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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1922
Page
13
The Loyal Coalition sent a letter to Mayor-elect Curley objecting to naming March 17 a joint Evacuation Day and Ireland celebration. It warns the proposal would import foreign issues, require public funds, and be inappropriate for Boston taxpayers.
A fragment discusses avoiding a foreign issue in an American celebration, arguing it would alter the event’s character and raise political tensions. The note frames the concern as essential to preserving the holiday’s spirit and unity.
Preliminary plans to consolidate money raising activities for charities under one head were debated by prominent Boston benefactors who fund many charities yearly, aiming to eliminate drives for individual organizations.
Discussion among Greater Boston civic leaders focused on a federated charity control to centralize fundraising into a single annual canvass. The plan aims to assign quotas to organizations, cut duplicate efforts, and reduce administrative overhead while seeking broader public support.
Promoters propose a central charity council to coordinate fund drives and volunteer work. They argue donations could be simplified to a yearly five dollar payment, with quarterly installments, while reducing duplicate administration and costs. Representatives from Catholic Jewish Protestant and non sectarian groups would govern the body to boost efficiency.
Charlestown youngsters may coast on Soley Street from Monument Square to Warren Street. An order by the Street Commissioners last night requires ashes or sand at the foot of Soley Street to keep coasters from reaching Warren Street.
Captain Dennia Amero of the schooner Golden West testified in federal court that J B Legasse owned most of the alcohol seized after a voyage from St Pierre Mig to the Massachusetts coast. Amero admitted he did not know what happened to the cargo and noted crew drunkenness during the trip. Four men and the skipper face charges of landing staff and conspiracy.
John Levy of Roxbury 8 Ingle side street, a longtime Boston cigar maker, has produced over 5,000,000 cigars since arriving with his bride 45 years ago. On Tuesday January 24 he will celebrate with a special anniversary event.
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