Censure by Bar Council on Two Milton and Back Bay Lawyers
The Boston Bar Association censured Robert F. Herrick of Milton and Francis C. Welch of the Back Bay for concealing the real value of the Quincy A. Shaw estate from city assessors. The grand jury cleared all three executors, but ethics rules were cited as violated. Mayor Fitzgerald pressed for investigation, and the Finance Commission later noted the executors paid $492,020.42 to cover unpaid taxes at the bar’s urging.
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Quincy A. Shaw
Boston
Robert F. Herrick
Milton
Francis C. Welch
Back Bay
Bar Association
Fitzgerald
Pelletier
Herrick and Welch
Shaw
Finance Commission
Quincy Shaw
Bar Association Censures Two Lawyers Over Complaint
The grievance committee chaired by Edward Hutchins received the complaint as public. The Bar Association counsel voted to censure the two lawyers and decided not to disclose the findings. Robert Gorham said the council voted against public release, while Mayor John F. Fitzgerald led the investigation into withholding the executor’s acts.
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Bar Association
Edward Hutchins
Robert Gorham
John F. Fitzgerald
PUPILS IN ROOF PERIL AT MELROSE HIGH SCHOOL
Melrose High School faces claims of imminent danger from an ill supported roof. E. O. Goodrich and George F. Hiller warned an investigation committee of Melrose Aldermen that two roof ell sections, built last year and in 1909, could collapse in a heavy wind.
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Melrose High School
E. O. Goodrich
George F. Hiller
Melrose
Melrose City Hall
Mr. Goodrich
Vedrine wins cross-country flight Paris to Madrid
Pierre Vedrine, the French aviator, completed the Paris to Madrid cross-country race in Getafe after a 140 mile final leg from Burgos at 2 hours 45 minutes. King Alfonso XIII awarded Vedrine the cross of the Order of Alfonso XII, praising his bravery. rival Gibert abandoned at Burgos amid wind and rain, finishing about 100 miles today.
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Pierre Vedrine
Paris
Alfonso Ail
Vedrine
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Getafe
Garros
Pyrenees
Andoain
Gibert
Diaz on Way to Spain After Resignation
Porfirio Diaz departed Mexico City for Vera Cruz at 2 a.m. with a select group, following his resignation celebration. He planned to sail to Spain as Francisco León de la Barra began his presidency amid cheers for Madero lingering in the capital.
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Mexico City
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Diaz
Vera Cruz
Spain
Francisco Leon de la Barra
Viva Madero
Diaz Makes Secret Escape From Mexico City To Vera Cruz
The deposed Diaz escaped with secrecy to Vera Cruz via three trains to avoid bandits and reach the coast. Diaz will likely settle in Madrid after a brief stay in Spain. De La Barra’s provisional presidency began with a 10 minute ceremony and a flowered escort.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Diaz
Fiancee Testifies in Camorra Trial Interrogation
In Viterbo Italy May 26 the Camorra trial concentrated on the interrogation of a French policeman who described Giovanni Rapi as a professional gambler and card sharp previously expelled from France. Adele Esposito, Erricone's fiancée, testified that Erricone was an honest man and incapable of crime.
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Italy
Camorra
Giovanni Rapi
Camorra Society
Rapi
Gennar Cuccolo
Secret Society
France
Adele Esposito
Erricone
Why Contest Editorial Note and Artist Sketch Policy
The Boston Post explains that all letters to the Why Contest should be addressed to Why Editor, Boston Post. Sketches need not accompany ideas as the Post artist will draw. No conditions are attached to the contest and correspondence cannot be entered regarding it.
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Boston Post
Czar Lifts Ban on U S Jews Entering Russia
Washington May 26 Russia grants entry to American Jewish businessmen. The Russian embassy issues passports to identified Jews visiting on business. Authorities cite liberal international administration and plan to abolish passport system, while residence restrictions remain in the pale for Jews.
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Washington
Russia
Funeral of Mrs Cussen in South Boston
The funeral of Mrs Mary Cussen wife of Edmund Cussen of the bridge department and mother of Sister Mary Francis of the Sacred Heart convent East Boston occurred yesterday morning. A solemn high mass of requiem was offered at Gate of Heaven Church at 10 o clock from her late residence 9 Atlantic Street South Boston.
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Mary Cussen
Edmund Cussen
Bridge Department
Mary Francis
Sacred Heart Convent
East
Boston
Atlantic Street
South
Gate of Heaven Church
Shoe Strikers Call Off War
Lynn May 26 Members of the Masters Union No 1 of the United Shoe Workers of America voted at a special meeting to return to work at A E Little & Co factory, ending a weeks long strike. About 1000 workers will resume duties the day after Memorial Day as grievances are expected to be settled.
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Lynn
Masters’ Union
United Shoeworkers of America
A. E. Little & Co
Inquiry Into Riga Exclusion Of 300 Jewish Artisans
May 26. The Social Democrats in the Duma introduced an interpellation protesting the government order expelling 300 Jewish artisans from Riga, the capital of Livonia, amid the current tensions in the region.
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Riga
ST. Petersburg
Social Democrats
Duma
Livonia
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