Senate splits on Smoot and Burton eligibility
The Senate Judiciary Committee votes nine to seven on whether Senator Reed Smoot of Utah and Representative Burton are eligible for the allied debt refunding commission. Three Republicans join Democrats in finding them ineligible as the panel forwards mixed views to the Senate. Secretary Mellon suspends commission operations amid unresolved eligibility questions.
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Congressman Tague Sued Over 400 Dollar Note
Peter F. Tague congressman from Charlestown district is sued in Suffolk Superior Court by Corporation Finance Company Inc. to recover 400 dollars on a demand note dated August 16 1920. It alleges he defaulted on principal and interest with 1 percent monthly interest.
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Suffolk Superior Court
Corporation Finance Company Inc
Tague
Acquittal in Suffolk County Whiskey Sale Case
A Suffolk County jury acquitted Julius Levy of selling two pints of whiskey to Patrolman John R. Welby. The defense argued pronunciation differences between liquor and lacquer by a police officer with a heavy Celtic inflection influenced verdicts.
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Suffolk County
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John R. Welby
Attorney and Judge Clash Over Courtroom Absences
In Municipal Court Judge Sullivan bristled at missing defense lawyers as cases were called with no attorneys present. A liquor case against Patrick Kane and Daniel Lathan sparked the confrontation when attorney John F. McDonald sought a continuance to prepare his defense. Kane was found not guilty while Lathan received a $50 fine and was instructed to appeal.
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Patrick Kane
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Lathan
Trial hinges on pronunciation in liquor case verdict
Patrolman Welby testified he bought two pints of whiskey from Levy at 202 Friend Street operating as Boston Platers Supply Co. The defense argued Welby asked for lacquer mispronounced as liquor. Juries acquitted, ruling pronunciation caused belief lacqu er was requested, not liquor, so no liquor sale proven.
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Ireland
Debaters Chosen for Harvard Teams in Triangular Meet
Harvard has selected its debating teams to face Yale and Princeton next Friday March 24. Each college fields an affirmative and a negative team on the motion that the United States with England France and Japan should recognize the Soviet government of Russia.
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Phillip Walker
Sanders
Cambridge
W. B. McGregor
C. W. Phelps
R. S. Fannings
New Haven
Eli
Henry Hardy
P. W. Williams
Marcial Lichauco
Philippines
Still Divided On The Bonus In House Leaders Clash
Washington dispatch notes a split among House Republicans over how to bring up the soldiers bonus bill. Some push for a Monday suspension of rules, others favor delaying action. Speaker Gillett's return from Florida with President Harding is awaited.
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Lon
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Boulder as Monument to John Burroughs
Montreal dispatch reports a Catskills farm site where John Burroughs studied will be dedicated to his memory on April 3, the date of his birth and burial. A large boulder he played near will serve as the sole monument with a bronze tablet to be unveiled at the dedication service.
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