A Complete History of the Boston Fire Department: Including the Fire-alarm Service and the Protective Department, from 1630 to 1888, Volume 2

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J. P. Dale, 1889 - Boston (Mass.) - 729 pages

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Page 338 - The state fire marshal shall, when in his opinion further investigation is necessary, take or cause to be taken the testimony on oath of all persons supposed to be cognizant of any facts or to have means of knowledge in relation to the matter as to which an examination is herein required to be made, and shall cause the same to be reduced to writing...
Page 338 - ... if he shall be of the opinion that there is evidence sufficient to charge any person with the crime of arson, he shall cause such person to be arrested and charged with such offense...
Page 338 - The said marshal shall be, and is hereby authorized to administer and verify oaths and affirmations to persons appearing as witnesses before him; and false swearing in any matter or proceeding aforesaid shall be deemed perjury and shall be punishable as such.
Page 338 - Said state fire marshal and his subordinates shall have authority at all times of day and night, in the performance of the duties imposed by the provisions of this act, to enter upon and examine any building or premises where any fire has occurred, and other buildings and premises adjoining or near the same.
Page 338 - ... to testify in relation to any matter which is by the provisions of this Act a subject of inquiry and investigation...
Page 338 - Solicitor of the district all such evidence, together with the names of witnesses and all the information obtained by him, including a copy of all pertinent and material testimony 1n the case.
Page 338 - Marshal, and make all needful and proper rules and regulations in relation to the duties of the office, and the manner of performing the same, and shall...
Page 338 - ... by which any building, vessels, vehicles, or any valuable personal property shall be accidentally or unlawfully burned, destroyed, lost or damaged, wholly or partially; and to especially inquire and examine whether the fire was the result of carelessness or the act of an incendiary.
Page 332 - ... and have complied with the provisions of the statutes of this commonwealth in such case made and provided, as appears from the certificate of the president, treasurer and directors of said corporation, duly approved by the commissioner of corporations and recorded in this office : now, therefore...
Page 338 - ... all the evidences of guilt, with the names of witnesses, and all the information obtained by him, including a copy of all pertinent and material testimony taken in the case ; and he shall specially report to the...

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