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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
11
Work begins on the collection of smelt spawn near the Weir River Hingham as propaganda suggests fishing will be revived after a threatened decline. A photo shows large smelt pulled from the river with one fish over 12 inches and near half a pound in weight.
Yesterday's hearing before the Governor's Council pardon committee featured bitter exchanges between Peakes defense White and prosecutor A. C. Webber. Webber branded Peakes and his associates as criminals while witnesses from Waltham and Weston testified to Peakes's good character. The committee adjourned to next Wednesday at 2 p.m. without a decision on allowing Peakes to speak.
Lawrence reports 14 year old Mary Worster and 40 year old Joseph Shmier, both missing since Saturday, were apprehended in Washington. They are held for Lawrence police. Sergeant Michael Barry will depart for Washington. Police suspect they planned to travel to Florida seeking work. a broadcast was sent east for leads.
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