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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
L Herbert Owen headmaster of Woburn High School was found unconscious in a school corridor and believed to be suffering from apoplexy brought on by overwork. He has led the school since 1898 and remained unconscious despite medical efforts. his recovery is considered doubtful.
A group of deserters from the Honolulu barracks seized the schooner The Lady and set for the south seas. They were wrecked off Walmea and the schooner is a total loss. The soldiers were arrested on piracy charges.
Miss Annie C. Tucker famed as a friend of dumb animals was fatally burned when a lamp exploded in her home at 891 East First Street. She died hours later at City Hospital. The blaze left 25 cats homeless, but a blind cat named Tommy alerted a passerby who saved Tucker. Building damage was limited to smoke and water.
The bank promotes its sound basis in commercial banking and lines of usefulness and convenience for customers. Bank officers extend a cordial invitation for an interview at the Franklin and Congress Streets location.
William M. Clemens reports new leads in the Annie Mullins mystery. A witness who knows Benedict Shanahan for ten years says he saw Shanahan on a Boston and Maine train toward Cambridge days before the murder. Jerry Ford places Shanahan with him at 7 p.m. March 27 in a bar, conflicting with another account. An overcoat on Shanahan shows marks needing explanation.
William M Clemens reports Benedict Shanahan emerging as a possible witness in Annie Mullins's death. A witness recalls meeting Shanahan on a Boston & Maine train bound for Cambridge days before the murder. Marsh, Atlantic Junk Co manager, describes long acquaintance and distinctive rings and a drooping eyelid.
Reports from California on April 9 state Admiral Evans suffers lingering effects from powerful drugs given to ease rheumatic pain during fleet service. Doctors say his organic condition remains poor and recovery could take months.
The report notes his digestive organs affected his blood is weak and impure and his general organic condition highly discouraging with vascular deposits risking collapse. He weighs about 120 pounds now down from 175 at Hampton Roads, signaling a troubling decline in health.
Arthur D. Hill met Senator Crane at Hotel Touraine and submitted two options to him. One was a strong Taft resolution and the other a roll call on presidential candidates. Hill said a solution acceptable to Taft supporters could ensure a harmonious convention. Congressman Gardner signaled agreement to a Taft favorable resolution in the state.
At large delegate slate listed includes Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Senator W Murray Crane former Governor John D Long and Colonel Sidney 0 Bigney.
Senator Winfield Sr and other leaders including Gardner, Dunbar, Gillett, Shaw, Morse, Wallace, and Williams forged a united front with President Roosevelt to push hard resolutions at the Massachusetts Republican State convention. They clashed through a night session at the American House to prevent weak Taft language and ensure a strong platform, with the resolutions committee set to meet at 9 30 this morning.
Early hour stalemate as Crane supporters warn the junior Senator may reject a delegation seat while Gardner backers stand firm vowing to fight to the end.
Forecast predicts Friday fair and warmer for Boston and vicinity with unsettled Saturday and southerly to westerly winds. Washington reports partly cloudy and warmer in New York with showers at night or Saturday and variable winds. New England expects Friday showers and warmer Saturday with fresh west to northwest winds becoming variable.
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