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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

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Mad Everett Man Sparks Malden Townwide Chase

Patrick Hughes of Everett armed and insane attempted to shoot citizens in Malden at Commercial and Charles streets. Police and citizens dodged shots as a dog was killed and Hughes was captured near the Boston and Maine crossing. He will face assault with a dangerous weapon charges and a mental condition examination.

Malden Patrick Hughes Main Street Everett Hughes Thomas McDonough John Callahan Commercial Charles Streets Callahan McDonough John&Son Patrick Tobin Oakland Street Highland Avenue Tobin Pleasant Street Daniel Teeling Adams Street Long Mary McShane Boston & Maine

Indictment Bid Against Mrs Gardner in Art Goods Case

Mrs John L Gardner tells the Boston Post that customs persecution harms her over art objects valued at less than 80,000 dollars. She claims the items were household furnishings from Europe and not subject to seizure, and says Mrs Chadbourne had rights to bring them into the United States.

Europe

Leper widow Wardwell escapes quarantine in Tombstone

Mrs. Wardwell, widow of Gen. David Wardwell, fled quarantine in Tombstone and is believed to have boarded a train to California where she thinks her husband is held. She wrote a note to him asking him to come, alternated between lucid periods and violent insanity, and officials seek to contact her. Her brother Albert Cole in Yuma penitentiary may petition for pardon.

Tombstone Ari Albert Cole Yuma Tucson Cole Sonora

Naval and land strengths of Holland and Venezuela

The record lists Holland with first and second class battleships, cruisers, torpedo boats, submarines, and other vessels totaling 1070 ships with 126 055 war strength. Venezuela shows no navy and a land force of 9 600 with 6 510 reserves for a total war strength of 29 600. The Dutch ship Jacob van Heemskeck displaces 5130 tons at 16 knots armed with 4 large guns and rapid-fire weapons. Friesland and Gederland are noted as cruisers.

Holland Venezuela Venez Jacob van Heemskeck Friesland Gederland

Dutch Navy Mobilizes for War on Venezuela

The Hague reports Holland plans to attack Castro's Venezuela after US permission, mobilizing a fleet led by cruisers Tromp Konigin Rehen tes De Ruyten and Hertog Hendrik. Tension grows as arbitration ends and bombardment of La Guaira is anticipated as the opening action in a likely brief war.

Tromp Konigin Rehentes de Ruyten Hertog Hendrik Jacob van Heemsbeck The Hague Holland Venezuela United States Castro Netherlands la Guaira

Sailor Procession Hitches Spark Sydney Mystery

A Sydney dispatch reports a sensational international hitch in the ceremonial procession of American sailors through Sydney streets on Friday. The exact nature of the hitch remains strictly confidential for the time being.

Sydney The Chronicle

American Warships Sighted Off Sydney Coast

Early today a thin veil of smoke appeared on the horizon as the American fleet was observed approaching. At 5 35 a.m. official notification confirmed the sighting. Continued on Page 4 Fourth Column.

Sydney

Fitzgerald Draws Nelson In Six Round Windup Bout

New York report says Willie Fitzgerald bumped into a Tartar when he tackled Dick Nelson in the windup number of the fight card at Navarre A. C. Ulmer Park tonight. The two boxed six fast rounds to a highly exciting draw in the big town.

New York Willie Fitzgerald Dick Nelson Navarre A. C Ulmer Park

Fireworks on the Lawn as Red Sox Beat Cleveland 7 2

Bill Bailey notes another fireworks display as the Red Sox defeat Cleveland 7 to 2 behind strong pitching by Port-wing Pat Flaherty in Chicago. Miner Brown and Liebhardt held the Sox after early hits, but Boston broke through in the eighth.

Red Sox Falkenberg Cleveland Liebhardt O. K Sox Boston Pat” Flaherty Chicago Cubs Miner Brown Old Homestead Manchester Sumner Foster

Three Hurt in Grove Hall Car Collision

Harold A Powers, 28, of 197 Mocella Street Jersey City, suffered internal injuries and contusions and was taken to hospital in serious condition. Mrs Harry Shattuck, 44, of 22 Lash Street Chelsea, had contusions and bruises and was later sent home from City Hospital. Mrs Harold A Powers, 24, sustained bruises and contusions with not serious injuries. A Grove Hall southbound car struck a South Boston car on Berkeley Street near Columbus Avenue yesterday evening, injuring three, with one possibly fatally, and scaring two dozen others.

Harold A. Powers Mocella Street Jersey City Harry Shattuck Lash Street Chelsea City Hospital Grove Hall South Boston Berkeley Street Columbus Avenue

Bride and groom hurt in trolley car accident in Boston

A man and woman were found unconscious after a trolley shock in Grove Hall. Harold A. Powers of Jersey City and his bride, visiting Boston, were hospitalized with injuries and shock. Powers remains in serious condition at City Hospital while his wife rests at 7 Wellington Street.

Grove Hall Harold A. Powers Jersey City Boston City Hospital Wellington Street

Stockholm Likely to Host Next Olympiad Says Council

The Olympic International Council will meet in Stockholm within days to decide the venue for the next Olympiad with Berlin and Stockholm as options. Early reports point toward Stockholm as the chosen host.

Olympic International Council For Stockholm Olympic International Council Berlin

Chicago to prosecute Mrs Gardner for conspiracy and evasion

Despatches state U S officials plan to charge Mrs John S Gardner with conspiracy and evading customs duties. Gardner admits the seized goods in Chicago belong to her and says Chadbourne’s involvement was unknown. Officials estimate the art treasures at about $100,000 and plan auction after seizure.

Chicago United States John S. Gardner Gardner The Post Chadbourne America

Chicago Art Goods Case Ties Boston Collector To London Shipment

Eight weeks earlier Mrs Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne arrived home with bonded cases labeled household goods. Customs opened them to reveal statues tapestries porcelains armor and oil paintings. Chicago collector Ames flagged the find and Treasury sent Charles Montgomery to investigate. Agents traced the Chicago lot to a London shipment and linked it to Mrs John L Gardner of Boston.

Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne Richard T. Crane Crane Manufacturing Company Chicago Bond United States Ames Treasury Department Washington Charles P. Montgomery Customs Department Paris London Miniature Art Museum John L. Gardner Boston

Notable Interview With Mrs. Gardner Breaks Publicity Barrier

The Post reports the only interview ever obtained from Mrs. Jack Gardner by an American newspaper. She had resisted publicity, but agreed to comment due to the significant case against her. The paper also notes it published the first authentic portrait of Mrs. Gardner.

The Post Jack” Gardner

Frothingham Visits Oyster Bay With Meyer

Postmaster General Meyer and L A Frothingham of Boston, a Massachusetts lieutenant governor candidate, dined with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. Meyer plans to Washington tomorrow. Frothingham refused to discuss himself, then Meyer confirmed his candidacy.

Oyster Bay L. I Meyer L. A. Frothingham Boston Massachusetts Roosevelt Washington Frothingham State

Annie Peck Safe at Lima

Lima Peru August 19 After severe hardships Miss Annie Peck of Providence R I mountain climber returned from Mt Huascaran reception was enthusiastic and no word had been received since Friday afternoon when she signalled arrival at an altitude of 2515 feet. She was with two Alpine climbers and one fell ill preventing a summit attempt.

Lima Peru Annie Peck Providence R. I Mt. Huascaran

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Bard Wilhelmina Prince Henry Prince Wild Man Mrs. Chadbourne Eer Caribbean Thira Hitch U. S Daily Chronicle Bill Bailey Annie Peck Vicinity New England Oessenee Ces Bsvenese
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