Mayor Held to Grand Jury in Philadelphia Murder Case
Mayor Thomas B. Smith was held in 10000 bail by Judge Brown in Municipal Court awaiting grand jury action on six charges tied to the murder by imported gunmen of a policeman during the primary election. Charges include misbehavior in office, contempt of court, violation of the Shaen election law, forbidding political participation by city employees, and multiple conspiracies to assault, batter, and murder.
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Philadelphia
Thomas B. Smith
Brown
Smith
Youth Dies After Motorcycle Crash Near Fore River Yards
Henry J. Wiskenen aged 16 of 23 Centre Street Quincy died in Quincy City Hospital from injuries sustained after being struck by a motorcycle near the Fore River Yards. He suffered a compound fracture of the leg and ruptured intestine following the Wednesday night accident.
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Henry J. Wiskenen
Centre Street
Quincy
Quincy City Hospital
Fore River
Clarke v Agel suit unfolds horse trading mysteries
In Suffolk Superior Court Judge Mc Laughlin hears the $2000 damage case of Michael F Clarke of Melrose Highlands against Simon J Agel and the Agel Spiller Company owners of a Portland street stable. Clarke recalls owning two horses a trotter Miss Baron Homer and a large family horse plus a pony driven by his daughter.
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McLaughlin
Suffolk Superior
Michael F. Clarke
Melrose Highlands
Simon J. Agel
Agel, Spiller Company
Portland Street
Clarke
Fast horse plans with Marshall at Agel's stable
Clarke recounts seeking a swift mount and consulting veteran horseman Mr. Marshall. Marshall suggests visiting Agel's stable on Portland Street to see what can be done, and they proceed there.
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Mr. Marshall
Clarke
Marshall
Agels
Agel
Pitts Street
Q ban Hair Color Restorer Ad Promises Dark Hue
Advertisement touts Q ban Hair Color Restorer for gray or faded hair with a uniform dark shade. Ready to use, 75¢ large bottle, money back if not satisfied, sold at Liggett's Riker Jaynes' Drug Stores in Boston Cambridge and Chelsea. Also promotes Q ban Hair Tonic Liquid Shampoo Soap and Depilatory.
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Liggett’s Riker Jaynes
Boston
Cambridge
Chelsea
Albus the free-leg pacer in disputed horse swap trial
Clarke testifies he swapped two horses a pony and $125 for Albus a free-leg pacer, later reporting the horse failed to perform on two tracks. He says Albus broke and later won a practice heat with hobble aids, then incurred a header injuring the driver. The Agels deny fault and the trial resumes Monday.
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Agel
Clarke
Pony
Albus
Reading
Agels
John Piper
Vermont
Piper
Funeral of Judge J H Hardy Tomorrow
The funeral services for Associate Justice John Henry Hardy of the Massachusetts Supreme Court will be held tomorrow afternoon at his home 24 Irving Street Arlington. The funeral will be private.
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John Henry Hardy
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Irving Street
Arlington
Mansfield urges free train rides to soldiers at Depot square rally
Frederick W. Mansfield Democratic gubernatorial candidate condemns Governor McCall for not consulting the Public Service Commission over transportation for Camp Devens soldiers. The open air rally in Depot square focused on improved facilities and services for the troops.
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Ayer
McCall
Frederick W. Mansfield
Depot Square
Mansfield
Public Service Commission
Camp Devens
Leader urges free weekly transport for draft soldiers home
Mr Mansfield appeals in a local town for free weekly travel between home and the Northeast army cantonment for draftees. He suggests state leadership secure rail service help, arguing soldiers miss home and leave time is often spent waiting for trains at Ayer. A governor to urge Public Service Commission to arrange faster kin visits.
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Mr. Mansfield
Army
National Army
Commonwealth
Ayer
Public Service Commission
Railroad
Hale Probes Draft Tour Aims to Aid Western Farmers
Matthew Hale former lieutenant governor candidate begins a two day western state tour to press claims for temporary draft exemptions for farmers. He sent a letter to Assistant Secretary Carl Vrooman seeking immediate action and plans to follow up with Secretary Vrooman after the trip.
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Matthew Hale
Hale
Carl Vrooman
Washington
Vrooman
Harvard Classes Invest In Bonds
The four Harvard undergraduate classes will exchange cash balances for Liberty bonds as subscriptions start next week at the university. The Harvard Crimson supports the move, led by Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity with its reserve fund, aiming to raise over 26000 dollars from societies and clubs.
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Harvard
Harvard Crimson
Sigma Alpha Mafra Eternity
Federation to Take Up War Relief Work
The Maine Federation of Women's Clubs formed a committee at its annual convention in Portland to lead war relief efforts statewide, focusing on Maine boys in service and broader public interest. Mrs. Belle S. Knowles urged wheatless and meatless days to aid food conservation.
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Federation
Portland
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs
Maine
Belle S. Knowles
Northeast Harbor
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