Acquittal in Suffolk Court for Drunken Driving Charge
Angelo Taranto a fruit gardener from Newton was cleared by a Suffolk County jury of drunkenness operating a motor vehicle under the influence and failing to stop on signal. The acquittal followed a prior sentence of two months and arose from the January 31 incident at Hanover and Washington streets.
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Angelo Taranto
Newton
Suffolk County
Robert Robinson
Joseph ¥. O'Connell
Taranto
Kilgallen
Hanover
Washington Streets
State Registrar's Office
Attorneys Named in Will Case in Boston
John P. Feeney and Timothy F. Callahan, Boston lawyers, are charged with influencing the late William A. Foss of East Boston in the creation of his will. Unsoundness of mind is cited as a reason to break the will. Contestants include the Children's Aid Society, Home for Aged Women, Home for Aged Men, Needlewomen's Friendly Society, and the Children's Hospital which were named residuary beneficiaries in an earlier will.
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John P. Feeney
Timothy F. Callahan
Boston
William A. Foss
East Boston
Children’s Aid Society
Home For Aged Women
Home For
Aged Men
Needlewomen’s Friendly Society
Children’s Hospital
East Boston Notable Blacksmith and Politician Foss
Longtime East Boston figure James Foss, a Ward 2 council member and Village Smithy on Sumner Street, faced Probate Court scrutiny over alleged unsoundness of mind. He died in October 1921 at 82, leaving about $17,000, with a grand nephew as sole next of kin.
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Mr. Foss
East Boston
Ben Butler
Old Ward 2
Sumner Street
Webster Street
Quack Quack Mayor of Boston Alleged at City Saga
The article recounts rumors about a rival figure who hosted boxing exhibitions at his parties and performed a street song with hand organ accompaniment. A refrain reportedly asked, Quack quack, little Jack, Jack, who's going to be the Mayor of Boston.
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Quack
Boston
Judge Dodge Denial in Christian Science Board Suit
Judge Carroll of the Supreme Court denies the motion to discharge Judge Frederic Dodge as master in the Dittemore vs church directors suit. Dittemore seeks reinstatement as a director. the issue centers on alleged removal and the directors to recognize him as a board member.
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Lamont Rowlands
Christian Science Publishing Society
Bill Would Allow Women To Vote From Separate Residence
Six committees on the judiciary yesterday reported a bill permitting a woman to register and vote from a residence separate from her husband for voting and registration purposes. Under current law a woman living apart must register and vote where her husband resides.
Miss Dorothy Robertson Elected To Beanpot Staff
Dorothy J 8 Robertson of Boston becomes the only woman named to the 1922 23 staff of Boston Universitys Beanpot humorous monthly. Other officers include editor in chief George S Hulse of Schenectady New York managing editor Russell Norton of Brookline assistant editor Roland D Hussey of Melrose business manager Harold A Newton of Saybrook Connecticut advertising manager A Lawrence James of Salem art editor Milton Sunderland of Fall River publicity manager John Alden of Portland Maine assistant business manager Charles Buck of Brookline associate editors Chauncey Garland of Concord and Joseph Robinson of Marblehead art staff.
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Dorothy J
Fall River
John Alden
Portland
Mée
Henry A. Stafford
Newton
E. Stanchi
Brooklyn
Chauncey
Garland
Concord
Charles Buck
Brookline
Joseph Robinson
Marblehead
Dorothy Robertson
Boston
Rail car wireless set marks US first on Chicago line
Chicago, March 28. The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul announces installation of radio sets on pioneer limited trains between Chicago and St Paul Minneapolis. News en route will be posted for travellers as received.
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Chicago
United States
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Pioneer
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Short Skirted Dress Worn at Brook Farm Event
Boston area women demonstrated 80 year old modern dress at the Stoneham Women's Club meeting in the First Baptist Church. The showcase featured a Brook Farm replica of the short skirt with trousers, reflecting early progressive outfits.
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Brook Farm
Boston
Stoneham Women’s Club
First Baptist Church
Hearing on Judge's Removal Set for April 10
Hearings on the petition of George M. Poland and Representative Loring P. Jordan of Wakefield for the removal of Justice Edward P. Pierce of the Supreme Court will begin Monday April 10 before the legislative committee at 10 a.m. Arrangements for beginning the tak-
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George M. Poland
Loring P. Jordan
Wakefield
Juage Edward P. Pierce
Supreme Court
Legislative Committee
Judge Pierce faces charges over Waban Rose Conservatories
Evidence was presented yesterday at a meeting of the special legislative committee. Following statements by George W. Mayberry and Representative Jordan, it was agreed that specifications will be filed by March 31 and answers delivered by April 5.
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Pierce
Waban Rose Conservatories
Special Legislative Committee
George W. Mayberry
Representative Jordan
Death of Hilger Christian prompts Boston kin inquiry
Word from Boston reports Hilger Christian an asbestos worker about 43 died suddenly Sunday night in Kansas City Missouri. His mother and sister purportedly live in Boston. Mrs Lillie Anderson of 4709 Summit Street Kansas City requests immediate contact from his relatives regarding disposition of the body.
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Boston
Hilger Christian
Kansas City
Lillie Anderson
Summit Street
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