Jury Selected for Captain Hains Murder Trial
After a week of voir dire in Flushing Justice Garretson completed a jury for the murder trial of Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. The panel includes 14 members with ages 30 to 68, most married. Opening statements by District Attorney Dewitt set for tomorrow as a lunacy commission possibility looms and trial could span four to five weeks with 30 to 40 witnesses.
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Flushing
N. Y
Talesmen
Garretson
Supreme Court
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William E. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
August Bundling
Corona
L. I
George H. Highble
Springfield
I. I
Charles Appel
Woodhaven
William H. Danton
Evergreen
Otto J. Nicholas
Wyckoff Heights
William Craft
Jamaica
I. 1
Stephen Terhune
Elmhurst
Danton
Schaubluth
Hains
Annis
Peter C. Hains
Dewitt
John F. McIntyre
Star Spangled Banner Manuscript Located
The Francis Scott Key Memorial Association located the original Star Spangled Banner manuscript in Washington on April 27. It hopes to borrow the relic from its Baltimore owner for display at the Key mansion in Georgetown, D C, though permanent sale is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis Scott Key Memorial Association
Baltimore
Old Key
Georgetown
D. C
Pastor Martin Recovering After Surgery in Somerville
The Rev. W. C. Martin, pastor of Perkins Street Baptist Church Somerville, is recovering rapidly after an operation at Somerville Hospital on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Martin
Perkins Street Baptist Church
Somerville
Somerville Hospital
Vincent Girls Score Big Hit in Harum Scarum Club
Miss Betty Porter led the orchestra and Miss Frances R Porter wrote the lyrics for Harum Scarum at the Vincent Club. The musical comedy featured many named performers and models of Turkish Adventure with elaborate costumes and dances and runs this afternoon tomorrow afternoon and Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harum Scarum
Betty Porter
Vincent Club
Barbara Burr
Susan Grinnell
Margaret Stackpole
Leslie Lindsey
Anna Mills
Elizabeth Denny
Nora Thayer
Nancy Graves
Turkey
Molly Adams
Joan Bird
Elizabeth Jones
William Minot
William Wood
Natica Inches
Dorothy Coburn
Jessie Sherman
Pauline Davis
Lizette Davis
Dorothy Bolles
Molly Hall
Ruth Flint
Harriet Jaques
Dorothy Dexter
Dorothy Forbes
Molly Eliot
Christine Hunnewell
Julia Shepley
Violet Shepley
Elizabeth
I. Tucker Burr
J. Dudley Clark
H. F. Fay
Wm. A. Gaston
Robert Homans
Henry Jackson
John E. Thayer
Nathaniel Thayer
W. B. Thomas
W. W. Vaughan
Barrett Wendell
Roger Walcott
Miss Jones
Lillian Cotton
Metropole
Katharine Dorr
Marion Lawson
Dorothy Lawson
Richard Thorndike
John
Lawrence
Helen Thomas
Donavan urges Boston voters to join big voting list
Chairman Donovan of the Democratic city committee directs Boston residents to sign onto the voting list. The circular urges every male aged 20 or over residing in Boston on May 1 to provide his name to the policeman during the first seven days in May. Donovan leads a major registration drive funded by himself with three girls mailing envelopes.
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Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Boston
Democratic Organization
Political Sidelights From Ward 20 to Tammany Dance in Bethesda Hall
A cascade of local political chatter ties Ward 20 chairman Michael Culliney to calls for ex mayor Fitzgerald to exit the race. Rumors name Ward 9 contractor John Slattery amid petitions for ex congressman Joseph H. O Neil, while ex Alderman John J. Baldwin garners talk as a potential future congress candidate. Tammany Club events frame the week with Graves and Goodwin amid accusations of deception and political maneuvering within the Republican city committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Culliney
Ward 20
Fitzgerald
Don’* O’connell
Red Devils
Mike
John Slattery
Ward 9
Joseph H. O'Neil
Slattery
John J. Baldwin
Bethesda Hall
Boston
Congress
O'Connell
Goodwin
Hormel
Aldem
Graves
Republican City Committee
Holmer
Captain Dugan Celebrates 42nd Boston Police Anniversary
Captain Joseph Dugan of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation marked his 42nd year with the Boston police department. Flowers on his desk carried well wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dugan
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Boston Police Department
Bread Prices Hold Steady in Hebrew Bakers’ Meeting
After a five hour discussion the Hebrew Master Bakers Association of Boston declared that despite a flour price rise and loaf size cut the price and loaf size will remain unchanged for now. Chairman David Kasanof said most members have flour to tide them over and those with excess will sell at reasonable prices. If flour does not drop in two weeks another meeting will decide next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Master Bakers’ Association of Boston
Hebrews of
Boston
David Kasanof
Brockton
Hebrew Co-operative
Smith Iron Co. Seeks Plea in Boston Agreement Case
In the Boston Agreement bidding case, G. W. and F. Smith Iron Co and associates filed special pleas. They challenge court jurisdiction over out of state corporations and claim constitutional rights forbid criminal charges. They move to quash citing that witnesses testified before grand jury proceedings.
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Boston
G. W. & F. Smith Iron Company
Frank E. White
Elmer TF. Smith
Foster Millikan
Edward B. Stearns
Crosby's Charter Aims for Boston Split Referendum
Chairman J Howell Crosby of the metropolitan affairs committee returns from Washington with a Boston charter bill said to have Senate Crane and Lodge approval. He plans to present the measure to the committee soon, though Crosby and Cushing may withhold acceptance. The split referendum plan appears to face a serious setback.
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J. Howell Crosby
Committee On Metropolitan Affairs
Washington
Boston
O. K
Crane
Lodge
Crosby
Cushing
Referendum Split Discussed by Finance and Curtis Bills
Speaker Walker opposes any referendum while Grafton Cushing backs it as a party measure. Crosby and Cushing were authorized to draft a bill aligning with a split referendum, pitting political features of the Finance Commission bill against those of the Curtis bill. Crosby’s Washington trip yielded no expected lineup changes. Cushing asserted no committee misunderstanding on the charter.
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Walker
Grafton Cushing
Finance Commission
Crosby
Cushing
Curtis
Washington
Walker Defeats Direct Nominations In Essex County Vote
Speaker Walker broke a tie to defeat the bill for direct nominations in Essex County with an 84 to 84 vote on substitution. The measure faces reconsideration today at the behest of Nason of Haverhill, who is deeply interested.
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Walker
Essex County
Nason
Haverhill
Meaning in doubt at merger hearing on railroad consolidation
William EB Lawrence and Louis D Brandeis told the committee on railroads that Governor Drapers message on the merger is unsatisfactory and a concrete bill is needed. Brandeis says he doubts the Governor's mind on the proposal until clarified. Lawrence notes the Governor and Railroads Commission suggest actions without a bill. Attendance was very small. Byrnes of New Haven backs unrestricted holding company while denying Boston & Maine stock. Rothwell of the Boston Chamber supports the idea, Jones warns to preserve railroad competition and denies merger intent.
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William EB. Lawrence
Louis D. Brandeis
Committee On Railroads
Draper
Anti-Merger League
Brandeis
William B. Lawrence
Commission On Railroads
Byrnes
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Bernard J. Rothwell
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Charles N. Jones
Recalled Bill Sparks School Finance Row
The school appropriation bill was recalled after the Governor refused to sign it in its present form citing a 50 cent limit with five yearly increments. An amended Senate version cut the period to three years before engrossing and sending to the House. Norman White condemned the action as corrupt like a City Council.
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Senate
Norman White
White
Lomasney Battles Milk Trust in House Defeat of Marking Bill
Boston legislator Lomasney attacked the milk trust in the House yesterday and helped defeat a bill to require marking heated milk. Doctor Oliver of Athol contributed to the debate.
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Lomasney
Boston
Milk Trust
Dr. Oliver
Athol
Right Way to Cure Catarrh with Hyomei Germ Killer
An old advertisement touts Hyomei as a germ killing vapor to cure catarrh by reaching the nose and throat. It claims quick relief, pleasant use, and a money back guarantee from Riker Jaynes Drug Co. Complete outfit costs $1.00 with extra bottles at 50 cents. Leading druggists sell Llyomey.
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Australia
Riker-Jaynes Drug Co
Chairman States Bill Is Absolutely Necessary
The chairman of the committee on public health said the bill was absolutely necessary. He emphasized its urgency and the need for swift passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Health
Boston and Albany plans $4.5 million railroad improvements
The Boston and Albany Railroad, leased by the New York Central, asked the Railroad Commission to authorize issuing bonds for 25 years at 4 percent to fund nearly 4.5 million dollars in property improvements. The East Boston grain elevators and piers receive 2.62 million, with additional pier work, and yard expansions in Beacon Park, East Boston, West Springfield, and Riverside are listed among the items.
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Railroad Commission
New York Central
Woodward Hudson
Boston
Beacon Park
East Boston
West Springfield
Riverside Yard
Billard Bill filed to acquire Boston & Maine railroad stock
Representative Martin M. Lomansey filed with the Clerk of the House a bill petitioned by former Representative Daniel J. Kiley. The measure authorizes the Commonwealth to acquire the stock of the Boston & Maine railroad.
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Martin M. Lomansey
Ward 8
House
Daniel J. Kiley
Commonwealth
Boston & Maine Railroad
Connecticut Bill Adjusts Fitchburg Stock Bonds Payment
The bill allows partial payment with Boston & Maine bonds for the state's 50 000 Fitchburg shares and the remainder in state bonds. The Governor with council approval may implement the plan. The House will refer the bill to the rules committee to decide on suspending rules for current session consideration.
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Billard
Connecticut
Boston & Maine
Fitchburg
House
Committee On
District Attorney Hill sets new frock coat precedent
District Attorney Hill departs from prior custom by wearing a dark frock coat with silk facing and covered buttons, establishing a judicial image distinct from predecessors who wore business coats or varied attire. The fashion marks a notable shift in the county prosecutor’s office.
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Till
Ifill
Oliver Stevens
Sughrue
Moran
Prince Albert
Hill
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Pastor Martin Recovering
Henry Stackpole
Bayard Thayer
Henry D. Burnham
Traiser
Pippins
H. Trailer & Co., Inc
Akers Boston
Dugan
Crosby’s Charter
New England
Kiley
Weincarten Bros., Makers
New York
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