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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1909
Page
7
Frederick Buckholt shot and killed Elizabeth Rust in Farmingdale L I then hanged himself in the attic after wounding her two children who clung to her skirts. The incident followed a dispute over an increased board payment.
In Sherburne New York on February 4 Fred Grinell 35 sick and fearing the poorhouse left his bed at a village hotel and went to the railroad station where a passenger train passed. He knelt before the rail and was struck by the train likely causing his death.
Gibraltar Feb 4 The court martial trying Captain Edward F Qualtrough of the Georgia reached an unofficial finding on the Tangier reception charge. The specification against Qualtrough is believed proven though extenuating circumstances may apply. he is not expected to be restored to duty and Lt Commander Kline will take the Georgia home.
Feb 4 Gibraltar The fleet's stars staged a boxing night aboard American battleships with six English challengers meeting the Minnesota selection. Each side claimed a knockout and two draws as the main event drew mild applause and notable sportsmanship among sailors.
Eva Downing a 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Laurie Downing of Elmplace is treated at the local hospital for a severe cerebrospinal meningitis following a fall on the ice while skating. Little hope for recovery is reported. She was admitted after a scalp wound from the incident on Monday night in Waltham.
Richard Armstrong, a teamster, was fined $10 in Municipal Court by Judge Wentworth under new traffic rules for continuing to drive on a car track in Charles Street after the motorman signalled him to leave the track.
Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela discharged from Dr. Israel’s sanitarium in Berlin after a month of care and a post operative period with doctors declaring him cured.
The Yale Club of Boston and Yale Alumni Association merged at a meeting in the Exchange Club. Yale Professor Woolsey praised Yale’s law school and lamented faculty poaching while Dartmouth guest Powers questioned Yale’s status as “mother college.” Harvard figures Wendell and Lowell were praised by peers.
Saugus High School senior class circus drew standing room only for a benefit performance to fund a Washington trip. Ringmaster Alonzo Hudson led clowns, a giraffe act, a polar bear display, and a curious dance from the land of Zozole. Outside talents included Roland Abbey and Abbey Mansfield singing Sunbonnet Sue and You Cant Pick Plums in My Yard.
In a speech praising Yale yet probing Dartmouth's status, Mr Powers recalls Yale as the "mother" of Dartmouth while noting Dartmouth has faced fairer treatment from the rival university across the river. He cites access to the Stadium and lauds President elect Taft's strong executive ability.
Information reached Greenwich Connecticut that a large wildcat lurked around North Castle New York seven miles away frightening residents. Herbert Mead a local butcher said the animal followed him from Long Ridge nine miles distant while he drove with beef. The creature is believed to be a Canadian lynx.
Zurich dispatch says Eugene Azef, once a Russian Socialist leader, is in Switzerland, pursued by four Russian terrorists. Azef was recently denounced as a government spy and sentenced to death.
Henry Morton, a negro, fired on streetcars and houses in North Memphis during a bold daytime holdup. Police and citizens closed in, Mort on was cornered and killed after a standoff. Four unused cartridges were recovered from his pockets.
Belgrade reports Crown Prince George of Servia suffered a cut face and a sore head after another automobile accident caused by fast driving. He is currently nursing his injuries.
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