Birthday Present Liberty for Forged Check Suspect
Lewis W. Sinclair, charged with passing a forged $75 check, was granted liberty by Judge Aiken in the Superior Criminal Court. It was his second offense, his young wife wept in court as he sat in the steel dock after two months in jail. Counsel cited pressure from an old creditor and the unQuestioned check sent to pay a debt. Sinclair had been married only ten months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Sinclair
Aiken
Superior Criminal Court
Daniels Freed by United States Court
Clemency granted by United States Attorney French and Judge Lowell freed Walter N. Daniels, former Salem post office money order clerk, on promising to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
United States
French
Walter N. Daniels
Salem
Lowell
Daniels Charged With Embezzling Money Order Funds
Post Office Inspector Perkins arrested Daniels months ago on embezzlement charges involving 21 dollars from the money order department. A cash drawer slip showed the funds loaned to someone and charged to Daniels. He pled guilty. officials say it was a technical not moral offense and no concealment was proven. Daniels was dismissed from service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Post Office
Perkins
Money Order Department
French
Rally Around Their Teacher in Malden Dispute
Malden residents clash with the school committee after they voted to remove Mrs Mary A Berry principal of Glenwood Grammar School and replace her with Principal Burke of Linden School. The plan would raise Burke's pay to 1600 while Berry earns 1260, prompting petitions and student support for Berry. Six local veterans backed Berry and spoke at the committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mary A. Berry
Glenwood Grammar School
Principal Burke
Linden School
Burke
Grenwood
Berry
Ogunenittes
Apiteso Grains Claim Quick Digestion and Brain Fuel
A scrambled ad-like passage touts Apiteso grains as easy to digest food that eases stomach work and provides brain nourishment. It promotes clear brain function and healthier sinews by replacing heavy meals with the product.
Daring attempt to break state prison details escape plan
The article describes an ambitious escape from a state prison by inmates Cummings and Brown. It details the method using a tin key, a monkey wrench, and a rope ladder, the floor and cell positions, and the near-miss when guards interrupted the effort. Cummings led the plan, Brown assisted, and both were later captured on the roof as they tried to breach the death house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iarldaen
Cummings
Worcester
Brown
Salem
Five Slayings in Needham House Brawl Ends in Death
A May 2 brawl at Angelo Novia’s Reservoir Street home left Novia dead and five men badly slashed. Toni Novia Edward Novia and Geramine Sanaco Riozanni Sabacco and another Italian face homicide inquiry after a stiletto duel. Police subdued the group and prepared autopsy results.
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Needham
Angelo Novia
Reservoir Street
Novia
Toni
Edward Novia
Geramine Sanaco
Riozanni Sabacco
Italan
Hodgdon
Post
Crowley
Bergeante Clay
McNamara
Newton Police
Clay
McNra
Omcer Crowley
Boston Police Chief Vacancy Creates Four Day Gap
The new police and excise act leaves Boston without a police commissioner for four days from June 1 to June 4. Ezra H. Baker Fred A. Emery and Samuel H. Hudson assume liquor license duties on June 1, while the council decides if an acting administrator is needed during the gap. Attorney General Malone and lawyers wrestle with who holds command during the transition as the executive council prepares to confirm the four appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gias
Malone
Board of Police
Police and Excise Act
Excise Commissioners
Ezra H. Baker
Fred A. Emery
Samuel H. Hudson
Police Board
Executive Council
General Court
Spanish Vets Meet Defeat In Memorial Move
The House adjourned for the holiday after voting 55 to 31 against providing a memorial for Massachusetts men who died in the Spanish War. The measure failed as lawmakers went home for Memorial Day and committee objections cited reflections on the service of Spanish War veterans. Downey of Cambridge urged honoring Veterans of 1898, while Douglas indicated the fight would be renewed.
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Massachusetts
House
Ways and
Ward
Shorean
Downey
Cambridge
Douglas
Notable Foresters Attend Spring Hill Court Ball
Foresters of America held a May party and dance at Union Hall in Spring Hill. A large number attended including Grand Trustee W. Tin Bags Chief Wacker B. W. Bowa Leat, Paat ef r 8. Litwin, Bub Chief-Ranger Fra Casi, and Grand Chief Ranger W. a Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Foresters of America
Union Hall
W. Tin Bags
Wacker B. W. Bowaleat
Wonderland Opens Today With Light Show And Music
Wonderland opens at noon with Governor and Mayor expected to attend. Salem Cadet Band performs outdoors while Poole's Orchestra provides ballroom music. D B McDonald of Boston runs the restaurant concession and promises top service and prices. Electrical work by Buckley yields a stunning display as 160000 Edison lights power four 1000 horsepower transformers. Installations completed in five weeks. District Court clerk William K. Buschbhatin replaces Harry B. Putnam. Slo cum Hobbs and Dyson named to state library and district police roles. reappointments noted.
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Wonderland
Salem
Poole
D. 8. McDonald
Boston
McDonald
Buckley
William K. Buschbhatin
Westfield
District Court of
Western Hampden
Harry B. Putnam
Winfield
Slocum
Newton
State Library
Franklin W. Hobbs
Brookline
Lowell Textile School
Joseph M. Dyson
Worcester
Messrs
Hobbs
Dyson
Boston & Northern expands service to Revere Beach
Beginning today the Boston and Northern Street railway runs cars from Chelsea to Revere Beach every 15 minutes during evenings and weekend rush times to relieve beach traffic. Residents along the line had faced long waits and walking. the Selectmen already complained to the railroad superintendent as Wonderland opens today.
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Boston & Northern Street Railway
Chelsea
Revere Beach
Revere
Boston & Northern
Wonderland
Walnutes
Ratshesky Nominated to State Charity Board in Boston
Governor Guild nominates A C Ratshesky of Boston to the State Board of Charity to replace Henrietta Codman who resigns. Ratshesky, head of United States Trust Company, prominent in finance and social clubs, and a former Massachusetts delegate to the Republican national convention, was born in Boston and has a long record in business and politics. Governor Guilfoyle also names James M Morton Jr of Fall River to police appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Guild
A. C. Ratshesky
Boston
United States Trust Company
State Board of Charity
Henrietta Codman
Mr. Ratshesky
Rice Training School
United States
Lexington
Buckingham
Mercantile Library Association
Boston Marketmen’s Club
Home Market Club
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Guilé
James M. Morton, Jr
Fallover
Neuralgia Cure Promoted by Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mrs Charles Schulta of 179 Thomas Street Newark narrates a heart neuralgia ordeal cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills after failure of other remedies. She details severe chest pain and weakness, improvement on the second box, and lasting health since. Pills sold nationwide at 50 cents a box, six for $2.60.
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Williams
Charles Schulta
Thomas Street
Newark
N. J
Sones
Monthe
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Sinclair
Rem Firat
Sanborn
Cumdnings
Neadham House
Police and Excise
Boston Police Department
Stephen O’meara
Fait
Schlitz
Jos. Gahm & Son
New England
Purchase St
King Schlitz
Milwaukee
Chickering
Dr. Williams
White Dental
Washington SP
H. J. Cowan
D. O
OLD South Store
Washington Street
Dliseases
James M. Solomon
Sescen
Bloomfield
Shine
Charlestown
Patrick H
Eva Shine
Walnut Street
Powers
Captain Morris Powers
Mary Powers
Wemoria
DES Newman & Sons
Tremont St
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