Local Names Listed in Boston Maine Ledger
A partial parsing shows names include M. Douglas Fla Ashton L. Fred Carr of Boston Massachusetts H Carr of Sangerville Maine L J Coburn Sangerville Maine FE Murray Forbes Boston and Roger Ss.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1918
Page
12
A partial parsing shows names include M. Douglas Fla Ashton L. Fred Carr of Boston Massachusetts H Carr of Sangerville Maine L J Coburn Sangerville Maine FE Murray Forbes Boston and Roger Ss.
The Boston Post replies to reader questions on New England stocks and bonds, mining issues Inspiration Copper China Curtis Aeroplane Liberty bonds, and bond registration. It explains mining risks, reserve data, dividends, earnings, and transferability of Liberty bonds, with guidance on whether registered bonds affect value.
The conversion of St Paul observed at St Paul’s Church Dorchester with Rev Peter Quinn as celebrant and Rev William Connor as deacon. Sermon focused on Paul’s mission and letters. Candlemas Day noted for Saturday and a talk on church charities planned in Medford. A triduum at Carmelite Convent Roxbury set for Feb 5 6 7 for Mother Anne beatification.
Market last week moved in a narrow range with little overall change as industrials hovered near January highs. United States Steel dividend expectations loom after close, while copper fixed at 23 12 cents and a $10b loan is planned by June. Peace hopes buoy sentiment though no sharp upmove is seen. a spring revival in business is anticipated.
A large crowd gathered at the Friends Church for the funeral of a longtime elder. The service featured Rev. Dr. Chidley and Dr. Bushnell with music by Grunberg and Barth of the Boston Symphony and organist Mrs. I C Grant. Honorary pallbearers included Governor McCall and several generals and judges. numerous civic, legal, and fraternal representatives attended from Middlesex County and beyond.
Major General Shanks reports about 200000 parcels sent to American troops in France arrived proper. Only 11000 damaged items needed reboxing after postal handling. Pershing to be asked to report on the arrival condition on the other side. J J Hughes of Council Bluffs Iowa alerted the department to widespread package breakage.
Joffe said at Brest Litovsk the German delegation rejected Russia’s plan for no contributions and no indemnities. Germany argued compensation should come from Russian reforms and that occupiers’ requisitions were nonrefundable. They dismissed an international fund as impractical and denied covering submarine and air raid damages.
Altoona January report shows bituminous coal operators in central and western Pennsylvania foresee little or no relief from Boston and New England fuel shortages this winter. They urge centralized control, zone distribution, and reduced non essential production to curb labor and transport strains.
Internal Revenue officials in Massachusetts urge all taxpayers to keep a duplicate of their federal income tax return. They say copying the return adds only a few minutes of work and provides an accurate record for reference if questions arise. They note that exemptions and net income rules can be complex and that many wage earners will need to file.
The article explains the 1917 war revenue rules. It notes a woman with total income of 980.89 did not owe a return after deductions while a New Hampshire woodsman earning about 1000 must file Form 1040 A by March 1. Unmarried filers owe 2 percent on income over 1000 with deductions. Residents file with Collector Seth W. Jones in Portsmouth NH.
An American veteran, who earned the rank of sergeant after 13 years in U S military service, recalls Lusitania inspired enlistment in Britain and fighting in France. He describes gas alert, helmet use, gas masks, trench chaos, and a brutal German assault with fatalities, ending with a note that the story continues in the Daily Post Magazine.
Naval Reserve ensigns quartermasters and yeomen along with enlisted men attend free navigation courses at Boston University’s College of Business Administration. The 15 week program offers elementary navigation on Wednesday evenings for two hours and nautical astronomy in one hour sessions Wednesdays and Fridays. First class meetings occur next Wednesday evening.
Pro public church notices record Bishop Lawrence preaching at Bt Thomas Church New York priests in Spokane preached at St Paul Cathedral services commemorated General Gordon death anniversary with Rev Charles E Jackson Fall River. Fathers and pastors delivered sermons on tax paying the dry amendment and church themes.
The State Division 30 selection board announces physical examinations for the second draft. One hundred men are to be examined this evening at Robbins Memorial Town Hall Arlington. 43 from Winchester and 58 from Arlington are called.
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