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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1921
Page
18
Eugene V. Debs, imprisoned Socialist leader in Atlanta, said he was not surprised by the President's refusal to commute his 10 year espionage sentence. Through counsel Samuel W. Castleton he released a statement criticizing any perceived personal debt to President Wilson and defending his consistent record.
A dated political lament cites Woodrow Wilson as the most pitiful figure in history and recalls a private plea for love from the people. It quotes Palmer on parole and Wilson’s vow to serve his term, vowing no betrayal for parole, and contrasts wartime expense with education and constructive work듯 noting Capper’s figures.
Londonderry NH Feb 1 An audit of Town Clerk Elmer F Wheeler's books missing two weeks shows a reported shortage of 8000 dollars. Selectman Edward J Kent says the audit is not finished. Mrs Frank L Colby wife of the tax collector has been appointed town clerk and town treasurer pending the March town meeting for action.
Manchester New Hampshire February 1 1921 population of the city is estimated at 79560 showing a gain of 1.5 percent based on 1920 U S census figures.
Felix Vorenberg of Boston delivered an exhaustive address at the Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce mercantile section annual meeting. He praised the retailer, outlined reconstruction period challenges, and proposed practical solutions to aid merchants during economic recovery.
Mr. Vorenberg of the New England Retail Dry Goods Association and the Boston Chamber of Commerce argues for industry harmony among retailers manufacturers and employees. He outlines seven goals including restoring normal conditions raising ethics and promoting fair taxation with a detailed plan to tax business income and reduce excess profits taxes while supporting government funding.
Milwaukee, Feb 1 Victor L Berger criticizes President Wilson for not commuting Eugene V Debs sentence. He hopes the new administration will favor Socialist cases and notes the Supreme Court Chicago Socialist decision signals sanity returning. He urges prosecution of Socialists, especially Debs, be viewed in the proper light.
Edward F. Cullen, president of the Johnson Educator Food Company, told Pilgrim Publicity Association members that rising ad spending signals prosperity and an active near future market. He cited the Jan 31 Boston Post ad surge, urged optimism, and noted his firm uses a commission-based sales plan with contests to boost performance.
Representative Whidden of Brookline opposed before the committee a bill to allow a $3600 a year payment to George S. Aldrich as emeritus superintendent. Joined by Charles H. Pearson Alfred D. Chandler and Co. W. Howe, they argued the school committee had no right to the arrangement, though voters supported the measure.
About 3800 guests attended the 18th annual dinner of the New England Paper Merchants Association held last night in the Copley Plaza. Following custom, there were no formal speeches and the diners gathered for a good time.
Geers reports a mean barometer of 80.44 inches and a mean temperature around 22 degrees. The record notes a mean dew point near 14 and a mean relative humidity about 68 percent. Maximum and minimum temperatures are listed with figures that are unclear. J. W. Smith, Meteorologist.
Senate naval affairs subcommittee prepares a report opposing disarmament by arguing WWI showed no reason to halt capital ship construction. Senators Lodge Poindexter and Paige draft the reply while Admirals Koontz and Taylor favor warship production. The panel backs a new aeronautics bureau in the Navy Department and notes aerial warfare will rise in importance. Pelletier receives a Papal decoration for wartime service.
District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier was presented with the collar of a commander in the Order of St Gregory the Great by Pope Benedict. The honor reflects papal recognition of Pelletier’s service.
A committee of New England citizens forms to aid Ireland by distributing funds to the hungry regardless of faith. Ireland faces mass displacement with hundreds of thousands living in ditches and fields. Belfast alone has about 50,000 unemployed, many near starvation.
The American Committee for Relief in Ireland forms a non political humanitarian body. New England HQ opens at 166 Devonshire St Boston with officers and an executive board including Cardinal OConnell. The committee appeals for aid to relieve hunger, cold, and wartime suffering of Irish women and children, urging prompt American response.
Portland Me Feb 1 through customs authorities efforts thefts from bonded whiskey cargoes here have ceased A shipment of 21000 cases of Scotch whiskey passed through this week with no loss and 11000 last week remained intact Liquors arriving are under government supervision from steamer arrival to car loading and state departure
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