Uncle Sam's Bargain Day at Federal Building Auction
In Boston the semi annual sale of unclaimed mail articles drew crowds to the federal building. Bidders chased 600 kinds of items from shoes to phonographs. A Roxbury machinist won tools worth far more than his $6 bid, while others left with small purchases and tales of Friday luck.
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Greater Boston
Uncle Sam
Federal Building
Brophy
Wilson
Mildred Chaney
Seventh Street
Boston
John J. Tullis
Fort Avenue
Roxbury
Arox
Dorchester Girl to Wed Theatrical Man in Dorchester
Beatrice Devine of Dorchester to marry Nicholas Penfield advertising agent of Selwyn's Park Square Theatre tomorrow. Miss Eleanor Devine will be maid of honor. Henry Kelseth best man. The groom is active in top London theatres and the couple plan a honeymoon in the White Mountains before settling in Dorchester.
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Dorchester
Beatrice Devine
Nicholas Penfield
Selwyn
Park Square Theatre
Miss Devine
Tremlett Street
Eleanor Devine
Henry Kelseth
White Mountains
Senators Push Probe of Alien Property Office
Senator Calder and Republicans pressed the Senate to investigate the alien property custodian's office. After a two hour fight with some Republicans joining Democrats, the resolution was set aside to allow progress on the peace treaty.
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Washington
Calder
New York
Senate
Notable Local Obituaries Highlight Gardeners Merchants and Veterans
A string of obituaries recalls Martha G Galvin of Cambridge famed for flowers and a lush window garden. Other mourners include David Bertram an East Boston worker noted for energy and daily Elevated commute. Also listed are William Doherty a longstanding Bunker Hill Court volunteer, Daniel Gillespie a Dorchester jeweller and outdoorsman, Ann Frances Stewart a Forty Niner descendant, Daniel O Bryan of Dorchester injured in an accident, Helen F Wilson a Brighton Civil War era worker, and Arthur Russell of Charlestown active with St Francis de Sales.
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David Bertram
Boston
Infatuation and Downfall in Portland Furs Case
In Portland Maine, Herbert Carrier, 20, faces bail on three charges for procuring $1495 worth of fur garments from three major stores. Furs recovered include two muskrat coats valued at $815, a Hudson seal and muskrat coat, and a wearf and coat. Police say the items were found in actresses' apartments as the case unfolds in Municipal Court.
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Portland
Herbert Carrier
Harry Rockwell
Currier
Boston
Hollis Chambers
Hudson
Helped to Stop Rioting Involving Metropolitan Park Police
A decision is expected this afternoon in cases against 46 Metropolitan Park Commission policemen tried for insubordination during a Boston police strike. Morning arguments cover 19 suspended officers who refused to replace strikers, followed by ruling on 27 more policemen who were on duty but refused to help maintain order.
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Commission
Kimball
Herbert W. West
Albert S. Apsey
Harry Maniff
Mr. Apsey
Apsey
Boston
Scollay Square
West
Superintendent West
Charles River Lower Basin
John J. Greeley
Las Casas
Greeley
Metropolitan Park Commission
Officer Dismissal Debate Reflects Police Duty in Boston
The passage shows policemen debating a withdrawal from duty in Boston after a tense night. A commander defends the men, arguing their action was not insubordination and reflects on discipline and duty.
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Boston
Decision Today Ends Trial as Board Considers Ruling
The trial concluded at noon and a board decision is expected possibly today after arguments in the prior adjourned case. The proceedings list included defendants William Brunton Albert C Diamond Robert A Edmonds Frank M Fitzwilliam John J Gannon Francis J Greeley Arthur R Holt Harry C Jackson Thomas J Kelleher Cornelius F Larkin Joseph P Macdonald John D MacKinnon Patrick J McDermott Stephen A McGrail Hubert A McMasters John A Moore Peter J Moylan William G Murphy Bernard O'Brien James F O'Toole Frank Pool Charles J Riley Edward F Roche Jr Maynard W Rogers John Shea Earl K Sims Michael Waters.
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William Brunton
Albert C. Diamond
Robert A. Edmonds
Frank M. Fitzwilliam
John J. Gannon
Francis J
Plumb Plan League Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
The mass meeting of the New England Plumb Plan League at Farneil Hall is postponed indefinitely due to the police strike. Announcement of a new date will follow via H. D. Ulrich, the general secretary.
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New England Plumb Plan League
Farneil Hall
H. D. Ulrich
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South Boston
Palmer
Martha G Galvin
Patrick J. Galvin
Springstreet
Sacred Heart Church
Cambridge
Mrs. Galvin
William Doherty
Banks Street
Somerville
Bunker Hill Court
Charlestown
Daniel Gillespie
Nottingham Street
Ann Frances Stewart
Elijah Stewart
Daniel O’bryan
Mt. Vernon Street
St. Margaret’s Church
Helen F Wilson
Bennett Street
Brighton
First Parish Unitarian
Frances
Arthur Russell
Cottage Street
St. Francis de Sales
South
Albert Chapman
River Station
William T. Murphy
Murphy
Départment
Knox
Delano Lad
Washington Street
Park
Boylston Street
Cor, Arlington
N. Sallinger Credit System
N. Sallinger
New England
United States
Sallinger
House of Sallinger
mmeSena
Providence
Westminster St
Springfield
Main St
Plumb Plan League
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