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Domestic News December 1, 1928

Imperial Valley Press

El Centro, Imperial County, California

What is this article about?

"Bossy" Gillis, Newburyport's mayor, was released from Salem jail after two months for selling gasoline without a permit. He greeted reporters and photographers jovially outside the jail on Dec. 1.

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Eastern Mayor Leaves Jail

By United Press Leased Wire

SALEM, Mass., Dec. 1.—Chewing gum, grinning broadly, and making wisecracks, "Bossy" Gillis, Newburyport's absentee mayor, stepped out into the open air today after spending two months in Salem jail for selling gasoline without a permit,

The mayor greeted 200 persons including numerous reporters and photographers, who had been waiting for his release for more than an hour.

"Don't rush me now," Gillis cautioned the cameramen. "I'll give you all a break."

"Bossy" was in an exceedingly jovial mood when he emerged from the big red brick structure from which he had directed Newburyport's municipal affairs.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Mayor Release Jail Newburyport Salem Mass Gasoline Permit

What entities or persons were involved?

"Bossy" Gillis

Where did it happen?

Salem, Mass.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Salem, Mass.

Event Date

Dec. 1.

Key Persons

"Bossy" Gillis

Outcome

released from jail after two months imprisonment.

Event Details

Chewing gum, grinning broadly, and making wisecracks, "Bossy" Gillis, Newburyport's absentee mayor, stepped out into the open air today after spending two months in Salem jail for selling gasoline without a permit. The mayor greeted 200 persons including numerous reporters and photographers, who had been waiting for his release for more than an hour. "Don't rush me now," Gillis cautioned the cameramen. "I'll give you all a break." "Bossy" was in an exceedingly jovial mood when he emerged from the big red brick structure from which he had directed Newburyport's municipal affairs.

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