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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1921
Page
12
Secretary of the Navy Denby said the Atlantic fleet is in fine shape after a two weeks inspection tour covering Cuba Haiti and the Dominican Republic. He flew over the fleet at Guantanamo and declined to comment on a possible foreign cruise this summer.
The Interstate Commerce Commission recommended readjusting grain export rates, proposing a reduction of eight cents for shipments east of Chicago. Washington report notes the proposal was made to the railroads today.
City authorities approved new park rules prohibiting smoking in buildings and photography. Visitors must keep dogs and pets 100 yards from zoo buildings and exclude baby carriages velocipedes and bicycles from all buildings. Aquatic facilities require cane and umbrella checks and no tapping railings or glass. Violations will be penalized by ordinance.
Mayor Peters announced there will be no general increases in property valuations this year after last year's large rises. He also pledged a leveling of values where injustices exist to address fairness in the assessment process.
Mrs. Nina Manton aged 36 of 75 Cornell Street Roslindale died yesterday morning after falling 50 feet from the third floor piazza of her home while on a chair erecting a clothesline. The accident occurred on the Roslindale residence sidewalk below.
In an informal statement yesterday Mayor Peters declared he opposed funding a Boston world s fair to celebrate the Pilgrim landing 300th anniversary. He said funds should relieve unemployment and build houses, arguing the city should spend money on existing problems instead. He noted other countries would be less enthusiastic about such a fair.
About 150 cases handled by the Mayor's rent and housing committee since Friday were cited by Chairman Nichols. Appeals urge landlords to accept promissory notes from tenants to keep them in their homes as unemployment funding remains unclear. many landlords are cooperating.
An appeal to the Democrats throughout the city was sent in thousands of letters received yesterday urging the party to return to its high ideals and unite voters behind its platform and candidates.
The city committee issued letters from John K. Fitzgerald chairman signaling preparations for a mayoral campaign. The action is seen as one of the first organized steps toward the upcoming race and the establishment of standards in city government.
An advertisement promises Noonan's Hair Petrole will repair dry brittle hair and dandruff with quick results. It claims scalp relief, softer shinier hair, and easy styling. Barbers apply it for 15 cents. bottles cost $1.00. available from T Noonana Sons in Boston.
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