Mayor Attacks Civil Service Over Alien Allegations
Mayor Fitzgerald condemned the Civil Service Commission at a Democratic legislative gathering. He accused Charlie Warren and others of lacking ethics, rage spilling after learning the school committee overrode his veto on a funding appropriation. He pledged investigation into State banks and hinted at official departures.
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Boston Mayor Attacks Civil Service Panel and State Deals
Boston Mayor denounces the Civil Service Commission as biased against his appointees and rails at state land deals and perceived political interference. He names officials and cites repeated rejections, while accusing Governor and Republican leaders of protecting monopolies and mismanaging public funds.
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Massachusetts Opposes Income Tax Bill Debate
Lawmakers argued about a federal income tax with Massachusetts residents contending the state would overpay for protection of property while opponents warned the measure shifts burden to the poor. Debates touched on distribution by population, Senate power, and historical mentions from Governor Hughes.
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Brookline Girls Seek To Keep Miss McGrath At Gym
A Brookline committee of prominent young women appeals to the Committee on Baths and Gymnasium to retain Miss Mary McGrath as the women’s division physical instructor. Since opening, she has led the girls’ class and won the favor of Brookline’s elite. A California offer from Los Angeles High School has prompted a pupil delegation to plead for her stay.
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Mayor Denies Crowded Schools Claim Amid Funding Stand
The Boston school committee defends a 40 cent tax-levy appropriation for school buildings. It argues current overcrowding is an immediate crisis, cites unsafe and damp conditions at Austin East Boston and other schools, and says delaying funding would harm children’s health and education. The committee rejects the mayor’s figures on desk counts and urges immediate action.
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Mayor Returns Fire After School Board Statement
Mayor Fitzgerald challenged School Commission claims of no overcrowding citing statements by Mr. Sturgis and Mr. Lowe. He said the Legislature could have authorized 250000 in borrowing within a week, avoiding a 40 cent tax increase. He criticizes the commission for not awaiting legislative action, arguing the plan harms teacher salaries in elementary grades.
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