13 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1921
Page
1
Washington Aug 12 Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee voted to raise the exemption for married men with net income up to 5000 from 2000 to 2500. The change would be retroactive to January 1 1921 and adds to the previous 200 increase per dependent for heads of families.
An agreement stated to repeal luxury taxes and to decrease manufacturers' taxes was reached. The plan aims to relieve burdens on producers and adjust the tax structure.
In Lawrence on August 12 the Connors sisters Sadie Catherine and Veronica faced District Court with Miss Raidy on assault charges stemming from a feud at Arlington Mill. Judge Mahoney dismissed Raidy and fined the sisters 5 dollars for costs citing harmful rumors and poor example set for foreign-born workers.
The Department of Labor reports June 15 to July 15 price data showing retail food increases in 13 of 14 cities. Omaha Neb dropped four tenths of a percent while Boston rose five percent and Kansas City four percent. Chicago Fall River and mass reached eight percent.
Mrs Mary Kelley of Medford warned her son Vincent that eloping with Catherine Cleary of Cambridge would end their home life. Vincent, who had already tried to win forgiveness within 24 hours, again sought reconciliation this afternoon but refused to abandon Catherine, declaring I will go through for Catherine.
Mrs Kelley asks Cambridge authorities to prosecute her 19 year old son under perjury laws for allegedly lying about his age and address to obtain a marriage license. She claims religious bigotry and jealousy drive her stance, while the bride and groom have fled, with Mrs Cleary’s family urging forgiveness.
Yesterday's temperatures show morning readings around 74 to 80 degrees with afternoon peaks near 80. The average yesterday was 77.8 degrees, compared to 77 degrees on the previous year.
Dr Harding and his bride sit on the front porch holding hands as a staged scene. The article notes plans for housekeeping and references a message from Coolidge and silence from the White House.
In Marion Ohio on August 12 Dr. Harding told reporters President Harding knew nothing of the wedding. He said he did not consider it any of the president's business and that he was old enough to decide for himself. He added he was lonely and believed Alice would make him happy.
In Marion Ohio on August 12 a front porch style wedding unfolded as Dr George T Harding wed his bride a day after their ceremony. The scene mirrored the era's political street gatherings echoing Warren G Hardings presidential porch campaign.
A 76-year-old groom wore house slippers and a smoking jacket as he sat holding hands with his bride during the ceremony. The unusual attire drew attention as the couple prepared to wed in a quiet local church.
Saratoga Springs New York August 12 Brand new Buffalo nickels are jingling in the pockets of hotel staff as John D Rockefeller and his brother William arrive for their annual visit en route to Saranac Lake camps. The Rockefellers travel with two nurses and enjoy the famed waters while keeping rooms modest and affordable.
Clement Burnett, 39, of Green Street Dorchester, escaped from the Boston Consumptives' Hospital in Mattapan for the second time last night. He wore a derby hat, carried a suitcase, left quarters barefoot, and was reported to Mattapan station police. He is 5 feet 9 inches and 138 pounds.
Harold Carr, a famed vaudeville comedian, reportedly planned to abduct his baby son but instead grabbed a neighbor’s daughter and fled toward a waiting car on Shirley Avenue in Revere yesterday forenoon, according to police.
Mrs Myrtle Morris, mother of Dorothy Morris, watched from her veranda at 18 Shirley Avenue as a man, later identified as Carr, allegedly picked up Dorothy mistaking her for his son Kenneth, and started away with the child.
President Harding will stay in Washington through the summer despite Congress' likely recess. Cabinet plans align with his intentions as Washington summers prove hot. He is disappointed to have missed his planned Alaskan trip.
Hawthorne Community Association was incorporated today in Portland Mo to preserve the boyhood home of Nathaniel Hawthorne at Casco. Bert F. Cook of Raymond serves as president.
Four heat related collapses occurred in Boston as a land breeze and high humidity battered the city. Patrick Donahue, 60, of Roxbury, collapsed at Vernon and Washington and was placed on the danger list at City Hospital. Israel Avner, 29, of Chelsea, fainted at 184 Cabot Street and was admitted to City Hospital. Lena White, Malden, 2982 Lebanon Street, collapsed at Canal and Causeway Streets and was taken to Relief Hospital. William Tate collapsed at South Station and is under treatment.
Washington August 12 President Harding prepares to open proceedings at the conference as delegates gather. One unnamed woman is noted as a likely participant, with U S Senator Yin Ras Ze among the listed delegates. The report continues on the next page.
Despatches from Rosta News Agency report Lenin decrees revoke free postal and railway telegraph and tramway services in Soviet Russia. The state ends free tools and household goods grants to workers and hints at a gradual monetary system shift away from barter.
Premier Lloyd George returned to London from Paris tonight. He was met by Sir Hamar Greenwood and others, with whom he held informal conversations. There is little doubt that Eamon De Valera's reply to the government peace proposals was discussed.
In the National League Philadelphia defeated Boston 10 to 5 and then 4 to 0. Chicago beat Brooklyn 12 to 3 and New York edged Cincinnati 4 to 2 while St Louis beat Cincinnati 2 to 4. In the American League Cleveland won 6 to 1 over Chicago and St Louis defeated Detroit 8 to 1. Philadelphia defeated New York 66 in an unclear final result.
Paris August 12 The Inter Allied Supreme Council orders the League of Nations to study and advise on a boundary line separating Germany and Poland in Upper Silesia delaying the disposition of the resource rich region for several months.
Forecast notes fair conditions for northern and southern New England on Saturday and Sunday with cooler coastal Massachusetts on Saturday. Low pressure over Canadian Maritimes and plains, with high pressure elsewhere. Showers in the North Atlantic States in the last 24 hours. overall trend toward unsettled weather Sunday. Moderate NW winds north of Sandy Hook. varied winds and overcast skies from Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
The forecast predicts bright and fair weather today and tonight with slightly cooler temperatures than yesterday.
Three youths from the American Naval Radio Station at Bar Harbor Maine were arrested after they lowered a British flag from a staff honoring a visiting British cruiser and hoisted the American flag in its place. Naval authorities kept details secret as investigations continue.
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