Seizure of Henry L. Marshall Off Three Mile Limit
The schooner Henry L. Marshall carrying 1200 cases of whiskey valued at 144000 was seized outside the three mile limit at 12 40 today by a US coast guard cutter. The captain and mate escaped in a launch. four crewmen were arrested as witnesses. Federal officers claim evidence of a regional rum running conspiracy along the Atlantic coast.
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Mass
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France
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Florida
State's claims on shut banks reach Supreme Court
The full bench of the Supreme Court will decide if Massachusetts has priority over other depositors in the Cosmopolitan, Prudential and Hanover trust funds totaling $800,000 after pleadings. Judge De Courcy was told the matter may go to the full court. Cosmopolitan Trust Co argues Commonwealth deposits exceed 40 percent. Ponzi trustee James Lowell alleges Hanover Trust stock increase of $200,000 was illegal.
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Hanover Trust Company
Sweet bill expected to pass quickly in Congress
The President is expected to sign the Sweet bill soon after it clears Congress. The House approved the conference report late Tuesday, sending the measure to the White House for signature Wednesday. The bill creates a veterans bureau to consolidate federal soldier relief agencies and sets up self contained sub offices in the field.
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Let Us Discuss the Cat Problem and Extermination
A reader writes to the Boston Post urging a discussion of cat extermination as a moral and health issue. The letter argues cats suffer and deserve removal, urging staff and readers to accept widespread action against cats.
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City Council Redirects Funds for Back Bay Fens Project
The City Council ordered a $5000 transfer for work at the Back Bay Fens. The department, via Chairman James Bea, announced future development will pivot from sunken fens to creating playgrounds.
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