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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1921
Page
5
Mayor Peters will not sign the sprinkler law amendment from the outgoing Legislature special session. He says he would bear blame for suspending a city safety measure if fires occur, and will not attach his signature to the change that could help tenants facing eviction.
The American steamer Winyah, part of the Shipping Board fleet, suffered boiler trouble and is crippled while northbound from Buenos Ayres with wool and hides. Reported yesterday to be steering for Bermuda, she had called at Rio Janeiro and St. Thomas for fuel oil and left St. Thomas on December 30.
Internal Revenue Collector Mitchell announced expert assistance in preparing corporate income tax and excess profits returns. The free help runs for a month before the March 15 filing deadline with agents stationed in Lawrence Worcester Springfield and Fall River beginning February 15.
Major General Tasker H. Bliss retired former chief of staff of the U S Army will be the special guest of the Beacon Society of Boston at the Algonquin Club tonight. Bliss has been director of the Soldiers Home at Washington since retirement.
Lord Milner resigns as secretary for the colonies. Viscount Milner has held the post since 1919 after succeeding Walter Hume Long. He previously served as secretary for war and as a minister without portfolio in the wartime council. A successor has not yet been announced.
The article details Frances Jewett Repertory Theatre Club teas at the Copley Theatre with society figures hosting and young women like Miss Blaney and Miss Hartwell attending. It also mentions Rabbi Wise praising The Merchant of Venice at the Arlington, Tarkington’s new play for Helen Hayes, and Mabel Ryan as an early female advance agent. A Boston fire at the American embassy is reported with quick containment and no serious damage.
Space allotments for numerous exhibitors at the Home Beautiful exposition in Mechanics Building from April 16 to 20 are set. Lola Fisher from Honors Are Even drew a desirable spot in the Electrical Jobbers Association lottery and will attend the opening night as a guest of the association. The event aims to educate visitors on appliances furnishings and decorations to make homes more beautiful and efficient with a full sized six room house designed by architects and women contributors and even high school students plan the landscape for the house.
The state legislative committee investigating maternity bills says cash benefits are unnecessary under the Spencer bill and federal Sheppard-Towner proposal. Dr. Eugene R. Kelly and Dr. Merril E. Champion of the State Board of Health argue no need for cash benefits or doctors' services, and doctors do not wish state employment.
American Legion officials urged using toxic gas grenades to halt prisoner escapes and fight banditry in Cleveland. Lieutenant Colonel B C Goss presented the idea to Mayor W S Fitzgerald after the city accepted Legion aid to curb the crime wave.
Charlestown Council A A R I R will meet with Dr James T Gallagher president of Joseph Plunkett Council A A R I R to preside. The meeting tomorrow night will be at Kelleys Auditorium Mystic and Bunker Hill streets with prominent speakers addressing members.
Attorney Henry J. Jaquith, 68, of 94 Marion Street Brookline collapsed in his Old South office late yesterday and died at the Relief Station from heart disease.
The Wharf and Terminal Company of East Boston bids 81 percent of receipts as rent for lease portions of the army base at South Boston. The East Boston bid leads rivals by nearly 20 percent, but all bids go to Washington for final decision on occupancy of the army buildings and space.
Ethel Barrymore has cancelled her remaining engagements in Cincinnati due to rheumatism. Her physician says she may be unable to leave Cincinnati for several weeks.
William H. Baker of Greene county near Lyons wins his second Indiana corn king title at Purdue University contest. He averaged 128.8 bushels per acre across five acres, repeating his 1919 achievement.
Major General Peyton C. March will act as chief of staff to General Pershing the grand marshal for the inaugural parade in Washington on March 4. Major General Peter C. Harris will be adjutant general of the grand march, with troops within motor distance of the capital preparing.
Boston purchased 1700 tons of soft coal yesterday for 9.25 dollars per ton, the city’s lowest price in a year. George J. Cronin, the purchasing agent, arranged the deal for use at the Calf Pasture Pumping Station. the top bid reached 12.75 dollars. Cronin cites resumed mill suspensions and market flooding as reasons for the lower price.
A New Auburn, Maine resident writes of suffering in silence due to pride and misdiagnosed health issues. After using Dr True’s Elixir she reports a clearer complexion and improved mood, recommending the remedy to others who pretend to be well.
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