Firebugs Captured in Arlington Boys Confess Fires
John McCaffrey and James Mead of Arlington, both about 14, confessed to Arlington fire authorities via Deputy Fire Marshal Shaw and Chief Harriman. They admitted to setting the May 24 saw factory fire at Richard C. Gray’s estate and implicated multiple earlier blazes totaling several hundred dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariangton
Joseph E. Shaw
Arlington
John McCaffrey
Brattle Street
James M. Mead
Pine Street
Harriman
Shaw
Aids E. F. Stone
Thomas I. Stedfast
McCaffrey and Mead
Boston
Richard C. Gray
Richard ©. Gray
Grove Street
Bedford
Joseph EF
Mead
Salvation Army
Joseph B. Mclaughlin
John M. McCaffrey
Alonzo
Mead Boy
New State House
Phillips Bros
A. Lane & Co
Massachusetts Avenue
Warren Street
W. H. Allen
Fillebrown Estate
Finance Club
Braley Knowles
Whittemore
Thomas Carens
James Daley
Medford Street
Jeremiah Russell
W. W. Rawson
McCaffrey
Forecast for Thursday天气 in New England and New York
The forecast notes showers likely in the afternoon across New England and eastern New York, clearing at night, warmer interior, and southwesterly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Boston to Newport Excursion This Saturday
Boston special excursion to Newport on Saturday August 10 offers round trip tickets at $1 each. All attractions at Newport are at their height with natural and social attractions noted, and the limited number of tickets ensures swift action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Newport
Man and knife incident stirs Chelsea Street action in Boston
Samuel F. Martin, 21, intoxicated, caused a disturbance on Commercial Street near the Chelsea Ferry, brandishing a knife and threatening Irishmen. He lunged at William H. Turner, 35, a Black man, wounding him slightly between the ribs. Martin was arrested. Turner sought treatment and was released after dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. Martin
Chelsea
Boston
Commercial Street
Samuel
Station 1
Martin
Chelsea Ferry
William H. Turner
Patrolman
Shipps
Division 1
Turner
Dunn
Regatta committee rules on Vigilant protest in Newport
Secret sessions of the regatta committee settle the Vigilant protest and complaints about the July 22 race. Defender and Vigilant dispute penalties while navaho and Jubilee prep for next events. Cambroman rescues two fishermen from the Grand Banks after 55 hours adrift, bringing them to Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Regatta Committee
Willard
Haff
Defender
Jubilee
Navahoe
Carroll
Warren Line
Cambroman
Jones
Liverpool
Grand Banks
Cape Race
Newfoundland
Dory
Charles Frederick Blinn
Peter Anderson
Gloucester
William E. McDonald
McDonald
James Johnson
Hoosac Dock
Sunday Post Dolls Promote Advance Purchase
PATERFAMILIAS, ATTENTION On Both Sides What The Sunday Post Dolls are not puzzles They are Dolls Unique clever simple Pretty in ten colors Two dolls accompany each copy Order next Sunday's issue in advance to avoid restless children.
Bachmann and Brown Quiet Newport Wedding at Trinity Church
Max Bachmann, Boston sculptor, wed Nellie Brown daughter of the late G. Brown U S N in a quiet Trinity Church ceremony at Newport. Immediate families attended. Couple will return to Boston and sail for Europe in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
Trinity Church
Max Bachmann
Boston
Nellie Brown
G. 7. Brown
Europe
Quiet in Spring Valley as Italians bar coal mine operations
Aug 7 report from Princeton describes crowded streets and secret meetings in Spring Valley where Italians prevented coal company work. Sheriff Atherton left with armed deputies, warning that authorities will fire if law is violated. Outrage reports along the railroad against fleeing women and children were confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Spring Valley
Atherton
Yachts Arrive At Boothbay Harbor From Multiple Clubs
Boatharbor arrivals include Katrina of Marblehead Corinthian Club with Lawrence Whitcomb and wife and others, White Cloud of Jeffries Club with T H Porter and others, Oweenee of Massachusetts Club, Kittie of South Boston Club with Vice Commodore George F Knight, plus Portland Club yachts Viva Idler Clarence Gracie G and Casco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay Harbor
Katrina
Marblehead Corinthian Club
Lawrence Whitcomb
E. M. A. Mackadoo
Miss Curtis
White Cloud
Jeffries Club
T. H. Porter
W. J. Weeks
H. A. Hill
George K. Robinson
Oweenee
Massachusetts Club
Kittie
South Boston
George F. Knight
Boston
Portland Club
Viva
Idler
Clarence
Gracie G
Casco
Popular excursion to Nantucket by special train and boat
The event offers a special train and boat trip to Nantucket, dubbed the Island in the Ocean, scheduled for next Tuesday August 13. Details emphasize a convenient rail departure and boat voyage for a full day on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Island
Ocean
Disappearance of John D Rich Involves Embezzlement Claims
The Post notes the missing fish commission merchant John D Rich who offices at Atlantic Avenue. He allegedly collected funds as a special agent for New York and Erie firms, failing to remit about 2500 to several brokers. Police may arrest the 24 year old suspect as details of a broader counterfeit scheme emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rich
Fish Commission
Atlantic Avenue
Rich
New York City
Erie
New York
Boston
Co. J. Warren
B. W. Davis
L. W. Wright & Co
Wallace & Keeney
Fulton Market
Erie Fish Association of Erie
Mayor Curtis Blamed Over Street Sign Law
City officials enforcement of a new sign and public structure rule draws fire from downtown merchants. The law, drafted by Corporation Counsel Bailey, is believed to have Mayor Curtis's approval though he vetoed several related Board of Aldermen grants, prompting talks of a public merchants’ meeting at Faneuil Hall to identify those responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Board of Police
Bailey
Board of Aldermen
Faneuil Hall
Admiral Ammen Stricken After Vertigo Attack
Washington August 7 Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen a noted retired naval officer who designed the ram Katahdin suffered a severe vertigo attack at the Navy Department while on business. He recovered enough to be taken to his country home at Ammendale Maryland age 75 though retired seventeen years ago and still vigorous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniel Ammen
Navy Department
Ammen
Ammendale
Hartford Clergy Leader James Hughes Dies After Hemorrhage
The Very Rev. James Hughes vicar-general of the Hartford diocese died this evening from stomach hemorrhage. The bleeding began around 8 PM yesterday and persisted intermittently until late today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
James Hughes
New French Catholic St. Jean Baptiste Society Formed
In Brockton on August 7 a new French Catholic society named St. Jean Baptiste Society was instituted for fraternity sobriety and mutual benefit. Jo Tongas serves as president of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
St. Jean Baptiste Society
Jo Tongas
Ten-Year-Old Highwayman Robs Children in Wakefield
In Wakefield on Eaton Street two children of Mrs. Abbott were approached by a 10-year-old boy who drew a knife and demanded their money. He secured the pocketbook containing all. The incident echoes Claude Duval style as the youths complied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Brockway gang counterfeiting plot exposed in New York
US Secret Service detectives thwart a colossal counterfeit scheme tied to the Brockway gang of Boston. The fraud aimed to swindle the government and marks a historic seizure in New York City, signaling a major crackdown on counterfeiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brockway Gang
New York City
Secret Service
Miss Elizabeth Flagler Surrenders After Fatality
Miss Elizabeth M. Flagler daughter of General Flagler chief of ordnance surrendered herself to the district jail warden to await grand jury action. She appeared before Judge Cole and was admitted to $10,000 bail with her parents and attorneys present. Her counsel noted coroner jury findings implied no crime but labeled manslaughter. the DC law sets a two year minimum. General Flagler avoids interviews amid family trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elizabeth M. Flagler
Flagler
United States Army
Ernst Green
Cole
Criminal Court
Ross Perry
John Cassell
Robert MacFeely
Miss Plagler
District of Columbia
Swan Faces Charges for Absence Without Leave
Chelsea Police Commission chairman John T. Hadway directed Chief Drury to prefer charges against Captain William R. Swan for leaving duty without notice. Swan, ill and in Maine since Monday, did not inform the chief or commissioners and has not yet returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea Police Commission
John T. Hadway
Drury
William R. Swan
Post
Swan
Maine
Brick attack injures 8 year old Jeremiah Toomey in Charlestown
An unknown assailant throws a brick hitting Jeremiah Toomey at 467 Main Street Charlestown injuring him severely. A nearby bystander scolded a pair of toughs who taunted a woman passerby and a well dressed man intervened before a missile was hurled. A pursuit failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Toomey
Massachusetts General Hospital
Main Street
Charlestown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mass. Clothing Co
My Clothier
Hanover
Portland
la - PoPaaa
James Mead
Arington
Barns
Thomas F. Swan
Cornhill
Nme
BUCS
Basuano & Co
Wm, Smith & Sons
Olie
Columbia
Roxbury
Burkhardt
Burkharpt Brewing Co
Cor. Parker and
Station Streets
Roxbury, Mass
Bes
Sam Martin
Amuck
the Sunday Post
Bachmann
Brown
Massachusetts Yachts
Jon D. Rich
Claude Duval
Upo
Brockway
William E. Wagner
West End Railway Company
Wagner
Chicago
Libbie Smith
Hughes
Abbott
West End
Miss Flagler
Trout
John L. Stevenson & CO
Faneuil Hall Sq
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!