City Not Liable for Riot Losses
The Supreme Judicial Court reverses the Municipal Court, Boston, Appellate Division, and holds the city not liable in damages for property losses by theft during the policemen strike riots. The full bench agreed overall, though no dissenting opinion was issued, and the decision covers several hundreds of thousands of dollars in this class of cases.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Municipal Court of the City of
Boston
Supreme Court
Curls on Girls Dominate Fashion Buzz in Major Cities
In Paris New York and Boston curls are all the rage with varied styles from corkscrew to soft waves. Miss Mildred Farrar of Somerville is highlighted for eight shoulder length curls described as soft silky and golden and hailed by Boston artists as perfect. Farrar plans no movie career despite attention.
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Paris
New York
Boston
Greater Boston
Mildred Farrar
Somerville
Mre
Miss Farrar
Mary Pickford
Zukor Denies Attending Manor Wine Party
Adolph Zukor, moving picture magnate, denied attending the Mishawum Manor wine party in Woburn Massachusetts. He said he never paid hush money in connection with the affair and linked reports about Hiram Abrams to unverified claims.
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New York
Adolph Zukor
Mishawum Manor
Woburn
Mass
Hiram Abrams
Boston Common dedicates $75,000 baseball field
The Boston Common baseball field costing $75,000 was formally dedicated yesterday afternoon. Mayor Peters and Park Commission members led the ceremony as hundreds watched. Two games opened the event to enthusiastic applause.
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Boston Common
Peters
The
Park Commission
Ad Writing Contest Sees Final Prizes in Boston Post
Amateur writers urged to submit ideas for the seventh group ending Friday noon with 300 prizes and a top $1000 grand prize. Final awards include a $500 special and $1000 grand, with rules about submitting ads on 24 products and continuing entrants encouraged.
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Boston 4
Mass
Joe” Oeschger
Braves
New England
Boston Post
Daily Companion
Greenland
Massachusetts
Boston Varnish Company
Kyanite
Brunswick Phonographs and Records
Buddy Buds
Colgate’s Tale
Colorite Fabrice Dyes
Community Plate
Crocker
Eaton’s Highland
Economy Rubber Libre
Holland
Goodey’s
Gillette
Harvard
Poles and Germans Clash in Annaberg Ends With Dozens Dead
In Annaberg, Silesia on May 31 Poles and Germans clashed as Polish insurgents tried to seize the town after shelling. The battle turned to hand to hand combat with rifles clubs grenades and knives. Poles retreated leaving many dead and wounded in the streets.
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Annaberg
Silesia
Associated Press
Policeman Beaten by Large Night Crowd in Dedham
Patrolman Davis McCarthy of East Dedham station was ambushed by a mob of about 50 at Greenwich Park and Columbus Ave. He lost his hat and badge, suffered scratches and punches, but a civilian witness summoned help. Four black men were arrested as suspects as officers moved in with the patrol wagon. The assailants warned him to move the group and one man shouted I will make you, before the melee broke out.
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Davis McCarthy
Dedham Street
Greenwich Park
Columbus Avenue
McCarthy
Gang Leader Dies After Alleged Gang Ties
Frank Maranegi aged 28 of 240 Hanover Street, named as head of the Marangi Gang, died at Relief Hospital. Police linked the death to violence connected with the gang.
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Frank Maranegi
Hanover Street
Marangi
Relief Hospital
Feud Tied Shootings Leave Victims in Boston
Shortly after midnight this morning from bullet wounds received yesterday an unidentified assailant wounded Marangi. Police link the shooting to a gang feud tied to the death of Giuseppe de Pescia of East Boston killed last April. Marangi fell at Prince and Margaret streets, leaving the attacker at large.
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Giuseppe de Pescia
Boston
North End
Marangi
Prince and Margaret Streets
Freezone Corn Remedy Ad Promises instant relief
An advertisement touts Freezone for corns claiming to stop pain instantly then lift away the corn with no soreness. The tiny bottle is sold by druggists for a few cents and promises to remove hard and soft corns and between the toes as well as calluses.
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Wethern’s
Temple Place
West Street
Zukor
Joan Hat
Stein-Bloch
Johnston & Murphy
Lincoln-Bennett Straw
Boston Better Business Bureau
Gang
Indian Refining Company
Summer Street
Indianapolis
LaFayette
LaFayette Motors Company
eMars Hill
C. P., Rockwell, Inc
Commonwealth Avenue
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