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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1908

Page

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Robber Stabs 15 Year Old in Home Invasion at Salem Street

Ralph W. Gray, 15, was violently stabbed and beaten after encountering a burglar at 654 Salem street in South Groveland. The attacker escaped with $19 in cash as police chase leads to suspected escapee Benjamin F. Whitney, linked to a New Hampshire jail break.

South Groveland Ralph W. Gray Salem Street Gray Benjamin F. Whitney Rockingham County Portsmouth N. H Young Gray Derrick

Annis A Chum Of Slayer Letter Excerpt Published

Extract from a letter by T. Jenkins Hains to Boston publisher L. C. Page reveals distress over a family rift caused by a scoundrelly magazine writer. The brother is described as broken-hearted and the writer pleads for a visit to help.

T. Jenkins Hains L. C. Page Boston

Yesterday's Developments in the Annis Tragedy

Army officers in Washington discuss Hains as a potential instigator in the Annis case. Mrs. Claudia Hains visits Mrs. Annis to offer comfort amid threats against her husband. Letters attributed to Captain Hains surfaced, and a publisher released a letter from T Jenkins Hains. District Attorney probes whether T Jenkins Hains fomented the crime over jealousy toward Annis.

Washington Hains Annis Claudia Hains L. C. Page Boston T. Jenkins Hains Captain Hains Harvey G. Rockwell Mr. Annis

Ship of secrets set aside in staged murder saga

New details reveal Captain Peter C. Hains Jr and William E Annis were close friends until a fatal May murder. District Attorney Darrin plans to try T Jenkins Hains as accessory before and during the fact as jealousy over Annis’s attentions to Hains’s wife is cited. Mrs Annis and Mrs Claudia Hains maintain a strange friendship amid the tragedy.

New York Peter C. Hains, Jr William E. Annis Darrin Hains Annis T. Jenkins Hains

Angell blasts Taft over horse riding cruelty claim

George T. Angell, president of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, condemns William H Taft's horseback campaigning as cruel. He cites a 300 pound weight and asserts horses suffer leg strain, calling for an immediate stop and urging automobile or elephant travel instead.

George T. Angell Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Mr. Angell Taft

Taft riding critique cites animal cruelty charges

A reader letter condemns Taft’s riding with heavy loads on horses and mountain climbs. The writer argues the strain on the animals’ limbs and systems is severe and suggests only an elephant could bear such weight, signaling strong protest continuing on Page 2.

Taft

Governor Guild Shows Continued Improvement In Health

At Charlesgate Hospital last night supporters reported Governor Guild improving with consoling signs of recovery. Dr Mumford, attending physician, said no more bulletins would be necessary and noted the cool weather aiding rest without opiates. The governor remains cheerful and is expected to fully recover in a short time.

Governor Guild Charlesgate Hospital James G. Mumford

Armed Man at Bandit Haunt Resumes Hunt at Dusk

A man cleaned a revolver and kept another ready near Gutman’s haunt after Mrs. Montgomery alerted police from Station 13. Officers searched brush and estate, believing Peter Schwar may be hiding in a tree limb while daybreak ends the night stakeout.

Gutman Montgomery Peter Schwar Forest Hills

Man Shot at Near Lowell Gone Unharmed by Stranger

Bert L. Williams of Lowell was fired upon while walking Chelmsford road by an unknown foreigner. The first bullet pierced his hat and after Williams hid in grass the assailant reappeared and Williams fired three times. the stranger escaped unharmed.

Lowell Bert L. Williams Chelmsford Williams

Eva Booth Collapses After Speech at Winona Lake

Eva Booth commander of the Salvation Army in the United States fainted after addressing 7000 at the Winona Lake Bible conference in Warsaw Indiana. She received medical care and late reports indicated her condition showed improvement.

Warsaw Ind Winona Lake

Calista Cream Advert at Toilet Counters

An ad touts Calista Cream promising a return to complexion without greasiness and claims availability at all toilet counters.

Riot aftermath and troop vigilance in city after melee

W H Bowe lying critically wounded from Friday night attack by black assailants. Authorities fear vengeance will follow his death and dispatch 4200 troops to maintain order. Governor Deneen meets with civic groups as arrests rise and loot is tallied. eighties prisoners, Roy Young confessing fires, sixth suspect sought.

W. H. Bowe Bowe Billy Deneen Chamber of Commerce Springfield Bar Association Evangelical Ministers’ Association Lkely Roy Young

Monson Mystery Death Prompts Police Order

District Attorney Taft plans to order the arrest of a Monson youth in connection with the death of Faith Davis 16 whose body was found in a mill pond. She was seen with a man Friday afternoon two hours before she vanished. Autopsy results remain undisclosed last seen with motive unclear.

Faith Davis Monson Cross Palmer Stephen J. Taft Springfield Mill Pond Monson Village Emmerson Taft Kenefick Schneider G. A. Bills T. J. Crimmins Mary Deland State Road

Bailey's Notes on Yesterday's Sports Highlights

Bill Bailey recounts a 1 to 0 Detroit Tigers victory fueled by Uncle Luck, notes on damp Pittsburg grounds for Doves, and a yachting heat won by Manchester for the Quincy Yacht Club cup. He mentions Draper of Penn, US football views, and a reshaped American Olympic angle. St Louis and Philadelphia tied 2 to 2 after 10 innings in one game while Washington and Chicago tied 4 to 4 in another.

Detroit Tigers Red Sox Steele Tigers Pittsburg Doves Marblehead Manchester Quincy Yacht Club Draper University of Pennsylvania America Joshua Erebus St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Chicago

Flour Prices Rising Bread to Follow in Minneapolis

John Washburn of Washburn-Crosby Milling Company announces flour price increases in Minneapolis. Bakers expect a 14 ounce loaf of bread to rise to 6 cents as a result of the higher flour costs.

Minneapolis Minn John Washburn Washburn-Crosby Milling Company

Showers Forecast for Boston and Eastern New York

Weather forecast notes showers in Boston and vicinity on Tuesday with clearing later. Washington reports eastern New York fair Tuesday and Wednesday with light to fresh westerly winds. New England shows showers Tuesday then clearing. Wednesday fair with fresh southwest to west winds.

Boston Washington New York New England

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Friends of the Yegg South Groveland Lad Whitney G. W. Scott Scott Twelfth Madison Streets Steaaet Besa Kb Easly Tas Yy Lees MR. Tafi Radog GOV. Guild Eva Booth Girl J. P. Schneider Bill Bailey Thompson's Spa Washington Street
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