Witness Describes First Slain Union Miner in Herrin Riots
Edward Crenshaw testified at the murder trial of five men linked to the 20 non-union workers killed during the Herrin outbreaks. He described gunfire at the Lester mine between 1 30 and 2 p m on June 21 and named Jordy Henderson as the first union man killed. Witnesses said guards rode in motor trucks with pistols and rifles, searched travelers, and warned others to stay off the road after dark. Edna Conroy testified to seeing armed guards and a neighbor searched by guards on the highway near the mine.
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Two-Year Term for Killing Boy With Taxi
John Badaiati, who drove a taxi at 30 miles an hour and ran down Edward Reiss a year ago at a Bronx street crossing, was sentenced to serve from two to five years in State's prison by Judge Nott in general sessions.
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Marguerite Maxwell to Appear in The Steal Car at Selwyn Theatre
Broadway beauty Marguerite Maxwell, famed from New York shows, will debut in Boston in The Steal Car at the Selwyn Theatre Monday night. Cleveland born, she rose from Follies chorus to leading lady with notable turns in East Side West Side and The Rear Car, now known for her brunette beauty and stage versatility.
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Governor Cox Extends Massachusetts Christmas Greetings
The governor's Christmas message urges children to embrace faith and joy. Cox and his family will spend the holiday at Judge Louis Cox's Methuen home with several relatives joining.
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Massachusetts Guard Officers Hit By Tax on Rent Allowances
Massachusetts National Guard officers face repayment demands of 20 to 60 dollars each for rent allowances taken last summer. The error stems from a misinterpretation of regulations, with funds to be returned to Lieut Colonel Charles F. Sargent in the Adjutant-General office at the State House. Federal Treasury officials in Washington bear responsibility for the mistake.
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International tug-of-war champion Coffey dies at 47
Timothy J. Coffey of 134 West Ninth Street South Boston died at his home Thursday after a long illness. He will be buried this morning at 9 from St Augustine's Church Dorchester Street.
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Automobile Thieves Gang Nabbed North Shore
Salem police arrest William K. Haines of Peabody as part of a crackdown on a north shore auto theft ring. Lynn garage identified as gang headquarters with four cars and stripped bodies found. Investigations by Salem Peabody and Lynn police span several weeks amid rising theft complaints.
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North Shore
Horse Steps On Coaster In Boston Coasting Accidents
A group of children were injured while coasting in Greater Boston. Anna Donnelly of Jamaica Plain was struck by a horse and wagon from Bramson Wet Wash near her hilltop sled run and remains under observation at City Hospital. Isther Wabner of Dorchester was run over by a fleeing automobile on Dakota Street and is at City Hospital with potential skull fracture.
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Mails a Baby by Mistake at Cleveland Post Office
In Cleveland on December 22 a lost infant cried out as a postal worker placed a market basket containing the baby into a mail sack. The mother, unnamed, had left the child briefly while tending to packages. The basket was later found in time before the sack was loaded onto a truck.
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