Sheckard Traded to Chicago for Major League Outfield Shakeup
In a major winter deal Brooklyn sends Jimmy Sheckard to Chicago for Billy Maroney Jack McCarthy and other pieces. Pat Donovan approves and reshuffles Brooklyn outfield positioning as more trades loom. Barney Dreyfuss mocks Brush while praising Pulliam and admits New York figures.
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Harris will satire? Harris heiress leaves wealth to ex newsboy
Miss Georgianna Harris widow of Commodore William H. Harris leaves her entire estate to Samuel Lawrence Bailen a former Adams House newsboy now North End lawyer who claims friendship with the deceased. The will omits many first and second cousins who contest the document and Bailen acts as executor with a bond of 20000 while valuing the estate at about 8000. The case opened for its first hearing Thursday.
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Mystery at City Hall Ends With Social Call
Acting Mayor Whelton returns after illness as Martin M. Lomasney Dan Kiley James Donovan Edward Donovan enter, reporters wait, crowd watches. Officials exit. mayor calls it a social call and lights cigars for the press in a quiet city hall scene.
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Dan Kiley
James Donovan
Edward J. Donovan
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City Hall
McNary Refuses Moran Visit Over Fitzgerald Charges
Congressman William S. McNary declines Moran’s invitation to discuss charges against Mayor-elect John F. Fitzgerald. Moran says McNary must testify before his office or the grand jury, while McNary asserts the charges were campaign doings and unrelated to his duties after the campaign.
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Moran
John F. Fitzgerald
John B. Moran
McNary
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Fitzgerald
George W. Anderson
Anderson
Moran Crusade Reaches Boston Druggists and Saloons
Police commissioners rule on Touraine wine list and interior views four feet from floor. About 125 licensed druggists in Boston, with six Eliot street saloons under scrutiny. district attorney Moran and police board dispute over after hours licenses and club rights, while hotels face possible entrance changes and school proximity considerations.
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Police Board
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Supreme Court
Board questions 400-foot liquor rule near schools
School board members react to violations allowing saloons within 400 feet of public schools. They urge enforcement, suggest adding school custodians to monitor encroachments, and express concern over results of the 400-foot law and Touraine case.
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Touraine
No title present in readable text
A fragmented passage discusses limits on children and alcohol near schools, with quotes about excluding barrooms, personal views on the law, and criticism of enforcement during the Touraine case. It reflects social concerns, tone, and shifting norms in a somber, observational voice.
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Touraine
Liquor Dealers To Press Legislature Over 400-Foot Rule
The Liquor Dealers' Association plans to seek legislative relief to modify the 400 foot limit from schoolhouses, arguing downtown stores face unjust restrictions while suburban areas stay safer. Frederick McGrath says adjustments could protect children without harming public welfare. The group intends to appeal to lawmakers to repeal or amend the rule without compromising safety.
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Liquor Dealers’ Association
Frederick McGrath
Wine and Spirit Dealers’ Association
Effect of crusade visible at Touraine
The Moran crusade notably reduced the Touraine crowd last night with dining rooms looking lonely and patrons fewer than before. Visitors from Chicago questioned Moran and his relation to the New York figure while quietly sipping drinks and noting mixed reactions.
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Boston
Moran
New York
Jerome
Globe chapel calls special meeting on death of John Vincent
A special Globe chapel meeting was called yesterday to act on the death of John Vincent of the Globe composing room. The funeral is set for tomorrow and committees from various organizations will meet at noon at 80 Westcott Street, George Andrews residence.
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Globe Chapel
John Vincent
Globe Composing Room
Westcott Street
George Andrews
New Year's Excursion to Canada from Boston
New Year excursion offers $10 round trip to Montreal and $12 to Quebec from Boston for December 29 to January 2. Tickets valid for return until January 31st with stopovers in Canada. Rates from other New England points available. Call or write Geo FE Marsters P A Boston for details.
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