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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
3
Mayor Mullen of Everett announced in the Senate lobby he would oppose Senate leader James Cavangah for his seat. This is the fourth future race he has announced. His challenge follows the defeat of his bill allowing Everett to borrow $100000 outside city limits for a City Hall project.
Harry Kaplan of East Boston testified in Superior Criminal Court denying any employment of Reuben Levine to set his home ablaze at 424 Saratoga Street. Kaplan denied knowing Levine or Simon Laurie, who Levine claimed carried out the fire.
Levine says he worked for Kaplan and was paid to start a fire to claim insurance money. Laurie allegedly helped Levine plan the blaze. Kaplan questions motive, noting a dispute over money. prosecutors say crooks often clash and benefit. The trial resumes this morning.
Eight children and a wife formed a barrier that saved Max Cohen from State prison when arraigned before Judge Aiken on an arson charge. He received 18 months at Deer Island while others with lesser roles drew five to seven year sentences. Cohen hired Eddie Kandler to burn his house at 17 Morris Street East Boston causing $900 in insurance loss. Benjamin Fishbane pleaded guilty to hiring the same arsonist to burn his house at 220 Chelsea Street on February 2, 1916 and also got 18 months at Deer Island. Evidence was gathered by Inspectors Lynch and Sherlock.
A 45 year old man shouted denouncements at Mayor Curley's office window on School Street yesterday. He called Curley a pro German traitor and urged internment while using his hands as a megaphone. Police intervened as the man disappeared into the crowd.
A 19 year old witness in Superior Criminal Court admitted heroin and cocaine inhalation and cocaine and morphine by needle. He had used drugs for five years and obtained a morphine prescription from Dr. Noble. He said Noble warned him of dangers and urged treatment. Three other youths provided fictitious names as witnesses.
Stereopticon views of Plattsburg rookies and a talk on a day in the life of a Plattsburgian by Dr Charles Peabody will be featured at a mass meeting in Roxbury evening at the High School of Practical Arts on Greenville street. Universal compulsory military training will be discussed by Frederick Winsor and Mrs Barrett Wendell.
Mrs Ella F Newton of this city files a libel for divorce against Charles M Newton 6 years of age formerly of this city but now in Little Rock Ark. She alleges infidelity. Newton was formerly a salesman but has been an inventor in recent years.
State Detective-Sergeant William M. Land of Virginia returned from Cape Town to Boston with Israel Legum of Portsmouth Virginia as a prisoner. Legum was accused of stealing 40000 dollars via forged notes and checks after escaping custody last summer. A governor and a presidential warrant authorized his return.
George F. Rich of Boston saw a non-suit entered in the $10,000 breach of promise case against Nellie F. Evans of Somerville. Judge Hardy canceled the suit due to Rich's failure to file specifications on time. The ruling ends the case unless a timely motion removes the non-suit and avoids judgment for Mrs. Evans.
Rafael Diana was arrested by Waltham police as a fugitive from justice and arraigned in Waltham court on a murder charge. Held without bail for Frankfort authorities who seek him for the killing of a man with whom he had boarded.
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