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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
8
The estate of Andrew W. Preston, president of United Fruit Co, is valued at about $3,005,000 per the State tax commissioner. Preston contests the figure, claiming $1,011,000. Swampscott assessors plan $52,000 in taxes from Preston.
Swampscott faces a heated tax dispute after State Tax Commissioner Trefry reported 17,000 shares of United Fruit as Preston property. Assessors doubled the tax from 17,000 to 52,000, pledging full collection despite Preston’s claim of nonresidence. Tax collector Bubier will pursue the higher levy per the commissioner’s finding.
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The President discussed the shipping situation with his Cabinet and a note sent to Great Britain protesting detentions of cargoes. A synopsis of the note drew interest in diplomatic, congressional, and official circles. Diplomats sought a memorandum, and some hemispheric and neutral nations were urged to support the American stance.
The article details U S efforts to enforce contraband control and protect shipments amid British seizures. Officials discuss warnings to shippers about manifests and concealment of contraband. Debates consider damage claims and possible embargoes while Congress debates the note's implications.
Officials struggle to assign fault as publication of a synopsis causes surprise. The Foreign Office is expected to issue a statement clarifying responsibility for recent cargo delays and the downturn in commercial mood.
The statement attributes current issues to over-production rather than any action by the British government. It emphasizes economic factors over governmental policy and stresses external market forces influencing outcomes.
London newspapers urge a goodwill response to the American government note on British naval treatment of neutral commerce. They caution against assigning sole blame to Britain and note broader wartime factors affecting world trade while awaiting full text of the note.
The Metropolitan Improvement League gathered many attendees for its annual meeting. Ralph A. Cram discussed Boston Planning Board work and regional cooperation. Robert D. Andrews outlined State House Commission plans and progress. Arthur Shurtleff showed slides on Boston Common and Copley Square improvements approved by the 1918 Park Board.
Alderman-elect Frank G. Volp of Medford won the caucus vote 14 to 7 to lead the Medford Board. He will assume the presidency formally on January 4.
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