checkpoints, and legal powers aimed at preventing breaches and illegal crossings along the frontier.
Chauncey E. Messenger of Winsted Connecticut nearing 90 recalls lifelong dreams. He describes visions of his wife’s funeral procession and a dream where he kicked his wife, not a dog, and wonders about the origin and meaning of dreams. He seeks magicians or scholars to explain the mystery of dreams.
A fragmented note from February 8 suggests Miss Minter and other stars answer questions about Mabel Normand and Charlie Chaplin figure Mack Sennett. The text hints at letters and a continued story on page 36-3d column.
Margaret Holland a 60 year old cook was found dead on the second floor of 67 Emerald Street. Authorities believe death occurred just before Christmas and autopsy indicates natural causes. A sum of 8100 in bills was found in her clothing by Medical Examiner Waters and police.
Miss Amelia Gericke 18 elopes with William Raymond Brand in New York becoming the first knickerbocker bride. Her father and mother in law clash over the match. Brand, a Sunday school usher, borrows funds to marry after the license costs.
Five hundred workers were laid off yesterday at the Fore River plant of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation in Quincy with 500 more to follow this morning. The job cuts are tied to arms limitation conference decisions from Washington and federal orders to pause work on large ships.
The discharge of 1000 men yesterday and today reduces employment at the plant from 2800 to 1800. With remaining small jobs finished, more workers will be idle unless large orders arrive before fall. Some will transfer to submarine and scout cruiser work. the Lexington keel has been laid, 36 percent done, contract price $20,000,000, and she will not be scrapped.
Temperature readings show 8 am minus 28, 3 pm plus 22, 6 pm minus 30, 9 pm plus 12. Average yesterday 82, average last year 83. The figures are scattered with OCR garbles but indicate daily temperature fluctuations.
Estate forces sale before March 1 of a modern Boston theatre, stores, and offices. Building alone worth $225,000. trustees offer building, goodwill, and contents for $122,000 with reasonable terms to serious buyers. Contact City Security Associates, 27 State St, Boston, Tel In 437.
A company announces it will remove a coal charge, promising an 8 cent rate reduction for the public as a key savings step. The plan emphasizes lower energy costs and greater affordability for customers.
The Edison Light Company cuts the retail electricity price by one cent per kilowatt hour to 10 cents beginning March 1 in Boston and many suburbs including Chelsea Somerville Arlington Winchester Woburn Stoneham Burlington Carlisle Lincoln Ashland Holliston Hopkinton Sharon Walpole Seatis… Medfield Canton Milton Dedham Norfolk Needham Westwood Sherburn. President Charles L. Edgar says further reductions toward 8 cents within two years and notes the change applies to Schedule A retail lighting rate.
The fragment notes fighting in the Carpathians involving Russians and Austro German forces. It recalls the U S proposal to break with Germany in 1917. It mentions the sun and moon times, a 6140 light policy, and a passenger liner California sinking with 46 drowned in 1917. It also marks a tornado tragedy at Gardner Georgia a year earlier and peace between Russia and Poland at Riga.
Forecasts indicate unsettled conditions in Boston and New England with light snow likely Friday. Saturday should be cloudy with little temperature change, and winds shift from moderate to fresh from the southwest, bringing overcast weather and possible rain or snow.
Forecast calls for unsettled conditions today with rising temperatures and possible snow or rain at times. Clearing tonight with lingering chances of precipitation and milder highs.
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