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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1921
Page
10
Attorney Samuel L. Bailen denounces deputy collectors of internal revenue as subterfuge before U S Commissioner Hayes. He argues no crime within government cannot be proved by law and criticizes officials who require agents to bring liquor for judge to see or taste.
Officials discuss allowing access without warrants to search for taxable goods near bear resorts. The proposal aims to simplify enforcement while balancing privacy concerns. Key figures include local tax officials and regional sheriffs assessing practical impacts and compliance steps.
Commissioner Hayes heard arguments on the legality of deputy collectors entering places to seize violators of the Volstead act. E Mark Sullivan and Samuel Bailen spoke against the practice, urging warrants from magistrates. Government advocates argued officers can serve in dual roles and act as sworn officers when enforcing taxation and prohibition laws.
Charles J. Budlong of Manchester New Hampshire claims renewed vigor at 54 after using Glandex Compound an animal gland tonic. He reports rapid improvement from nervous debility and bed rest, touts the remedy as safe non surgical rejuvenation and urges public use with a money back guarantee.
A commissioner warned that failing to act on violations of the Volstead act would breach his oath. He referenced a Treasury decision on legality and noted Congress never set a minimum salary for deputy collectors. Commissioner Hayes took the matter under advisement.
The British steamship Laomedon arrived at Commonwealth pier South Boston after a voyage from Yokohama Hong Kong Manila Singapore and Colombo carrying a valued Oriental freight of about 3 million dollars. The Boston portion includes 1941 chests of tea 1148 rubber cases 2782 bundles of rattans 265 chests of camphor and 378 tapioca bags.
Today in Boston a busy program of meetings and dinners. At 9 a.m. the New England Sales Congress opens at Ford Hall with Life Underwriters. The Boston Teachers Club meets at 4:30 p.m. at the 20th Century Club. 6 p.m. features Rev W J Hill on Africa at ViM C A. A 6 p.m. dinner of the Home Furnishers Association of Massachusetts at Ven dome. Survivors of the Samoan hurricane dinner at City Club. 7:30 p.m. Women’s Trade Union League meets at 585 Boylston Street. 7 p.m. Rev Dr Hamilton speaks at Boston Masonic Club, 200 Commonwealth Ave. 8 p.m. Mass meeting on the 44 hour week typos union at Franklin Union. 8 p.m. Box 52 Association meets in Room 216, 170 Summer Street.
Railroad workers in the East refuse wage reductions and vow to take the dispute to the Railroad Labor Board in Chicago if cuts are imposed. Unions say the present wage standard must stand and that unskilled workers reject proposed cuts of 17 to 21 percent as insufficient to keep families.
Archbishop Hayes arrived in New York aboard the steamship Patria after a Vatican visit. He said the Irish question was not officially discussed by the Holy See and praised Vatican neutrality while noting Irish bishops have the right to speak. He stressed his defense of Ireland's cause in New York and called Ireland's struggle a matter of global concern.
Boston society notes announce the engagement of Miss Dorothy Jopp of Brookline to Paul B Thurlow of Melrose. Miss Jopp is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles B Jopp of 1101 Beacon Street and a well known member of Boston's younger social set.
Washington reports March 15 United News that Edward Clifford of Chicago and Colonel Joseph H. McDermott of West Virginia vie to become commissioner of internal revenue. Clifford is backed by Lowden Dawes and Illinois Republicans. McDermott by ex Senator Elkins and a West Virginia Republican governance pattern.
Mayor Peters released a statement accusing Councillor John Donoghue, chair of the finance committee, of withholding consent to a sewerage works loan that would lift unemployment. Donoghue replied that the mayor overstates the impact and that hundreds of families would not face untold suffering due to the delay.
The mayor laments a council vote against a million dollar sewerage loan, saying it delays street work and job creation. Councillor Donoghue defends his position, criticizing contract use and stating funds are not immediately usable, warning of reduced emergency spending.
The federal income tax drive ended with the Little building offices closed at midnight after 300000 returns filed from across Massachusetts. Officials led by Collector John J Mitchell anticipated a smaller take than last year due to reduced business in late 1920, yet the surge of individual returns surprised revenue men. Mail-in filings exceeded 50000 while late-day crowds dropped about 60 percent from Monday.
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