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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1921
Page
2
In Dighton a violent quarrel over moonshine led to Isidor Gomes, 86, slashing Theodore George with a knife. George was treated at Morgan Hospital Taunton. Gomes was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon after the incident.
An old style advertisement touts Tiz as the solution for swollen burning tender feet. It promises immediate relief and says the product draws out poisonous exudations, reduces shoe tightness, and prevents pain or swelling with a guaranteed year of comfort for a few cents.
New York July 24. Legal action to regain custody of vessels seized by the United States Shipping Board for alleged charter hire default will be begun tomorrow by United States Mail Steamship Company. A Quarles said the move aims to oust marshals aboard the ships while De Lancey Nicoll Jr. noted the company may contest ownership to keep operating the ships, signaling a potential prolonged court battle. Shipping Board officials said the company is $400,000 behind in charter hire and has not begun required overhauls of the Agamemnon Susquehanna and President Grant, which were handed over 15 months ago.
Plymouth on July 24 saw thousands visit for the Pilgrim tercentenary events. A Pageant Field concert by the Plymouth Rock Band drew crowds while traffic officers handled heavy duty. The Boston excursion boat carried near capacity, and streets remained packed with sightseers. Visitors from the Cape joined locals for the coastal exodus back toward Boston.
Hundreds of totally disabled veterans longing for an automobile ride gain hope from volunteers organized by Brookline groups. Mrs. William J. Scott leads Willing Workers’ League offering cigarettes for outings. dozens of volunteers in Brookline Dedham Winchester and Jamaica Plain pledge cars to accompany veterans from Parker Hill Hospital and other facilities. Call the Veteran Outing Editor at Main 7400 to arrange rides and volunteer any afternoon weather permitting.
Massachusetts veterans who fought in the Argonne St Mihiel and along the Marne, now confined in government hospitals suffering from wounds and ailments received in action, enjoyed their first automobile ride yesterday through the generosity of Post readers.
Veterans in bandages and casts from West Roxbury and Glen Rock hospitals enjoyed a south shore and Blue Hills outing yesterday. About 40 of the able-bodied group traveled by car, with hundreds more awaiting offers as volunteers provide rides for 1700-plus veterans statewide. Local leaders Mayor Peters and others arranged trips, including 75 patients from Parker Hill Hospital today, as blind shell shocked and limbless veterans look to these rides as crucial for morale amid lingering injuries.
Senator Spencer of Missouri writes to Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair denouncing the Anti-Saloon League influence on prohibition enforcers. He cites a Missouri director candidate who would resign if the league is dissatisfied, calling such veto power indefensible and intolerable. Also notes a unrelated advertisement for Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
Washington July 24 government reports show 1919 personal income tax receipts totaled 1 269 billion, up 141.9 million from 1918. There were 6 332 760 returns, with net income totaling 19 859 billion and an average tax of 238.08 dollars on an average income of 3 724.05 dollars. New York filed 683 085 returns and paid 899 792 351 in tax.
Washington July 24 United News reports Alaska mineral output valued at 23,307,757 dollars for 1920, up from 19,520,913 the previous year. The rise is attributed to copper as a major factor in the gain.
Three people died and a fourth was fatally injured when their car collided with a trolley en route between Camden and Trenton near Roebling, Burlington County, this afternoon.
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