Commonwealth v. Beal

John W. Beal, hereinafter referred to as Beal, and his brother, Horatio W. Beal, hereinafter referred to as Beal’s brother, who were equal partners in an architectural firm, together with Anthony F. Spinelli, were found guilty on an indictment which charged that between January 1, 1938, and September 1, 1940, they conspired “to corruptly give, offer and promise” to one Lyons, the mayor of the city of Cambridge, after his election, a gift and *212gratuity with intent to influence his act, vote and opinion, decision and judgment upon matters, questions, causes and proceedings that were then pending…