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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1909
Page
12
A 50 man armed posse hunted Petersham woods for Daniel Ferguson wanted on three indictments for attacking his 15 year old daughter. Sheriff Goddard disbanded the force when Ferguson reached the railroad and was likely in Boston. The chase ran from evening to late night with no sleep.
Washington April 9 The French government informs the State Department it will immediately carry out Paris announced plan to expel former Venezuelan president Castro from Fort de France Martinique and force his return to Europe.
A description of Ferguson, coatless hatless and shoeless, reaching Cold Brook 17 miles away early today. He awakened storekeeper Harry Parker to buy clothes, paid for shoes and jumpers, and boarded the early milk train to Boston. Deputy Rice travels to Boston with police to pursue Ferguson.
In Richmond California two men died and three were injured when a Standard Oil tank overflow failed. Chief Clerk Lawrence and gate keeper John Granger perished as flaming oil showered an area eight acres while 1500 workers fought the blaze for an hour. Damages hit about 50000 dollars.
Poet and essayist Algernon Charles Swinburne, aged 72, is reported critically ill with pneumonia in London. The prominent literary figure faces serious health concerns as he battles the illness.
The plan would put Castro aboard the first vessel calling at Fort de France en route to Europe within a day or two if his health allows. Officials suspect the illness may be a ruse to mask a return to Europe for surgical aid, while hoping for a better opportunity later.
Maurice Lyons aged 36 of 10 Hudson Street died in a cell at Station 15 Charlestown at 2 15 PM after being arrested for intoxication earlier. Police say no medical attention was requested though several similar deaths have occurred in the city prison recently. Lyons' body was sent to the North Grove Street morgue and Medical Examiner Magrath notified.
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