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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
2
Washington Sept 16 Democrats on the ways and means committee plan to finish a draft for rapid passage of a war revenue bill. The measure would impose taxes on beer wines gasoline and revive the special and stamp taxes from the Spanish American War era as party unity solidifies after caucus differences.
The report outlines introducing the bill late tomorrow, reporting it the next day, and invoking a rule for immediate consideration. Leaders aim to pass the bill by Saturday night if possible.
Republicans in the Senate plan a strong attack on the emergency revenue bill amid fears of a prolonged debate. They argue current conditions differ from the Spanish American War era and push to trim river and harbor spending to 12 million. The plan also revises stamp taxes and extends duties on bankers brokers and tobacco trades.
Marcus Jorece of Charlestown Massachusetts was elected high chief ranger at the Irish National Foresters of the United States biennial convention closing session in Hartford Connecticut. P J Larkin of Roxbury Massachusetts was chosen sub chief ranger with John Buckley of Somerville Massachusetts secretary and BE A OToole of Worcester Massachusetts treasurer. The next convention is set for Philadelphia in 1916.
Pueblo Colorado report states aviator Weldon B. Cooke was killed when his aircraft plunged 2000 feet during an exhibition flight above the state fair grounds. The tragedy occurred today as crowds watched the performance.
Beginning at 11 o'clock the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in convention will stage the largest Negro parade seen in the city. Officials estimate 6000 participants marching from Columbus avenue and Berkeley street through a long route to the National league grounds where reviews and a drill will occur. Tonight an exhibition drill and reception will be held at East Armory. Delegates from New York and Pennsylvania arrived, bringing registered totals to 2500 with about 2500 visitors.
Tufts College awaits the appointment of its new president Dr. Herman Carey Bumpus, current business manager at the University of Wisconsin. Trustees will name him at this afternoon's meeting in Medford.
The president elect, a Boston boy with Harvard graduate study, will lead Tufts University. He marries a Dorchester girl Ella Nightingale and has honorary degrees from Clark Brown and Tufts. He served 10 years at Brown and 10 as director of the American Museum of Natural History. Inauguration is aimed for January 1 1916 at Ballou Hall.
Cambridge property owners in Harvard square Central square and Inman square gathered at the Board of Trade to challenge rises in realty valuation. They plan to appeal to the courts if abatement is denied. Tax rate for the year stands at 21.40 dollars, up one dollar. Increases in valuation range from 25 to 100 percent across the three centers.
Sept 16 report shows Sir Lionel Carden British minister to Mexico was driven from Mexico City by General Carranza. United States diplomatic intervention blocked the constitutionalist leader from issuing passports to the diplomat, according to high official quarters.
Sir Lionel was criticized in an alleged New York interview for ordering U S troop withdrawal from Vera Cruz. Britain’s Sir Cecil Spring-Rice denied authorization and sought clarification while Carranza threatened to deport the diplomat. Passports were intervened by the United States and the envoy was reassigned to Brazil.
Sept 16 report says American forces will not leave Vera Cruz before Oct 10 if Washington accepts Brigadier General Frederick Funston's plan. He urges deliberate steps to let thousands of Mexican refugees depart, while hundreds of priests nuns generals and officials seek safety within U S lines. Canada and Funston faced protests from Mexicans over troop departure.
Mayor Curley approves orders for laying out seven new streets in Dorchester East Boston and West Roxbury. The city will pay 328 in damages and collect 16659.38 in betterment assessments. Damages apply only to Lorenzo street Dorchester. other streets include Powellton road Lucas street Wood street West street Juliette street and Albano street with various abutter assessments.
Sour stomach is caused by undigested and fermenting substances in the stomach. Accompaniments include nausea belching of gas and sometimes vomiting of acid or bitter matters. Get a box of Dyspeplets for ten cents or a quarter at your druggist. Hood company makes them with carminatives and correctives for prompt relief.
Walter Humphreys MIT registrar yesterday answered Alderman Gaffney's charges from Tuesday night’s Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting. He stated the elder man's statements did not match the facts and produced MIT records to support his position.
Aldermen heard that six full scholarships promised by Technology to Cambridge graduates have been reduced to five half scholarships. The institute says the program is voluntary, not contractual, and last year provided nine full, one half, and one $50 scholarship worth $2,425 total. This year seven full and two half scholarships awarded, with total value around $2,000, as city and institute negotiate future aid.
A speaker argued that adding 20 or 20 more students would raise costs, noting each student costs the institute $500 while tuition is $250. He said scholarship funds would not permit a greater allowance for Cambridge boys, who are eligible for the 80 State scholarships the institute awards annually.
G A Lancaster of Revere argues for a public market to cut farm produce costs and outlines a plan to grade produce, transport via electric lines, and have checks sent to farmers. He calls for state action to boost cattle and meat production and for government to secure coal lands and rail lines to reduce heating costs. No. 16, 1914.
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