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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
24
Lawrence council failed to back a motion to grant bus operation permits locally. A unanimous vote directs the city clerk to invite officials from Jowell Haverhill Methuen Andover and North Andover to a general conference to gauge regional sentiment on motor bus transportation with time and place to be set later.
City officials and heads of improvement associations urged the public utilities department to reject a proposed rise in the standard gas price. Civic leaders spoke against the increase, highlighting potential costs to residents and businesses.
Vice-President Edg ar Wrightington outlined costs to produce and distribute gas at 1.40 and argued a 1.50 standard price justified by dividends, deficits, and future costs. City officials disputed the 8 percent dividend claim. Public advocates opposed the petition as inopportune. A week allow ed to file requests for legal rulings was announced.
A Plymouth New Hampshire reader asks the Post to publish more of Sir Roger Casement's story and to publish the President’s rationale for pardoning the German. The letter is dated December 7 and signed by Leon Worthen.
Brigadier General Clarence R. Edwards former Yankee Division commander arrived in Boston to spend weeks at his Westwood home with Mrs Edwards. He has a three months leave of absence from Camp Dix New Jersey where he currently serves.
In Washington on December 8, Secretary Houston urged Congress to adopt a comprehensive tax revision to more equitably distribute a four billion dollar burden for at least four more years. He proposed new revenue sources and revisions to offset revenue losses from changes in tax rates aimed at taxing the rich without discouraging investment.
John F. Harrigan of Worcester, president of the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic, addressed over 100 Boston delegates, urging immediate working membership and broad enlistment of freedom supporters, Irish and non Irish. Speakers included John J. Hearn of Pittsfield and John J. Foley.
Fred Shoeday, years old, of Shoeday Dorchester, was knocked down by a car at Seaver and Harold Streets. He is in critical condition at City Hospital. The vehicle, owned by the American Liability Insurance Company, was driven by John F. Horne of Jamaica Plain who aided the injured man to the hospital.
Mr. Houston urged Congress to revise taxes for better distribution of burden and to repeal the excess profits tax. He proposed replacing much of it with a corporation profits tax, reducing higher income surtaxes while raising lower brackets, and cautioned against schemes yielding less than four billion dollars after this year.
Members of the C H Hovey Mutual Benefit Association announce the Leap Year Dance at Strand ballroom 177 Huntington avenue tomorrow night Winchester’s orchestra will provide music. The programme includes the Lemon and Spot dances with Roy Hall as president and a board including Della Shine William Brown Charles Jordan Frank Keegan Katherine Walsh and Anna Boldt guiding the event.
Advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women’s health issues. It claims to regulate function, strengthen the body, and restore health, offering a 10 cent trial package and free consultation by letter from Buffalo.
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