Moonshine Farm Explodes Near Leicester
Worcester reports a farmhouse at the Howard place two miles from Leicester center caught fire while authorities investigated alleged moonshine production. A gasoline stove caused explosions, with a barrel launched 50 feet. Owner Charles Asprien hosted four guests, Kate Barrion and her Hoboken-based daughter plus two children, with significant losses of cash and jewelry.
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Worcester
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Howard Place
Charles Asprien
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Salem
Smith & Wesson to Close Factory for One Month
Springfield reports that the Smith & Wesson Company firearms makers will shut the factory tomorrow night for a one month closure. The announcement came as a surprise to workers and the local economy.
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Springfield
Smith & Wesson Company
Not Guilty in Pezola Case Sparks Courtroom Rejoicing
Four men Dominic Reggione Michael Porfido Joseph Santuci and Joseph Del Vecchio were found not guilty of first degree murder in the death of Joseph De Pezola at Suffolk Superior Court. De Pezola, a bootlegger, was killed on April 21. The verdict led to a jubilant reunion for the defendants and their families. William Searton and James Maguire defended the four, with Henry Fielding for the government.
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Joseph de Pezola
Dominic Reggione
Michael Porfido
Joseph Santucci
Joseph del Vecchio
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de Pezola
William R. Searton
James Maguire
Henry F. Fielding
Harvard proctors appoint Angell’s son among 32
James Waterhouse Angell son of Yale president and 1918 graduate is named one of 32 Harvard proctors to discipline dormitories in Cambridge next year. He also becomes history government and economics tutor at Harvard after leading the 1918 class. Other pick includes former Crimson athletes Tarzan Tolbert Delmar Leighton George Colbet Caner and Thomas Red Thayer.
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Cambridge
Crimson
Navy ends three months gratuity for reenlistments
Washington issued an order received at Charlestown navy yard ending the previous practice of paying reenlistees three months gratuity. From now on the reenlistment bonus will be limited to one month's pay. The change affects sailors who "ship over" and supersedes prior gratuity policy.
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Washington
Charlestown Navy Yard
Man Fakes Fire Alarm For a Lark In New York
Robert Dillon a 31 year old machinist pulled a fire alarm box to thrill a West ern guest causing a full alarm response with three engines two ladders a fire boat and sixty two firefighters. He was arrested for filing a false alarm.
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Coney
Bob
New York
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Dillon
One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Street
Bell
Dillons
Children’s Retreat Closes in Brighton
Several hundred children ages eight to fourteen marched from the Convent of the Cenacle Brighton to an open-air shrine for the retreat’s closing exercise. The pupils attended the three day program from Monday with instruction from the convent sisters and Rev J. Co. Hart before a closing sermon benediction and hymn filled procession.
Rents Cut 10 Percent in New Britain
The Hardware City Loan Corporation announced a 10 percent rent reduction in New Britain Connecticut. About 130 families renting housing owned by the corp will save an average of four dollars monthly. This is the third cut since January 1 and rents are now 80 percent lower than seven months ago.
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New Britain
Conn
Hardware City Loan Corporation
Man from Manchester Gets Youthful by Marriages in Brockton
Brockton July 14 Columbus Landon who came from Manchester New Hampshire broke records for youthful ages in court. He claimed ages 45 at a Brockton marriage in 1919 and 47 at a Manchester marriage last November. His wife Mary Brett said Landon had married her last November and said she was led to believe he was a widower. Police also found the real Mrs Landon, a 76 year old housekeeper, in Brockton. Landon received a three month sentence at Plymouth House of Correction. Criminal proceedings may follow in Manchester after his term.
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Columbus Landon
Manchester
N. H
Landon
Plymouth
Aller
Oakland Street
Mayflower in Port With Fish and Festival Postponed
The schooner Mayflower arrived at Gloucester from the banks with holds full of fish and an estimated catch of 250000 pounds. Captain Larkin reported all well. The Braintree Festival, postponed twice due to bad weather, will be held August 18 at Watson Park.
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Braintree
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