28 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
1
Beverly police say a fresh clue about Wilbur Clark, abducted from Chebacco Pond over a year ago, leads Harry Clark to an Indian camp in Maine. The boy, who disappeared while with his parents, is believed to be in Searsport Maine, though officials would not disclose details.
Lieutenant Bodenschatz troopers nabbed a Baltimore man calling himself Jones after a drunken stairside sleep on Washington street. He yielded $495 in cash and coins plus a gold watch from his pockets before being booked at the station house.
After a Roosevelt call, Acting Secretary Loomis wired Minister Leishman in Constantinople to demand a prompt investigation into the killing of William C. Magelssen, U S vice consul at Beirut, Syria. The United States seeks punishment for the slayers and negligent officials and protection for American citizens and property. Admiral Cotton is ordered to Beirut to back the demand.
Eugene N. Foss and George N. Swallow, both wealthy contenders, contemplate challenging Michael J. Murray for Boston mayor. Murray announces. fossil and Swallow face scrutiny from Republican leaders on early timing and electability amid a looming party fight.
Aug 27 Senator Hanna shows notable improvement but remains bedbound for one or two more days per his physician.
Leon McKensie, an escapee from the State Hospital for Epileptics at Palmer, urges an inquiry claiming he was beaten and choked by two attendants leaving him semi conscious.
Cloudy conditions persist in Boston and nearby areas with chances of light showers on Friday and Saturday. Winds vary, and the outlook emphasizes damp weather for the weekend.
Police headquarters saw a surge in supplementary voters with over 200 names filed. Police Commissioner Curtis observed as enrolment proceeded and barges arrived carrying potential voters.
Ossipee New Hampshire Aug 27 John Norcross and Plumber Colby confined here on burglary charges escaped from jail at 9 this morning. By nightfall authorities had not recaptured them.
Mayor John H. H. McNamee arrived in Cambridge last night after a four week vacation spent in Robbinston Maine. The brief home visit marks the end of his leisure trip before resuming city duties.
Seven year old Earl R Beal son of Eliphalet L Beal of 46 Chestnut Street was struck and killed by a Neponset bound electric car this afternoon.
The Reliance extends its lead to about two miles behind Shamrock in a decisive fluke race, finishing with a time that exceeds limit by six minutes and forty five seconds. The victory marks Shamrock's most lopsided defeat to date.
The speaker says they are willing to repeat previous statements and still hold slight hope for wind on Saturday. They gathered friends this afternoon and prepared to express regret for a failure when checking the time. They reserved their decision and imply they may avoid giving the speech.
In New York on August 27 the Reliance trailed Shamrock Isl by a slim margin near the finish, ending within six minutes and forty five seconds of the time limit. With Shamrock far behind, officials halted the race, denying the challenger any chance to claim the cup still held by the New York Yacht Club.
The State Department reports William C. Magelssen, United States vice-consul at Beirut, Syria, was assassinated while riding in a carriage Sunday. The murder, not attributed to a motive, prompts demand for immediate arrest and punishment by Turkey.
Prompt U S action seeks punishment for all involved in the Beirout murder of Vice Consul William C Magelssen. Minister Leishman is ordered to demand a full inquiry and the European squadron sails to Beirout in support if needed. Admiral Cotton is instructed to proceed at once.
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