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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1922
Page
15
Designer W Starling Burgess and the Mayflower’s team argued for an hour at the Halifax Board of Trade rooms over eligibility for the International Fishermen's trophy. Trustees postponed a decision to allow Burgess to present more evidence.
A plucky boat designer challenges ingrained bias as he campaigns to race the fastest vessel in the Boston Gloucester fishing fleets. The piece frames his struggle against long standing prejudice in a competitive maritime community.
Trustees study if the Mayflower qualifies as a fisherman sailing from Nova Scotia to the Banks for salt fish rather than fresh cod. A three hour morning session and a second in the afternoon yielded a noncommittal statement from Chairman Silver after W Starling Burgess outlined the schooner’s eligibility to compete in the international race.
National American Legion commander Hanford MacNider urged immediate passage of the veteran bonus, arguing economic rehabilitation is essential. Trustees weigh evidence with Gloucester Committee. no comments until a formal decision is filed. Nova Scotian trustees question Mayflower’s fit for the race deeming it not aligned with the deed’s spirit.
William Hart, trusted employee of the George L. Paine Company jewelers, was arrested as he left the Attleboro factory by Detective Bernard Goldowoski and Deputy Sheriff Arthur W. Reed on charges of larceny of gold emblems worth 2000 dollars. Police report $100 found in his clothing. Hart to be arraigned in District Court in Attleboro.
In New Bedford a poll shows 19 oppose and 6 in favor of a special primary to nominate a candidate for the 16th district to fill Judge Walsh's term. Mayor Remington reported 25 ballots and will forward results to Governor Cox for review.
President Hoover vetoes the Soldiers Bonus Bill amid likely Senate sustainment. The House will vote next, with Senate action expected. Harding cites financing failures, higher taxes, debt burdens, and long term costs as reasons against the bonus and questions its impact on national credit and future pensions.
President Harding returns H. R. 10674 without approval, arguing the adjusted compensation plan lacks a revenue source, would balloon the national debt, and sets a risky precedent of financing via government credit. He notes current and projected costs exceed feasible limits and warns the nation must shrink deficits rather than extend promises.
The piece argues that government finances face a large deficit and rising costs for veterans pensions. It warns that ignoring the income decline could push taxes higher and strain welfare programs. It notes United States war debt and the need for a prudent, future‑oriented fiscal policy to fund anticipated obligations.
A statement argues ex-service members should guide national welfare and that a country survives only with restrained taxation and a balanced public treasury. It emphasizes disciplined budgeting, essential obligations, and the need for stable progress following great conflicts, reflecting Harding era concerns.
The Tenth Mrs. Talkingt Ellis Parker Butler will be parodied in the forthcoming Boston Sunday Magazine.
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