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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
4
Tuecy Brown of 4 Vine Avenue Roxbury is named as another victim of the so called slasher. Her hair was cut from her head on Friday while returning home from school and she was not noticed.
Judge Emmons calls the Boston area slasher a single crafty degenerate using disguises to mislead police. He notes each assault occurs in a new location and expects the same man to be caught soon as authorities, led by Superintendent Pierce, intensify the manhunt. An eminent alienist cites an undeveloped mind and possible past factors, awaiting confirmation after capture and examination.
A masked assailant over 22 years old prowls St Louis striking terror with jostling, slashing clothing and stabbing with a stiletto. Two Eugene Field School pupils aged 12 and 16 were attacked near Olive and Taylor, one cut on the wrist and the other with a coat slash. Nineteen girls and women have been targeted recently. police lack clues to the culprit.
Patrick Ford, a 21 year old stranger, fled a mob after being accused of touching a child’s hair. Fueled by cries of slasher, the North End chased him through Hanover Salem and Parmenter streets until police intervened. He was released after questioning and warned to leave the area.
Washington notes a public feud over Miss Roosevelt’s forthcoming wedding. N. Longworth is kept unused, while W. Loeb Jr manages invitations and gifts. A presidential decision suppresses listing wedding gifts from all sources, while preparations proceed for a grandeur ceremony with many invitees.
Washington figures show Miss Roosevelt's trousseau totaling 11400 dollars with detailed costs for gowns, lace outfits, coats, wraps, dresses, lingerie, skirts, gowns, corsets, parasols, handkerchiefs, hats, and accessories. The list itemizes quantities and unit prices for each category reflecting a comprehensive bridal wardrobe.
The U S House will not officially notice the marriage of Miss Roosevelt and Representative Longworth on Saturday February 17. Adjournment will occur Friday February 16 and resume Monday without stating the reason to avoid a precedent.
Sunday newspaper enjoyment by Charles L. Tucker. Tucker, confined, writes letters and drawings to Sadie Stull of Charlestown who decorates his letters with watercolors. Stull, artistic and vivacious, recalls their evolving correspondence begun after Tucker related his interest in art. The pair exchange drawings and letters, sharing a personal, art centered connection.
Tucker writes in a plain, conversational tone about his drawing and engraving hobby, avoiding prison life as Miss Stull, who believed in his innocence, reads trial reports and sends a letter. He replies with a dog sketch on the header and a cluster of American Beauty roses at the end, signaling personal connection.
Eleanor Barker awoke to find two feet of her braid missing as grief and shock spread through the household. The disturbing scene suggests a cruel act or slashing incident connected to a Confederate context in the case.
Eleanor Barker narrowly escapes as reports allege the so called slasher has targeted girls. Her aunt Mrs Reed hurried to Station 10 after the incident while Special Officer Kilden probes a girl who covered eyes to guess a name. Police note a plan to lure with hair tug.
Police describe a male suspect between 25 and 30 years old, about five feet eight inches tall, medium build, wearing dark clothing. He has a prominent scar over his right eye that appears recently healing. No further details provided.
The second annual banquet of the men of St. Leo's parish of Dorchester will be held at the Quincy House on Monday evening Feb. 19. A reception will be held from 6 30 to 7 p m, then the party will adjourn to the banquet hall. Ex United States District Attorney John H. Casey has been chosen as toastmaster.
In Baltimore on Feb 8 the afternoon suffrage session heard Mrs Florence E Kelley read the committee report on industrial problems. Mrs Ella S Stewart spoke on Our Privileges and Mrs Mary E Craigie presented on Temperance and Vice with Mrs Helen Loring Grenfell on The Political Balance.
In Dedham a 76 year old man described ill dressed in odd, evidence of possible insanity. Dr Jelly testified the dressing method suggested senile dementia. The case seeks to recover $33,000 in estate titles from the widow and her son, amid cross examinations by lawyers and multiple medical opinions.
Judge Flaherty ordered verdicts in three cases against the New York Life Insurance Company for rent of premises in the Advertiser building at 309 and 311 Washington Street. McCall as receiver of the Union Trust Co won $1619.21. the Advertiser Co received $1979.69 and $1517.28 in the other two cases.
In Haymarket square Officer Joseph Glancey of Station 1 risked his life yesterday afternoon to shield a woman from an oncoming Salem street fire engine. Engine 6 roared through the square when the unnamed woman, warned to stop, stepped onto the path and froze. He dragged her aside as the engine passed within inches, then she fled after recovering from the shock.
W. E. Collins, arrested weeks ago by Secret Service Agent Murphy in Dorchester, appeared before Commissioner W. A. Hayes and was held on $500 bond for the February term of the grand jury. He allegedly posed as a government officer to saloon dealers in Dorchester and Roxbury, claiming to track counterfeit 5 cent pieces and taking coins from registers.
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