Sears Denounces Fraud Conviction in War Effort
Frank I. Sears of Webster, prominent loan drive leader and A. J. Bates Shoe Co. executive, told Federal Court he never thought he would be charged with defrauding the United States. He faced sentence after a jury found him guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government by using inferior materials in a large army shoe contract and bribing two inspectors.
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United States
Frank I. Sears
Webster
A. J. Bates Shoe Company
Morton
Sears Wife Embraces Defendant After Guilty Verdict
In Worcester, Sears receives a one year and a day sentence on three indictments to run concurrently. His wife, a social figure in Webster, raced to the bench and hugged him. The defense urged a fine, arguing indiscretion not crime, while U S Attorney Boynton sought jail time. Sears plans an appeal to the United States Circuit Court with a stay of execution pending appellate decision.
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Sears
Webster
Morton
Greenfield
United States Circuit Court
Worcester County
Charles F. Choate
United States
Thomas A. Boynton
Mayor Council clash over pension statement fuels dispute
The City Council unanimously passed an order condemning Mayor Peters for an alleged deceptive remark about a $600 annuity for widows and orphans of fallen police and fire personnel. The body demanded a public correction and announced a subsequent unanimous move to raise the widow and orphan pension.
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Peters
McLaughlin
Memorial Certificates Distribution Set for Feb 20
Boston recruiting officers of the Army and Navy Bureau join American Legion staff to distribute engraved memorial certificates to next of kin of Massachusetts service members. The French government funds the gift. distribution and ceremonies will occur Feb 20 at legion posts statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Bureau
Boston
American Legion
Massachusetts
Copper Threads and Tinsels In Fashion Trend
Copper metal threads and tinsels are in great vogue in current fashion circles. The gleaming accents appear in garments and accessories, highlighting craft details and brightening evening wear across design studios and boutiques.
Earl Grey Addresses Harvard Undergraduates
Earl Grey British ambassador to the United States spoke to over a thousand undergraduates at Harvard University on enjoying life through recreation. He also shared a fresh bird story about Colonel Roosevelt, introduced by President Lowell in the Harvard Union as students gave a threefold cheer echoed with three long Lord Greys.
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Earl Grey
United States
Harvard University
Colonel Roosevelt
Lowell
Harvard Union
Lord Greys
Union
England
Roosevelt
Notable visit as Earl Grey speaks at Harvard Union
Governor Coolidge and distinguished graduates attend with William K. Richardson hosting the ambassador. Lowell hails the former foreign secretary for averting war, while Grey meets students, recalls Roosevelt bird-watching walk, and praises health news. Separate divorce case unfolds with Dr Braune, Mrs Parr, and Mrs Braune amid espionage shadows and a late night departure.
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Governor Coolidge
William K. Richardson
Balliol College
Oxford
Harvard
Lowell
Earl Grey
Love Tangle Takes Woman to Elope with Railroad Man
Mrs Grace Braune 29 wife of Dr Frank R Braune and mother of Dorothy 10 left her home with Edwin James Parr 57 a railroad man and father of three after a farewell exchange in Chicago. The couple’s sudden elopement follows a troubling family tangle in the city.
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Parr
Helen Schwesser
Chicago
Grace Braune
Frank R. Braune
Dorothy
Edwin James Parr
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement urges readers to dose every two hours with Pape's Cold Compound until three doses, claiming it clears nasal passages, stops runny nose, relieves headache and feverishness, and costs only a few cents with no quinine. It emphasizes independence from other remedies and pleasant taste.
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Pape
Masons Elect New Officers In Massachusetts Grand Council
More than 25 Masons attended the annual election at the Masonic Temple for the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Massachusetts. New officers include Wallace C. Keith Brockton as most illustrious grand master and Charles E. Winslow Greenfield as deputy grand master.
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Grand Council of Royal and
Select Masters
Massachusetts
Masonic Temple
Wallace C. Keith
Brockton
Charles E. Winslow
Greenfield
Herbert L. Tinkham
William H. L. Odell
Boston
Fred T. Comee
Arthur G. Pollard
Lowell
New Hampshire
Maine
Vermont
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
Frolic of Purchasing Agents Delights New England Crowd
About 6500 agents from major New England firms gathered at the American House for the New England Purchasing Agents Association annual frolic. After a business meeting a banquet featured a staged strike of the orchestra using tin pans and noise makers. Waiters quit mid feast and guests clashed with their dishes. A Bolshevik figure was captured and ordered to work as a city purchasing agent by judge pro tem E P Bliss. Items were raffled then reclaimed by rightful owners and favors included both useful and worthless articles. J Arthur Gibson led the event with a lighthearted tone.
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New England
E. P. Bliss
Boston
J. Arthur Gibson
Let Nothing You Dismay Christmas Tale by Bates
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine will feature Sylvia Chatfield Bates tale Let Nothing You Dismay in its Christmas season issue. The story promises a well told Christmas theme with familiar warmth and holiday spirit.
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Sylvia Chatfield Bates
Boston Sunday Post
Park Board Delays Playground Expansion Budget
Mayor Peters and the park commissioners say no more playground spending while city finances are tight. An estimate to enlarge Mystic Playground at 91 250 dollars for 62 180 square feet was presented, but the board urges future land and playground extensions be discontinued except for clear necessity. The mayor approved the position in a council message.
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Peters
Park and Recreation Commissioners
Mystic
Fifteen Cities Vote On License Across State
Fifteen cities hold annual elections for local officers today with interest in any outcome signaling a broader yes liquor vote trend. Observers monitor results to gauge the spread of liquor legalization after last week’s city contests.
Residents brace for hot mayoral battles in multiple cities
In Worcester Senator Sullivan aims to defeat Mayor Hommes. Lawrence hosts several contests with City Treasurer Kelleher opposing Mayor White and public safety commissioner race between Carr and Cadogan. Lynn features Creamer versus Newhall for soldier vote with Newhall promising veteran housing. Chelsea hears Quigley against Breath. Lowell sees Gilbride challenging Mayor Thompson. Woburn, Malden, Everett also vote on mayors. Revere Attleboro Beverly Medford Newton North Adams skip mayoral races today.
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Worcester
Peter IF. Sullivan
Hommes
Lawrence
William A. Kelleher
White
Carr
William B. Cadogan
Lynn
Walter H. Creamer
Asa T. Newhall
Newhall
Creamer
Lawrence J. Quigley
Melvin B. Breath
Chelsea
John J. Gilbride
Thompson
Lowell
St Johns C W A Opens Big Bazaar Tomorrow
St Johns Catholic Women's Association in North Cambridge opens a three day Christmas sale tomorrow at the club clubhouse 2254 Massachusetts avenue. Miss Mary L Riley president oversees the bazaar assisted by Mrs D F McConologue. Tables for housekeepers useful articles and fancy handwork are staffed by named members and assistants with refreshment and candy booths running.
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St. John’s Catholic Women's Association
Massachusetts Avenue
North
Cambridge
Mary L. Riley
D. F. McConologue
H. S. Osborne
Waltham Turns Over Rich Stock of Booze
Waltham police seized six months of intoxicants including three full bar rels of ale brewed long ago and many bottles of rare and Jakey style liquor. State police received the confiscated refreshments described as a large illicit stash from local seizures.
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Waltham
Now About That Present by Alice Duer Miller
A humorous Christmas tale from Alice Duer Miller about holiday shopping woes and plans that go awry. The piece promises a light read in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine with wit and festive misadventure.
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Alice Duer Miller
Boston Sunday Post
Six Year Old Killed by Brother in Chicopee
In Chicopee on December 8, six year old Tadeusz Los was killed when his eight year old brother Edwin fired a shotgun. The father had just returned from hunting and, placing the gun against the wall, began dinner as the mother was away. Edwin picked up the gun and shot his brother.
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Chicopee
Tadeusz Los
Edwin
John Los
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