Refuses List in Tax Probe By Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange
The Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange refused to provide a list of properties alleged by Frederick O Woodruff to be valued at 70 million dollars, saying the figures were based on 1915 city assessors data. It called Woodruff’s assertion a personal opinion and declined to embarrass mortgaged property owners, though it would appoint an appraisal committee of real estate men to negotiate with the Board.
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Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange
Exchange
Frederick O. Woodruff
Woodruff
Woodruft
Legislative Committee
Equitable Tax Assessment Stated by Assessors
Local officials argue for fair valuation standards to ensure equitable tax assessments. The measure seeks uniform methods among assessors to prevent disparities and uphold proportional taxation across districts.
Flame Throwers Fail on Snow in New York
New York battle against a week long snow cover used 138700 shovelers 1000 emergency trucks and a steam shovel. Two flame throwers tested at 59th street and Central Park failed to clear significant areas. Traffic mostly halted. emergency routes preserved and by nightfall conditions neared normal with trolley service largely restored.
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New York
59Th Street
Central Park
Manhattan
Third
Flying Parson Flies Again After Motor Trouble
Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard known as the Flying Parson faced a forced landing one mile from Mitchell field Mineola after defective motor ignition halted his 2000 mile Army enlistment flight. He landed at Hazelhurst field Long Island and planned to resume the flight tomorrow.
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New York
Belvin W. Maynard
Mitchell Field
Mineola
Hazelhurst Field
Long Island
Two Cities Cheer for De Valera in Irish Leader Visit
New Bedford and Fall River hosted Eamon De Valera with massive crowds. The Irish president, delayed by train issues, spoke at Kim rink and high school hall, urging recognition of a government of right over force and criticizing imperial rule.
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Fall River
League of Nations
de Valera
England
India
Mer
James E. Cassidy
Ashley
Exceptions in Freeman Case
Ernest B. Freeman of Sturtevant Blower Works challenges Judge Fostick's divorce ruling granting Mrs. Margaret Reed Freeman a divorce for cruel and abusive treatment and custody of four children. He filed exceptions to rulings, contending Mrs. Freeman's conduct and lack of probable cause for accusations, tied to an acquaintance with Dr. Herbert O. Benner.
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Ernest B. Freeman
Sturtevant Blower Works
Fosdick
Margaret Reed Freeman
Hunt
Freeman
Hall
I. W. W. Counsel Says Legion Exonerated From Plot
Montesano Wash Feb 9 The American Legion was exonerated of any part in planning an alleged plot to raid the I W W hall at Centralia by Attorney George F Van derveer counsel for eleven I W W defendants on trial here for their lives for the Centralia armistice day shootings.
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Ireland
Britain
France
Montesano
Wash
American Legion Today
I. W. W. Hall
Centralia
George F. Vanderveer
Senator Johnson Improves, Still Resting at Home
Continued improvement in the condition of Senator Johnson Republican California who is confined to his home with influenza was reported today but he is not expected to return to work for several days.
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Washington
Johnson
California
Commission forms committee to study coal price readjustment
Washington report says the Coal Strike Settlement Commission plans a special committee to gather data on coal price changes. Chairman Robinson notes the panel has no current power to fix prices, but agrees that price readjustment may be needed in its final settlement. Committee personnel, including operators miners and the public, are expected to be named tomorrow.
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Washington
Coal Strike Settlement Commission
Robinson
Commission
Hoover's Statement Put in the Senate Record
Herbert Hoover stated he is not a presidential candidate and his remark was added to the Senate record by Senator Borah of Idaho. Senator Thomas of Colorado moved to refer the matter, but the motion received only disruption and a call for order from Vice-President Marshall.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Senate
Borah Idaho
Thomas
Colorado
Hays
Marshall
Bellerose Arrives After Long Antwerp to Charlestown Voyage
The new Shipping Board steamer Bellerose, operated by Red Star Line, completed its first round voyage since December commissioning. After 5000 miles steered by hand, the vessel arrived from Antwerp and berthed at Hoosac docks in Charlestown, marking a testing of its seagoing qualities.
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Shipping Board
Bellerose
Red Star Line
Antwerp
Hoosac Docks
Charlestown
Tier
Mothers Gain Strength From Father John’s Medicine
Mothers gain strength from Father John’s Medicine praised for colds and coughs with long history of use as a body builder.
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John
Adot
Veterans thank Post for nationwide bulletin kindness
A National Soldiers Home at Togus Maine sent thanks for a Post bulletin shared with snowbound towns. Colonel William P. Hurley, governor of the home, writes the editor a note praising the telegram and the paper for providing daily news to veterans who read the bulletin.
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The
Post
National Soldiers
Togus
Mac
William P. Hurley
Home
Daily News
Alleged Reds Claim Bail Too High in Habeas Petition
Two alleged radicals held at Deer Island petition for a writ of habeas corpus arguing Immigration Commissioner Skeffington and subordinates seek excessive bail of 5000 and 10000 to oppress the prisoners. The federal case, filed through counsel Morris Katzeff, is set for hearing next Monday at 11 a.m.
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Skeffington
Deer Island
Morris Katzeff
Government garage raided in Dublin during weekend
Dublin, Feb 9. It was disclosed that during the week end a government garage in Dublin was raided at night. Seven motor cars a motor cycle and a large quantity of accessories were stolen. How the raid was accomplished remains a mystery.
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Dublin
Weldona Rheumatic Remedy Draws Boston Crowds
Enthusiastic buyers flock to Weldona's headquarters at Houghton and Dutton's Drug Dept in Boston as the rheumatic expert promotes Weldona as a non stomach disturbing, non alcoholic treatment. The book Germs of Rheumatism will be mailed free from the Weldona Co. Address 132 Boylston St. Weldona Friday visits continue daily to explain the preparation.
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Houghton & Dutton
Weldona
Weldona Co
Boylston St
Bostor
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James M. Coffey
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House of Jordan Marsh Company
I. W. W. Counsel
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