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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
3
Congressman James A. Gallivan challenged the day law budget in a House speech stating the prohibition enforcement cost for the year would total 88 million dollars per estimates by Senator Warren and the Anti Saloon League, compared with the prior annual federal income of 444 million dollars.
In a sharp speech Mr Sullivan reports unanimous committee agreement to cut a 2 million dollar request by the Internal Revenue Department to guard borders. He tracks 1920 21 enforcement funds, cites $44 million lost revenue, $6.4 million new appropriations, and warns the Volstead Act will spark controversy nationwide.
Dr. Herman Biggs, New York State health commissioner, told a Society of American Physicians convention in Atlantic City that the country faces a growing shortage of physicians. He blamed stricter medical school requirements and higher diploma costs, noting rural areas suffer most as rural doctors move to cities for better pay.
The estate of late Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff Daniel A Cronin lists personal property valued at 11979 dollars and real estate appraised at 22000 dollars according to executors inventory filed with the probate office.
United States Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma, a presidential hopeful, urged Massachusetts Democrats to end bickering and unite for real Democratic issues. He backed ratification of the peace treaty with or without reservations, a strong stance on the 18th amendment, and a focus on lowering the cost of living and reforming taxes. He spoke at Young's Hotel and the Alenequin Club and planned further meetings in Springfield Lowell and Lynn.
The Senate opens debate on the Knox peace resolution with expectations of passage and a possible presidential veto. Leaders expect a vote within two weeks before conventions, while Colby and Underwood signal opposition and no filibuster plan.
Two thieves smashed a Harlem jeweler window at noon and escaped with 2500 dollars worth of rings and jewels. They fired a shot to halt pursuing officers and slipped away down a side street.
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