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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
7
United States Internal Revenue Collector says many error in thinking automobile taxes can be deducted from individual income. The tax is levied on manufacturers who may deduct it, but consumers cannot claim it as a deduction on their net income.
Physicians at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital doubt John B. McCue of Persinger West Virginia a MIT sophomore will regain sight after a laboratory accident Monday afternoon. Dr Peter H Thompson says recovery is not definite.
The New Bedford harbor incident involving the Portuguese liner Sao Vicente prompts a triple inquiry. Oscar L. Richards of C B Richards & Co. will urge the pilots board to open an investigation. Local commerce seeks a state probe amid broader navigation accident reviews and underwriters’ independent inquiry.
Arthur W Forbes representing the Board of Commerce stated that port accidents hinder development and three large liners have figured in mishaps since last August. The Acushnet and tugs fought to move the stranded steamer for three hours at high tide, divers will inspect the bottom, and Scott Wrecking Co. will begin freeing it. Passengers were ferried ashore as cork cargo is lightered.
George V. Newton, deputy commissioner of internal revenue in Washington, resigns to become general director of A. L. Erlanger's syndicate theatres nationwide. A Missouri native, Newton has spent nearly 21 years in government service before entering private work.
William Jennings Bryan via his brother Charles Bryan issued a statement in Lincoln Nebraska detailing a national legislative programme for reorganizing the Democratic party. The plan aims to secure world peace curb profiteering prevent extravagance in government and restore people's rule.
Major P. F. O'Keefe of the O'Keefe Advertising Agency told Boston College business students that despite waste, advertising benefits both producer and consumer through lower costs via bulk production. He argued printed salesmanship cuts selling costs, reaches millions daily, and enables national distribution faster than traveling salesman methods.
Miss Daisy Pratt daughter of Weymouth Chief of Police and Mrs Arthur H Pratt married Emory Colburn of Boston in a ceremony at Chief Pratt’s Fast Street home attended by Weymouth town officials. Rev Frank Kingdom and Rev Edward Torrey Tord officiated. A reception followed as the couple departed for Bermuda.
Philadelphia reports the sudden death of John H. McFadden Sr., a renowned cotton broker and art patron, at his seaside Atlantic City home. He was 70 and supported the John Howard McFadden Cancer Research in London.
St Johns Newfoundland was plunged into darkness as the city lost electric power after damage to the lighting plant from a blizzard. Factories were idle, newspapers could not publish, and theatres and churches were closed. Officials warned repairs might take a week while a ten-day express train struggled through heavy snow drifts on the island.
Miss Mary MacSwiney sister of Cork’s late mayor spoke to the Kansas House of Representatives urging Irish freedom. The Senate did not adopt the House concurrent resolution inviting her to speak at a joint session.
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