New Housing Need Spurs City Action in Boston
Boston faces a demand for 3248 new houses to house 30 880 people as housing and rent issues persist. The mayoral rent and housing committee reports limited building due to finance with options like tax exemptions debated though no specific recommendation made. The panel notes municipal building may not cut costs and risks stigmatizing tenants. It has spent 6700 pounds handling 620 inquiries and 1746 rent complaints with 64 percent adjusted and 29 percent resolved in disputes.
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Boston
New York State
England
Forbes Company
Taxpayers May Use Cost or Market Inventory Basis
The Internal Revenue Bureau announced regulations allowing taxpayers to use the cost or market basis for 1920 inventories, selecting the lower of the two and applying it consistently to the entire inventory. The ruling clarifies method choice for merchants and ensures uniform application across stock.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Fines levied on Atlantic City bars total $20000
Forty seven hotel and cafe proprietors in Atlantic City were fined an aggregate of $20000 by Judge Ingersol in the County Court for selling intoxicating liquors. Fines ranged from $200 to $750.
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Mays Landing
N. J
Atlantic City
Ingersol
Mothers and educators push for sex education in home and schools
A joint conference by the Federation of Women's Clubs of the state urged that young girls be informed about sex problems, preferably by mothers and through school courses taught by appointed instructors. Governor Coolidge attended as speakers stressed home guidance, open discussion, and fatherly involvement in boys' upbringing.
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State Department of Health
Federation of Women's Clubs
Coolidge
Eugene R. Kelley
Sarah Louise Arnold
Sumner Coolidge
Jane Deeter Rippin
Girl Scouts
Dean Sarah Louise Arnold
Mary A. Mullownay
Mothers’ Aid
Dr. Arnold
No Receipts for Special Delivery Abolished
Postmaster Baker reports from Washington that receipts for special delivery have been abolished by the Post Office Department. The change aims to curb complaints that mail was withheld when receipts could not be obtained and later delivered by regular carriers.
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Post Office Department
Baker
Washington
Twenty two Nations Sign Protocol for World Court
London Dec 30 Twenty two nations have signed the protocol of the permanent court of international justice. The statute takes effect once a majority of League of Nations members sign and ratify. Portugal Switzerland Denmark and Salvador also signed for compulsory arbitration.
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London
Permanent Court of International Justice
League of Nations
Central News
League Assembly
Portugal
Switzerland
Denmark
Salvador
All Must Join Price Cutting Say Business Leaders
Allen B. Johnson told a Boston Chamber audience that labor and capital should cut prices now to spur a new era of prosperity. He argued prices fall by supply and demand, and labor must accept wage reductions. quicker collective action will shorten the business downturn.
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Allen B. Johnson
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Mr. Johnson
Little Walks About Boston Reflects Christ Church’s Revolution Echoes
In Dorothy Dudley’s Diary entry for January 1, 1776, readers learn of a service at Christ Church led by Colonel William Palfrey at Mrs. Washington’s invitation, with notable attendees including General Washington. The piece recalls the church’s wartime desecration and later restoration, and notes Cambridge’s pivotal Revolutionary role and the church’s former elite patrons.
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Dorothy Dudley
Christ Church
William Palfrey
Washington
Gates
Morgan
Mifflin
Curtis
Dorothy
Cambridge
Olivers
Inmians
Sewalls
Apthorps
Lechmeres
Faneuils
East Apthorp
England
Boston Apple Shippers Charter Own Steamer
Boston apple shippers, angry over freight rates, have formed a combined action and chartered the British steamer Canadian Observer to carry 20 000 barrels of apples from Boston to a UK port. Additional steamers will follow with fruit shipments unless rates are cut.
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Boston Apple Shippers
Canadian Observer
United Kingdom
Receivers Appointed for Frohman Amusement Corp
Federal Judge Knox appointed receivers in equity for the Frohman Amusement Corporation, a New York motion picture firm. The assets are listed at 240000 dollars with liabilities of 67075 dollars.
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New York
Frohman Amusement Corporation
Knox
Tayes Healing Honey Tickle for Cold Relief
An old advertisement promotes Tayes Healing Honey with a tonic, claiming it eases chest colds head colds and croup. Each bottle purportedly includes a list of soothing ingredients and health benefits for the season.
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Tayes
Beef Prices Surge as Market Feels Strain on Meats
Market reports show sharp rises in choice beef costs with pork also climbing after a brief dip. Lamb becomes affordable again, and dealers suggest a leg roast that yields four or five chops as this week’s best Sunday dinner value.
Market Beefs Prices Rise While Produce Holds Steady
Rump steak up to 62 cents per pound and top round at 62 cents, roasts five cents higher on average, and pork and lamb prices also increase. Fresh seafood and vegetables show varied gains with strawberries at $1 per box.
Joseph A Werne Elevated to Commercial Agent Post
Official notice announces Joseph A Werne’s appointment as commercial agent for the Great Northern Railway in New York. Werne previously served as New England freight agent for the Southern Railway, then general freight agent for a Southern railway at Memphis during Federal control, and after, returned to Boston as general agent of the Great Northern with an office at 294 Washington Street.
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Joseph A. Werne
Great Northern Railway
New York
Werne
Boston
New England
Southern Railway System
Southern Railway
Memphis Tenn
Old South
Washington Street
New England Territory
Greece asserts right of peoples to govern themselves
Athens reports Premier Rhallis replying to Britain France and Italy noting Greece asserts by vote that Constantine the people have the right to govern themselves. The note, approved by King Constantine, signals Greece may maintain an army in Smyrna if funds are provided and remains amicable.
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Athens
Urges Bill for Increase in Price of Gold
Representative Baker of California urged the House to pass a bill to raise the price of gold by ten dollars an ounce. He said gold producers were hard up and hundreds of mines were closed because mining costs exceeded the metal's selling price.
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Washington
Baker
Democrat
California
The
House Today
Funeral for Bernard Hart Veteran of World War I
A military funeral for Bernard C Hart veteran of the World War I will be held from his parents home at 125 Whitfield Street Dorchester this morning with a solemn requiem. A high mass will follow at St Leos Church Esmond Street at 9 o clock with Charles F Hammond Post of the American Legion attending in a body.
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Bernard, C. Hart
Whitfield Street
Dorchester
St. Leo’s Church
Esmond Street
Charles F. Hammond Post
American’ Legion
War hero Lieutenant OBrien death ruled self-inflicted
Captain Charles FR Moffatt of the Los Angeles police detective bureau announced a second investigation confirmed the first finding that war aviator Lieutenant Pat OBrien died by his own hand on December 17.
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Los Angeles
Charles FR. Moffatt
Pat O'Brien
O’brien
Patrolmen Promoted to Sergeants in City Order
Commissioner Curtis issues a general order promoting two patrolmen to sergeant. William Macbeth of East Dedham Street station will serve City Square. James J. Gillen of Lagrange Street station moves to West Roxbury. Both have served 38 years. promotion effective at tonight’s roll call.
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Curtis
William Macbeth
East Dedham Street
City Square
James J. Gillen
Lagrange Street
West Roxbury
Department
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