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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
4
In Oporto on February 9 a thwarted plot to proclaim a republic led to the arrest of many conspirators including leaders. The plan aimed to seize the city by night, invade the government house, imprison the Governor and officials, and cut communications to establish a republic.
Police across New England search for Chris Zeltin, alleged ringleader of Woburn shootings. After visiting a Cambridge lodging and shaving his mustache, Zeltin remains uncaptured. Suspect De Maio, briefly detained at North station, is Italian, not the Woburn gangster. Cops fail to identify him at hospital, while witnesses confirm De Maio’s innocence.
In Bordeaux on February 9 Sunday, Senhor Franco the former premier of Portugal remained in seclusion at a hotel since Friday. He has not left his room despite public curiosity and sympathy. A Portuguese detective who accompanied him to Lisbon departed today bearing a message to King Manuel, with Franco slated to stay until a reply is received. Police continue strict protection at the hotel.
LISBON Feb 9 In official circles it is believed the coronation ceremony for King Manuel may be delayed two to three months or indefinitely as the young ruler wishes to begin his reign with minimal ceremony. Indications point to a period of quiet for several weeks before republican activity and calls to proclaim a republic push for major changes.
Thousands of Portuguese citizens line the Cathedral of San Vicente to view the king and crown prince as public lying in state begins. Interruption pushes crowds to wait, and a deadly crush occurs amid guard presence and somber ceremonies leading to pantheon transport.
A fragmented notice lists multiple coaches and contacts seeking basketball games by weight classes from 95 to 151 pounds. Names include Manning, Sitio, Zimmerman, Cotton, Bradford, Robie, and Partsch with addresses across Roxbury Dorchester Jamaica Plain and Boston.
Edward Holland remains in serious condition at Massachusetts General Hospital after being shot Thursday evening while with Special Officer Keating. Officer Walsh is described as comfortable and expected to be discharged soon.
Major Taylor made a dramatic return on an American bicycle track at Park Square Garden drawing large crowds. He lost to Iver Lawson who was hailed as the winner, while many fans believed Taylor would have prevailed if given more time on the new 10 lap track. Taylor cited limited track experience abroad and announced a six day race starting Monday February 17 with partner Nat Butler, promising more chances to adapt to the Park Square oval.
The six day race at Park Square Garden during Washington's Birthday week will feature ten teams for starters and a strong field. Iver Lawson and James Moran, winners of the Boston Christmas Day 24 hour race, will ride together. Joe Fogler has signed with Hugh Mac Lean. Bedell brothers pair up, as do Worth Mitten and Floyd Krebs, Pat Logan and Matt Downey, George Wiley and Charles Sherwood, A. W. Holbrook and Joe Halligan, Walter Bardgett and Eddie Root, and N. M. Andersen and Carlo Vanoni. Andersen is Danish, Vanoni Italian, with Vanoni previously racing in New York six day events.
Harvard baseball teams resume activity Tuesday with a mass meeting and call for candidates. The varsity remains intact aside from Dexter who starred last year with two errors, while the freshman nine presents strong contenders for all positions and will challenge veterans to retain spots.
The Harvard crew faces a tough summer as three varsity eight rowers and one four oar are gone. Coach Wray must shape the squad for the first race at Annapolis on April 22, with only five vacancies to fill and final lineup often decided only the day before the Yale race at New London.
Yale Harvard and Princeton ditch Pulliam chosen umpires for key games citing dictatorial appointments. Teams will select officials by mutual agreement, announced weeks before each major matchup, with no restriction to National League staff.
The president asserts no coercion or improper influence in appointing or reappointing post officers, stating most selections were routine renewals with local consent. He cites five Massachusetts cases, pension and revenue officers in doubt, and emphasizes adherence to standard practices despite the presidential contest.
Questions and answers from readers cover one mile records amateur and professional with names Tom Conneff and G Guerrer at Travers Island and Lillie Bridge, the world running high jump record held by M F Sweeney at six feet five and five eighths inches, Weston’s tramp to Chicago with dates October 29 to November 27 and 123.54 miles, plus quick clarifications on a card game tie and baseball mitt history and the definition of fungo hitting.
A compact chronicle lists events across sport history including the Philadelphia Cricket Club's formal formation in 1854, the death of Col Green Berry Williams in 1874, Hugo Kelly the Italian born pugilist in 1883, a 1888 New York pool match between Alfred De Ore and J L Maltome, Charlie Mitchell’s 1890 London boxing win, a 1902 Paris carrom victory by Eugene Carter, and Charles F Conklin winning Chicago’s amateur billiard championship in 1905.
OCR fragment references Orange Powder product lines and a promotional slogan about using it for every thing. Mentions gun and McGitt as stray terms, lacking clear context, date, or full names.
A fragment notes that any breach of official propriety will be treated as a serious violation. The statement underscores disciplinary consequences and expected conduct in public office, reflecting the governance standards cited in the source.
A dynamite explosion at a Pittsfield residence shattered a rear wall and floor girders. Six sticks placed at doors misfired. one suspect, Gregorio Tosco, 27, was arrested at the railroad station amid police claims of Italian community hostility toward him. He denies involvement and will face a hearing tomorrow.
The notice promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches as a remedy for coughs sore throats hoarseness and bronchial affections claiming safe effective relief in soothing throat irritation with non injurious ingredients and no violent effects.
An elderly man Patrick Rodgers, 8, was assaulted in his room at 64 Porter Street by a yegg demanding money. Rodgers fought back despite severe injuries and police expect an arrest soon. The attack inflames fears as Cambridge faces a rising wave of bold robberies.
Frederick A F Addams a prominent New England horseman died at his Bath Maine home from Brights disease at age 78 He was known for riding and racing wagers and once ran a real estate business in New Bedford between 1876 and 1885
The funeral service for Rev Samuel M. Warren longtime Brookline pastor of the New Jerusalem Church was largely attended at the Brookline church. Rev James Reed D D New York pastor gave the address. Pallbearers included Warren relatives and two honorary members with interment at Walnut Hill Cemetery Brookline.
Dr J E Ennis of Atlanta endorses VINOL as a superior cod liver oil product. He cites its benefits for coughs colds bronchial issues indigestion anemia and general weakness, calling it the greatest strength creator for the elderly and convalescents. Boston readers are invited to try VINOL with a money back offer at five Riker Jaynes Drug Stores on Washington and Summer streets.
Mayor Hibbard told a Post reporter he cannot appoint any active union member to head city printing. He cited the oath required by the typographical union as creating loyalty conflicts between the union and himself. No union leaders are eligible for the superintendent of printing.
The Toledo Times the city's only daily morning paper has been sold by the Scripps McRae Syndicate to George Dun owner of the Daily Citizen an afternoon paper.
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