Battle for Life in Council Today
Transcripts reveal a clemency push for Lena Cusumano amid Boston debates over capital punishment. Witnesses and officials press for commutation as mass meetings denounce the death penalty and urge mercy for the convicted mother and her co-defendant.
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Battle For Life IN Council Today
Executive Council
Accursia Endelegato
Lena Cusumano
Lucy
Panecaldo
Waverley
Cusumano
Mascioli
Barker
Plymouth County
James H. Vahey
State House
Massachusetts
Card Party Gambler dens reopen under governor order
In Newport Rhode Island professional gamblers, closed by Sheriff James Anthony under orders from Governor Pothier, have resumed activity each night. They now meet at private houses as exclusive card parties with vetting by two members, amid hopes Canfields will reopen and restore other resorts to business.
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Newport
R. I
James Anthony
Pothier
Anthony
Dr. Aronovic
Canfields
Inspectors Nab Alleged Pickpockets After Waterfront Fire
Inspectors Morris Wolf and P J O Neill pursued two alleged pickpockets to police HQ after a waterfront district call at Commercial street. Photos in the gallery identified John F O Con nor, 24, and Patrick McGaffigan, 85, as suspects though Anderson of Shawmut avenue could not positively identify them after his billfold with receipts and personal papers was taken.
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Morris Wolf
P. J. O'Neill
Commercial Street
John F. O’connor
Patrick McGaffigan
Bruce Anderson
Shawmut Avenue
Malden Ward 1 Seeks More Police Protection
Councilman Albert V. Eaton urged better police protection for Malden women at a Common Council meeting. He cited a beating and stalking incident on Newhall Street, saying Ward 1 residents face street insults and fear for safety.
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Ward 1
Albert V. Eaton
Common Council of
Malden
Eaton
Newhall Street
Riots and shots on Broadway during hotel waiters strike
Disorder erupted on Broadway with shots fired as waiters strike escalated. After a hotel men’s association and Allied Waiters’ Association reached an agreement, International Hotel Workers’ Union members swelled the walkout at Holland House and Churchill’s, with over two hundred staff leaving during lunch and dinner.
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New York
Broadway
Hotel Men’s Association of
Allied Waiters’ Association
International Hotel Workers’ Union
Holland House
Fifth Avenue
Churchill’s
James Churchill
Churchill's
Fortyninth Street
Hayes
Waldorf-Astoria
Astor
Hotel Men's Association
Knickerbocker
Belmont
Vanderbilt
Will Marry in King's Chapel Tonight
King’s Chapel wedding planned for 9 PM with Gracie Hall Roosevelt and Margaret Richardson to wed June 17. Franklyn Roosevelt as best man and Ethel Roosevelt among bride’s attendants. Ushers include notable Harvard figures and family members. ceremony at Beacon Street followed by a Europe-bound reception.
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Gracie Hall Roosevelt
Harvard Gold Coast
Margaret Richardson
Maurice Howe Richardson
Mosely
Harvard
King’s Chapel
Franklyn Roosevelt
Ethel Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Katherine Farrington
Minneapolis
Eleanor Benson
Salem
Margaret Ramsey
Wellesley
Ruth Harrington
Gertrude Hunnewell
Frances Nichols
Rose Saltonstall
Boston
Lincoln MacVeagh
Peter Cooper Bryce
Vanderbilt Webb
New York
Charles Taussig Abeles
Electrification Okayed For Boston and Providence Line
The railroad board approves electrifying the Boston and Providence line in public interest. It grants bonds and notes totaling about 8 million to reach roughly 10 million, though paid-in capital is about 2 million. The board estimates the stock market value around 10 million.
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Boston
Providence
Boston & Providence
Society Leader Jean Whitcomb Dies in New York Hospital
Mrs Jean Whitcomb a prominent figure in New York Washington and London died at Metropolitan Hospital after nine months as a charity patient. The 62 year old widow of fifteen years resided in London until recently and was buried at St Michael's Cemetery Astoria. Her funeral was from the city morgue. She was daughter of Dr Samuel Smith of Beaver Falls Penn.
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New York
Washington
London
Jean Whitcomb
Metropolitan Hospital
St. Michael's Cemetery
Astoria
Long Island
City
Whitcomb
Samuel Smith
Beaver Falls
Penn
Governor Foss Urges Rail Reforms and Boston Tunnel
Governor Foss sent a message to the Legislature urging laws to create a public service commission authorize a tunnel under Boston connecting North and South stations and compel railroad electrification. He warned the public would be grievously disappointed if the Legislature delays addressing these issues.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Public Service Commission
Boston
Public Utilities Board
Union
Massachusetts
South
Charlestown
East
Transit Commission
Service Commission
Eugene N. Foss
Foss
Roosevelt telegraph on tariffs and reciprocity spans dates
The Sioux Falls Press publishes a Roosevelt telegram noting he cannot visit South Dakota before the June 4 primaries due to a Memorial Day speech in Gettysburg. He urges government control of big interstate business, conservation, irrigation, and a tariff protecting farmers and workers over big interests.
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Bioux Falls
S. D
Sioux Falls
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Gettysburg
Penn
Hood's Lotion Best for All Weather Skin Care
Smooth velvety skin results from Hood's Lotion for all weather effects. Sold by all druggists. 50c.
Boston College Names Commencement Speakers
Boston College announced the commencement week lineup. The baccalaureate sermon on June 16 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception will be by Mer. M. J Splaine. On June 19 graduates will hear John J. Phelan Stephen H. Mahoney A Francis Harrington and James E H Gibbons. The Hon. David I Walsh will deliver the address and Cardinal OConnell is expected to confer degrees.
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Boston College
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Mer. M. J
Splaine
John J. Phelan
Jamaica Plain
Stephen H. Mahoney
Somerville
A. Francis Harrington
Wakefield
James E H. Gibbons
Roxbury
David I. Walsh
Fitchburg
Cardinal O’connell
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Governor Foss
Giosino X
Perzio
Joseph Lauro
Vita A. Romano
Endelegato
Mrs. Endelegato III
Liverpool Street
Giosino Perzio
Bayside
Thomas J. Grady
Faneuil Hall
Joseph Santasuosso
Florence Spooner
Anti-Death League
Joseph Petitti
Lsted
Commonwealth
Pettitti
Richeson
Grady
Panacola
Italy
Jimmie
A. ScArthur
National Spring
Price
Winter St
David J. Ingraham
Winter Street
Great White Way
Churchill
Riker-Jaynes
Eastman
Kodak
Jaynes Stores
Washington St
Cor. Hanover
Cor
Bedford
Hayward PI
Warrenton
Tremont St
Park St
Summer St
Cor. South
Portland St
Merrimac
Jaynes
Sweetheart
Headaqurters
Onder
Wilson Bros
Wilson Bros. Quay Squar
PLSC
Jefferson Building
Greater
Brookside
Ib. Creamery
P. m
B. B. Bardines
Biscuit Co
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