Desperate Man Barricades Home After Shootout Near Mattawamkeag
In Bangor Maine on December 24 two men were shot at a Mattawamkeag farmhouse where Nathan McLain 48 barricaded himself inside. A posse surrounds the house as Sheriff White and Deputy Garland race upriver to assault the location. McLain vows not to be taken alive. The shooting occurred at 6 o clock.
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Two youths shot in Mattawamkeag dispute sparks siege plan
Tiny Tim notes Eugene Lobley and Guy Appleby, both 19, were shot in Mattawamkeag as Dr. Sharrard rushed Lobley by special train to Eastern Maine General Hospital for surgery. McLain barricaded his house and a posse led by Sheriff White and Deputy Garland prepared for an assault to end the siege.
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Garland
Post Santa Claus Drives Joyful Gift Drive Across Boston
The Boston Post Santa Claus operation reports its greatest year with nearly 5000 bundles delivered by 51 vehicles and hundreds of volunteers. Gifts of toys and essential items were distributed to thousands of poor families in Boston and surrounding areas, thanks to readers and local sponsors. A separate fire event at the Boston Molasses Company’s Summer Street wharf caused about 200000 in damages as molasses ran into the harbor. Firefighters battled the blaze, with two firefighters injured and former Fire Commissioner Benjamin F. Wells briefly engulfed in molasses.
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Anthony E. Nelson
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Dog Bit Five In Haverhill
A supposedly mad dog ran amuck through Haverhill today biting at least five people. Deputy Marshal Pearson cornered and shot the animal on Merrimack Street. Patrolman Frank Blanchard kissed a bite wound to extract venom, possibly saving a life. Continued on page seven.
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Taft's Christmas Message to All Souls Sunday School
President Taft shared a Christmas message with All Souls Sunday school children. He spoke of Christmas as a developing idea from gift receiving to giving and service, urging that true joy comes from giving and helping others, then invited children to test his words and report back.
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All Souls Sunday School
Fleet of eight schooners heads for Boston Harbor
A fleet of eight large schooners sails from Baltimore and Newport News toward Boston to spend part of the holiday at home. The six mast Wyoming leads the pack, closely followed by five masted and two four masted ships racing toward the port.
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Boston Harbor
Burned Acting as Santa Sets Child at Risk
Marian Carbone, 12, of Charlestown, is hospitalized at Haymarket Relief Station with burns to arms and shoulders after her costume touched a lit candle while she was delivering gifts as Santa Claus. She was climbing stairs to the upper story when the accident occurred.
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Marian Carbone
Lexington Avenue
Charlestown
Haymarket
Fire Claims Life of Marian in Alleged Santa Claus Play
Marian and her sister Rose prepared a holiday scene when a candle lit from a hallway flame set Marian's dress ablaze. Frederick Finn and Reserve Officer Mathew Beatty intervened, extinguishing the fire and rushing her to Monument Street’s Engine 56 house for aid. Relatives and hospital staff reported little hope for recovery at Relief Hospital.
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Rose Hopkins
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J*rederick Finn
Juckington Avenue
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Shotgun Barrels Hide Runaway Cash in Swoyersville
John Vincent of Sweyersville near Wilkes Barre hid his money in the barrel of an old shotgun at his boarding house to keep it safe. A gun went off by accident or design, likely damaging the trunk area and scaring Vincent. No further details on theft or injuries are provided.
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Penn
John Vincent
Sweyersville
Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa Yesterday
Yesterday's temperature readings show a high near 52 and a low around 38 with late evening around 40. Averages indicate yesterday 40 22 24 and Christmas Day last year was cloudy.
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Ae Co
Pardon Denied for Morse by Taft at White House
President Taft refused a third pardon for Charles W. Morse the New York banker in a federal Atlanta prison after reviewing army and civilian surgeon reports. The White House said Morse's illness does not justify clemency now and a later review will be possible if his condition worsens.
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Boston Weather Forecast Taunts Monday Tuesday
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for generally fair conditions Monday and Tuesday with moderate northwest to west winds. The broader New England outlook repeats the fair pattern across Monday and Tuesday with similar wind directions and calm to light breezes.
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