Executions Enforced in Free State Ireland
Dec 29 in Dublin Cosgrave said in a AP interview that the Free State government must impose its harsh measures against Irish air factions. He claimed leniency failed and that about 98 percent of the people supported making Republicans realize the misery they bring to the motherland.
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Bublin
Associated Press
William Cosgrave
Free State
Ireland
Cosgrave
Jvernment
Haven
Dail
Sean Hales
Patrick O'Mallle
America
Cosgrave urges harsh response to Irregular threat
Cosgrave defends decisive measures to restore order after Irregular violence. He cites failed gentleness, the need for military courts and death penalties for grave crimes, and announces amnesty for surrender before a date. He claims the majority supports the government and foresees Ireland’s unity and freedom at the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephe
Dail Eireann
Witnesses testify in grand jury over disbarments and charges
Miss Charlotte Broad Hughes now of New York testified before the special grand jury probing criminal aspects linked to the removal and disbarment of Joseph C. Pelletier and the disbarment of Daniel H. Coakley. Frank Randolph Peters of Groton, a cousin of former Boston mayor, testified about being coerced by threats of criminal prosecution after a claim he kissed a young woman.
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Charlotte Broad Hughes
New York
Joseph C. Pelletier
Daniel H. Coakley
Pelletier
Miss Hughes
Supreme Court
Frank Randolph Peters
Groton
Peters
Boston
Little Walks About Boston Delights and Historic Gossip
The 1891 1903 Boston scenes book recaptured by a reviewer highlights social clubs Mrs Gardner Boyle O Reilly Lodge and Perry mentions Thackerays visit and Dr Holmes in entertaining period anecdotes Feby 6 1891 entry describes Mrs J L Gardner and a richly furnished boudoir with priceless hangings portraits and curiosities and a guest recounts the room as a chamber over the gate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas Russell Sullivan
Tavern Club
Papyrus Club
Bartolozzi
Byron
San Francisco
Mayor Orders Purchase of Another Cow for Hub
Mayor Curley ordered a cow purchase to keep Langwater Sultana, a $25,000 prize cow, company at Franklin Park zoo. The bomedailed animal was offered to the city as a gift from President Charles F. Adams of the John T. Connor Company, pending a cow donation or purchase. Park Commissioner Myron P. Lewis was instructed to secure a cow by donation or purchase.
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Curley
Franklin Park Zoo
Charles F. Adams
John T. Connor
Myron P. Lewis
John T. Connor Company
Gang leader Tug Wilson sentenced. Doyle not pressed
In Middlesex Court Wilson and Sally Doyle faced indictments tied to the Park Officer shooting in Arlington on April 9 1922. Wilson received five to nineteen years in State Prison while Doyle's charge as accessory after the fact was not pressed. Seven additional indictments against Wilson were filed, including auto larceny and railroad car robberies.
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Earl
Tug) Wilson
Middlesex County
Sally Doyle
Middlesex Criminal Court
Wilson
Francis J. Philbrick
Arlington
Miss Doyle
James “. Teill
Wison
Walter I. Brownell
Sammond
East Cambridge
Commonwealth
Whitbrick
Myotic Valley Parkway
Eight-Year Fight Ends as DeKay Must Serve Five Years
Providence Rhode Island December 29 after a lengthy fight to avoid prison Henry E DeKay a New York broker involved in the misapplication of 210 785 74 of Atlantic National Bank funds must serve five years in Providence county jail The US Supreme Court denied his certiorari and the case moves toward a prison mandate within two weeks
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Providence
R. IL
Atlantic National Bank
Henry E. DeKay
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Federal
DeKay
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Boston
Washington
Supreme Court
Funeral Services for Monsignor O'Farrell
The funeral of Mgr. Dennis J. O Farrell rector of St Francis De Sales Roxbury died after a long illness. A solemn high mass was held at 10 o'clock with Rev Leo Knappe of Newton celebrant and Rev Myles D Kiley of Gloucester deacon. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.
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Mgr
Dennis J. O’farrell
St. Francis de Sales
Vernon Street
Roxbury
Leo Knappe
Newton
Myles D. Kiley
Gloucester
John J. Harrigan
Dorchester
Father Kiley
Galvary Ry
Poison Hootch Distillery Raided in South End
Police seize forty five gallons of liquor in a raid at 42 Genesee street South End. Samuel Baltimore of Providence living with his sister at 99 Lawrence avenue Roxbury arrested in connection with the alleged poison hootch operation.
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Genesee Street
South End
Samuel Baltimore
Providence
Lawrence Avenue
Roxbury
Judge rules on whist game gambling or not
Judge Reeve in the Lynn court ruled that whist played as Moyle is proper but when played for cash prizes it becomes gambling. The case arose at Lasters Hall Andrews street under Mr and Mrs Fred J Canney. Canney was fined $10 and his wife faced charges. Evidence showed tickets paid 25 cents won 7 dollars and a 5 cent ticket won 43 dollars in cash.
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Moyle
Reeve
Lynn Court
Lasters’ Hall
Andrews Street
Fred J. Canney
Canney
Fire destroys large potato house in Washburn
A fire in Washburn Missouri burned six thousand barrels of Aroostook potatoes and destroyed a three section potato house owned by O. K. Storey and Co Randall and McDonald and by O. K. Storey and George Umphrey.
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Washburn
Aroostook
O. K. Storey & Co
Randall & McDonald
O. K. Storey
George Umphrey
SUGGESTS BUILDING FIREPLACES IN FORESTS
Forest Commissioner Dana told the New England Forestry Congress that about one seventh of New England forest fires come from campers. He proposed permanent fireplaces in forests for campers to cook meals and urged public education and warning posters. Permits for fires could be required and careless campers refused access.
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New England
Dana
New England Forestry Congress
Uncle Joe Cannon quits smoking again
Washington report notes former Speaker of the House Joe Cannon quit smoking after a doctor’s suggestion but warns that he often quits and resumes and a definite stay in abstinence is not predicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Joe Cannon
Washington
Uncle Joe
Britain to Halt Sale of Titles
London reports the royal commission on honors urges a privy council committee to review all intended honors before royal approval. It calls penalties for both those offering to buy titles and those promising to secure one. A minority critic faults the commission for not eradicating touts who claim influence.
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London
United News
Britain
Royal Commission On
Privy Council
Arthur Henderson
Moonshine A Fine Polisher In Lawrence Police Station
A Lawrence town item reports a janitor at the local lock up used confiscated moonshine as a furniture polish after stock ran out. The solution produced a strong lustre on desks badges and brass buttons and may save city funds, replacing purchases from the purchasing department.
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Lawrence
Mayhbe
Brightenin
Volunteers of America Christmas Party Spreads Cheer
More than 200 children from the Volunteers of America Sunday School attended a party at the Volunteer Chapel 39 Howard Street. Ninety-nine aged contributors who held collection boxes were guests of Colonel and Mrs. Duncan at an oyster supper, receiving stockings and mittens. Each child got a candy filled stocking and a doll dressed by Tremont Temple’s Big Sister Club.
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Volunteers of America Sunday School
Volunteer Chapel
Howard Street
Duncan
Tremont Temple
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Smilitary
Free Senate
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Fortable
Korite Products, Inc
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Mre
R. Caldwell
R.F.D
Auburn
Jen
BY William Justin Mann
DR. Brides
Robert L. Norton
Arthur E. Brides
Veterans Bureau
M. I. Sweet
Forbes
Bride
Coleone Forbes
Boston Mice
William T. Doyle
State Department of the American Legion
Leo A. Spillane
Senator Lodge
Blake
Haywood
Mott
Monsignor
O’farrell
Castoria Ts
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Washington St
Brattle
Adams
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