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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
13
City Messenger Edward J. Leary faced a warrant for non payment of the 1918 poll tax during Collector Deland's drive. Leary believes his tax was settled when he redeemed his real estate taxes but will investigate the discrepancy.
A Lebanon New Hampshire weaver Mr Marcott reports stomach pain and weakness from digestion issues. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring appetite sleep and strength after about ten days of treatment. Pills sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY priced 60 cents per box.
The First Church of Christ Scientist directors ask Judge Frederick Dodge to hear all evidence in the lawsuit filed by former director John V Dittemore who alleges he was illegally removed on March 17 1919.
Judge Dodge finds adverse to church directors after a full hearing in the main suit. The Dittemore case is deemed settled by facts from the other suit, with the director defendants claiming withheld material evidence and urging a full hearing and reconsideration for surprise and prejudice.
Professor Jacob H. Hollander of Johns Hopkins told the House banking committee that repealing Pittman Act sections allowing sale of 350 million silver dollars and repurchasing the same silver at one dollar per ounce would create an unqualified gold basis. He said the move could reduce floating state debt without funding and gradually correct the inflated circulating medium.
Burlington Vermont February 16 Traffic over Rutland and Central Vermont entering the city was the worst this year a direct result of yesterday s heavy snowfall across the state causing widespread train blockades all trains today were several hours late and freight trains on the Central Vermont and Rutland lines were annulled until further notice.
The Mt Holyoke College wedding between Hazel Wingertner and Amy Riddlestorrier was performed before the student body and guests during the winter carnival. The event, described as a lighthearted stunt, marked their union with reverend Helen Robinson officiating.
Readers submit questions on voter eligibility for children of foreign born parents and naturalization rules. The column explains birth in the U S grants citizenship at 21, while those born abroad must naturalize. advice given on the South Station foundation dates, dedication, and opening. It also discusses the meaning of rye in the Burns song noting debate over grain versus a river name.
Boston’s Siegel building, an eight story 48955 square foot block, was sold to a new real estate trust led by Max Mitchell and Adolph Leve. The plan calls for a 4000 seat motion picture theater and partial reuse of the upper floors, with the rest of the building’s use to be decided soon. The asset carries a total value of about 4.1 million dollars and the property has stood vacant due to war conditions.
The Rev. George P. O Conor, former 101st Infantry chaplain, becomes assistant to Rev. M J Scanlon director of the Catholic Charitable Bureau and will join the staff of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. He formerly served at the Church of the Sacred Heart Malden and now leads Roxbury Post American Legion chaplain duties.
The City of Miami, first floating bar and hotel, prepares to sail from Wilmington to Miami and then nightly to Havana. The Havana-American Steamship Corporation owns the vessel, with renovations totaling about 300000 dollars. A dining saloon and bar for liquor service are installed plus cabin space for 325 passengers. The owners plan two more steamers for the same Cuba trade and expect heavy summer traffic from American tourists.
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