Pelletier Defends Office in Suffolk District Case
Joseph C. Pelletier contends the Suffolk District Attorney post remains valid and asserts the court lacks jurisdiction to hear removal charges. He argues charges rely on prior acts before his elections and that his conduct was ratified by voters in multiple successive elections. He disputes allegations against his assistants and invokes constitutional protections against unconstitutional removal procedures.
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Supreme Court
Suffolk
Mr. Pelletier
Pelletier
District Attorney
Joseph
Supreme Judicial Court
Suffolk District
Commonwealth
People of the
House of Representatives
Senate
Judicial Department
United States of America
Joseph C. Pelletier
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Pelletier denies charges citing general authority and election ratification
Pelletier contends his acts as to his assistants were by general authority and not personal direction, asserting jurisdictional flaws and that post election ratification by Suffolk District voters bars court proceedings. He argues prior transactions occurred before 1919 election and seeks dismissal of the information as to multiple cases while claiming Fourteenth Amendment due process protections.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Suffolk
Katherine Neff
Owen Goldsmith
Meyer Berman
Walter A. Buckley
Benjamin Piscopo
Bargains at Sale to Aid the Baby Hygiene Today
A remnant and rummage sale to aid Baby Hygiene today and tomorrow at Horticultural Hall features mill ends of silk and wool, crash fabrics, and antique plus modern jewelry by Mrs. Louis K. Liggett. Mrs. H. D. Taft leads the fabric section, with baskets by Mrs. William Reggio and gowns under Miss Mary C. Amory’s supervision.
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Baby Hygiene
Horticultural Hall
H. D. Taft
Louis K. Liggett
William Reggio
Mary C. Amory
Pickpocket Ring Targeting Boston Shoppers
The police report an active pickpocket operation in Boston with a suspected woman directing the gang. Shoppers complain of bags slit and pockets relieved of money meant for Christmas gifts. Police have doubled street patrols and B I men are hunting the organization after eight reports in a single day.
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Boston
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Ravages of common colds appalling menace to public health
The article argues colds are a serious health menace, often leading to pneumonia and death. It cites pneumonia as a major killer and promotes Kurokol as a proven, fast-acting remedy with refunds if unsatisfactory after three doses. The tone urges recognition of colds as serious illness requiring treatment.
Morse Arrives in Washington Amid Shipping Board Inquiry
Charles W. Morse of New York arrived in Washington with his son Irwin and attorney Milton J. Lambert after being recalled from France by Attorney General Daugherty in an inquiry into transactions with the Shipping Board. Morse planned to retire for the night and discuss the case with District Attorney Gordon at the first opportunity.
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Washington
Charles W. Morse
New York
France
Daugherty
Shipping Board
Irwin
Milton J. Lambert
First Federal Prohibition Case in New England
Abraham Levy, a hardware worker on Eliot Street, is held for the federal grand jury after being charged by United States Commissioner Nelson with selling a still designed for illegal liquor production. Levy advertised the still for 16 dollars and is held on 500 dollars bond. A second defendant, Samuel Simons of Dorchester Avenue, faces a hearing Thursday for selling a still and ingredients for home brew.
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New England
Abraham Levy
Eliot Street
United States
Nelson
Federal Grand Jury
Prohibition Enforcement
Samuel Simons
Dorchester Avenue
Urges Punishment of Draft Dodgers
Major General Harris urges Congress to fund rewards totaling 250000 dollars to prosecute more than 100000 World War I draft evaders. Each deserter delivered would earn 50 dollars. the War Department report was released by the Secretary of War. Prices for Swift & Company beef in Boston fell between 7 and 16 cents per pound, averaging 12.80 cents.
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Harris
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Swift & Company
Boston
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