Dory Rescue Off Boston Lights Ends Near Tragedy
Bartley Foley and John Foley of South Boston were rescued after more than 40 minutes clinging to an overturned dory near Boston Light. First Assistant Charles W. Jordan of the light station pulled them from the water aboard the Guardian police boat. Both men suffered scratched hands and extreme exhaustion after a violent capsize and a perilous struggle to stay afloat amid heavy swells.
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Edward Pease
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Bribe Trail Grows Hot in Legislature Probe
The bribery and vote buying inquiry in the Massachusetts Legislature heats up as two Boston Post representatives prepare to present tangible evidence to the House rules committee. Speaker Cole defends the probe as thorough and private, noting hearings have justified privacy and point to changing conditions.
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James McLeod
Alexander Kahn
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Tom Lawson
Boston Post
House Committee On Rules
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the Post
Missioners to Be Appointed This Week
Major Frank H. Briggs of Ward 11 will have sole charge of policing under the new law. His control is absolute and he must devote attention to department management. He has no role in liquor licenses supervision. With the Democratic election board member he oversees the annual police listing.
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Frank H. Briggs
Tucker Trial Stick Pin Mystery Mentioned
In the Tucker trial notes a stick pin is referenced as a clue. Miss Alice Hubbard of Weston is noted as a chum of the murdered girl, with Mabel Page also linked to the remark.
Medical Examiner Harris Will Defend Tucker Before Governor
There were two important agents in the Tucker case yesterday. Miss Alice Hubbard, a chum of Mabel Page, says the murdered woman never wore a Canadian stick pin the prosecution said was stolen by Tucker. Dr. Francis A. Harris, Suffolk County medical examiner, said he would give the Governor his reasons for believing Tucker innocent.
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Tucker Base
Alice Hubbard
Mabel Page
Tucker
Francis A. Harris
Suffolk County
Weather Forecast for Boston Area
Continued on page five third column the forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions in Boston and vicinity. Monday will be fair. Tuesday should be fair and warmer with light westerly winds.
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Weather report notes warmer two days and variable winds
New England area sees a warmer Monday and Tuesday with light variable winds. Yesterday’s temperature averaged around 57 to 60 degrees, with a high near the mid 60s and a low near 50s. A year ago yesterday’s temperatures are referenced for comparison.
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New England
Esdeveedakeeseierdey
Boston Americans seek player deals after eighth straight loss
A rapid New York summons drew Hugh McBreen to meet Ban Johnson and other American league magnates to discuss strengthening the Boston Americans. Johnson urged selling surplus players to Boston and arrangements for possible drafts as Captain Collins returned and McBreen prepared to finance deals. Developments expected today.
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Hugh McBreen
Boston American Baseball
Ban Johnson
Boston
Collins
Johnson
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Boston Americans
McBreen
Woman Found Dying Wife Held Husband Detained
Bridget Burke 51 of 126 Eighth Street South Boston was found dying at her home shortly after midnight by Dr Rob ert N Daley after neighbors called police detained her husband.
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Bridget Burke
Eighth Street
Boston
Robert N. Daley
National League Wins Highlight Busy Baseball Night
Chicago Philadelphia and Cincinnati won NL games while Boston and Pittsburgh rested. Lou Criger travels to Boston for treatment as Memorial Pay auto races at Readville fail to draw top high power cars. Rindge H.8 and Volkmann with Roxbury Latin split leading two leagues. school base-
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Philadelphia
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Boston
Pittsburg
Lou Criger
Memorial
Readville
Rindge
Republican slate for ward 41 officials and police powers
Republican nominees Fred Al Emery and Ward 41 figure in a list for police commissioner and other posts. W H H Emmons Samuel B Capen and Charles H Innes named for two spots. William McNary and Henry Mackley also named for one post. They will issue coal licenses from June 1 to year end and can request police support but cannot control the force. The board mirrors the current police board with licensing duties for picnic groves skating rinks intelligence offices billiard tables and bowling alleys.
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W. H. H. Emmons
Samuel B. Capen
Charles H. Innes
Board of Police
Fred Emery
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Repubican
William §. McNary
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McNary
Poat reporter to Major Briggs on official Governor statement
A reader message requests confirmation from Major Briggs about awaiting an official Governor issued announcement before responding. The note questions whether to answer prior to formal word from state authorities.
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Major Briggs
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Mayor Briggs Touted as Likely Police Commissioner Pick
Ward 11 Mayor Frank H. Briggs, a top Republican and military officer, is eyed by the Governor for police commissioner under the new act. The choice, closely guarded, aims for an effective administrator after the old board departs June 1.
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Ward 11
Guild
Back Bay
Major Briggs
Post
Gulild
Pope Pius Doctor Reports Slow Recovery Progress
Rome May 20 Dr Lapponi visited Pope Pius three times today. His temperature stayed slightly above 99 degrees but he had no fever tonight. Pain from the attack has eased and movement of the limb is easier. The Pope wished to rise this afternoon but was advised against it. The physician says the patient is progressing satisfactorily and hopes the attack will end soon.
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Rome
Labor Unions Plan to Enter Political Campaign
A meeting at Faneuil Hall led by S Gerry Brown and Dennis D Driscoll urged organized labor to take political action in State elections. The delegates adopted a declaration of principles calling for public ownership of monopolized utilities, anti corruption laws, direct citizen control of public servants, and labor representation across senatorial districts.
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S. Gerry Brown
Brockton
Dennis D. Driscoll
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Organized Labor
United
Labor
Mysterious steamer sighted off New Brunswick coast
The Dora reports a coal carrier sighting near Quaco ledges last Friday midnight. The steamer stopped suddenly, blew its whistle for a few minutes, then vanished. Captain Canning suspects the vessel struck a ledge and sank or was extinguished by water.
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Canning
Parrsboro
Quaco Ledges
New Brunswick
Woman Killed by Lightning in Bucksport May Day
Mrs. George Eastman was killed by lightning yesterday in Bucksport Maine. Her baby, seated on her lap, was unharmed according to local reports. Police and emergency crews investigated the scene today. The incident follows a brief storm that swept through the area.
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Bucksport
George Eastman
Chum Miss Hubbard testifies on Canadian stickpin
Weston May 20 Miss Alice Hubbard, famed as Mabel Page's close friend, says she never recalls seeing Page wear the Canadian stickpin tied to the Tucker trial. She notes Page wore mourning black during her mother's death and promises to act through her attorney Mr. Fiske in seeking Tucker's innocence.
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Alice Hubbard
Mabel Page
The
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Amy Roberts
Miss Page
Mabel
Tucker
Fiske
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Church Street
Harris Refuses Further Comment in Tucker Case
May 20 Winthrop. Kala mer Harris states he will not speak further to the press about the Tucker case. He confirms his letter to the district attorney on knife wounds and the Page case remains private unless the Governor requests it. District Attorney Sanderson mentions Harris’s letter and Tucker’s conviction.
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Tucker
Kalamer Harris
Sanderson
Rev Winnslow Claims Conversation About Stickpin
The Rev Mr Winslow released two statements last evening about a discussion with Mabel Page's sister concerning a stickpin. Further details continued on page column.
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Winnslow
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Eta ment corrects tt all in a night. A fragmented OCR text yields a brief glimpse of a dramatic rally or event with unclear names.
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