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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1919
Page
10
Washington May 4 Tax rulings by Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper outline the new revenue act taxes on sales by manufacturers producers and importers of works of art and jewelry and on transportation.
The commissioner ruled sales tax applies to manufacturers producers or importers and is based on the sale price not list price. It applies even if price is not collected, with cash discounts non deductible. Tax rates range from 3 to 10 percent across items. jewelry taxed at 5 percent. Transportation tax covers competitive services. US sold tickets to Mexico or Canada taxable. tickets under 42 cents not taxable.
At a regular meeting in National Hall South Boston the Clan-Na-Gael adopted resolutions demanding U S recognition of an Irish Republic and formal exchanges. They pledge to vigilantly watch Congress and oppose any League of Nations that impairs American sovereignty or excludes Ireland as an equal European nation.
A report shows 26 cars stolen from 11 pm Saturday to 11 pm Sunday across Boston and suburbs with 18 in Boston proper, three in Brighton, three in Dorchester, one in the South End, eight in Back Bay, one in North End and two in Roxbury. Eleven were recovered, abandoned or used by joy riders. No trace found of the Medical Examiner’s car. Police suspect an organized gang from New York or elsewhere.
Mrs Warren of Emmitsburg Maryland recounts twelve to fifteen years of backache and nervousness. A farmer's wife she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after seeing an ad and reports best relief in years. She endorses the product and invites others to publish her letter.
The text describes Admiral Kolchak confronting a shattered legal order in Russia with a nascent, improvised code. Ministers work nightly to draft laws amid a depleted, scattered intelligentsia, while many officials lack governing experience. Russians lament the United States has not supported the better population, as British and other powers influence events.
Senator George H. Moses of New Hampshire reports strong Republican sentiment for General Leonard Wood as a presidential prospect. Moses, just back in Washington after a month among New England constituents, says Wood has more electability potential than any other named nominee for 1920.
Senator Moses predicts a strong New Hampshire delegation for General Wood while noting widespread sentiment across Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. He cites Wood's birthplace in Winchester as a tenement above a grocery, his army service, and potential presidential prospects if nominated, drawing comparisons to Grant.
Eight year old Irene McPonaugh of Everett was struck by a carriage near her home and suffered a fracture of three ribs. The carriage was driven by L Ligier of Malden. She was taken to Whidden Hospital. Shortly after, five year old William Dyer of Everett was hit by an automobile on Broadway near Bow Street. He received three stitches from Dr. J P Conroy at his office.
Boston Zoo visitors watch three South African black mane lion cubs born April 16 to Frank and Mary Lion. The tiny bluebloods, about 18 inches long, explore their cage while work begins to settle names perhaps Tom Dick and Harry amid attention from 200 attendants and the public.
City Marshal Timothy J. O'Brien announced the use of a regulation army machine gun to quell strikers in Lawrence. Discharged soldiers will man the weapon and be ready for instant service following threats heard at a Friday night meeting where Carlo Tresca spoke. Police report calls for intensified picketing and warnings to shoot any interfering officers.
A marshal's conference authorized the use of a machine gun by special officers amid a city strike. Amunitions reached Lawrence and were prepared for immediate action, with several former soldiers to staff the weapon if needed. Police seek dynamite stolen from Methuen as they raid the Sangiorgio home for explosives and seize anarchistic literature.
Firemen from Brighton and Brookline fought a two alarm blaze in the Brookline Industrial Wood Co building at Commonwealth avenue and Cottage Farm bridge. The one story brick structure burned for two hours before crews contained it. Damage is estimated at 25000 dollars.
An unknown cause sparked a blaze in an empty building, discovered by Patrolman Edwin Lovequist who sent the first alarm. A second alarm followed as smoke and access issues slowed crews. Thick smoke and railroad traffic constraints hampered efforts while hundreds of cords of dried wood fed the flames. Firemen kept the blaze from spreading, saved several Metropolitan Coal Company trucks, and prevented an oil shed explosion. By midnight the fire continued but was expected to be extinguished before morning.
Augustus Post of New York presided at a memorial service on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City honoring aerial heroes who died in the world war. Eddie Stinson piloted a plane carrying his sister Catherine Stinson dropping roses into the ocean during the ceremony, held with the second Pan American aeronautic convention in session.
In this Russian region the sway of French influence is highlighted by warm relations with local governments. The article notes cozier diplomacy and cultural exchanges reflecting a long standing openness to French governance styles and strategic partnership.
United States Food Administration and American Red Cross forces averted famine and typhus epidemic in Serbia. The Red Cross headquarters at Salonika reported the progress in a message dated May 5 from Washington.
St Pauls Church Woodward Park street will hold a rally tonight at oclock to aid the Victory Liberty Loan. Daniel J Galla gher assistant district attorney will be principal speaker with Patrick Sullivan Holy Name Society president presiding. A special music program has been arranged.
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