Three Cornered Selectman Contest Draws Local Attention
Concord Junction prepares for a Thursday nonpartisan caucus with a three way race for selectman seen as evenly matched. A special car will transport voters from Westvale after the 7 16 car to the Junction around 7 40 with no fare charged. Voters report quiet but effective campaigning and widely support the caucus as the proper forum to choose the nominee.
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Concord Junction
Westvale
Concord
Selectman
Maynard Maynard White Cross Guild Meeting Report
The White Cross Guild held a regular meeting at Riverside hall on Sunday afternoon with large attendance. The ways and means committee was instructed to prepare an entertainment and social dance at Riverolite Hall on Tuesday evening Feb 13 and a written vote of thanks was to be extended to all who helped with the old folks dance. Columbus Rainville heroically rescued Miss Laura Hartman and Miss Jennie Dean from a burning Naylor block fire, narrowly escaping himself. He retrieved his vest from the burning switchboard and escaped via the Schnab store roof to the street, earning admiration from the rescued women.
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White Cross Guild
Cat
Riverside Hall
Guild
Uccess
Ways and Means
Riverolite “Hall
Columbus Rainville
Maynard’ Telephone Exchange
Laura Hartman
Jennie Dean
Naylor
Maynard
Schnab
Rainville
Bedford Community Sing at Union School Hall
The Parent-Teacher Association hosts a community sing in the Assembly hall this evening. The program includes solos duets and quartets with audience participation in familiar songs and all are invited.
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Union School
Parent-Teacher Association
Constantinople Earthquake and Lombard Alliance Dates
A historical note recalls a great Constantinople earthquake in 556 and Lombards allied with Avars battling the Gepidae in Panonia during 566 to 567.
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Constatinople
State Income Tax Guidance from the Tax Attorney
A column explains the new state income tax law with questions answered by mail. Written under the Tax Commissioner’s direction, the articles offer guidance and invite organizations to request speakers for explanations.
Tax forms list for individuals and fiduciaries
A dense catalog of tax forms and supplements detailing uses for individuals fiduciaries partnerships and trusts. It specifies Form 1 Form 1A 1B 2 2A 2B 3 3A 3B 20 30 31 4 6 7 and related schedules for cash or accrual accounting exemptions and estate settlements.
Massachusetts Returns Guide for Taxable Incomes 1916
Compulsory returns must be filed by every Massachusetts resident and certain entities. Filing may be done by mail or in person, with in person offering faster corrections. Returns sworn before tax assessors, justices, notaries, or authorized officials, with deadlines and required forms noted.
Column notes on speakers and editorial directions
A weekly column outlines that articles follow a standard under guidance by Joseph E. Perry. It notes the newspaper source and mentions that the state will supply speakers where possible.
Income Tax Column Explains What You Should Know
A weekly column on state income tax law presented under the protection of the Tax Commissioner. Readers may send questions to the State Income Tax Attorney at the State House in Boston, with return postage for replies. Possible speakers may be provided upon request.
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State House
Boston
Joseph £. Perry
Joseph E. Perry
Bitter Sweet Penalties For Omitted Or Fraudulent Returns
Penalties may include a $5 per day delinquency charge or a $10,000 fine plus imprisonment up to one year. Public office forfeiture for five years. Exemptions listed for nonresidents, certain interest or dividends, and income under $2000. Tax return requirements clarify conditions for Massachusetts residents and liabilities.
Eight Tax Districts Established and Assessor Protocols
The state divides into eight tax districts under county lines with Income Tax Assessors and deputies in each. Tax assessed from returns or determined by other methods, but no tax higher than the return amount without a hearing. after 1917 fraud or omissions can trigger back taxes. penalties doubled for missing or false returns. extensions allowed for illness or absence. The Tax Commissioner may require books under oath and issue rulings, obtainable by prepaid enq.
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Essex
Middlesex
Suffolk
Norfolk
Plymouth
Bristol
Barnstable
Dukes
Nantucket
Worcester
Franklin
Hampshire
Berkshire
Hampden
Tax Notice on Tax Payable to Be Sent by September 1
Notices of the amount of tax payable will be sent to each taxpayer on or before September 1. Failure to receive the notice will not invalidate the tax assessment.
Tax Due Date and Office for Payment Details
Taxes assessed under this act are payable October 15 at the office of the Tax Commissioner or the Income Tax Assessor for the district where the taxpayer lives. Interest at 6 percent per year accrues if not paid at maturity and collection powers are provided at the delinquent taxpayer’s expense.
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Massachusetts
Tax Commissioner
Commonwealth
Easurers
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Citzens
Denholm & McKay Co
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America
Bedford
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Income Tax Division
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
New Englland’ Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
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