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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1916
Page
10
Estimates from Massachusetts income returns show industrial prosperity at its peak as 15 million dollars yield from income tax is reported by John H. Malley the internal revenue collector at 185 Devonshire Street.
Collector Malley reports Massachusetts income tax returns should total about 15 million dollars this year, about two million more than last year. He notes a rush of filings and more numerous returns with higher incomes, despite a slow start. Pa Van Loon’s speedy recovery teased as a comic feature for Sunday Post.
Colonel Robert M. Thompson, president of the Navy League, charges in a letter to Henry Ford that several statements in Ford's preparedness advertisements are untrue. The exchange centers on Ford's claims about national defense and mobilization plans.
A letter argues the right to spend money on one’s opinions while denying the right to spread untruths. It says Congressman Tavenner of Tsilionis made specific Navy League personnel charges, invites a direct charge for court proof of falsity, and accuses him of misusing congressional privileges to shield potentially actionable statements.
The portrait of Judge William L Putnam presiding justice of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals was removed from the circuit court room in the federal building and sent to the Boston Art Museum for exhibition The portrait was a gift on his 80th birthday last May and had a prominent place in the court room.
A workman dumped blazing waste overboard causing 18 porthole lights on the battleship Nevada to burst and damage over $00 to the Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation wharf yesterday morning. None of the ship’s plates or interior mechanism were harmed.
Miss Josephine Bleiler aunt of Emma Baldwin a 19 year old high school girl in the Suffolk County Probate Court hearing denied she was jealous of Mrs Allert Baldwin the step mother Emma's custody case centered on. She added that the father was angry at having to marry the woman in question.
A final hearing in a guardianship dispute centers on whether the father or his sister should care for his minor daughter. The girl prefers her aunt as guardian and is not living with her father. Testimony includes the father’s emotional plea and Bleiler denial of romantic entanglements with Baldwin as witnesses discuss Catherine’s death and prior rumors. Arguments follow.
The Mechanics Building hosts an automotive show opening Saturday. Manager Chester I Campbell estimates hotels, theatres, stores and dealers will generate over 10 million dollars in seven days with auto sales near 5 million. About 100000 visitors from New England are expected, with crowds 50 percent larger than last year. The event should attract near 350000 through gates by closing next Saturday. exhibitors anticipate 75 million dollars in 1916 sales, with two thirds in Boston.
The Boston Women’s Publicity Club hosted a lavish ballroom soiree at Copley Plaza last night. The scene evoked Scheherezade with Bakstian flair, featuring thousands in silver rugs, alcoves, rich textiles, and ornate lamps resembling a magical Arabian Nights court.
A 1916 style costume ball filled with harem scenes and an orchestra of cymbals and drums. Performers in Bakst and Boylston fashion entertained as Shahriar narrates 1001 tales with floats and masked dancers amid lights and caleciums. The 500 attendees called it artistically and financially successful.
Cushing a Roosevelt pledged candidate told Fruit and Produce Exchange members that the campaign aims to remove older statesmen backing a president the people do not want. He praised Theodore Roosevelt as likely national leader and suggested Elihu Root as Secretary of State in a Roosevelt administration.
Colonel Qorn remains an active candidate with ongoing developments ahead of the Sunday Post coverage. The piece highlights his persistent optimism and continued bid for public office.
The House passed on third reading a bill to punish automobile operators under liquor influence and hit-and-run drivers with severe penalties. The measure, offered by Representative Allen of Newton, substitutes the original bill after a sharp debate.
The Allen bill sets fines and imprisonment for reckless driving and failure to stop after collisions with injuries. Second offenses raise penalties and license suspensions. Other measures defeat a tree warden plan, fund a State Normal School, strengthen lobster laws, and promote Worcester’s municipal finance policy. An inquiry into extending the metropolitan water system to Hull is also advanced.
Frank Henry Gibson a married man and Miss Adelaide Robinson both of Philadelphia face a fugitive warrant. They were found in a South End lodging house and spent last night in the Charles Street jail after marrying at West Chester Pennsylvania last Thursday. Their parents Mr and Mrs Thomas R Robinson are cited in despatches.
Raymond Reeves aged 18 of 54 Woodlawn Street Everett was struck by an auto truck near Rowe's Wharf yesterday. He died en route to Ree vief Station after stepping from the elevated station and crossing Atlantic Avenue.
Former Councillor Alexander Mc Gregor announces his bid for alternate delegate-at-large on the Roosevelt ticket to back Roosevelt for President. Joseph Walker withdraws citing fear too many Progressives could alienate conservative Republicans while Walker supports the Roosevelt delegation.
Chairman John R Murphy said no action was taken on Tylose Contracting Company's proposal for a test of its floor preservative. The test would involve the president of the Boston Society of Engineers, the president of the Boston Society of Architects, and a builder chosen by them. The matter will likely be discussed at the next commission meeting scheduled for Friday.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire Public Service Commissions signaled support for retaining the New Haven rail and water lines in the ongoing Sound steamship divorce hearing. Chairs Frederick J. Macleod and Edward C. Niles testified, stressing personal views rather than official positions.
Chairman Macleod urged New Haven keep control of the New Bedford Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket line and the New England Steamship lines from New Bedford to New York and Providence to New Haven. He argued these services extend rail access and should be allowed under the Panama Canal Act.
Joseph P. Walsh announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for district attorney of Suffolk County against Joseph C. Pelletier. He argued Pelletier has served two terms and would make the race on how many cases are not pressed, noting 70 percent of such cases are appeals that nullify lower court judgments.
Joseph P. Walsh announces his bid for district attorney citing rotation in office and opposition to the incumbent. He notes the likelihood of Murray entering the race, questions the present DA’s handling of cases, and claims over seven percent of lower court appeals are not pressed, urging accountability.
Mrs. 8S. A. Harrington died yesterday afternoon at 81 Beacon Street Winchester native. Resident of the state for over 50 years. Burial Friday afternoon from her residence. Survived by a son George.
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