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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
6
Washington June 7 The Internal Revenue Bureau announces a reorganization to create separate prohibition enforcement units in each state with a state director, abolishing the existing multi state districts. The plan was developed by Commissioner Blair under Prohibition Commissioner Haynes.
Prohibition Commissioner Haynes proposed abolishing about half of supervisory posts and creating State directors responsible for enforcement. The plan calls for a single enforcement unit per state, elimination of supervising agents, and a mobile field force under the federal commissioner to reduce red tape and leaks in the liquor supply.
The American legation in Athens warned Greece against impressing naturalized American citizens into its army in informal representations to the Greek government.
Arlington dressmaker Mrs G I Harding says Tanlac restored her health after a severe decline from 136 pounds to under 100. She describes dizziness fainting spells and sleeplessness, noting a gain of 38 pounds and renewed energy after taking Tanlac for over a year. Tanlac is distributed by International Proprietaries and sold in Boston by Liggett's drug stores.
Paris forecasts for fall highlight clingy cuts and heavy fabrics in gowns and lingerie. Designers showcase three in one chemise bra underslip pieces, radium and heavy satin fabrics, georgette and crepe de chine blends, and intricate handwork in filet lace. Black Paris lingerie remains strong though toned down, with harem pajama negligees and bold boudoir caps reflecting varied influences.
The Senate confirmed Wallace R. Farrington's nomination for Governor of Hawaii. The same session created two New York City federal judgeships. Prohibition cases congest court calendars as Senate advances the infancy and maternity aid bill. A pact to open negotiations with Canada over pulp exports passed the Senate. The Philippine government faces bankruptcy with raised debt limits under study. Sun Yat Sen appeals to President Harding for recognition. The Anti-Saloon League thanks Roy Haines for prohibition appointment. Senate investigates railroad managers with further hearings planned. President Harding commends the Illinois congressman’s widow. Carl F. Eege named general superintendent of the air mail service.
On June 17 in Washington Ashton R Embry James Harwood Graves Barnett E Moses and E Millward Mayer were ordered to stand trial for conspiracy to defraud the government over leaks in Supreme Court decisions. Also on June 17 President Harding may fill two new budget office posts. The American Chemical Society protested to Campell against routing the Volstead bill via House rules citing added limits on chemical drug and food industries.
Mayor Walter H. Creamer of Lynn denounces a 24 percent increase in county taxes as excessive and possibly due to extravagance. He cites outreach to Beverly Lawrence Gloucester and others for responses and urges accountability while urging responsible spending.
London report in Pall Mall Gazette claims British secret service triumph after seizure of arms aboard the steamer East Side at Hoboken. The article notes the find as a success for British intelligence.
North Cambridge Knights of Columbus at Russell Field staged a full day of events centering on a baby show. Nearly 100 members enjoyed baseball, field events and boxing, with three babies winning first prizes and a silver cup awarded for a notable victory.
Mrs Helen Ringelberg Miller sues her former mother-in-law Mrs Florence Miller for 35000 damages in an alienation of affections case. Stamford real estate of the elder woman was attached in the suit. The couple married April 7 1915 in Stamford and later separated after the husband joined the army in 1917. Their three year old son Robert Jr is named in the record.
Washington reports General March will relocate to Europe after retirement to write on military subjects from World War I. He will be succeeded by General Pershing on July 1. Weeks approved March's retirement June 17, following 37 years in the army.
Washington reports progress toward reconciling Senate and House differences on the peace resolution after another informal conference of Republican conferees. Formal conferences are expected to be held late next week.
Contestants in the Zain Ad Writing Contest are on the home stretch with two weeks left to submit final ideas or advertising suggestions for consideration of $500 and $1000 cash prizes.
About 2700 prizes awarded since the contest began two months ago. Winners from last week to be announced in Sunday's Post. Submit ideas or ads for each of 24 products to win final prizes of 800 or 1000 dollars. Mail to Zain Ad Writing Contest Box 6281 Boston Mass by July 2. Window display prizes offer 1000 dollars. mail photos by July 2. Original ideas on any product favored for grand prize of 1000 dollars. a 600 dollar special award for a Post reader’s idea remains up for grabs.
Judges from New England will select the most original and expressive advertising idea for a prize of 1000 dollars. Write about products from Boston varnish to Well-known brands like Gillette, Colgate, and Wells. Send ideas tonight and aim to impress with creativity over grammar.
Washington June 17 The Associated Press reports Hamilton Holt asked President Harding to disclose plans for an association of nations replacing the league but the administration gave no reply and signals suggest no discussion will occur for now. If Harding responds it will likely avoid detailed discussion and keep the plan in an indefinite status.
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