Liquor Permit Bribe Scandal Hits New York
Lawrence Matawista an agent of the National Surety Company was arrested at the firm’s office on charges of offering bribes exceeding 100000 to government agents in liquor permit fraud. Catherine Foody, daughter of a former police captain, was also arrested for conspiring to defraud the government via false withdrawal permits. Forgeries on withdrawal permits have surged, with total fraud value reaching 2750000 and 116 forgeries found to date.
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National Surety Company
Secret Service
Catherine Foody
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Charles R. O'Connor
Sinn Fein not seeking peace talks says de Valera
Dublin and London sources quote Eamonn de Valera denying Sinn Fein peace overtures to England. He says he would consider proposals on Ireland as an independent nation and would meet England on equal footing, while Crown forces seek him for arrest.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Sinn Fein
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Freeman's Journal
de Valera
Ireland
Early Signs of Spring Reported Across New England
Dandelions and pansies bloomed in Natick and Hingham as indicators of a mild winter. Arbutus in bloom was spotted, while icebergs near the Grand Banks signal an earlier spring. The Atlantic crossing lanes show ice as ships divert to a longer southern route.
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West Virginia seeks new Capitol site after fire recovery
The great seal of West Virginia was recovered from Capitol ruins as the vault in the secretary of state’s office was uncovered. Papers inside were in good condition. The governor’s safe is blocked by brick debris, delaying access. Charleston groups launch a drive for 1 million dollars to buy land for a new Capitol, while Clarksburg and Parkersburg consider relocating the seat of government.
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Parkersburg
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