Supreme Court may be called in graft case in Boston
The Municipal Finance commission seeks a court order to compel City Councilman Daniel W Lane to disclose who told him that $6,000 was paid to city officials last summer for a project widening Province street. Lane refused to name the source, citing a possible breach of confidence, and cited a figure of $5,006 as the amount he was told.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Municipal Finance Commission
Supreme Court
Daniel W Lane
Pensare
Province Street
North End
Lana
Lane
Decision Reserved in Dorothy Gordon Case in Cambridge
Probate Court in Cambridge, Massachusetts reserved decision on the legitimacy of Dorothy Gordon heiress to 406 900 dollars confined at McLean Hospital. Mrs. Catherine E. Hughes sues over guardianship and control of the estate while John D. Gardiner contends Dorothy was born out of wedlock and argues Hughes lacks standing in the matter.
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Cambridge
Mass
Dorothy Gordon
McLean
Miss Gordon
W. F. Jardine
T Hat Tvs Hughes
New England Society Holds 177th Annual Meeting
The New England Society in the City of New York met at the Waldorf Astoria for its 177th annual meeting and election of officers. Dr Edward Partridge presided and a lecture on John Paul Jones followed by Rev Henry R Croan. Officers elected include Albert H Wiggin president and Lawrence Abbott first vice president.
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New York
New England Society
Waldorf-Astoria
Edward Partridge
John Paul Jones
Henry R. Croan
Church of the Redeemer
Newark
Albert H. Wiggin
Lawrence Abbott
Henry B Thayer
George, W Hodges
Harry A. Cushing
Ruel W. Poor
James W. Lane
John P. Stevens
Guy E. Tripp
the Waldorf
Daughter Finds Father After 35 Years in Tramp Charade
In St. Louis on December 6, William H. Cooper learned his daughter’s location after thirty-five years. He, posing as a tramp, knocked at her front door asking for a meal to establish contact and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
William H. Cooper
Survey on Third Party Hopefuls Divides Washington Opinion
A NEA Service survey in Washington asks if a third party is coming. Most leaders oppose a new party, favoring a progressive shift within Republicans and Democrats, with cited figures La Follette Barah Ford Hearst Baruch and Capper. Opinions vary on forming a distinct new party or a unified reform movement.
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Edward Thierry Washington
NEA Service
Senate
LaFoliette
People's Bloc
Bora
Lindley M. Gerrison
Wilson
Garrison
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Elthose
Samuel MM. ‘Veauclain
Baldwin Locomotive Works
George L. Record
Theodore Rovrevel
Bull Moore
Republian
Record
Republican Party
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Ladd
North Dakota
Norvis
Nebraska
Norris
B. M. Baruch
Democratic Party
Barnuehi
Senator Capper
Kansas
Guy Sarquel Gompers
American Federation of Labr
Creditors to Run Resort Plan Circulated for Approval
A creditors committee outlined a plan to reorganize the Tagernall Engineering and Construction Company to keep Pleasure Beach under joint management of creditors and former stockholders. The plan covers boat assets on the Huguenot, dock property, and leases with the city, with meetings noting a majority of stockholders and creditors supported the proposal. Fred erick W. Pearce, the operating receiver, and Judge Charles Marin of New Haven attended.
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Tagernall Engineering and Construction Company
Chamber of Commerce
Fand
Frederick W. Pearce
Charles Marin
New Haven
Woodhouse Alienation Suit Given to Jury
The million dollar alienation case against Mr. and Mrs. Loren zo E Woodhouse of New York and Burlington was given to the jury in Burlington Vermont. Dorrit Stevens Woodhouse, their daughter-in-law, is the plaintiff. Evidence has progressed since October 31.
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Burlington, Vt
Des. d
Lorenzo E. Woodhouse
New York
Burlington
Dorrit Stevens Woodhouse
Bridgeport Harbor Sees Largest Coal Vessels Yet Arrive
Moored at the city dock yesterday were the smallest and largest barges to visit Bridgeport harbor. The Blue Crest loaded 1 809 tons of Welch coal for Karm Terminal Co and a 5 foot barge with about 400 tons. The Rice Crest, largest coal conveying vessel to visit Bridgeport, also arrived with shipments for the United Illuminating plant. The four masted schooner Annie C Ross arrived with about 600 000 feet of southern pine for Miley Lumber Co, a first visit. The Giant U brought in live fish from Block Island, inspected in good condition by Health Department. Major W L Peterson attends open meeting December 11 on harbor revisions. Cradling of launchers at yacht clubs continues. Seneca remains afloat for emergencies. Incorporation filed for Safety Steamship Co with capital 100 000.
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City Dock
Bridge Harbor
James McWilliams
Welch
Karm Terminal Co
Mi Thiat
New Haven
Bridgeport
United Wluminating
Baltimore
Annie C
Ross
Georgetown
S.C
Miley Lumber Co
Block Island
Health Department
W. L. Peterson
P. Sanford Ross
Black Neck Harbor
Common Council
Cedar Cresis
Black Rock Harbor
Major Peterson
Miamague
Pequonnneck
Pootatuck
Cap‘nineter Petrosky
Pequannock
Seneca
Bridgeport JI
The
Bridgeport. Motor ‘Works
Bron Tyne
Housatonic
Harbo
British Soldiers Guard Refugees in Constantinople
In Constantinople British troops seized control of the customs and, with machine guns, protected the embarkation of Armenian refugees after Turkish authorities seized passports of about 100 Armenians. Turkish police blocked a French steamship at Samean on the Black Sea coast despite Italian permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Associated Press
Renmist Polley
Samean
Black Sea
Asia Minor
Ttalian
Battle of Wits in Dresden Smuggler Campaign
Germany’s border officials pursue smugglers with ingenuity along the Bohemian line. Officials once stamped clothing at entry to identify goods but shifted tactics after smugglers rerouted garments. Now German customs employ expert tailors to inspect garments and determine origin.
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Dresden
Det
Germany
Smurglers
Iha
Germain
Campaign of Kindness Launched by Northwestern Coeds
Northwestern University coeds start a North Shore campaign of kindness by halting regular semester dances to donate funds to charity. The initial act pairs twenty five Chi Peage factory girls with entertainment, supporting a local charitable effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Jil
Northwestern University
North Shore
Tanlac puts engineer on right track
John W. Prendergast of Stamford New Jersey says Tanlac cured his two year indigestion and fatigue. He credits Tanlac for restoring appetite, energy, and strength after a decline in health affecting his railroad work. He urges others to try Tanlac as his health improves rapidly.
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Tanlac
John W. Prendergast
Elm Street
Stamford
Conn
Mr. Prendergast
Rotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Harrison, N. J
All Food Drugvisty
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