Dry Agent Wilson Ousted amid Prohibition Row in Massachusetts
The article reports the dismissal of Dry Agent Wilson after disputes with Massachusetts officials over enforcement of prohibition. Commissioner Blair and other leaders defend the action as administrative, while Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League calls for removing either Wilson or Potter. Lodge denies connection to the case and hints at a replacement search for a capable, sane candidate.
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Blair
Lodge
Wilson
Boston
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Potter
Massachusetts
Wheeler
Senator Lodge
Prohibition Director Kohloss Visits Potter in Boston
South Carolina Prohibition Director R A Kohloss, visiting Prohibition Director Elmer C Potter, may be considering a transfer to enforce here and relieve Harold D Wilson. Kohloss praised Potter, noted a nationwide rum syndicate backed by attorneys, and recalled his home state record fighting moonshine operations.
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Prohibition
R. A. Kohloss
South Carolina
Elmer C Potter
Harold D. Wilson
Kohless
Potter
Massachusetts
Blair
Washington
Wilson Conference Sets Campaign to Oust Dry Agent
The Lord's Day League notes a plan to keep Prohibition Agent Wilson in Massachusetts amid a raid by conspirators tied to in-state politicians. Wilson accuses Innes Bottomley Tinkham Winslow of conspiring and appeals to Coolidge for help while Potter defends his tenure and warns against haste.
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Harold D. Wilson
Lord’s Day League
Wilson
A. Z. Conrad
Washington
Potter
Massachusetts
Agent Wilson
Charles H. Innes
Robert J. Bottomley
George Holden Tinkham
Samuel E. Winslow
Worcester
Harris Says No Witnesses Summoned for Wilson Case
United States District Attorney Harris states no witnesses will be summoned to parade in court at the Quincy House dinner incident. He adds that proper prosecution will proceed and any summons for witnesses with knowledge of the issues will be granted, regardless of names.
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Quincy House
United States
Harris
Harold D. Wilson
Washington
Cox
Emma F. Thomas
D. No
Turner
Maine
Schenectady
N. Y
Massachusetts inquiry notes director cooperation during visit
The report describes Director Potter’s visit to Massachusetts where he praised cooperation and assigned young, active men to assist his investigation. The source notes his Southern home in Salisbury North Carolina and that he has served since August. It mentions a possible future talk in Washington before a decision about visiting Massachusetts. He is described as 23 with a pleasing personality.
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Potter
Massachusetts
Salisbury
North Carolina
Kohless
Washington
Sullivan Notice of Funeral and Missing Relative
Sullivan in Chelsea January 23 Cornelius beloved husband of Mary Sullivan funeral from his residence 445 Eastern Ave Wednesday January 25 at 5 am mass at St Rose Church 9 o clock relatives and friends invited to attend auto cortege Be WANTED Information regarding relatives and friends of George D Jeliff admitted to Medfield State Hospital from Taunton State Hospital May 1 1806 address E A Cohoon M D Box A Harding Mass
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Medfield State Hospital
Taunton State Hospital
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M. D
Box A
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Pope Benedict to be interred tomorrow
Vatican officials plan to inter Pope Benedict tomorrow after a Wednesday morning decision. Officials say the body will not be exposed beyond Wednesday afternoon and the coffin may be closed to forgo the traditional viewing and kissing of the Pope's uncovered foot.
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Pope Benedict
Vatican
Pope dies body moved to basilica in solemn rites
A funeral ceremony in the basilica followed the removal of the Pope's body from the throne room. Cardinal Vannutelli led the sacred college with Cardinal Gasparri close behind, as clergy escorted the bier through St. Peter's. The death certificate will be recorded tomorrow with high officials present.
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Cardinal Gasparri
Camerlingo
St. Peters
St. Peter
Vatican
Prince Colonna
Pontifical
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Prince Massimo
Aldobrandini
Noble Guards
Secretariate of State
O’connell
Boston
Rome
Dougherty
Philadelphia
Cardinal Maff: Pisa Archbishop Backed by Government
Popolo Romano states Cardinal Maff, Archbishop of Pisa, is the government’s candidate due to his high patriotism, as reported in contemporary political commentary.
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Popolo Romano
Cardinal Maff
Pisa
Massachusetts House adopts resolution on Pope Benedict XV deaths
The Massachusetts House of Representatives yesterday passed unanimously a resolution recognizing the death of Pope Benedict XV. The measure was offered by Representative Coleman E. Kelly of Boston.
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
Benedict XV
Coleman E. Kelly
Boston
Hold Funeral Services for Newton Inventor
Funeral services were held yesterday for Frederick White 79 from 73 Sargent Street Newton. Crematory services were also held at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Mr White was an inventor and longtime experimenter who had recently perfected a product.
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Frederick White
Sargent Street
Newton
Mount Auburn Cemetery
White
Humidification Device For Large Room May Cool In Heat
Reading notes describe a device for humidifying air in a large room that can be cooled by a simple button press in hot weather. The description emphasizes ease of use and an automatic level of moisture control for comfort.
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