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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1918
Page
14
Collector of Internal Revenue John F. Malley urges Massachusetts taxpayers to have all forms ready as 100 deputies start distribution. False or fraudulent returns to evade tax will be met with severe penalties.
Federal tax officials explain that a false return with intent to evade tax subjects the taxpayer to 100 percent additional tax and possible fines up to 2000 dollars or one year in jail. An agent may file for illness or absence if sworn to know the return. life insurance and other common questions are clarified with specific rules.
A post correction clarifies that a wife does not pay tax on alimony while the payer cannot deduct alimony payments on federal returns. The issue stems from a state ruling overturned by the U S Supreme Court in Gould vs Gould.
St Ambrose parish marks its fourth anniversary with a whist and dancing event at Rowan Memorial Hall Meeting House Hill. Whist runs 8:30 to 10:32 under Mrs John Gorman, with coal as a prize. dancing follows 8 to 1. Father Harrigan leads parish growth and invites old friends to celebrate.
Rabbi Harry Levi spoke on The War and the Jews at Temple Israel. He praised Jewish patriotism, noting historic service in the Revolution, Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I era numbers, and cited current contributions to the army and navy. He highlighted Jewish commitment amid American life.
In Waterville Maine 1000 tons of coal consigned to Keyes Fibre Co holders of paper pie plates were commandeered for Portland light and power use. The factory with 200 workers will not reopen Monday and expects to resume about a week from tomorrow once enough coal is secured.
A public advisory warns against grip and cough medicines containing morphine codeine or other poisons. It notes some labels forbid giving to children and warns that improper doses can be fatal. The notice promotes Father John’s Medicine as safe and effective for colds.
King George declares a day of prayer across the empire to honor wartime achievements and seek a swift end to the conflict. London officials attend St Pauls as soldiers and sailors, including Americans on leave, fill churches. The Bishop of London praises the nation’s August 1914 decision to enter war and notes saloons close for the first time since hostilities began.
George R. Tripp longtime Boston Elevated Railway superintendent of transportation died at his Arlington home. Born 1858 in Kennebunk Maine he joined the Elevated at 22 rising from conductor to superintendent of transportation. Survived by widow Elizabeth Tripp.
Plymouth residents flee in night garments when a fire caused by a defective chimney destroyed the Grand View House. Twelve lodgers and proprietor Elmer Douglas with his wife all escaped unharmed though the blaze caused about 12000 dollars in damage, with little saved from the building once known as the Old Avery House owned by M. B. O'Brien. The fire was partly insured.
In Baltimore on New Year, Cardinal Gibbons delivered a sermon at the cathedral about the perpetuity of the Christian Republic. He urged divine guidance for President Wilson and prayed for speedy, permanent and honorable peace for the United States.
Ernest Hamel, a mill worker, died after a lamp exploded in his room in the Mosher Block Biddeford on January 6. He was found burned and the incident is treated as a fatal accident.
Theodore Roosevelt will address Boston audiences February 6 at the Mechanics Building on American ism and Preparedness. The event is hosted by the Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Pilgrim Publicity Association. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to a charity designated by Colonel Roosevelt.
Plans for a Greater Boston campaign to raise 333 333 for the relief of Jewish war sufferers and the Jewish Board for Welfare Work in the U S army and navy were laid at a meeting of 100 prominent Jews at the Elysium Club Huntington Avenue. The drive will run from February 4 to February 17.
The body of William Welch, a fisherman, who fell overboard from the schooner Laverna near the fish pier in South Boston, was recovered yesterday by the Guardian police boat crew after drowning on early Saturday night.
A New York New Haven Hartford conductor F A Barber of Springfield Mass tells how Varne-sis relieved his rheumatic joint pain in feet knees and hips. W A Varney promotes Varne-sis noting testimonials from Boston area sufferers and free leaflets and displays at 149 Rowston St with free consultation.
Touis W. Kirstein vice-president of William Filene Sons Company named general director of the campaign to aid war zone relief. A new campaign committee led by Carl Kaffenburgh will organize efforts as Kirstein urges Jewish communities in Greater Boston to raise 500000 for the $10000000 fund.
A wartime appeal calls all draft-age citizens to donate generously to the Jewish Board for Welfare Work in the United States army and navy. The plan earmarks about 80 percent of funds to aid roughly 50 000 Jewish soldiers, with committee chairs named for publicity medicine wool cigars food supplies pawnbrokers theatres automobiles and other trades.
The Boston and Maine car repairing plant in East Cambridge was destroyed by a blaze yesterday morning. General Foreman Richard P. Whitcher says the loss exceeds 150000 dollars and the entire terminal repair facility is out of service for a long period. Weather prevents outdoor work and replacement machinery is not readily available. The road’s war work schedule relies on this rolling stock, intensifying the setback.
Wardrobe trunks and suitcases mark down from several price ranges to deep sale figures. Items include Innovation Trunks, Faber Rawhide, Auto Trunks, Buffet and Refrigerator Kits, and Ladies Bags with substantial discounts.
Subscription rates are listed for the Daily Post and Sunday Post with monthly and 3 month options. Advertises W. W. Winship at 71 Summer Street and notes pricing for daily and Sunday editions.
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