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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1878

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Birthday gang busted in Boston by Third Police arrest

John Morton known as Baltimore Jim, William Burke, and Joseph Murphy arrested to break up a Boston area gang of thieves and burglars. Ralph Kelly and Edmund Crockett in custody for receiving stolen property. Rings recovered include a $60 solitaire ring and a $20 gold pearl ring, with inscribed markings altered. Cassey Bradley arrested for receiving a ring. Morton identified as the would-be robber of Mrs Wales and other Dorchester homes. Officers expect more stolen property and link Morton's crimes to Somerville Brookline and the Highlands. Victims urged to report to Station Three for identification of property and suspects.

John Morton Baltimore Jim William Burke Joseph Murphy Boston Roak Lynch Ralph Kelly Edmund Crockett Kelly Marion Cassey Bradley Portland Street Crockett Morton Thomas D. Wales Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester Michael Reardon Mrs Dana Cambridge Quincy Somerville Brookline Highlands Charlestown Murphy Larke Burke House of Correction House of Industry Kelly’s Sudbury Street Station Three

Dramatic Notes on Boston Theatre Season Cast and Plans

The stock company for the Boston Theatre season is nearly complete with many named actors and actresses listed. Rehearsals for The Two Mothers begin August 19. Reports include Nat Childs resigning from Evening Traveller to join J. C. Williamson, W H Downes poised to replace him, and George S. Knight starting August 26 in Otto at New Bedford under John Rickaby. Robson and Crane may perform at Howard Atheneum and tour New England next winter under Charles H. Thayer. A new Goodwin Braham extravaganza is planned for winter holidays. Charles R. Thorne left Cohassett for New York recently.

Boston Theatre Messrs Louis James Henry Edwards Charles Leslie Allen Daniel J. Maguinniss Mark M. Price J. W. Hague A. Z. Chipman J. T. Craven Horace Lewis George Parks Evening Traveller J. C. Williamson W.H. Downes The Globe Childs Traveller Downes George S. Knight New Bedford Crane Howard Atheneum New England Charles H. Thayer J. Cheever Goodwin John Braham Charles R. Thorne Cohassett New York

Jupiter and the Moon in Conjunction Prompts Amateur Awe

Last evening Jupiter and the Moon formed a striking conjunction attracting attention from many observers. The article notes Jupiter’s favorable viewing with modest optics showing four moons and describes the Moon rising partially eclipsed with visible craters and mountain peaks. It extols astronomy as accessible via inexpensive equipment and ongoing amateur study.

Jupiter

Grand Jury indicts man for manslaughter in Suffolk County

The Suffolk county Grand Jury reported on eighty three cases. James Conway was indicted for manslaughter in the July assault that killed James Fastbender and remains held at $1500 for trial. No bill was found against Sarah A. Martin in the stabbing death of Lorenzo Sugland. Louisa Sylvan faced an indictment for attempted extortion from Charles R. Allen by charging fornication and threatening imprisonment. she defaulted, warrant issued, and she is to appear this morning with September next for trial.

Suffolk County James Conway James Fastbender Sarah A. Martin Lorenzo Sugland

Accidents Fill Sunday And Week With Injuries In City

Multiple injuries reported from Boston area incidents. Nellie O'Brien four, of No 3 Colony street South Boston, fell from a second story window fracturing her left leg and was taken to City Hospital. Henry Murry, driving a cow across the Eastern Railroad track, was struck by the P M express and thrown down injuring several ribs. he was taken home at No 3 Moore street. John Hambleton and his two daughters, crossing Tremont near Castle, were struck by car 217 of the Metropolitan Railroad. Josie six, had a finger severed and Hambleton suffered a severe leg injury. they went to No 60 Middlesex street. Bridget Riley of 172 Williams street Chelsea fractured her ankle after tripping on a stick. taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. At Tremont street crossing, four people in a team were nearly struck when gates closed. one man Hassett sustained a severe scalp wound in the incident.

McCausland Post Boston Leggett New York Esau Salem Street Dover Street City Hall Washington Street Beacon Street Jacob Lewis Mme. Pappernheim Knaves Nellie O’brien Colony Street Henry Murry Eastern Railroad Moore Street John Hambleton Tremont Street Castle Street Josie Metropolitan Railroad Company Egleston Square Hambleton Middlesex Street Bridget Riley Williams Street Chelsea Massachusetts General Hospital Providence Roxbury Hassett Caleb Bradbury Kearney Sovereigns’ Hall Cambridgeport Dennis Kearney Cambridge Central Square John Keough Margard Street George Wood & Co Rudolph Avseck Sixth Street East Cambridge Grand Junction Railway

Highway Robbery at Lewis Wharf Ends in Arrests

Officers Finn and Breen of Station Eight arrested Alexander Smith and William Clarson last evening on larceny charges. They allegedly robbed sailor Henry Houston of a silver watch at Lewis Wharf after securing him with Clarson’s hold while Smith searched his pockets.

Finn and Breen Station Eight Alexander Smith William Clarson Henry Houstin Lewis Wharf Houstin Smith Clarson

Greenbackers Elect Ward and City Committees

The Greenbackers of Ward Nineteen elect David O'Connor Orrin Fairbanks J H Levy P J Griffin Henry W Dunham to the Ward and City Committee In Ward Thirteen Daniel Galvin Peter Welch Edward Tracey Joseph Keyes P F O Neill are elected Meetings will be held this evening in Wards Three Four and Twenty and on Tuesday evening in Ward Twenty two

Greenbackers David O’connor Orrin Fairbanks J. H. Levy P. J. Griffin Henry W. Dunham Daniel Galvin Peter Welch Edward Tracey Joseph Keyes P. F. O'Neill

Boston City Hall notes award two school contracts

Boston city authorities awarded the steam heating apparatus contract for the Chapman School house in East Boston to Walworth Manufacturing Company. Police Commissioners granted ten liquor licenses and rejected four applications. The mason work contract for the Polk Street Primary Schoolhouse went to Donahoe Brothers for 13500 dollars.

Boston Chapman East Walworth Manufacturing Company Polk Street Donahoe Brothers

Drowned man found on Great Brewster Island

The body of James M. Robinson, who with two others drowned in the harbor from a dory three weeks ago, was found yesterday on the Great Brewster by Barber of the island. The other two bodies had been recovered earlier. 8a Grand Moonlight Excursion to Nahant. The Nahant steamer will run Monday evening from India Wharf at 7:20 PM returning about 1 PM. Gardens will be lit with fireworks.

Isles of Shoals Minot Battery Hread Sound Nahant Egg Rock Manolis Garden Empire State Oak Bills Biela Nahasset Yacht Club Cohasset Strawbery Hill Strawberry Hill M.J. Kiley S.S. Goodwin George C. Melvin H. A. Keith George W. Morton George H. Palmer South Boston James M. Robinson Great Brewster Barber India Wharf W. Ed. W. Korbes New England Times George Tower Lincoln House Worcester Mass Conait Warwick Park

Lightning Strikes Caleb Bradbury House on Walden Street

A severe storm caused a bolt to crash into the Bradburys house on Walden Street. A visitor, Mrs Boyce, was trapped under plaster as a ball of fire swept the parlor. The house lacked a lightning rod, while others nearby were protected. No one killed, but occupants were stunned.

Jamaica Plain Jack Robinson Mary Clarke Belmont Street Mary M. Chapman George Chapman George Sammett Ferry Street Andrew Pierce Pleasant Street

Lasell Seminary party buys profitable European trip

The Lasell Seminary party in Auburndale Massachusetts planning a European vacation is subsidized by Trustees. Mr Bragdon acquires art treasures for student drawing including rare etchings by masters. A Hamilton Ipswich road barn was struck by lightning Friday night, splitting in half and burning hay. seven people inside escaped unharmed.

Lasell Seminary Auburndale Mass Europe Bragdon Farnsworth Ipswich Road Hamilton

Hiawatha Burlesque at Boston Museum Enters Third Week

Old South Church hosts a loan collection and Edison phonograph exhibition from 9 to 6. The Boston Museum production Hiawatha begins its third week, drawing larger crowds as the burlesque show continues to grow in popularity. Miss Alice Harrison returns to the title role after a throat illness and will perform tonight.

Boston Rice Old South Church Boston Museum Hiawatha Alice Harrison

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