Numerous Arrests in At
Police report a wave of arrests in a region center, detailing multiple individuals taken into custody on a range of charges. Officials urge calm and anticipate further updates as investigations continue.
26 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1904
Page
1
Police report a wave of arrests in a region center, detailing multiple individuals taken into custody on a range of charges. Officials urge calm and anticipate further updates as investigations continue.
A Frenchman dressed as a priest cried out in Rome that he had come to kill President Loubet. Police investigated a suspected assassination plot as authorities traced the would be killer who followed Loubet to Italy.
A severe tornado swept Indian Territory and parts of Texas and Arkansas, causing many deaths and injuries. The number of fatalities was rising, with hundreds of buildings destroyed and farm stock wiped out. Survivors faced sudden collapses and widespread ruin across the affected regions.
In Rome authorities pursue a man tied to a sensational threat aimed at President Loubet. Priests were detained but witnesses could not identify the speaker. A French priest in disguise caused a stir at Italia newspaper, claiming to kill the president before vanishing. Police investigate whether a real plot exists or a demented prank.
Mrs. George P. Lorrey and her husband sue Boston for 25000 damages claiming Sergeant Taylor and Patrolman McGraw exposed her to view during a raid on 33 Green Street. She says insults and foul language followed detainment after their door was broken open before dawn. They provided their Lynn marriage certificate to prove their consent.
An attempt to burn the Hayden mills on Hollinsworth Street Dorchester was thwarted by quick fire department action after an alarm from Box 352. The wooden, unused mills owned by J. E. Z. Hayden were highly inflammable and could have caused extensive damage if flames had taken hold.
Tokio April 25. Russian cruisers Russia and Gromoboi from Vladivostok attacked Gensan with a third cruiser and two torpedo boats. They sank the steamer Goyo after ordering its crew ashore. Marines landed briefly, then recalled as ships withdrew and remained offshore. Japanese and Coreans fled.
Thomas Micheles, a Buffalo newcomer and boarder in Jersey City, is missing after a murder investigation. Police suspect he killed a resident for the $800 savings hidden in the house, amid suspicions of robbery.
In Dedham on April 25, 14-year-old Harris Dexter of Randolph stands unmoved as 12 jurors prepare to decide if he caused the death of his 10-year-old brother Parker on March 27. His father Edward Dexter testified with emotion about the boy’s admission to the detective that the tragedy could be ruled an accident. The defense rested after 13 witnesses. Harris did not testify. The case likely goes to the jury tomorrow.
Executive committee of the Master Bakers Association says unions voted to strike May 1 unless demands are met. A conference was scheduled for Monday at 4 p m but unions arrived late and would not meet. Masters propose renewing the existing agreement. if not accepted by May 1, open shop will be declared.
A 59 ton Gloucester fishing schooner Agnes E Downs ran aground near Sandy Hook during thick weather on her way from mackerel banks. The ship lies close to the beach with northeast wind, lifesavers from Sandy Hook station and a wrecking tug aiding. The captain and 15 crew remain aboard.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair skies and colder Tuesday. Wednesday remains fair with brisk northwest to north winds. Horsford's Acid Phosphate is suggested to quiet nerves and restore appetite and sleep, claimed to strengthen permanently.
A World dispatch from Hudson N Y reports the Livingston family tomb at the Livingston manor place was broken into on Saturday night and the body of General Henry W Livingston's wife was removed with no trace left.
Benjamin Farrow, night fireman at American Steam Gauge and Valve, was shot and bludgeoned to death in a Camden Street factory. Night watchman Robert McGraw, claiming self defense after a quarrel, shot five times after a hammer attack. McGraw arrested. medical examiner ordered the body sent to hospital morgue.
Springfield April 25 Frederick Paddock a street railway conductor was arrested on charges of abetting the escape of William J Reid alias L O Hoffman from Hampden County Jail on Jan 10. Paddock 27 formerly a jail guard is alleged to have supplied Hoffman two back saws two keys and conveyed tools to aid the escape as Pinkerton detectives investigate whether the help came from inside or outside.
Private detectives hunt a man who stole a $300 diamond ring from Theodore Farmer, wealthy iron ware broker with an office on State Street. A week earlier Farmer met the suspect in a State Street cafe, shared a meal, and received a firm handshake before the ring vanished at his Huntington Avenue home. He notes the suspect once worked as a hotel bartender and knows his name and full description.
A tornado four miles south of Pryor Creek Oklahoma last night killed six people and injured others. The Abbott family perished in their demolished home, Albert Dealy’s home was destroyed with his young son dead and his father badly hurt, Leopold Bitting and his eight year old daughter Lucy died in Grand River area, while the storm cut a clear swath through Flint Hill before bringing heavy rain.
A tornado swept Fairland Illinois on April 25 destroying six business blocks and killing seven people outright with several more injured. Three of the injured are expected to die as property damage nears ten thousand dollars. Four miles south the storm was even worse, demolishing farmhouses and barns and killing livestock.
A Pas tora tornado killed two people and injured five, one fatally, destroying the home of Martin Sanders and injuring his wife and son who suffered skull fracture. William Smith’s house and multiple negro cabins were blown down, Pleas Thomas’s home also collapsed with his two boys dead. Damaged crops and several injuries reported. Pine Bluff nearby escaped main destruction but wind was strong.
A storm near Muskogee Oklahoma on April 25 killed John Truelove and his child and fatally wounded Mrs. Truelove. A separate twister near Choteau blew a man a quarter mile and killed him while his father survived. An Indian woman and child perished in Tahlequah as well.
A tornado swept through Jefferson county Arkansas today killing two Negro children and causing heavy property damage. In Sherrill many buildings were blown down and extensive destruction reported.
A tornado three miles east of Mexia Texas demolished several homes including those of A B Shanks R B Baker George Wolfe and Dr Bachelor. Miss Jennie Shanks was probably fatally injured and the Shanks family all injured. W E Bonner and his daughter were seriously hurt after being blown from a carriage. Much minor damage reported.
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