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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
2
Fifty performances including Rigoletto Faust La Traviata Lucia di Lammermoor and six star gigs with Mme Galli Curci Mme Melba and Mary Garden have sold out. The season now looks highly successful with strong demand for the leading artists.
Dartmouth trustees approved a revised schedule shortening the semester, closing May 24 instead of the original date. Easter vacation and holidays are abolished, exams reduced by three days, and Commencement runs May 2 through May 27. Student government backed the change in a Feb survey.
The State House chamber used by the election laws committee became a battleground for Boston's old Ward 8 now Ward 5 factions. Tensions referenced the last municipal election day with employees challenged assaulted and arrests by the rival groups.
Martin Lomasney and ward faction members clash with anti Lomasney groups as bills seek to bar state city or town employee challenges at polls and limit challenges to qualified voters of the same division. Flynn claims political leaders would have faced jail without his actions.
Arthur L. Fairbrother spoke at 46 Beacon Street for the South End Music School urging reporting seditious talk. He tied German propaganda to Washington recognition of John B. Ratham's claims and warned of a large German force if peace comes, urging immediate U S action and defense.
Miss Mary Paquet, 21, of 178 Border Street East Boston, was robbed of $7.50 by a masked man near Park and Cross streets in Chelsea while returning from Chelsea Clock Company. A large limousine, a man in overalls and a blue stocking cap aided the escape.
President H. B. Perham of the National Order of Railroad Telegraphers says a 45 percent wage increase bill faces delays. He has worked in Washington since January 1, in talks with Director General McAdoo and with railroad officials, and also seeks an eight hour workday for telegraphers and station agents.
Taxpayers must file federal income tax returns by March 1 if net income from all sources is 2000 or more. Deductions include interest on personal debt, taxes, and charitable gifts. A married pair can claim 3600 exemptions for themselves and children, potentially avoiding tax. Filing duty exists regardless of tax due.
Readers ask about federal income tax rules as the end of the filing period approaches. A Q and A from the Post explains penalties for late returns and how delinquencies can be avoided, including a case question from a married taxpayer with eight dependents and income around $2000 from all sources.
Laura Kessler aged 28 wife of a Chelsea dentist is charged with intent to kill her husband. She was arraigned before Special Justice Stearns in Chelsea Police Court and the case was continued to February 14. She is held on 2500 pounds bonds.
Omaha reports a packing company incorporated in Nebraska with 50 000 dollars capital plans to market horse meat in Omaha Kansas City St Joseph and Sioux City within weeks Only wild mustang ponies will be slaughtered.
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