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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
17
A dense scan of bond and stock listings shows City of Bernsleg, City of Copé, and Canadian issues among others with varied coupons and maturities. Notable entities include New York, Erie, Penn Gold, and General Electric, with figures from the 1920s to 1960s and multiple series codes. The long row combines currency, commodity and railroad securities, reflecting a broad market summary from a historical financial page.
Readable OCR lists wholesale and retail prices for flour, cereals, meats, dairy, poultry, fruits, vegetables, and sugars. Includes ranges for soft and hard winter patents, various hay grades, lamb and veal, stock feeds, margarine, onions, potatoes, and poultry by weight and source region.
Money market figures show customers’ broker loans at 7 percent and outside brokers’ quick calls at 7 percent. Individual customers’ collateral loans range from 7 to 7.5 percent, customer commercial loans at 7 percent, and year money at 7 to 8 percent. AT THE CLEARING HOUSE.
The Massachusetts committee for relief in Ireland held its regular meeting at 166 Devonshire Street with full attendance. James J. Phelan presided as reports from committee chairmen indicated all activities were progressing well. The Hague press criticized Allied actions, with the Nieuwe Courant deeming the Düsseldorf occupation a treaty violation.
Boston wholesale prices list apples including Baldwins and Greenings with various quality levels. Beans by car lots and native green peas priced per 100 pounds and per lot, with California and New York entries and multiple quality grades. Corn shipments include No 2 and No 4 yellow and related products like grits, meal, and varieties of flour. Eggs priced for fancy hennery and nearby markets.
Secretary Mellon urges rigid government economy and immediate adoption of a national budget system in a letter to bankers. He notes eight months of encouraging finances but warns of upcoming drains requiring more short term certificates. The nation cannot afford extravagance and should avoid new fields of expenditure.
Charles Clark 30 of 10 Chauncey Place Roxbury was stabbed in the left side forearm and back during a dispute about business affairs. Police say the assailant was David Crawford 66 of 2 Pevear Place Roxbury. Clark and Stanley Crawford run a plumbing business at 2462 Washington Street. David returned recently and believed his son was wronged in a deal.
Early today the Ocean Line steamer City of Columbus from Savannah with 30 passengers ran aground on Lovell's Island in dense fog while entering port. The ship sits high at the bow with the stern in deep water and a cargo of cotton, lumber, and naval stores. Tugs Confidence Juno Saturn Taurus Charles T. Gallagher and Clara H. Doane are attempting to refloat her while coastguards evacuated the passengers.
Trustees and officials of private hospitals in and around Boston and across the Commonwealth oppose a Senate bill licensing and establishing hospitals. They say the measure departs radically from current law and would do grievous harm to the community’s best interests.
The law would allow denial of a hospital license if any real estate owner within 100 feet writes an objection to the public welfare department. Opponents warn the provision grants excessive power, risks blackmail, and could doom the bill despite support.
A cordial reception for President Coolidge by cabinet members signals a friendly start to his administration. The moment underscores a cooperative dynamic between the executive and the upper house as officials emphasize unity and quick policy progress.
The President announced that Mr. Coolidge would head an executive department, seated at his right at the family table, signaling his continued influence. The Cabinet discussed the Colombia treaty, Central American policy, and departmental reorganization to cut costs. Crowds gathered on White House grounds as security kept watch over office seekers.
J Frank Chase of the Watch and Ward Society told the committee on legal affairs that newspapers aid clearing house pools by printing the pool figures. He urged a bill to ease conviction of gamblers especially those running baseball pools.
London announces Britain's Rhine occupation contribution will be confined to cavalry tanks and a small flotilla of boats with a small soldier complement. No troops will be sent from England to the Rhine.
Felix Vorenberg of Gilchrist Company urged a national sales tax at a Credit Men's Association dinner. He backed a plan to raise $2.0 billion via a sales tax and $2.0 billion by income tax, with exemptions for small businesses under $5,000. He argued merchants can handle reporting and called for universal buyer contribution.
Mme Pavlova and her company opened three performances with Flora's Awakening staged by Clustine to Drigo music. Pavlova shines solo and within ensembles, supported by gifted pupils and partners like Stewitts Volinine and dancers Milles Lindowska Stuart Saxsova Oleneva Butsova Barte Zalewski. Symphony Hall overflowed with enthusiastic crowds.
Professor Charles E. Fay of Tufts College has been knighted by the Prince of Monaco for distinguished services as former president of both the Appalachian Mountain Club and the American Alpine Club. The knighthood coincides with his upcoming birthday on March 10 and was awarded as an officer of the Order of St. Charles after a Monaco congress of Alpine societies last May.
Philadelphia report on March 8 states George W Marcellus a leading theatre actor in America and England for over half a century died in a city hospital at age 80. He supported Booth Barrett Sheridan Mrs John Drew and other stars described as a classical actor of the old school.
Secretary of War Weeks announced after a Cabinet meeting that the administration is not considering withdrawing American troops in Germany. President Harding favors withdrawal, but current occupation actions and the critical European situation require delay. The Cabinet is monitoring events, and the United States remains not concerned with immediate changes.
Berlin March 8 Chancellor Fehrenbach at the Reichstag re assembly announced negotiations with the Allies had broken off. He warned penalties imposed by the Allies amount to violence and said the situation cannot be discussed until Foreign Minister Simons returns. He blamed the Allies for creating new embarrassments.
French and British aircraft patrolled Duesseldorf while allied troops with machine guns moved to bridges and roads. British tanks and cavalry landed north of the city, French artillery and engineers to the south, as Belgian infantry entered the center. The mayor was asked to surrender schools, barracks, and the railway station. Rhine traffic halted and telephone lines were cut.
The House Ways and Means Committee moved the budget bill to a third reading without change despite several failed attempts to cut items. Representative Mellen sought $15,000 more for Bunker Hill monument grounds repairs, while Lane urged cutting $8000 from the Senators' $61,000 salaries. The amendment failed overwhelmingly and no debate occurred on Senate pay.
Police say jealousy sparked the shooting of Mrs Annie Botte and her stepson Michael at 84 Bremen street East Boston. Dominic Botte, 67, is held on two charges of assault with intent to kill. Mrs Botte is treated for a shoulder wound and Michael escaped with minor injuries as a bullet pierced his coat.
At the Suffolk County American Legion meeting in the State House, a harsh rebuke of Mayor Peters for not appointing a permanent soldiers relief commissioner was delivered. The gathering adopted a new council constitution and named permanent officers including Chairman John J. Hartigan and vice-chairs F Delano Putnam and Joseph Heffernan, with Martin A. Fulton as secretary and John W. Reth as treasurer. A committee was formed to resolve issues with the Mayor at a future date.
In Chicago on March 8, two of Alderman John Powers' lieutenants were killed amid a blood feud. Paul Labriola, a municipal court bailiff, was shot near his home, nine bullets hitting his back. Hours later, Harry Raymond, a cigar store owner, was killed inside his shop. Both were linked to the Powers vs. D Andrea feud in the 19th Ward Death Valley.
Frank McGlynn portraying Lincoln addressed about 2000 Boston Teachers' Club members at Hollis Street Theatre. He read an 1837 Lincoln speech and noted its relevance to modern conditions, then shared life details and anecdotes about the President.
James Robert Plant of Knoxville died recently beloved husband of Rose Plant formerly of Cambridge and Charlestown Mass Funeral from his late residence Medford Massachusetts Friday March 1 at 8 30 a m Requiem high mass at St Clement s Church Relatives and friends invited
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