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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1922
Page
10
Frank G. Allen, head of the Massachusetts State Senate, said he would consider any plan the mayor might offer in response to Curley’s letter on the Boston Elevated fare problem.
The letter from Senator Allen acknowledges a February 18 communication about the Boston Elevated Street Railway Company and states that any constructive plan regarding Boston's transportation problem will receive careful and sympathetic consideration. The reply signals interest and openness to proposals.
Special Cable to the Post from London reports a powerful campaign aimed at withdrawing the Balfour declaration, risking Palestine’s future as a British crown colony. Arabs, anti Zionist Jews, and Northcliffe press push for inquiry while Britain struggles with India, Egypt, and Mohammedan goodwill.
The issue will reach Parliament soon as an organized anti Semitic campaign appears in London. The text notes England's historic support for Jewish interests and high offices for Jews, but asserts conspiracies are forming to undermine the Zionist movement with Ford articles circulating and newspapers joining the propaganda.
Governor Cox appoints Charles J. O'Brien as district attorney for Suffolk County until the next November election. O'Brien plans to assess the office before naming assistants and possibly running for re election, facing potential primaries and strong opposition from Mayor Curley supporters.
Mrs. Mary Sullivan, a State House scrub woman, testifies before 15 legislators that 27 years of service warrants equal vacation privileges for women. She notes many female coworkers lack vacations at their own expense and argues for parity with men. The bill was introduced by James J.
Mellen of Charles Town says he was urged by many talks with state scrub women at the State House to take action and is confident the measure will pass.
A Military Order of the World War committee seeks car owners in Greater Boston to transport four disabled war veterans from hospitals to the Colonial Theatre on Tuesday afternoon. Captain Arthur Madison from Chandler Company urges donations as only a few automobiles have volunteered. Proceeds support a $100,000 Red Cross fund for disabled veterans and dependents.
Winsted Conn Feb 23 The village of New Boston Mass gains two thermometers after residents complained of not knowing the temperature during a cold spell. Postmaster Wesley Clark who runs the general store had given away his thermometer last summer. Newspapers awoke interest prompting gifts from Waterbury and Lawrence and Clark plans to share the extras with villagers.
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