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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1921
Page
13
President elect halts elaborate inaugural events including ball, parade, and Capitol stands. He cites public expense and a risky impression of extravagance. Senator Knox was notified to drop congressional funding aspects of the plans.
President elect Warren G. Harding asks the Congressional and inaugural committees to abandon parade and ball plans and to hold a simple oath ceremony inside the Capitol or on the east porch. He urges no public funds be expended, stressing economy and thrift as a national example.
Washington D C January 10 1921 E M McLean announces immediate abandonment of inauguration celebration plans following President-elect Hardings request Congressional action has appropriated 0 0 000 for expenses and leaders may seek to reconsider the bill Disbanding of committees formed by McLean is expected to start immediately and more than 200 00 had been pledged toward expenses
Jurisdiction remained with the Secretary of Labor amid a continuing row between two departments tracing back to the Cork Lord Mayor's arrival on American soil.
A basement blaze at the Commerce building in Washington flooded vaults and wrecked census records dating to 1790, with 1920 files spared. Firefighters battled for over two hours. three men were overcome, including Frank Newman, a 1920 bravery medalist. Officials deem the loss the government’s most disastrous data setback.
President Wilson may be required to act as Secretary Davis and the solicitor both indicated no passport exception for O Callaghan as the War Powers issue looms. Wilson's stance hinges on state and labor department referrals and the Irish mayor's pending testimony before the 100 member Irish committee.
Labor Department officials outlined that if the Lord Mayor O Callaghan is found inadmissible on immigration grounds, the secretary need not refer passport waiver to the State Department. If admitted, the secretary would decide if excluding entry for lacking a passport should be referred to the State Department.
Winslow P. Burhoe of Reading a state street lawyer and bank president and director declined to comment on his connection to the Robert M. Washburn affair. Burhoe heads the Salem Trust Company and holds posts at Mattapan National Bank and Tanners National Bank of Woburn.
Skunk Yeland with Islanders who live there expect naval aviators to arrive at Mattice today. A snow storm moving toward the area had not struck by midnight, and if it breaks out soon, Clarke doubts the party can reach before nightfall tomorrow.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels said the Northern Canada balloon flight of Kloor Hinton and Farrell was for exercise and training rather than a mission with purpose. Senator King Utah signals possible congressional inquiry while Craven notes lack of air condition studies in the United States.
The Massachusetts Press Association gathered at Hotel Vendome for its annual meeting and banquet. About fifty editors publishers and guests attended with Benjamin Loring Young new speaker of the House addressing the assembly and John N. Cole chairing the public works division also speaking. Isaac M. Marshall of Manchester presided as retiring president.
Edith Chiampa and Angela Sivier filed intentions at Boston City Hall after she ran away from Swampscott to marry in East Boston. She is 21, he 28, and they plan to wed after obtaining a license on Saturday. They will live in East Boston.
Mack Sennett screen comedienne Miss Louise Fazenda visited yesterday. She enjoyed luncheon entertainment and then appeared at the Orpheum Theatre where her latest picture is shown.
Dedham votes to hold the next annual town meeting in a tent on the high school lot amid a 4000 voter crowd after women gained the franchise. Mrs. A B Comstock led the tent plan, approved 151 to 58, with $1500 allotted for the tent platform and sound system. The first meeting is set for April and may adjourn to May in the tent.
Arthur Garfield Honey Hazzard sues Miss Mabel E. Puffer of Ayer for breach of promise to marry. The bill seeks $30,000 from her estate and was filed in the Superior Court at East Cambridge.
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