Highwaymen Shootouts Endanger Woburn Officers
A violent daylight ambush near the railroad and Horn Pond involved officers Welsh and O'Neil, a janitor Bert Donahue, and several highwaymen. Welsh was shot in the stomach and leg, O'Neil wounded, Donahue injured while grappling with the suspect, and a 12 year old boy nearby struck by gunfire. A large pursuit followed with dozens of residents and 15 Company G members joining the manhunt across streets, woods, and tracks toward Lexington, then the pond.
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Welsh
Welch
O’neil
O'Neil
Bert J. Donahue
Donahue
Dow Estate
Horn Pond
G’neil
Academy Hill
Sturgis Street
Woburn
Young van Tassell
Boston & Maine
Main Street
Bert Donoghue
Donoghue
Arlington Road
Willard van Tassell
Mr. van Tassell
Sherwood
Edward T. Pollard
Free Eye and Ear Cure Books Offer Promises of Home Remedies
An advertisement promises free Eye and Ear books that claim to cure eye and ear troubles without doctors or surgery. It cites cured patients in New York and Texas, urges readers to mail their name and address for return mail delivery, and emphasizes no payment or money required.
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W. A. White
Phelps, N. Y
J. K. Miles
Rockwell
Texas
Chicago
Ill
Desperate highwayman hunted at Lexington race track
Police and militia close in on a man believed to have fatally wounded Welsh and Holland and injured Officer O Neill and a boy. Seen near Jerry O Neill's race track off Worburn street, he eluded capture as dusk fell. Guards searched exits with lanterns as troops prepared to shoot if resisted.
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Lexington
Welsh
Holland
Edward O'Neil
Sherwood van Tasseil
Donahue
Jerry O'Neil
Woburn Street
Woburn
Frank
Maguire, Sherman
Jones
Militia and Citizens Mobilize in Hunt for Highwaymen
Mayor Blodgett calls on City militia Company G and dozens of armed residents in a mass pursuit from Woburn toward Lexington. Troops and volunteers scour woods, lantern aided trail leads to Arlington Heights and back to Lexington as fugitives slip toward state road.
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William E. Blodgett
Fifth Infantry
Lexington
Thomas McCarthy
Blodgett
Woburn
Massachusetts
C. H. McDonald
Banks
Arlington Heights
George Menchin
Menchin
Desperate desperadoes raid Pinehurst Hotel owner recalls attack
William P. Adams, proprietor of Pinehurst Hotel, recounts being held at gunpoint by three desperadoes. He explains his momentary decision to avoid violence, saying they were lucky to react calmly and avoid injury or death. The account underscores the attackers' desperation and the close call on the road.
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William P. Adams
Pinehurst Hotel
Donahue describes escape from armed robbery on Main Street
Bert Donahue recalls a near miss with highwaymen near the railroad tracks. He says a short stout man, 26 or 27, wearing a black hat and grey suit fired four shots at him as he ran toward the station, the derby he wore taking the bullets.
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Bert Donahue
Main Street
Mayor Starts Posse in Woburn Pursuit of Desperadoes
At police headquarters in Woburn on February 6 Mayor William E. Blodgett and the chief mobilized a posse of 15 or more from Company G Fifth Regiment. Citizens from Woburn and neighboring towns offered help as clues guided officers toward the fugitives. Edward Holland, shot, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after doctors examined his wounds and arranged transport.
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Edward Holland
Keating
Woburn
Lexington Boundary Line
Lexington Street
Holland
Boston
Goggs
John P. Feeney
Drs. O'Brien
O’callahan
Carroll
Kelliher
Massachusettts General Hospital
Mayor Blodgett vows pursuit after brazen city raid
Mayor Blodgett described the raid as the most desperate action in city history and praised the two officers shot as brave. He pledged full effort and expenses to bring the highwaymen to justice, with surrounding police notified and confidence in capturing the desperadoes.
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Blodgett
Post
Red tag sale opens at Wolf's My Clothier corner
This morning Wolf's My Clothier on Hanover and Portland streets launches a red tag sale. Merchandise marked with red tags is slashed to ensure quick clearance while white price tickets stay intact for easy comparison. Wolf says past values were strong but this sale may top them.
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Wolf's
Hanover
Portland _ streets
Wolf
Burlington Gang Raid Ends in Shootout with Police
A trio of armed robbers menaced William Adams and William Essex near Pinehurst Park then shot Officers Welsh and O'Neil on Winn street. One suspect was captured after firing at barber Bert Donoghue. others fled toward Horn Pond. Injuries included Welsh serious, O'Neil minor, and a boy hit in the leg.
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Burlington
Pinehurst Park
Billerica
William P. Adams
William Essex
Adams
Essex
Woburn
Welsh
Edward T. O'Neil
Recovery from incurable kidney disease linked to Fulton’s Renal Compound
Sacramento man I T Gibson recovered from swelling and renal inflammation after hospital failure. A local yardmaster Charles A Newton credited with cure. Gibson, back at work for the Southern Pacific Railroad, praises the remedy as life saving and claims it treats all forms of kidney trouble. literature offered by John J Fulton Co Oakland with Jaynes & Co as local agents.
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Sacramento
I. T. Gibson
Ninth Street
Fulton
Charles A. Newton
8S. P. R
John J. Fulton CO
Oakland
Cal
Jaynes & CO
Rees
Descriptions of Suspects in Old Photo Mystery
The third man is described as somewhat older with a mustache. All three wear overcoats and one wears a soft hat, suggesting a coordinated trio in a candid archival image. The note hints at distinguishing facial features and attire for identification.
Yeggs Terrorize Three Towns In One Night
It was shortly after 5 o'clock last night when highwaymen began a sensational reign of terror by holding up at the points of their revolvers. William P. Adams, proprietor of the Pinehurst Hotel at Pinehurst Park, Bil...
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William P. Adams
Pinehurst Hotel
Pinehurst Park
Bil
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