When was it published?

September 11, 1924 in Springfield Weekly Republican

Domestic News September 11, 1924

Springfield Weekly Republican

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Accident, Crime, Legal Or Court

Q: What keywords are associated?

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Traffic Deaths, Dui Convictions, License Revocations

Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

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What is this article about?

In Massachusetts, 25 people including 11 children died in motor vehicle accidents during the week ending Sept. 5, up 11 from prior week. DUI convictions fell to 60 (lowest since spring), with 3 jailed; license revocations dropped to 269.

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Boston, Sept. 7—Twenty-five persons, including eleven children, were killed in motor vehicle accidents in this state during the week ending September 5. This was an increase of 11 deaths over the previous week. Convictions for operating under the influence of liquor numbered only 60, this being a decrease of 42 from the previous week, and the lowest number recorded since early last spring. Three were committed to jail for this offense. The number of licenses revoked for various offenses also showed an encouraging decrease, having dropped from 294 to 269.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Motor Vehicle Accidents Traffic Deaths Dui Convictions License Revocations

Where did it happen?

Massachusetts

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Massachusetts

Event Date

Week Ending September 5

Outcome

25 persons killed including 11 children; increase of 11 deaths; 60 convictions for operating under influence of liquor (decrease of 42); 3 committed to jail; licenses revoked dropped from 294 to 269

Event Details

Twenty-five persons, including eleven children, were killed in motor vehicle accidents in this state during the week ending September 5. Convictions for operating under the influence of liquor numbered 60, the lowest since early last spring. The number of licenses revoked for various offenses decreased from 294 to 269.