Metropolitan buys 17,300 ton coal fleet navigation deal
Metropolitan Cost Company of Boston acquires three ocean tugs and 11 coal barges from Consolidation Coal Company. Fleet, under Metropolitan Marine and Fuel Company, will be operated by Inter Coast Steamship Company led by President Captain Arthur L. Crowley. Towboats Georges Creek Savage Piedmont and barges Nos 5 6 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 28 2 carry 17 300 tons. Fleet moves coal from Norfolk to Boston and eastern ports.
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Norfolk
Boston
Fire Commissioner Murphys stance on Legion ball policy
Fire Commissioner John R. Murphy denied hostility toward the American Legion while clarifying department policy. He said he would consider a Legion post request for a ball but warned granting it could set a precedent affecting the department's annual ball and other groups. He indicated willingness to meet with the committee to discuss the issue.
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John R. Murphy
American Legion
Legion
Legion Post
Fire Department
Curran
Rine Tate
Murphy
Commissioner denies discrimination claims in fire department
The fire commissioner defends the department against claims of war veteran discrimination and explains reinstatements were limited and tied to civil service rules. He notes since July 1919 twenty two veterans were appointed from civil service, five men were reappointed, and only three civilians were added. He cites confidential reasons for any reinstatement but provides no further details.
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American Legion
Department
Civil Service
Fire Department
Department of Civil Service
Anderson barred from addressing legislature on beer bills
William H. Anderson state head of the Anti-Saloon League was denied permission to speak at a joint legislative committee hearing in Albany on bills to permit light beers and wines. Assemblyman Martin McCue opposed allowing Anderson to speak, saying he had been ordered to appear before the judiciary committee to answer contempt charges.
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Anderson
Albany
N. Y
William H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League
Legislative
Martin McCue
New York
Judiciary Committee
B U Girl Has Never Had a Kiss
Boston University liberal arts seniors debate romance in a playful riddle about which of the 200 class members has never been kissed. The discussion centers on ideal kissing settings canoe moonlight or parlor sofa under low light with a tall dark dancer preferred by the group.
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Harvard University
Liberal Arts
Boston University
Kissing Symptom Sparks Lively Class Debate
A classroom symposium on kissing reveals varied views from students. Questions ask if ever kissed, if they like it, and how many times. Responses range from vague counts to playful refusals, with remarks on monotony and secrecy surrounding the topic.
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Vyes
Vyeg
Moonlit Jazz Lures Family Table into Night Fall
Under seductive moonlight a tall dark youth and soulful brown eyes influence a family gathering toward a sudden fall. Investigates and witnesses describe a dramatic scene with confused bystanders and lingering questions about motive and outcome.
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Moonlight Jazz
Railroads Unite to Speed Coal Shipments
Washington March 30 Concerted action to improve the freight car supply, especially coal carrying equipment, has been taken by all railroads. The move ment fostered by the American Railroad Association aims to aid coal production and relocate cars to home lines from which they had been diverted during federal control. W Kendall, chairman of the Car Service Commission, sent telegrams directing lines to return coal cars promptly to mines for loading for destinations on their home roads.
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Washington
American Railroad Association
W. ©. Kendall
Car Service Commission
The
Railroad Association
Mail flier killed in landing crash at Heller Field
George Sherlock of Orange New Jersey died when a Post Office Department Martin bomber struck a chimney and crashed after a flight from Washington. The accident occurred at Heller Field in Newark this afternoon during the landing attempt.
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Newark
N. J
George Sherlock
Orange
Post Office Department
Heller Field
Washington
Martin
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