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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1921
Page
3
Washington Sept 30 Two tax programmes offered as substitutes for the revenue bill provisions were presented to the Senate, one from Republicans and one from Democrats.
Senator Smoot of Utah urges a 3 percent manufacturers tax and repeal of all special war levies while keeping the 10 percent corporate income tax. Senator Simmons of North Carolina proposes a graduated corporate tax up to 25 percent, restores the 62 percent surtax for high incomes, repeals transportation taxes, and backs limited individual exemptions. He says parity among taxpayers could justify a safeguarded manufacturers tax as a replacement for miscellaneous levies.
More than 100 000 Jews in Greater Boston observe the new year 5682 starting with Tishri and Yom Kippur on October 12. Synagogues and halls host the festive services for members and those without congregations. Hebrews from smaller communities travel to the city for the holidays.
Londoners embrace a dancing winter with singing while dancing and a move toward the Viennese waltz. Van Wier of Keith Prowse notes high demand for singable fox trot tunes and rhumba rhythms while Spanish music gains popularity and Russian styles intrigue Britain.
Stephen M. O'Mara announced stop to fundraising in the United States for Ireland except for the Irish relief committee. The move gears up for a $20,000,000 Irish loan campaign slated to start about November 15, with all relief fundraising effectively suspended.
The Bayern, a 14 ton former transatlantic steamer now configured for freight and passenger service, arrived in quarantine in New York after a 15 day voyage from Hamburg. She carried 564 passengers and flew the United American line flag.
The Waltham Fair closes today with Derby day attractions on the race track. James Hennigan of the B A A won yesterday’s modified Marathon on a 1imile loop through Waltham Newton and Watertown finishing at the strandstand. Pageant guests included Parker Mill Hospital veterans and Boston actors.
Miss Du Brey, wife of a Los Angeles physician, is noted as a top vamp on screen and as a private, fireside wife. Her latest films include The Bronze Bell and I am Guilty with Louise Glaum, while on the Metro lot she acts in a Viola Dana picture. She is also an accomplished golfer and tennis player, standing five feet seven inches with auburn hair and brown eyes.
Madame Alla Nazimova becomes a member of the United Artists Corporation joining Mary Pickford Douglas Fairbanks and JD W Griffith. Nazimova's first production will include two short subjects Ibsens A Dolls House and Oscars Wilde Salome.
More than 200 Chinese students and women will march in Boston on October 10 in flowing robes to express support for China at the Washington disarmament conference. The event highlights China's cultural pride and interest in the conference's rights discussion.
District Attorney Howard Donnell received an unsigned letter dated Methuen September 26 urging an investigation into the death of Edward F. Searles of Methuen. The writer claims rumors surrounding the heart disease death are significant and suggests the death may have been murdered or 'helped along' and asks the DA to act. Donnell dismissed the anonymous letter, inviting the writer to come forward with more information.
A statement indicates that he will take action at once, signaling decisive measures without delay.
Captain O Hares returns from a grippe to play for Boston University in the game against Boston College at University Heights. He moves from end to right halfback to speed the backfield as Lu cag takes over at right end. Cochrane remains on the bench at start while Tommy starts at fullback.
Admiral William C. Pakenham arrived on the British cruiser Raleigh to inspect the wireless station at St John’s Newfoundland. Though its wartime usefulness has waned since the armistice, reports say the admiralty is weighing a new empire wide radio communications plan.
Newport Rhode Island September 30 The cruiser Olympia Dewey s flagship arrived to coal up for a voyage to France to convey the body of the unknown soldier to be honored in Washington on Armistice Day The Olympia will depart next week call at Le Havre for the body and reach Washington navy yard after dark on November 9.
Joe Wolcott, veteran fighter, was fined $100 at Central Court for selling a pint of whiskey to liquor detectives Pitman and Wright posing as teamsters. He appealed and was remanded to await trial upstairs.
Australian world renowned athlete Snowy Baker, new to Filmland, stars with unusual athletic stunts in The Fighting Breed set in Australia. He recently appeared in the film and his Olympic swimming and diving pedigree adds to his screen appeal.
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