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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1902

Page

5

Mays Guest Charged With Larceny Of Hospital Watch

George Dawson a 23 year old cattle man on European steamers was arrested by Station 5 officers and charged with larceny of a silver watch owned by Clayton E. Gardner watchman at the Homeopathic Hospital on Stoughton Street. Gardner met Dawson by chance and invited him to his room where the watch was taken.

George Dawson Station 5 Clayton E. Gardner Homeopathic Hospital Stoughton Street Gardner Dawson

Father Scully Very Ill At Cambridge Church

The Rev. Father Thomas Scully, pastor of St. Mary's Church of the Annunciation in Cambridge, remains between life and death with a very unfavorable prognosis. Grave fears are entertained that he will not recover.

Thomas Scully St. Mary’s Church of the Annunciation Cambridge

Aaron Halle to be executed at Sing Sing tomorrow

After two stays of judgment since June 24 1900 the man who murdered Miss Mary Brannigan will die by electric chair at Sing Sing tomorrow. He was sentenced to death six weeks after the June 24, 1900 conviction and has exhausted legal delays.

New York Aaron Halle Mary Brannigan Sing Sing

Carnegie Gift Funds Cork Free Library

London reports Andrew Carnegie donated 50000 dollars to establish a free library in Cork. The grant supports library construction and public access to books in the Irish city.

Carnegie London Andrew Carnegie Cork

Wild Dash by Frantic Horse Wounds Two on Margin Street

A gray horse, 1200 pounds, ran wild through South Margin street injuring Adolphus La Bonte, 38, and six year old Antonio Chinchina. Police captured the animal after it struck La Bonte’s leg and kicked the boy, while bystanders fled in panic.

South Margin Street Adolphus la Bonte Spruce Street Chelsea Antonio Chinchina

McNary Weighs Congressional Run in Tenth District

Democratic State chairman William B. McNary hints at a possible bid for Congress in the tenth district. He will confer with Congressman Naphen before making a definite decision, noting Naphen’s return to the city and plans to meet soon.

William 8. McNary Democratic State Committee Congress Tenth Post McNary Naphen

Plight of Once Wealthy Woman Camps on City Hospital Steps

Mrs. Addie George aged 48 once a Chicopee resident of means is now homeless and friendless. She slept on the City Hospital steps last night and was taken in by Patrolman McMullin at Station 5 then sent to the Chardon Street Home after treatment for an ankle injury. She had walked from Franklin Park to the hospital after the fall and later fainted from exhaustion returning to the steps.

Addie George Chicopee City Hospital McMullin Station 5 Chardon Street Franklin Park Creighton Charles Creighton Markus Terrace Mr. Denning Pleasant Street Waverly Street

Charge of Alienating Young Woman's Affections Surprises 60-Year-Old Rufus Denning

Malden reports Rufus Denning a 60-year-old furniture dealer denies responsibility for alienating the affections of 23-year-old Lillian McInnis Creighton. Charles F. Creighton sues for $5000 alleging misconduct as Denning recounts Creighton’s arrest for non-support and a strained history with Creighton and Mrs. McInnis.

Rufus Denning Malden Post Charles F. Creighton Mr. Denning Denning Lynn Chelsea Creighton Lillian McInnis

Archbishop Ireland Urges Calm Catholic Unity in America

Arch bishop Ireland warns against fiery zeal in defense of Catholic interests urging Catholics to pursue redress through quiet, lawful means. He cites Porto Rico and Cuba as examples and calls for prudence to avoid harming church interests or public peace. He emphasizes loyalty to America and cautions against forming a political party on religious lines.

St. Paul, Minn Ireland Apostle Paul Apostle Porto Rico Cuba Blenck Washington Havana America Leo

Mystery Manuscript at Baskerville Hall Draws Holmes

Dr. James Mortimer seeks Holmes's help with a short 1742 Baskerville manuscript tied to Sir Charles Baskerville's death. Mortimer notes the document is modern and practical, and Holmes dates the aged text, while Watson observes Mortimer’s scholarly mischief and skull-obsessed rival.

Mortimer Charles Baskerville Devonshire Holmes Watson Baskerville Hall Baskerville

Boston Junk Licenses Address Fraud Probe

The Citizen Junk Collectors' Association has appointed a committee to petition the Police Board over the practice of non residents of Boston giving false addresses when applying for junk collectors licenses.

Citizen Junk Collectors’ Association Police Board Boston

Vacation Tours Advertises Aug Tours to New England and Atlantic Regions

Vacations offered Thursday Aug 7 to St John Annapolis Land of Evangeline Halifax Aug 12 26 and Sept 11 to Ausable Chasm Lake Champlain Lake George Saratoga Hudson River and New York Fully guided with all expenses included Tickets and tours to Montreal Quebec Saguenay Thousand Islands Niagara Falls New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Also route through Simons Marsters Boston call or write 26 School Street for itineraries and advertising matter

St. John Annapolis Land of Evangeline Halifax Ausable Chasm Lake Champlain Lake George Saratoga Hudson River New York Montreal Quebec Saguenay Thousand Islands Niagara Falls New Brunswick Nova Scotia Simmons & Marsters School Street Boston

The Curse of the Baskervilles Manuscript Exchange

Dr. James Mortimer reveals a manuscript he carries while Holimes notes it as they meet in the room. The exchange hints at a pivotal clue in the Baskerville mystery arc.

James Mortimer Holimes

Sunday Excursionists Break Into Northport Campground

The Northport Methodist campground pier allowed a Bangor excursion party aboard the Golden Rod to land, breaking down gates as crowds watched. Campground trustees claim private property and restrict access, while locals in nearby houses welcomed the visitors.

Belfast Northport Methodist Campground Fred Bennet Bangor

Outlaw Tracy Impersonator Commands Barbers in Afton

A man resembling the outlaw Harry Tracy entered Huss's barber shop in Afton Creston Iowa and with revolvers forced eight patrons to line up while he shaved. He was wounded in the side and fled, leaving no trace.

Tracy Creston Harry Tracy Huss Afton Here

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