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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1895

Page

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Boy Run Down by Electric Car on Warren Ave Bridge

A 10 year old boy, Henry Doherty of 1 North Margin Place, ran across a Lynn and Boston electric car on the Warren avenue bridge around 6 15 last night. He was crushed beneath the car, receiving multiple injuries including broken limbs and scalp wounds with suspected skull fracture. He was taken to Station 1, treated by Dr Dunn, then transported to Massachusetts General Hospital in a police ambulance. The car was operated by Motorman 182 and Conductor 942. He remained unconscious initially but was later reported resting as comfortably as possible.

Warren Avenue Henry Doherty North Margin Place Lynn & Boston Electric Dunn Massachusetts General Hospital Doherty

Assault on a Child in Malden Leads to Robbery Charge

In Malden District Court Judge Pettingill set bail at 1500 for Charlies R. Robinson of Revere on a criminal assault charge involving a six year old Everett girl. The child, playing near home, was approached by a man with a horse and carriage who asked her to ride. She reported abuse after returning home. Dr. O M Brown corroborated the assault. Police traced Robinson through links to other young girls. he is about 38 and is connected with gypsy moth work.

Malden Pettingill Charlies R. Robinson Revere George W. McGuinness Woodlawn Street Everett O. M. Brown Robinson Gypsy Moth Commission

Boxing Professor Dawson Receives Warm Boston Welcome

Billy Miller lauds George Dawson as a standout figure in boxing. The ex Australian boxer and Chicago Athletic Club instructor recently returned from England and enjoyed a large reception in Boston. He plans to visit local clubs before resuming duties in Chicago after Tuesday. Dawson’s notable American wins include Gallagher, Needham, and O Connell. a bout with Ryan at New Orleans was not kept.

Billy Miller Gamecock George Dawson Sporting Department the Post Chicago Athletic Club Professor Dawson Boston England Miller Hmerson & Co Dawson London West Newton Steel Chicago Billy Gallagher Danny Needham Dec O’connell Tommy Ryan New Orleans

Wreck Ruins Kill Several. New York Debris Sequel

Disaster at West Third Street ruins leaves multiple dead and many missing. Fire crews battled debris overnight as dawn brought confirmation of several victims and a long list of injured and missing, with hope fading for any survivors.

New York West Third Street Michael Savage Michael O'Hare Michael Flynn John Burke Brooklyn Charles A. Smith East Ninty-sixth Street Charles Peterson Michael O'Hara Joseph Livingston Frank Mazzocani William Fox John Clune James Kenney Neil Guilder John Kelly William Frank Gustave Timmins Christopher O’rourke John Murphy James Farrell Michael Fahey Charles Reilly Charles Bihlheimer Edward Hanley John Maguire Henry Thomas

Surveillance halts Jack the hugger assaults in Hudson

Police in Hudson have kept a man under surveillance for about a week as the suspected original of the so called Jack the hugger. Since then no new assaults on women attributed to the suspect have occurred.

Hudson Jack the Hugger

Fire destroys Spitz Bros. Mork stock on Summer Street

A five story Granit building at 65 to 69 Summer street housed Spitz Bros and Mork clothiers. Fire started in the basement near an electric motor and smoke reached all floors. Immense stock valued around 400000 was damaged by smoke as firemen fought the flames. Boston Herald reports July 24.

Boston Automatic Fire Alarm Company Summer Street Ryan Spitz Bros. & Mark Boston Herald

Mayor Wrathy Defies Responsibility for Lap

City leaders spar over duty as commissioners dispute accountability in a tense session. Conflict centers on a plan involving a community lap project and budget implications. Local officials press for clearer lines of responsibility amid public concerns.

Wayland Nast Playing With a Revolver

Wayland Nast was found handling a revolver, prompting police inquiry into the incident and whether any danger was involved. No injuries reported, and investigators reviewed the weapon’s custody and storage.

Hasselt Met Prime Adder on Cambridge Street Maiden

A report notes Hasselt encountering Prime Adder on Cambridge Street where a maiden figure or vehicle event occurred. Details are limited in the readable text. The incident appears tied to a street scene involving local residents and a notable animal or symbol.

Paid Bonds of Newton N th Stolen From Sale

Knowles Steam Pump Works is needed in the Johnson suit as a key item in a legal action. The note concerns the theft of paid bonds associated with Newton N th Street sale, prompting involvement of the pump works as part of the court proceeding.

Newton N. Th

Tragic Malden shooting blasts a boy at play

In Malden a 8-year-old Edgar C. Parker was fatally shot during a 3 PM gathering of boys when 12-year-old Wayland Nash mishandled a new cheap 32 caliber revolver bought that morning for $1.50. An investigation points to a dealer Stephen Ellis who sold live ammo to youths, with penalties discussed.

Malden Edgar C. Parker Edgar T. Parker Wayland Nash Gaylon E. Nash Revere Street Linden Young Nash Stephen Ellis Linden Square Nash Francis Curren Cleveland Farnum George Poole Ernest Nash Parker Durell Somerville Stephe Bilis Ellis Noah S. Burleigh

Socialist preacher Vaughan Arrested at Sagamore

Warrant issued for Rev George Vaughan who calls himself a Socialist from New Jersey and is known in Massachusetts for preaching without a license. He disturbed Onset campground this summer and interfered at the funeral of Mrs Sarah Parker. He fled Bourne and remained at large tonight. Sagamore home now guarded.

Bourne Sagamore

Yale Cambridge track games set for October 5 at Manhattan Field

Knight B Wade, ex manager of Yale track, prepares for Yale Cambridge clash on Manhattan Field New York Oct 5. Tickets via Yale alumni associations Aug 15 with September mailing. Yale Cambridge committee handles arrangements. Yale squad to Travers Island Sept 1. About 25000 spectators expected. admission limited by field capacity.

New Haven Conn Yale-Cambridge Yale Travers Island

Nantucket excursion via train and steamboat offered

A popular low rate trip to Nantucket sails Tuesday next August 13. Departures by special train to Hyannis then steamboat across Vineyard Sound twenty seven miles each way. Tickets selling at No Old State House and Kneeland Street station. spaces are limited.

Nantucket Ocean Hyannis Vineyard Sound Old State House Kneeland Street

Forecast for New England and eastern New York

Forecast for Saturday calls for fair conditions in New England and eastern New York with rising temperatures inland and southerly winds.

Washington New England New York

Dead Letter Glue Reveals Swindle Gang Ties

A returned dead letter to Boston Belting Company, misaddressed to R D Remington in Fort Wayne, exposes a West based swindle led by R B Reynolds. The letter hints at a bogus market report and a wholesale scam, with Cincinnati named as a base and authorities lagging behind present checks.

R. B. Reynolds Boston Belting Company R. D. Remington Fort Wayne Ind West Reynolds Jaquith Hanover Bank Cincinnati

Death of P. D. Hubbard, noted horse raiser, at Hampshire Park

Amherst today reported the sudden death of P. D. Hubbard aged 70 of Sunderland a well known horse raiser. He died this afternoon of heart disease at Hampshire Park.

Amherst P. D. Hubbard Sunderland Hampshire Park

Assault in Newton Leaves Woman Injured

In West Newton on August 9 Mary Ryan, a 45 year old locally known woman, followed Joseph N. Devoy into Cranberry lane and was brutally assaulted with a cudgel. She suffered a broken left arm and multiple bruises and was taken to Newton Hospital. Devoy has been arrested.

Newton Hospital Devoy

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Mass. Clothing Co Hanover and Portland Streets Strecker & Co Summer St Massachusetts Clothing Co Livingston Hanovers and Gar Lynn Electric Wm. Smith & Sons Columbia Roxbury Telefhual E. Boston Itm BUCS Mall BarnaEp & Co Prof, Dawson New York House Spitz Bros. & Mork Mayor Wrathy City Charter Curtis Board of Elections J. Edward Lappen Christian Endeavorers Lappen Democratic Party Representa Washington St Wayland Nast Simon Hasselt Adder Cambridge Street Maiden Warren Agassiz Simon Hassett Cambridge Hammond Oxford Agassiz Museum Tion Amesbury N. H Post Board of Selectmen Almon F. Drake Johnson Haverhill Drake H. N. Gould Knowles Hose Company Blake Walter A. Putnam West Warren Vaughan Sarah Parker Leopold Morse Children’s & Boys Washington & Brattle Sts
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