Still Men Sentenced in Revenue Conspiracy Case
Max Frankel of New York received three months in East Cambridge Jail for conspiring to violate internal revenue laws by operating an illicit still at West Otis Mays. The still sat on a farm run by Nathan Kalman and Abraham Kravitz. Moonshine moved to New York in barrels marked molasses. Kalman drew five months in Greenfield Jail. Kravitz, a farmhand, awaits sentence.
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New York
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Dodge
United States District Court
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Mays
Nathan Kalman
Abraham Kravitz
Kalman
Greenfield
Kravitz
Unnamed Picture Contest Wins Weekly Big Hit
The Sunday Post runs an easy money contest called Unnamed Picture every week drawing steady reader entries. It offers a simple prize and a light flavored lure for participation, with ongoing public interest and weekly results.
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Sunday Post
Automatic Basement to Close for Move to Filene Store
The Automatic Basement announces a full closure Friday and Saturday for relocation to the Filene store across the street. The note promises continuation of savings and expansion next week in much larger quarters, resuming operations after the move.
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Filene
Williams Holds Back in Roosevelt Inquiry
Public figures debate George Williams position after absence in Europe slows decision on presidential support. Frank C. Richardson says Williams's defection would hurt Democrats. Williams emphasizes duty and plans to consult allies before choosing a course, having recently visited New York.
An Example of Automatic Price Reductions
The notice describes dresses advertised at 14.75 that go on sale August 19 and outlines planned reductions if the stock does not sell. It states the tactic is to set the first price so low the lot sells before scheduled reductions begin.
Williams undecided on presidential ballot
George Fred Williams returned from New York denying any decision to back Governor Wilson or Roosevelt for president. He said no one is authorized to state his support for either candidate.
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George Fred Williams
Governor Wilson
New York
Williams
Colonel Roosevelt
Lodge to Take the Stump for Taft
U S Senator Henry Cabot Lodge visited the Republican State committee headquarters to discuss the campaign in the state with Chairman Charles E. Hatfield. Lodge announced he would actively participate in support of the Taft ticket both statewide and nationally, reaffirming his Republican allegiance.
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Lodge
Republican State Committee
Charles E. Hatfield
Taft
Democrats Faulted for Inefficiency by Republican Leader
Washington August 27 Republican Leader James R. Mann denounced the recently adjourned Democratic House as inefficient disorganized and unprogressive. He criticized laws on campaign finance eight hour labor and parcels post as either preexisting or minimal changes and insisted Democratic acts were largely inherited from Taft administration calculations.
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Washington
James R. Mann
Congress
House
Taft
Two Men Held In Auburn Maine Slayings
Dellaba 20 and Pasqualia Perelli 17 were arrested as they left Auburn’s North station after a murder in Auburn. Inspector Putnam had a tip by long distance call at 2 45 p m to watch incoming trains for the two suspects based on descriptions.
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Auburn
Veto Dellaba
Pasqualia Perelli
Vince Natenno
Putnam
Work Way to Liberty on State Highways
Warden Codding asks Governor Stubbs to grant one day of freedom for each day prisoners work on building state roads. The governor can commute sentences, and his action could free inmates based on roadwork.
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Topeka
Kas
Kansas Penitentiary
Stubbs
Taft Economy Commission Trimming By Congress
Washington reports say President Taft’s economy commission was sharply reduced by the Democratic House and Senate in sundry civil and legislative appropriation bills. The chair now earns 10 times the others, and caps limit salaries and staff funds. A last minute legislative paragraph forces government estimates to follow existing law and timing. The action was not noted in the Senate until today.
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Washington
Taft
Democratic House
Senate
Congress
Government to Weigh Mails for Contract Price
Superintendent Ryan of the railway mail service announced that on Sept 4 the government will begin weighing the mails for 105 days to determine the contract price for carrying the mails over the next four years. Additional clerks, between 100 and 600, will be needed to weigh and tabulate results.
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Ryan
Railway Mail Service
Detective Held on Charge of Harboring Deserter
Harry A. Wright a private detective long active in surrendering deserters from the army and navy was held for the grand jury by U S Commissioner Grinnell on the charge of harboring George Baum a deserter from the marine corps Pending grand jury action Wright was released on personal recognizance.
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Harry A. Wright
Army
Navy
Grand Jury
United States
Grinnell
George Baum
Marine Corps
Wright
The Hand of a Child by Lena Heather Wood
In a New York library drawing room Elizabeth and John Forsyth confront a broken marriage. He plans to take their child and leave, while Betty clings to the family home, fearing the impact on their daughter and seeking a kinder path. A late-voiced note hints at a future political column by Mike Flannery.
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New York
Elizabeth
Bridge
John
Betty
Jack
Father
John Forsyth
Not Guilty Verdicts In L Street Strike Case
Four men formerly employed by the Elevated were found not guilty by order of Judge Dana after a trial that concluded yesterday. The defendants had been arrested and charged with minor disturbances during the strike period.
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Dana
Elevated
Court Disposes 37 Cases With Mostly Not Guilty Verdicts
The court cleared 37 cases, with only three guilty verdicts and 24 not guilty. Several defendants were discharged with a clean slate enabling reinstatement bids. Witnesses had left the state, conceding prosecution barriers. Daniel F. Doherty was acquitted of assault and battery and of throwing something at a bar.
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Joseph Gillis
Florence Sullivan
George N. Welford
Patrick Crowley
Pelletier
Daniel F. Doherty
Wind Fells Tower as Workman Is Killed in Woronoco
Walter Chappelle aged 25 of Springfield died after a 50 foot elevator tower collapsed in high winds at Woronoco about 8 this morning. Two fellow workers were injured. Chappelle died within 15 minutes.
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Westfield
Walter Chappelle
Fred T. Ley Company
Springfield
Woronoco
Chappelle
Lomasney Challenges Pelletter to Produce the Goods
Senator Joseph P. Lomasney accuses District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier of failing to reveal findings in the Ward 8 voting lists inquiry. Lomasney, Ward 8 committee chair and brother of Rep. Martin Lomasney, demands action amid the probe.
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Joseph P. Lomasney
Joseph C. Pelletier
Ward 8
Lomasney
Martin Lomasney
City Sees Political Tensions Rise Over District Attorney Probe
A district attorney investigation sparks local friction as supporters of Governor Foss express discontent. They allege Pelletier did not oppose Ward 8 voting in his district attorney race against Arthur D. Hill. The investigation details leaked from a political ally to City Hall and Mayor’s office.
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Distret
Pelletier
Foss
Arthur D. Hill
DerricK accident fatally injures two workers in Maine yard
John Breneau and Joseph Gregoire were fatally injured when a derrick toppled in the Maine Central Railroad yard south of Lewiston. Breneau died four hours later. Gregoire did not survive. Breneau, a derrick engine operator, left a wife and three children in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
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Lewiston
John Breneau
Joseph Gregoire
Maine Central Railroad
Breneau
Gregoire
Lawrence
Mass
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