Potter Stays as Director Potter Stays as Director
Washington December 21 It was learned that Albert F Lynch will be named chief prohibition enforcement officer in Massachusetts to replace James P Roberts transferred to the estate tax division at the treasury department. Lynch has served 20 years in the revenue service and remains acting assistant to Director Potter. No plan to remove Potter despite complaints about conditions in Massachusetts.
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Washington
Albert F. Lynch
Prohibition
Massachusetts
James P. Roberts
Treasury Department
Lynch
Potter
Revenue Service
Masachusetts
Tar fire at three family Dorchester house
A kettle of tar overheated on the roof at 19 Holiday Street Dorchester starting fire that damaged the upper section of the three story frame dwelling owned by Thomas T Keefe and occupied on the first floor by Joseph Philbrick. Quick alert by a local resident and the fire department kept damage to about $500.
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Dorchester
Holiday Street
Thomas T. Keefe
Grafton Road
West Roxbury
Joseph Philbrick
Rhode Island Red Club Marks Twenty Fifth Anniversary Show
The Rhode Island Red Club celebrates a silver anniversary during the Boston Poultry Show in Mechanics' Building January 1 to 5. About 600 Rhode Island Reds will be exhibited, with 6000 members worldwide and 5000 in the United States. The club promotes the breed and its color and egg-laying qualities.
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Rhode Island
Red Club
Boston
Mechanics’ Building
Coffee Tavern
Fall River
Daniel P. Shore
Joan Crowther
Rhode Island Red Club
Australia
New Zealand
Rhode Island Reds
Prison sentence ordered for 79 year old Rice
In a Boston court Judge Fosdick urged reform of bail commissions after Charles Rice, aged 79, faced the court with his counsel Robert Nason and his family. A two year house of correction term was recommended amid concerns over long detentions and commission practices.
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Robert W. Nason
Keating
Fielding
Rice
House of Correction
Centerce
Old Bail Regime Near End in Massachusetts
Massachusetts bail commissioners face automatic removal on April 16 1923 as Superior Court judges launch a reform campaign calling current conditions wicked and disgusting. They plan rules to bar politics and graft, reshaping the system statewide and likely ending many incumbents' careers.
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Frederick W. Fosdick
Fosdick
Boston
Massachusetts
Superior Court
Native of Melbourne Mistakenly Fires Red Mail Box
Freeman McDonald Lacrosse arrived in Somerville and, thinking a red mailbox contained a ready letter, posted his note there. Police and fire crews responded, questioned him, then released him with a warning to use green boxes. He explained he had never seen a mailbox before.
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Freeman’ McDonald Lacrosse
Somerville
Melbourne
BE. C
Winter Hill
Somerville Fire Department
Freeman McDonald Lacrosse
Albion Street
Lacrosse
Rhode Island Liquor Case Docket Faces Congestion
Providence Dec 21 The Federal Court docket in Rhode Island is crowded due to prohibition law violations. United States District Attorney Norman Case asks Attorney General Daugherty for emergency steps and two additional prosecutors to handle the load.
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Providence
Federal
Rhode Island
United States
Norman
Daugherty
Drop at No Station Claims Life of John P. Kearney
John P. Kearney, 55, collapsed at Track 8, North Station last night and was pronounced dead by Dr. Everett, ambulance surgeon of Relief Hospital, who arrived at the waiting room where he had been taken.
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John P. Kearney
North Station
Dr. Everett
Relief Hospital
Kearney
Identification Confirmed by Son in South Boston Death
The dead man was identified by his son, John A. Kierney, who lived with him at 44 K Street in South Boston.
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John A. Kierney
K Street
South
Boston
Noted actor in breakdown after drug and liquor abandonment
Relatives say the noted actor, amid a breakdown after recent drug and liquor abandonment, was "not so favorable" tonight per physicians. Police report a Boston News Bureau murder inquiry into George A. Willis killed a week ago, as the holiday crowd grows with nearly a score of suspects across the city, but no solid clues have emerged yet by late night.
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Ture
Les
George A. Willis
Boston News
Willis
Roundup of Gunmen and Desirables Continues
Police intensified operations yesterday seizing gunmen dope addicts and other undesirables with renewed vigor as part of a seasonal crackdown.
Collars Rise in Three-Piece Suit Coordination
In fashion notes collars gain prominence as essential to balance the jacket in three-piece ensembles. Color choices aim to harmonize with the outer garment creating a cohesive look.
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