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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
10
The Boston Post invites readers to submit original jury stories of 250 words on one side of the paper. Prizes total 500 dollars with 250 for top entry and 150 for others. Judges include Massachusetts leaders and lawyers. original works favored. Several stories will be printed in all editions.
In Dedham four Boston area lawyers argued over a gold watch in a replevin suit. The jury sided with the purchaser’s niece, citing possession and “watch wore gracefully” as the decisive factors. Judge Bacon presided as Eliot, Meed E. Conlan reported.
A collection of anecdotes on juries and courtroom wit. A boy wins conviction by truth as the foreman’s identity becomes a courtroom cue. Lincoln critiques a glib lawyer with a physico mental quirk story. The piece ends with jurors debating persuasion and a famed quip about a defendant’s lawyer.
Fred A. Grace, cashier at Citizens National Bank in Pasadena, was jailed and charged with robbing a Citizens' Savings Bank messenger of 15000 dollars on October 7. Grace admitted the theft and returned 7686 dollars. he had 13 years with the bank. The case had remained a mystery until today.
Driver Harry MacWhinney chased a tail rider Ernie Perry who hopped off with 20 pounds of sausage. Perry claimed he was frightened and not stealing. Judge and probation officer noted Perry was recently released from Shirley.
Shapiro and Bickelman Co of 1293 Washington Street Boston objects to the Post for miscrediting sport knickerbockers as designed by J Paul MacDonald. They claim MacDonald won first prize and a World Gold Medal and demand correction to credit the proper designer Daniel Edward Ryan is named as a friend of Caul MacDonald.
Fully 12 000 persons attended the annual concert and ball of the Boston Police Department in Mechanics Building. It was one of the most brilliant and picturesque functions ever held by the Boston police with state and city leaders present and a spirit of cheer throughout.
The Finest performed a drill under Captain King with manual of arms squad and bayonet practice. An orchestra followed, playing classical and popular pieces, and the grand march was conducted to a police march tune by George.
The Boston Police Relief Association event featured a grand march led by Lieutenant Charles B. McClosky with Police Commissioner Edwin A. Curtis, Mayor Peters, and Police Superintendent Michael H. Crowley. The crowd overflowed Mechanics Building with two banquets and multiple banquets held in upper and lower halls. Dancing continued into the early morning hours amid unprecedented attendance.
The Brookline Firemen's Association held its annual ball last evening in Brookline Town Hall with about 1000 attendees. Chief George F. Johnson served as floor marshal as several hundred joined the grand march, the event's feature.
Boston to raise 100000 immediately to sustain Red Cross work aiding disabled war veterans and families. Mayor Peters warns of dire risk to essential services if funds are not pledged, stressing Red Cross role in cutting red tape and protecting veterans’ claims and dependents.
An appeal urges citizens to support the Red Cross Donations Committee at 166 Devonshire Street Boston with generous and prompt gifts. The piece honors war injured veterans and notes the Red Cross protects thousands of mentally distressed men awaiting adjustments.
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