Motorcycle Victim In Critical Condition After Explosion
Henry Willis proprietor of the Boston Hingham and Hell Express Company was badly burned when his motorcycle backfired in the Cushing House garage area. The gasoline tank exploded, clothing burned off, and he leaped into a water tank to extinguish flames. He is listed in critical condition at Quincy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Willis
Boston, Hingham and Hell Express Company
Cushing House
Quincy Hospital
Willis
Conspiracy to Bribe Federal Prohibition Officers Charged
An indictment released in Indianapolis charges George Remus a crime lawyer and eight others with conspiring to bribe federal prohibition enforcement officers including Indiana director Bert O. Morgan. The case outlines a broad scheme involving payments to secure favorable enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bert O. Morgan
Indiana
George Remus
Crisine
Hand testifies about Ulmer threats amid Pierce probe
Mrs. Mary Hand, heir to Henry Woods estate, testified before the special legislative committee investigating Justice Edward P. Pierce that W. Edwin Ulmer threatened to jail her and forced compliance by claiming control of stock and papers. She recalled Ulmer visiting Judge Pierce for guidance and acting under court instruction during 1918 to 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary. E., Hand
Henry M. Woods
Special Legislative Committee
Edward P. Pierce
Supreme Judicial Court
W. Edwin Ulmer
Ulmer
Mary 4. Hand
George M. Poland
Hand
Supreme Court
Ulmer accused of seeking Pierce influence in 1917 case
Testimony described Ulmer promising Judge Pierce's help in appeals and favor for the Mutual Chemical and Henry Wood Sons Companies. Mrs Hand recalled flowers sent to the judge for later influence while Ulmer served as counsel. Attorney Poland noted 16 Supreme Court cases from 1917 to 1921 and Price Waterhouse audits. The hearing continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hand
Henry Wood Sons Company
Mutual Chemical Company
Poland
Supreme Court
Pierce
Hand
Ulmer
Park Street
W. J. Barry
Trefry
State House
Price, Waterhouse & Co
Illness of Juror Hinders Ulmer Case in Suffolk Court
Henry F. McNamara juror was absent due to illness when the Suffolk Superior Court resumed hearings on the false certificate of return tied to Henry Wood Sons Company financial affairs. The case was continued to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. McNamara
W.edwin Ulmer
Boston
Commissioner of Corporations
Henry Wood Sons Company
Suffolk Superior Court
City reallocates funds to build Christopher J. Lee playground
Boston City Council recinded $268,000 in South Boston gym loans and approved a $75,000 loan to develop Christopher J. Lee playground. Mayor Curley urged diverting funds to playground improvements citywide, with $200,000 for Gibson, Eagle Hill, North End and Allston playgrounds. A Somerville man charged with dangerous driving related to a Sunday crash pleaded not guilty and awaits April 27 bonds.
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South
Boston
Christopher J. Lee
South Boston
John A. Donaghue
Curley
Park Commission
Christopher Gibson
Eagle Hill
North End Park
Allston Playground
Tan
Belmont Street
Somerville
School Street
Evergreen Avenue
Sheridan's Ride House Burns Down in Cincinnati Hotel
Fire threatens the Thomas Buchanan Read landmark home, now the Sheridan Hotel, when flames from waste paper and kindling rise in the cellar. The fire prompts departure of over a score of guests before firefighters quickly extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Thomas Buchanan Read
Sheridan's
Sheridan Hotel
Cambridge man arrested for auto theft
Peter Staims of Langley Road Newtown was arrested yesterday by Special Officer McLaughlin of Cambridge police on a larceny charge. He is accused of taking a touring car owned by Frank Fangoules of 700 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Staims
Langley Road
Newton
McLaughlin
Cambridge Police
Frank Frangoules
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Complainants fault Bank Commissioner over liquidating costs
John J. Dixon voices to the Attorney General that Joseph C. Allen has not filed a Supreme Court petition detailing compensation paid to liquidating agents and staff for trust company closures. He says funds have not been approved by the court, alleging deliberate noncompliance and urging a formal investigation and action to ensure law observance.
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Allen
Joseph C. Allen
Supreme Court
John J. Dixon
The
People’s Protective League
Supreme Judicial Court
County of
Suffolk
Missioner
Directin
Pl Cig
Commonwealth
Thse Commonwealth
Sioner Allen
Supremes Jundicial Court
Ydws
Obseniog Vance
Bank Liquidation Funds Questioned Over Agent Payments
Mr Dixon claims large sums may have been paid to those handling bank liquidations and that Bank Commissioner Allen may not have followed the law. Allen says he acts within the law and will submit all expenses for court approval after liquidation, citing general laws on compensation and oversight. The dispute centers on whether expenses and salaries were set and paid appropriately from bank funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Allen
Joseph C. Allen
Supreme Judicial Court
Gude's Pepto-Mangan Ad Promotes Winter Health
An advertisement extols Gude's Pepto-Mangan to combat winter weakness and prevent colds. It claims regular three times daily use builds strength and maintains overall vitality. Available in liquid and tablet forms from all druggists under the full name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gude
Nashua man held for grand jury after bread knife incident
Shuman Markovitch of Nashua was held for the grand jury in 3000 dollars bail in Central Court yesterday after a disturbance with a lodger John Sitko. A bread knife was involved in the Sunday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuman Markovitch
Nashua Stréét
Central Court
Sass
John Sitko
Dr Williams Pink Pills Advertised For Postflu Recovery
An Everett Massachusetts woman testifies after influenza left her weak and blood thin. She reports improved sleep and strength after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, noting better appetite and color. The ad promotes the pills, price sixty cents, and a free booklet from Gouco Schenectady New York.
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Margaret G. Marster
Nowo
Dowse Street
Everett
Mass
Dr. Willett
Waite
Dr. Williams
Gouco Schenectady
N. Y
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Tames Avene
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Leonard F. Hardy
Judge Pierce
Waban Rose Conservatories
Henry Woods Sons Company
Anent Ulmer
Janesen, Union and
Blackstone Sts
Univ. Friend and Haymarket
Golden Gate
HC Creamery
Vermont
Lucy
Ghnuts
Wincarnis
Richard Ford
Lincoln Ave
Cohoes
N.Y
Firet Clase
Edward Lascere, Inc
Dept. C
West 23d Street
New York
Jur Piero
Clarence A. Barnes
Henry Wyood Sons Company
Sheridan
Irving. S. Stone
Dartmouth Street
Elizabeth Tat
Thrift Plus Protection
Savings Insurance
Citizens National Bank
Summer Street
Guy A. Ham
Jove
la Touraine
la Touraine Coffee
Quinby CO
Chicago
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