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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
12
Final action on the war revenue bill was taken by the Senate. The measure levies six billions in taxes this year and four billions annually thereafter, until revised. The conference agreement, approved by the House last Saturday, was adopted without a record vote.
After signed by Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark the measure goes to the White House for President Wilton to approve on his return from France by month end. Brief debate preceded the vote with Senator Smoot criticizing features including the repeal of zone rates on second class mail. Senator Townsend opposed conference agreements citing the excess profits taxation plan. Treasury plans for tax collection are already in place.
Freeman Tilden crafts a humorous tale titled The Man Who Looked Like Lincoln destined for Boston Post Sunday Magazine next week. The piece presents a witty scenario revolving around a character whose resemblance to the famed president drives curious situations.
A reunion of St. Peter’s Lithuanian parish in South Boston welcomed Rev Kazimer Urbanaucius as their new pastor. The event opened with a banquet from 7 to 9, followed by speeches led by Michael Venis, with parishioners and visiting clergy offering support. A local orchestra provided vocal and instrumental numbers during the evening.
In Washington on February 13 the House closed debate on the $1.1 billion army appropriation bill and began amendments under the five minute rule. Slow progress continued and no final vote time was announced at adjournment.
Rep Kahn of California endorses six months training for all youths at 19 to deter attack. McCulloch of Ohio and Connally of Texas plan amendments proposing discharge timing and a regular army of 175000 from volunteer enlistment. The notable budget change trims 86000 from 200000 for contingent military intelligence expenses.
An advertisement touts Foals the Throat and Cures the Cough by Hayes with honey 85c. Each bottle comes with a free box of O Pen-Trate Salve for chest colds head colds and croup.
Fourteen automobiles mostly expensive touring cars seized by the government in liquor raids will be sold at Kennebunk on February 26 at 10 AM. Proceeds go to the county treasury. Under Maine law deputies may seize vehicles used to house liquor. The cars, carrying 1800 gallons of liquor to Portland and Bangor, were destroyed after seizure.
Mr and Mrs Wesley C Howe of Fitchburg have been notified that their War Cross status has been recognized. The official notice confirms eligibility and outlines next steps for verification and presentation of the decoration.
Son Captain Maurice W Howe overseas with the 167th Regiment Rainbow Division earns the Distinguished War Service Cross for valor.
Sewell Ford pens another Torchy tale for the Boston Post Sunday Magazine. A Frame-Up for Stuffy blends amusing situations and entertaining characters with Torchy style humor.
Twenty thousand Berlin store employees walk out for higher wages. Leipziger Strasse areas shut and guarded by troops. Spartacists fire in the newspaper quarter. Across the empire workers strike met by counter strikes by doctors and other professionals.
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