03 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
1
Harry K. Thaw arrived at Matteawan State Hospital and settled into a simple daily routine. Officials note the long hospital stay contrasts with prior stints in ombs prison settings as he adjusts to ward life among fellow patients.
Mrs. Nettie E. Mason who runs a lodging house at 119 Appleton Street was shot three times by Charles Cashman a former lodger yesterday morning. She was taken to City Hospital with good chances of recovery barring blood poisoning. Cashman admitted shooting and expressed regret at not killing her. The motive remains unclear.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions and a modest rise in temperature. Brisk westerly winds will diminish, with a colder spell in Eastern Maine and New England extending into Tuesday as fair weather continues.
The report lists thermometer readings at Thompson's Spa 219 Washington Street with times such as 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. It records various temperatures and mentions dates like May 21 and mid evening observations.
A gang of three yeggs blew open Salisbury post office safe at 3:30 a.m. and fled on foot toward woods between Amesbury and Newburyport. Police from Salisbury and Amesbury form a large armed posse closing in as residents witnessed the escape. Last summer the crew stole $700. The post office sits in Hall's grocery store.
Time Eater notes discuss John’s Medicine marketed to prevent colds and gripes, presenting claims of immunity and symptom reduction amid commercial framing. The brief highlights product use and potential health impact without clinical evidence.
The newly proclaimed ruler Manuel II addresses the Portuguese people, expressing sorrow and national indignation over a grievous act. He pledges to uphold Catholic faith, preserve the kingdom, and continue the current ministers in office as he leads Portugal through the crisis.
News from yesterday reports Prince Manuel proclaimed king in volatile Portugal. The British Atlantic fleet moved from Vigo to Lisbon amid rumors of republican proclamation at Oporto. Premier Franco retains power amid royal family attack accusations while assassins totaling six are named. Pope reacts with shock as Amelie survives with bullets lodged in her hat. Republicans deny responsibility, blaming anarchists. Lisbon remains tense yet outwardly calm.
Lisbon reports a young King Manuel II takes the throne after yesterday’s bloodshed. Franco remains a defiant power broker as rumors circulate of a republic in Porto. Citizens mourn in silence while fears of further violence tempers hopes for monarchy’s survival.
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