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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1898
Page
6
Garappa was seized just after 11 PM at the Providence depot as he attempted to board the 11 18 train to New Bedford. Police scoured the city following the accusation, and the man was arrested late last night.
Antonio de Lucca and Salvatore Reuti fought at New Prince street and North square over Margarita Saliia. De Lucca is jailed on assault with intent to kill while the victim lies in precarious condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. Reuti is implicated in her affections and faces possible murder charges.
In North Square De Lucca and Reuti faced off after a quarrel. De Lucca fired twice wounding Reuti and was arrested by Officers Sullivan and Ross. Reuti lies between life and death at Massachusetts General Hospital. De Lucca claims self defense, Reuti allegedly brandished a knife. The night also brought a stabbing at T Wharf and a drunken disturbance at the desk.
A frantic ambulance call to Prince Street ends with a death, a man suffering alcoholic paralysis. Station 1 records an eventful day with one murder and a possible second, plus several other law offenders.
Mrs. Kate Ann Hughes was shot on Medford Street Charlestown near home shortly after 7 PM. Charles McMullen of 543 Medford Street is held on suspicion though witnesses doubt his guilt.
Edward Butler, accused of fatally injuring his wife by throwing a lighted lamp, was held in 10000 bonds until Saturday. Judgeerry ruled manslaughter may be added to the charge.
In Arlington the barn of John Parker was struck by lightning during a severe storm. While firefighters battled the blaze a second bolt hit a nearby tree, knocking down a firefighter named John Schumather who was later reported unconscious but expected to recover.
Canton Junction August 8 The wreck of the New York mail train at 5 10 this morning killed three railroad men and injured several clerks in a crash caused by a partly thrown switch. Engineers Frank Shelden and James Schufeldt and fireman Forest Knowlton died. The injured mail clerks were treated at Massachusetts General Hospital and later released. The switch part and causes are under investigation with no blamed party named. Track crews cleared by 1 30 this afternoon and regular service resumed.
An advertisement claims Menyon's Rheumatiam Pellets cure Lambagoatica and aeumatic pain and that Tunyon's Doctors offer a free remedy.
A Boston & Albany freight collided with two wild naphtha cars near the Cochrane Chemical Works in Everett at 8 o clock yesterday. The fire trapped crews as flames burned along the line, blocking the eastern division of the Boston & Maine and delaying trains as far as Revere. Wrecking trains and fire crews worked to repair tracks while officials rerouted services via Wakefield Junction.
James Connolly, a Roxbury suspect newly arrived from Chicago, was captured yesterday morning in Elm Hill by Officer Broderick and Patrolman Burrill. Police found a prepared haul including a full silver service and doctor’s clothing, with items valued around $500. Connolly is held at Division 9 and to be photographed.
A fragment quotes Spanish strategists debating lighting the Belearic Islands to reveal American ship routes. One notes risk to Camara if they proceed, while another suggests failure could aid Camara's escape.
At Camp Dalton South Framingham on August 8 the first practice march of the fifth regiment covered under five miles. Soldiers pitched tents and formed lines as Colonel Whitney led a long column toward Saxonville then returned. The court martial continued for Sergeant Andrews with a ruling due August 16. A telegraph prank netted 15 cents. civil authorities pursue the hoaxer. A rifle range detail and officers ball preparations were noted amid rain and a band concert in the mess hall.
Mrs James P Mills hosts a dinner in New York with soldiers from Company I Seventy first Regiment sharing harrowing Cuba anecdotes. Harry Baker recounts buying milk for comrade Jim at $1.30 a bottle, then stealing a bottle when supply vanished, and the ladies approve the act as right.
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