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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1921
Page
8
Louis K. Liggett of United Drug Company backs a 1 percent nationwide sales tax to fund government expenses, arguing it would lower living costs and reduce reliance on the income tax. He favors monthly sales reporting, strict license suspensions for evasion, and no exemptions, asserting the tax would shift burdens from consumers to dealers and boost overall revenue.
The Rev Owen Hill S J preached at St Mary s Church North End for the devotion of the three hours with the church full. Rev Jones I Corrigan S J of Boston College delivered the Passion sermon at evening services. The Ladies Catholic Club Association plans a bazaar at Hotel Vendome March 31 and April 1 to aid cathedral parish and South End women and children. Mrs James S Fox is president and Mrs Daniel V McIsaac secretary. Several novices will be professed and join the Third Order of St Francis at St Leonard of Port Maurice Easter Sunday 7 20 PM.
An old advertisement urges using GROVE'S Lara tive BROMO QUININE TABLETS to treat colds grip or influenza and as a preventive. It notes the genuine product bears the signature of KE W Grove and cautions to ensure you get BROMO. Price listed as 30c.
In Salem on March 23 a 12 year old, Gilbert J. Raymond, died at Salem Hospital from carrot poisoning after eating a wild carrot on an afternoon walk with two companions. Charles E. Jedoin, 11, remains seriously ill but expected to survive. The boys picked carrots in a city pasture near the hospital. one ate, another did also, while a third refused. Raymond fainted near his home and was taken to the hospital. Jedoin grew ill at home on return.
The Dorchester Catholic Community Club of St Paul’s parish will hold a food sale at 648 Dudley Street today from 2 30 p m to 10 p m. Miss Marie C FitzGerald heads the committee with assistance from Mrs Thomas Kavanaugh and several club members including Misses Sarah O'Brien Genevieve Gertrude Margaret O'Connor Margaret FitzGerald Catherine Scollard Evelyn Moran Zita Moran and Margaret Damery.
Samuel Collins of Boston files a bill in equity in the Superior Court seeking release of clothing and a $2000 fund he says was given to his son Samuel E. Collins. He alleges Gertrude A. Cronin is a defendant and that after an elevator injury on May 7 1919 he received a $2000 check from Boston Terminal Company which his son allegedly placed in a trust paying $45 monthly. He claims the fund location was hidden and clothes withheld by Cronin.
Ernest Hoxie of Lake Shore Drive East Weymouth says he fired at a man he alleges was peeping into a young woman’s home. Hoxie claims the man had earlier been seen looking into a neighbor’s window last Saturday night and that the firearm was to protect his sweetheart, who he says is not the same woman.
NEW YORK March 2 The first of a million stamps commemorating Martin Luther's heroic stand before the Diet at Worms was mailed to President Harding today.
Secretary Weeks said the United States will pursue Bergdoll, Philadelphia draft evader, no statute of limitations assumed. He did not detail steps or extradition prospects via Great Britain, but noted possible extradition after a war end. General Allen pressed Germany to release Neuf and Zimmer, Americans sentenced for attempting Bergdoll’s arrest in Germany.
After a delegation of English High School graduates visits, Mayor Peters said he will spearhead cooperation to ensure the centennial celebration on June 14 succeeds. A large parade will precede a mass meeting on Boston Common. Delegation members include Robert Seaver, Edward P. Brown, Clarence H. Carter, and W. T. A. Fitzgerald.
James Keveny of Hyannis appealed Judge Raymond Hopkins Barnstable Probate Court ruling that custody of 18 year old Wyville J. Keveny goes to the mother. Keveny says the boy remains with him and will not leave. The case, tied to separate support actions, drew wide Cape attention and may trigger further litigation.
Worcester announces Dr Williat A Bryan will become superintendent of Worcester State Hospital succeeding the late Dr E V Scribner within a few days. He is approved by the department of mental diseases and comes from the Boston Psychopathic Hospital. Previously he served as assistant superintendent at Danvers State Hospital and is regarded as a leading expert in mental disease care.
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