Remedial Tax Proposals Outline Massachusetts Plan
Charles A. Andrews of the Massachusetts Tax Association told the Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange that new tax bills aim to reduce burdens on real estate and mortgage holders. He urged keeping real estate untaxed while taxing stock shares in foreign corporations and other indebtedness, with a 2 percent tax on incomes over 2000.
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Oscar Hammerstein Sued as Bankrupt
In New York three creditors filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against Oscar Hammerstein the grand opera impresario in Federal District Court claiming about 6500 dollars in unsecured debts and assets around 40000 dollars. The petition accuses him of making preferential payments while insolvent and a receiver has been sought.
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Fish Bureau Fails to Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The 41st annual meeting of the Boston Fish Bureau at the Fish Pier South Boston drew a large turnout of fish dealers. President George F Willey presided as officers seeking re election adjourned without a choice for the first time in the bureau history.
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Santa Rita hunter Tom O'Brien is USA bear champion
Tom O'Brien of Santa Rita Oklahoma is crowned champion bear hunter of the United States. A picture and full story accompany the feature in the next Sunday Post Magazine.
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From Wishing Ring to Hard Work in Acting Career
A veteran actress recalls that genius is built on hard work from Biograph beginnings with Mr. Griffith. She describes grueling schedules, long waits for sunlit scenes, and the discipline needed to stay separate from echoing public praise. She explains comedy requires serious craft and shares early missteps with high heels boosting her stature.
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Wardrobe basics for Edna C and Ellen B in studio life
Edna C favors a dark blue suit with white collar and cuffs, a simple hat, and practical walking shoes for studio trips. Ellen B questions theatrical wardrobe foundations. options include two evening dresses, an evening coat with imitation fur, an afternoon dress, a suit, simple house dresses, a riding habit, tennis outfit, and a yachting costume. Mary Pickford Talks appear five days weekly in the Daily Post and Sundays in the Sunday Post.
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Count Boni de Castellane’s father injured by auto
Paris report says the Marquis de Castellane, father of Count Boni de Castellane, was struck by a car as he exited the Military Hospital where he worked. Doctors fear serious injuries but expect recovery. note also mention of Kingman Arizona guard of girls watching peculiar gold nuggets with action planned.
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Funeral for Theophilus Parsons Held in Brookline
Theophilus Parsons 66 longtime treasurer of Lyman mills died Monday at 223 Beacon Street. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. tomorrow at St Pauls Episcopal Church Brookline with Rev. Dr. Leonard K Storrs officiating. Parsons held roles with American Mutual, Massachusetts Hospital Life, National Union Bank and Provident Institution for Savings and belonged to several clubs including Hastern Yacht, New York Yacht, Somerset and Myopia. He leaves a daughter, Miss Susan Parsons.
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Parsons Family Pioneer Named To Lyman Mills Head
Mr Parsons born in Jamaica Plain on July 1 1849 was great grandson of Chief Justice Theophilus Parsons. Harvard graduate 1870. He entered cotton trade and became superintendent of Lyman Mills succeeding his uncle Samuel L Bush as treasurer. He held the post for 82 years. He served as president and treasurer of Amoskeag Manufacturing Company and president and director of Dwight Manufacturing Company. He was a director of the New England Trust Com.
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Germans Seize Swedish Steamship Ceylon Bound for Japan
The Politiken reports the Swedish steamer Ceylon, en route to Japan, has been captured by German forces and towed to Swinemund. The seizure is noted from Copenhagen via London on January 3.
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