Dispute Over Site for New High School of Commerce
Park Commissioners push Audubon road Fenway site opposite Peterboro street while the school committee favors a location near the John Boyle O'Reilly statue in the Fenway. Both sides stand firm and a conference to mediate is expected soon, delaying building plans.
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Boat rocker held for manslaughter in Ballina death
Cerretti Giovanni, charged with rocking a boat and causing Vincenzo Ballina to drown on July 8 at Epping New Hampshire, is held without bail by Judge Parsons and sent to Portsmouth jail to await Superior Court trial for manslaughter.
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Fishermen Battle Man-Eating Shark For Swordfish Catch
Captain Peter Johnson and Ben Ferguson of the schooner On Time fought a 300 pound swordfish and a predatory shark eight days ago. The shark attacked as the catch was secured, leaving the men to defend their dory with iron spears until the shark was killed. On Time arrived at T Wharf with 61 swordfish from the South Shoalightship.
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Ben Ferguson
T Wharf
Ferguson Dory Harpoons Swordfish in Sudden Turn
In a daring offshore scene Ferguson in a small dory spears a swordfish striking its side as he hauls the fish toward the boat. The bull of a fish pivots suddenly as it closes distance, altering the danger and outcome of the encounter.
Man Treated After Bar Room Fist Fight at The Stag
Police report a lively fist fight in the hotel bar room of The Stag on Elliot Street Taunton. A man identifying himself as William E. Smith of 10 High Street Taunton was taken to Grace Hospital with several scalp wounds claiming two assailants attacked him. Hotel staff deny the incident and offered no comment.
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Hidden Fire Scorches 20 Boy Is Dead
Otto Bleedow five years old of 666 East Ninth Street died at Carney Hospital after stepping into a smoldering underground fire in a vacant lot in front of the I Street bath house South Boston last week. Albert Bleedow nine, a brother, is hospitalized with blood poisoning in both feet and recovery is doubtful. A score of other South Boston boys who also stepped into the fire are confined to their homes with burns.
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Bon Fire Night Hazards Endanger Local Boys
A Fourth of July bonfire about 45 feet high set by nearby youths prompted District Chief Perkins to deploy hoses as the blaze grew dangerous. The fire spread to nightly fires over days, burning beneath dry rubbish. Otto Bledow died from burns and shock. his brother Albert remained in danger. Otto and Albert, plus other youths like 19 year old August Rietze, suffered severe burns while crossing the smouldering field. Investigations by Captain Caulfield and Captain Wescott are underway. police seek those who lit the bonfire and relit it.
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Governor urges probe into United Shoe Machinery Company
Governor Foss sent a special message to the House urging an investigation of the United Shoe Machinery Company. He criticizes the Hisgen law for not addressing the monopoly and faults state officers including Attorney-General Swift. Chief Justice Knowlton is in Maine for eye trouble and Justice Loring tours Europe. written judge decision will go to the Senate.
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Pelletier Still Probes Lynn Track Bribery
District Attorney Pelletier continues probing bribery allegations tied to Lynn and the Boston & Maine railroad track suppression bill. Bauer, who sparked the inquiry, met with officials. four men named by Bauer waited nearby as he met Pelletier to dispute a prior quote.
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Supreme Judges Confer on Compensation Act
Five judges of the Supreme Judicial Court retired to the courthouse yesterday and went into conference to decide the legality of the workingmen's compensation bill. They were asked by the Senate to give an opinion on the constitutionality of the proposed legislation. The justices who considered the ques- tions were not named in the readable text.
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Lawmakers Blast Governor Foss Over Foxboro Wrentham Veto
The Ways and Means Committee chairs Norman White condemn Governor Foss in two reports to the Legislature criticizing his Foxboro State Hospital liquor handling and his veto of a 75000 Wrentham State School appropriation. Vetoes on Wrentham and Boston State Hospital improvements failed to reach a two thirds margin.
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Anty Drudge Seeks Presidency and Fels Naptha Spotlight
A humorous ballot box dialogue centers on Anty Drudge who declines a presidential bid while praising women’s suffrage. The ad extols Fels Naptha soap, claiming it cleans in cool water, saves time, protects fabrics, and eases laundry for a million housewives each Monday.
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