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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
2
The notice lists loan rates for customers and brokers including 7 percent for broker loans and 7 percent for outside brokers. Individual collateral and commercial loans show 7 percent, with year money at 7 to 8 percent.
The Massachusetts committee for relief in Ireland convened at 166 Devonshire Street with full attendance including out-of-town members. James J. Phelan led the session as chairmen reported that all committees were progressing well. The Hague press reaction frames Allied actions as violating the Versailles treaty in Düsseldorf and other German cities.
Boston wholesale price list shows varied rates for apples including Baldwins and Northern Spy, multiple box prices, per 100 lb car lots, and regional origins. Also lists butter cheese corn eggs and related commodities with multiple quality and weight tiers.
A dense OCR of farm goods prices and market listings. Covers extras Western firsts, patents, flours, fruits, vegetables, meats, and poultry with numerous per unit quotes, weights, and pack sizes for oranges grapefruit cranberries strawberries pineapples onions potatoes and more.
Secretary Mellon in a letter to bankers urges rigid government economy and the immediate establishment of a national budget system. He says eight months show encouraging finances but warns of heavy drains this month and next, requiring more short term certificates. the nation cannot afford extravagance and should avoid new expenditures while current operations remain sound.
Charles Clark 30 of 10 Chauncey Place Roxbury was stabbed in the left side forearm and back in a dispute over a plumbing business at 2462 Washington Street. Police say David Craw ord 66 of 2 Pevear Place Roxbury stabbed him after learning of a dispute involving his son Stanley Crawford and Clark.
Early today the Ocean Line steamer City of Columbus from Savannah with 30 passengers ran aground on Lovell's Island in dense fog. The ship carries cotton lumber and naval stores and remains fast on a sand and rubble bottom as tugs work to refloat it. Passengers were removed by coastguards.
Trustees and officials of private hospitals around Boston and throughout the Commonwealth oppose a Senate bill to license and establish hospitals in the state. They claim the act departs from current law and would grievously wrong the community’s best interests.
The proposed bill would let any real estate owner within 100 feet of a proposed hospital block a license by written objection. Opponents warn the provision invites blackmail and corrupt practice and say they will oppose the measure, anticipating its defeat.
President Harding informs that Calvin Coolidge was warmly welcomed by the Cabinet and seated at the head of the table. He will act as an executive department head while offering an outside viewpoint. Lodge meets with Harding on the Colombia treaty amid cabinet reorganizing talks.
J Frank Chase of the Watch and Ward Society testified before the committee on legal affairs alleging newspapers publish pool figures to aid gambling. He urged a bill to ease conviction of gamblers especially those running baseball and clearing house pools.
London announces Britain's contribution to Rhine occupation will be confined to cavalry tanks and a small flotilla of boats with a small complement of soldiers. No troops from England will be sent to the Rhine.
Felix Vorenberg of the Gilchrist Company urged a mixed tax plan at a Credit Men's Association dinner. He backed a national sales tax covering products from factory to consumer, paired with a normal income tax to raise four billion dollars for the government. He argued merchants can handle tax returns without extra help and proposed exemptions for very small businesses.
Mme Pavlova and her company presented Flora’s Awakening in Symphony Hall with Clustine’s arrangements set to Drigo music. The star’s unique genius shone in solos and ensemble, aided by talented company members including Stewitts Volinine and dancers Lindowska Stuart Baxsova Oleneva Butsova and others. The performance drew a packed, enthusiastic audience with standing room only.
Professor Charles E. Fay of Tufts College received knighthood from the Prince of Monaco for distinguished services as former president of the Appalachian Mountain Club and the American Alpine Club. The honor also marks his birthday on March 10, with the Order of St. Charlier at officer grade awarded amid alpine society delegates at Monaco’s congress.
George W. Marcellus a leading actor in America and England for over five decades died in a Philadelphia hospital at age eighty. He supported Booth Barrett Sheridan Mrs John Drew and other renowned stage figures described as a classical actor of the old school.
Secretary Weeks announced the administration will not withdraw troops from Germany now. President Harding favors homecoming but the occupation requires delay. Cabinet studies the European situation and keeps Coblenz head quarters unchanged.
Berlin reports Chancellor Fehrenbach announces the rupture of negotiations with the Allies, accusing them of using penalties as violence and saying the Paris decisions make any amicable settlement impossible. He warns the move will worsen European relations and hinder liquidation of the war.
French and British aircraft circled the city as allied troops moved to occupy key bridges roads and factories. British tanks and cavalry landed to the north while French artillery engineers landed to the south of Duesseldorf. Belgian infantry crossed into the city centre from Crefeld as traffic and telephone lines were disrupted.
The budget bill from the House Ways and Means Committee moved to a third reading with no changes after failed attempts to cut items. Mellen sought $15,000 for special repairs at Bunker Hill grounds. Lane urged cutting $8,000 from Senators' salaries of $61,000, but the amendment failed.
Police allege jealousy motivated a double shooting at 84 Bremen Street East Boston. Dominic Botte 67 is held on two counts of assault with intent to kill after firing on wife Annie Botte 32 and stepson Michael Botte 34. Annie is wounded in the right shoulder. Michael was grazed but survived.
The Suffolk County American Legion council at the State House censured Mayor Peters for not appointing a permanent soldiers relief commissioner and urged the Suffolk Legion to take over Boston’s Ameri canization committee quarters. The meeting adopted a new constitution and named permanent officers led by Chairman John J. Hartigan. A committee was formed to address mayoral issues later.
In Chicago on March 8 two supporters of Alderman John Powers were slain amid a political feud. Paul Labriola a municipal court bailiff was ambushed near his home and died from nine bullets. Harry Raymond a cigar store owner was shot at his shop. Both killings occurred in Death Valley in the 19th Ward and are linked to the Powers-D Andrea feud following an aldermanic race last month.
Frank McGlynn portraying Lincoln in Abraham Lincoln addressed 2000 Boston Teachers' Club members at Hollis Street Theatre. He read an 1837 speech and highlighted Lincoln's life with several anecdotes, noting its relevance to contemporary conditions.
James Robert Plant beloved husband of Rose Plant formerly of Cambridge and Charlestown Mass. Funeral from his residence 60 Edwards St Medford Mass Friday March 11 at 8 30 am Requiem mass at St Clement Church at o clock Relatives and friends invited
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