Bribe probe swigs through Taunton council scene
Aldermen delay a $1,000,000 power move and approve a $500,000 street loan amid bribery charges. Representative Gethro apologizes to the House for assault on Mack tied to the probe. Senator Swig linked to the case as the shoe machinery bill faces Senate rejection. Charles Street jail inquiry report delayed. Linehan vows a forthcoming briefing amid promised disclosures. Golf item notes Minard's Liniment for stiffness.
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Broker Defies Arrest in York Harbor Escape
Ralph J. Leavitt, ex New York City dealer and head of the Leavitt Motor Car Exchange, evades New York County deputies who issued a warrant for him as a fugitive. Sheriff Athorne reports Leavitt warned he would shoot on sight if anyone tried to arrest him, after being entertained at his York home Wednesday and anchoring tonight in his launch in the harbor.
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New York
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New York Aims to Arrest Leavitt on Bail Jump Charge
Authorities arrived Wednesday with warrants charging Leavitt with jumping bail after a prior arrest in New York for alleged fraudulent automobile transactions. Bonding official Herbert Beardsley and a New York county deputy sheriff dined at Leavitt’s home before Leavitt vanished, prompting a house search and a note that the pursuit continued on Page 10.
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Cornell Outdraws Harvard in boat race and more sports notes
Cornell outs Harvard in a boat race by 34 lengths as Cascadilla eight defeats Stone School crew. E E Smith wins Carroll cup. Boston Americans beat Chicago 3 0. New York Philadelphia and Cleveland also win. Yale leads trials with 20 qualifiers. Harvard 14. Penn 12. Dartmouth wins 11 inning baseball. Roxbury Latin tops Noble & Greenough 4 2.
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Wollaston
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New Hampshire
Earthquake Devastates Uniankai Mongolia and Fokien China
News reports describe a May earthquake at Uniankai Mongolia destroying the walled city with heavy loss of life and extensive property damage. Pekin officials coordinate relief as other severe shocks hit Chuen Chou in Fokien province.
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Uneasy at Fall River on Wages Rise
The announcement of a 10 percent wage increase for 20 000 mill workers in eastern Connecticut spurs new agitation for higher pay in Fall River and Rhode Island. The Textile Council of Fall River appeals for a conference between manufacturers and workers to adopt a wage scale replacing last October’s sliding system. Local manufacturers say Connecticut gains should not affect the local scene.
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Herrera Refuses Weigh In In Southern California Fight
In Los Angeles on May 25 a large crowd gathered as Herrera failed to weigh in at 131 pounds by 6 p m. He arrived around 9 p m but refused to step on the scales. Nelson offered to fight if Herrera weighed no more than five pounds over him, but Herrera persisted in refusing. After further wrangling both fighters left the club amid jeers from spectators.
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Herrera
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Langley Breach Suit Settled in Alienation Case
Mrs. E Langley sued Stephen and Ella Hanson Langley of Winchester for 30000 alleging alienation of affection by her son in law Harold Langley. The settlement frees the Langleys from paying costs and the terms remain undisclosed.
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Stephen
Ella Hanson Langley
Winchester
Lightning Strikes Revere Home Burns Kitchen Roof Damaged
A thunder storm at 6 30 last night struck the house of Fred L Collins 11 Barret street Revere ripping part of the roof and sending fire to the kitchen. Water pipes carried the blaze to the ground floor while the flames were extinguished by the family members.
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Barret Street
Revere
Unsettled Weather Forecast for Beeston and Area
Unsettled conditions expected with scattered showers Saturday and Sunday and seasonable temperatures. New England outlook shows scattered showers and thunderstorms with fresh variable winds becoming south. Yesterday's temperatures ranged in the 50s to 60s with notes of yesterday and year-ago comparisons.
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Beeston
New England
Little Lambs Parade Aids Memorial Day Observance
Fragmentary note recalls a May event with a childlike procession, a lamb motif, and местens of a local sales day. The readable text hints at a community gathering or tribute occurring all day with emphasis on attendance and local participation.
Supreme Court expected opinion delays Tucker case
Governor's council acted to seek a Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling on whether petitions for pardon or commutation must go to the Governor's council. No opinion expected before next Wednesday or Thursday. Reports include Harris retracting earlier statements and a conference with former Attorney General Parker. Vahey says new evidence may be presented at the hearing.
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Harris Revives Debate on Tucker Case After Retraction
Medical Examiner Francis A. Harris again alters his stance on the Charles L. Tucker murder. He says he was wrong about the knife type and cites ongoing private consultations with ex Attorney General Parker as a possible shift in his testimony and related petition hearings.
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Governor's Council Seeks Supreme Court Opinion on Pardons
At a special meeting the Governor's Council decided to petition the Supreme Judicial Court for an opinion on whether the Governor must refer pardon or commutation petitions to the council. The order requests the justices answer a specified question.
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