Boston Police Preference Bill Urges Local Residency
Representative James J. Mulvey of Boston urged the cities committee to report favorably on a bill granting Boston residents preference for police appointments. He noted 360 civil service applicants. only 60 percent were Boston residents. Mrs. Carrie F. Sheehan of Charlestown supported the bill, citing nonresident patrolmen in Boston.
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Boston
James J. Mulvey
Committee On Cities
Mulvey
Civil Service
Boston Police
Carrie F. Sheehan
Charlestown
Marie Registers Success
A Boston Sunday Post Magazine feature by Royal Brown profiles a dainty stenographer who overcomes self doubt about her mouth to find confidence and beauty in a department store setting. The piece blends humor and personal growth in a light lifestyle tone.
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Marie
Royal Brown
Boston Sunday Post
Henry Ford Urges More Marriages and Self-Improvement
Extracts from Henry Ford in McCall's interview touch on marriage under industrial conditions, prudent home buying, and female qualities for a good wife. Ford advises modest beginnings, work and thrift, and skills for homemaking. He stresses initiative at work, avoiding routine, and preparing for promotion rather than waiting for raises. He also notes two heads are better than one in marriage.
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Pittsfield Farmerette Raises Young Steer
In Pittsfield on February 9 Miss Billa Buckler, 16, a member of a growing state wide Baby Beef Club, tends a 300 to 400 pound steer. She feeds the animal three times daily, ensures water and stall cleanliness, exercises the steer, studies his diet, and acts as a diligent young farmer. She is the daughter of John and ___ Buckler, born and raised on Blythewood Farms. she recently graduated high school and plans a business course.
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Pittsfield
Billa Buckler
John Buckler
Blythewood Farms
John A. Spoor
Chicago
Berkshire Hills
Ella Buckler
Two Taunton Men on Trial for Vessel Dynamiting
In Norfolk on February 9 1921 J S Vasconsuelas of Taunton president of Peninsular Transportation Company and his brother Joseph Captain James C Cook Russell L Beattie alias Charles Anderson of Norfolk faced U S court for conspiracy to dynamite the four masted schooner Charles G Endicott on the high seas. Government claims aim to secure 176000 war risk insurance and 150000 marine insurance. The vessel valued at 350000 remained afloat for three hours after the explosion. Oregon is seeking to protect the antelope.
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Norfolk
J. S. Vasconsellas
Taunton
Peninsular Transportation Company of
New York
Joseph
James C. Cook
Russell L. Beattie
Charles Anderson
United States
Charles G. Endicott
High Seas
Vasconsellas
Cook
Cashier Vanishes With Honeymoon Plunder
Springfield police search for Roger Lane cashier of local National Biscuit Co branch who disappeared with money estimated between 10 000 and 20 000 and with widow Elide Short 62 Lorraine avenue whom he reportedly married recently and left for a southern honeymoon city. Detectives tail Lane through the south and expect to arrest him soon.
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Springfield
Roger Lane
National Biscuit Company
The
Biscuit Company
Lorraine Avenue
Lane
Referendum Untimely on Federal Agency
The National Council of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States adopted late today the resolutions committee report declaring it was untimely to submit by referendum to members a proposal to establish a new Federal agency headed by a commissioner general to handle interstate transportation questions.
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Washington
National Council of the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Sidewalk Subway Plan Hinted for City Crossings
A proposed sidewalk subway would lower pedestrians four feet below current street level at crossings, creating eight foot separations from traffic. Estimated cost per crossing is 30000 dollars. If adopted it aims to end rush hour jams at Summer Washington Boylston Tremont and School, with safer crossings for pedestrians and fewer detours.
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DuMoulin
Summer
Washington
Boylston
Tremont
School
Exhibition at Boston City Club Showcased Removable Section
A display at the Boston City Club featured a removable section on public affairs. The exhibit highlighted modular design and adaptability for future installations.
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Boston City Club
Tunnel Inspection Permit Under City Street Surface
A permit was issued allowing inspection of tunnels beneath the street surface to assess structural condition and safety. Technicians will access underground conduits to examine alignment, drainage, and support posts for maintenance planning.
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Ron Laur Sion
Furriers
Dexter
Henry Ford
Sidney Gregg
Mr. Ford
McCall's Magazine
Chuck Roast
Arthur
Dorchester
Vermont
Jtton) Co., Inc
Quincy
Granny
Atleen Stanley
Switc Orchestra
General Phonograph Corporation
York York
Oregon
Gilchrist
Ade
Gilchrist CO
Waltham
Elgin
Optical
EN Aked
Poiret Twill
Canton
Crepe
Crepe de Chine
Taffeta
Serge
Tricotine
Laine
Windsor Crepé
Calais
Hamburg
Valentine
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