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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1920
Page
14
John Wells, who has spent 27 of the last 34 years behind bars, was sentenced at Charlestown State Prison to not less than eight nor more than 10 years for breaking and entering Blake and Stearns woolen establishment at 63 Summer Street.
Police found Wells and a companion in a dark cell drilling safes at a third lock. Wells fired at an officer but bullets missed. one bullet grazed the officer as another pierced Wells trousers. Wells testified his Charlestown prison incarceration bent his spine and left him unable to stand upright, blaming smallpox inoculation. He seeks outdoor work outside state confinement.
Wells testified he did not fire first and that a surprised officer shot first in the dark. He surrendered after realizing escape was impossible. Another man received a five year sentence. Wells, married, said his first crime at 18 and that detectives ruined his chances. He said prison in Kings County fed narcotic addiction, now craving crime to satisfy it. Judge OConnell praised the case but urged protection for society and officers.
A contract for oak and concrete seats in several Boston parks was awarded to Joseph A. Singarella by Mayor Peters. Singarella bid $5380, the lowest of five bids, covering Franklin Park Boston Common Wood Island Park Strandway Orchard Park Portsmouth Street Playground and Mozart Street Playground.
John McCarron of Church street Wo burn was charged in Central Court with manslaughter for a fatal car crash that killed 48 year old William Hanley of Holbrook on Washington street. His case was continued for a week under bail of 500 dollars. The body will be sent to Randolph relatives after the autopsy at City Hospital.
The State Military Service Commission certified 17 candidates for commissions in the new State National Guard. Adjutant-General Jesse F. Stevens said recruiting for each regiment will begin next week. Names include Brookline’s George S. Cross and Harry R. Coburn, South Boston’s Francis V. Logan, Fall River’s Ray E. Tillson, and others across Cambridge, New Bedford, Boston, Brockton, Charlestown, Chicopee, Dorchester, Malden, Wakefield, and Haverhill.
Mayor Peters announced yesterday he will campaign for Cox and Roosevelt. He departs for New York to confer with Democratic leaders at headquarters and will tour the state, possibly beyond if asked to do so. He left on the 3 p.m. train.
Rain delayed yesterday’s events at the Waltham fair but organizers plan a double bill today featuring a large horse show running and trotting races, vaudeville acts, and attendance by society leaders on Governors Day with exhibits under canvas open to rain or shine.
The Suffoix Superior Court divorce session opens October 4 instead of the third Monday to ease the congested docket. To relieve delays two sessions will run for two weeks. Cases for this sitting must be marked by September 14.
James H. Phelan was confirmed by the Civil Service Commission for the deputy city assessor post appointed by Mayor Peters. The position carries a $4000 a year salary and he took the oath of office shortly after confirmation.
Masculine millinery centers on the season as straw hats fade and felt hats rise. By Sept 15 the rule becomes general with prices from 9 to 12 dollars for quality felts. Fashion favors narrower brim, lighter crown, light brown shades for town wear, and a gray felt with black band as a prestige choice. Snowflake and green weaves lose appeal for refined taste, while fit is judged by subtlety rather than noticeability.
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